Think your denim utters nary a word about you? We beg to differ.
Take bell bottom jeans, for example. These pants, with their iconic bell-shaped hems, were introduced innocently enough—sailors in the U.S. Navy first wore them in the 19th century. By the late 1960s, however, these exaggerated flares had been adapted by fashion-forward teenagers, not only as adolescent garb, but also to show a generation’s counterculture sensibilities. Even today bell bottoms speak so symbolically that they’ve become a key emblem of the 1970s, as much as a tie-dye headband.
Sporting bell bottoms in modern times isn’t out of date, but simply retro-chic, depending on your overall sense of style. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of other denim options—from skinny jeans to colored jeans—that speak volumes, too.
So what are the new fashion rules for wearing denim? Just one: DENIM RULES!
Jeans, in all their body-contouring comfort, can be worn everywhere—from the office to after-work parties. Whether you want to live in denim at work or play, the key is adapting jean-altering trends to suit your own style.
What do your jeans say about you? From revealing classical leanings to trend-spotting clues, we’ll tell you how your jeans are spilling the beans. But first, we’ll look at the different types of jeans out there.
Skinny Jeans
Strutting your stuff in skinny jeans means one thing: You enjoy showing off your body. Skinny jeans say, “I want to attract attention,” and they do.
Caution: Skinny jeans are for slender and fit bodies only. Wear a long top either tucked in or worn on the outside to avoid a “whale’s tail” fashion disaster (a.k.a your underwear showing)
Boot-cut Jeans
Boot-cut jeans are just a step above “mom jeans”. In other words, they make for a flattering look, but they’re not exactly trendsetting. Boot-cuts say you’re not willing to push the envelope, but you’re also not willing to be completely left behind.
How to make them cool? Wear them with a more modern shoe and funky accessories to liven up the look.
Jeggings
As in, jean-leggings. These super-slim pants are often manifestations of personality traits like being ultra-trendy and having a youthful flair. But, keep in mind that they are best worn by slim guys and gals.
Jeggings are very useful since they have a “tights” effect. They are great with voluminous, long and multi-layered tops.
Bell-bottoms
The bell-bottom wearing woman is one who appreciates the “vintage” look. But they work mostly for people who have some height to their frames.
Word to the wise: Bell-bottoms paired with a fitted top will draw attention to the waistline.
Colored Denim
Why live on just blue alone? A colored jean suggests whimsy and fun with a bit of “I’m not afraid to experiment” mixed in. Just avoid going monochrome—yellow over yellow, for instance, is a fashion disaster waiting to happen.
How to wear it: Since the colored denim will take center stage, pair it on top with neutrals and clean lines.
Finding that elusive, yet perfect jean for your body type and personality can take a lot of time. Luckily, SM Supermalls will be holding a month-long jeans festival this July. Celebrating fashion that never goes out of style, SM will showcase a wide variety of events for denim lovers everywhere.
[stextbox id=”astig”]Check out The Denim Bar and get stylish ideas to rock your denims. The goal is to create the perfect outfit for you from their wide selection of jeans as well as tops, shoes and accessories.
See the latest styles and the hottest models at The Denim Runway, a fashion show dedicated to all this denim.
Find denim on sale in every style at The Denim Hub, a bustling bazaar featuring all your favorite jean brands.
And finally, with The Denim Look Book, follow the country’s most popular fashion bloggers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see how they style their denims.
Get the style inspirations and trend updates. Join the hippest fashion events. Be part of The Denim Movement this July at SM Supermalls.[/stextbox]