Are you curious how I could do a series on denim without mentioning the word Levis? Simply an oversight on my part! 4-5 years ago I had a cut of Levis that I loved. I still own a pair in white. You know how it goes–styles get discontinued and I didn’t find quite the same fit. I neglected to try the new Levis and there are many styles. I will see what I find and let you know.
I found several sources that match brand to body type. It left me frustrated and I felt it was inconsistent. “Brands for larger hips”. Well almost every woman I know feels they have large hips even when they don’t. These charts were not doing it for me and I thought they might be misleading. Basically, I believe I gave you a great overview of many choices highlighting ones that carry plus sizes and those that seem to be cut generously in the hip/thigh (CJ and Christopher Blue) Now it really boils down to trying on a bunch of jeans. One more tip: Shape FX recently featured on Oprah.
I wanted to share two styles with you that you may or many not know about. The boyfriend jean is a little bit baggier fit through the hip and thigh and they are typically rolled. Pretty trendy right now–not sure if they will stick around. They are very comfortable and a nice look for spring/summer. Lucky and Ralph Lauren are shown. I like the look the best with a heel.
The trouser jean is a style that looks like a denim pair of dress pants. They are cut fuller in the leg/thigh and fit like pants. They are a great option if you do not care for the fit of jeans right now and/or things just aren’t fitting AND you want to wear denim! I’ve also been told that these can pass in the workplace for dress pants as they really look like a dark colored pair of pants until you get close. Unless you have serious dress code “police” at your office, you may be able to pull it off. Last year you hardly saw any trouser jeans. This year they are all over and it seems every brand is carrying them. Jag and CJ are shown.
Again, I recommend having a 2nd opinion for whatever you choose. If you go out, follow all the rules I gave you and can’t find a thing- please do not hesitate to call or write.
I also found this site. I did not pay to check it out; this might help. Try Zafu.com.
What about the skinny jeans I promised to review? I decided to group it with leggings and jeggings which will be the next post.
I like the look and feel of the Trouser Jeans, the best. Since I am all about COMFORT and these are the best fit for me. Thanks for all your great words about denim! You’re the best!
thank for the denim lessons. I could not picture a trouser jean until you posted two pictures of them, WOW I love the look and will have to go shop for a pair. I might even wear jeans to church now!