How to choose your perfect jeans and what to pair them with to look cool?

designer, owner of the accessories brand OKATAVA

“It’s hard to imagine a more versatile and basic item than jeans. Nowadays, many men walk around in them every day, almost never wearing pants or shorts. Especially if there is no time to collect or desire to think through the details of their image”.

Why are jeans so popular?

The answer to this question lies on the surface. Jeans are very comfortable. We put them on when we want to feel as comfortable as possible.

Also, this item of closet easily transcends from era to era, not obeying the laws of capricious and ruthless fashion. Just imagine: clothes made of coarse fabric, colored in indigo, began to be worn in the late XVIII century. It was then that Catherine the Great ruled Russia. During the Gold Rush in the United States, jeans were officially patented.

Gold in the mines ended, cowboys galloping across the prairie, remained only in the movies, and the production of denim clothing became a real “Klondike”.

Many of us have a favorite pair of twenty-year-olds in the far corner of our closet that we can’t fit into anymore, but we can’t bring ourselves to recycle them. What’s more, we know that if we take care of ourselves and get back in shape, we can wear those jeans and feel proud. Plus, there’s a good chance that our racy product will still look relevant.

Today, a man in jeans can be found everywhere: in the office, opera house, student auditorium and on a picnic. They are worn by everyone – from babies to grandmothers with dacha carts. And each person has a completely unique image in them.

These democratic and cosmopolitan clothes unite. At the same time it gives everyone a chance to reveal their individuality.

You can put such an experiment: every day for a week to go to work in the same jeans, but look completely different. It is possible, because this item of closet – the only thing that is easy to make friends with a variety of things. It will not fit except for the strict business dress code.

If it is not too severe, then in jeans and a white shirt is quite possible to go to the office or to a business meeting. If you choose a romantic top (for women), polo shirt (for men) – on a date. Add to the image kosuhu jacket and Cossacks – and here you are ready to go to the club.

Girls may well add to jeans with a white shirt evening shoes, accessories, appropriate hair and makeup to easily create an adequate image for a trip to the theater. A man doesn’t even need to bother. Only if the jeans were classic – without rips and decorations. And here we come to an important point. All this endless variety of images can be created under one condition – if the jeans are chosen correctly.

How to choose jeans?

The most universal female model, which does not go out of fashion and looks good on everyone – quality classic jeans with an exaggerated waist. It is very important to carefully choose your size, so that they are not deliberately narrow or sloppily baggy. Such a pair is like a blank canvas, on which you are allowed to create any picture.

In addition, high-fitting pants visually lengthen legs and make the silhouette light, harmonious and proportional.

Low-slung or shortened versions allow you to create sexy images, but visually “cut legs”. Only tall girls with very long legs can afford them.

Another danger of low fit – emphasizing the imperfections of the figure. If you want to hide the tummy or non-ideal, in your opinion, sides, forget about things with a low fit.

Be careful with printed, ripped and colored jeans. These things should be bought for certain looks. It is unlikely that they will remain in trend for a long time.

Men should consider the classics – straight jeans with a medium fit. A low one will also shorten the legs. If you are sophisticated in fashion, you can also take the current wide models. But remember that any sharp trends need to fit into the closet intelligently. Think over what you will combine them with?

stylist, brand manager of women’s clothing brand HASS

“It’s hard to imagine an everyday capsule without jeans. From clothes for workers they have long ago turned into a thing that fits even into a party look. This closet item has fallen in love with us for comfort, freedom and versatility. You can combine them with both sweatshirts and strict jackets”.

What to look for before buying?

Size

Even if you know your parameters, in the fitting room it is better to take jeans in several styles and sizes. Why? Different models can sit differently. If the thing constrains your movements and presses – it’s not the right size for you. If they fit and are a little tight, they are just right. It is important to remember that when worn, they stretch and become looser.

Accessories

Buttons, rivets on jeans should be made of high-quality metal. Before buying it is worth carefully checking the zipper for the presence of all the teeth, so as not to be in a situation where it sprawls or does not fasten at all.

Style

Girls with a loose waist is important to pay attention to the fit of jeans – it is better to choose a medium. The owners of wide hips should avoid the volume at the bottom, but you should not wear skinny jeans. Suitable models with a high fit straight or semi-straight cut. Girls with narrow hips and broad shoulders are better to add volume to the lower part of the body with straight jeans, boyfriend and mom models.

Color

Indigo jeans go with almost everything. At the same time, models in black, white, gray and brown have already become a classic. However, when choosing models, it is still important to pay attention to the shade: dark jeans slim you down, while light jeans have the opposite effect.

With what to combine different models of jeans?

Loose jeans

Loose jeans – one of the most popular models, which suits any type of figure. This style is combined with the same relaxed shoes and clothes: sneakers, sneakers, sweatshirts and voluminous sweaters. To add elegance to the image with wide pants will help heeled boots, fitted jackets, body and accent accessories.

Men can also easily fit such models in casual-images: with shirts, jackets, sweaters. They can also be complemented with hoodies and sweatshirts. Complete freedom of creativity.

Free men’s jeans made of insulated denim O’STIN

Flared jeans

The legendary model of the 70’s is relevant again in women’s closet. You can wear flats with over-size shirts, chiffon puffy blouses and bright jackets. You will get a stylish image with a reference to retro. Heeled shoes will help to pull out the silhouette – your legs will seem longer.

Men will hardly consider this model. And for nothing! With platform sneakers not too tight in the hips model will look cool.

Lime women’s flared jeans

Straight jeans

Once again, a versatile option. With straight jeans both women and men can make trendy looks for any occasion. The most actual ladies’ combination – jeans and a short cardigan. On the legs can be loafers, boots on rough soles and even ballet flats. The combination of this closet item with outerwear will also not cause difficulties. The model is versatile and combines with both a sheepskin aviator and an oversize down jacket. The same outerwear options can be considered by men as well.

Zarina women’s straight jeans

Care and Storage

One of the advantages of jeans is that they are easy to care for. This fabric is quite durable, so it does not require washing after each wear. It is even harmful for such a material.

How to wash in the machine?

Before washing any thing, it is necessary to carefully study the label. This will indicate all the recommendations of the manufacturer. Based on them, select the right mode. Most modern washing machines have a button “Jeans”. Choose it. If not, then put out “Manual washing” or “Delicate mode”.

Then it is necessary to check that all buttons and locks were fastened, pockets are empty. Turn the product inside out. It is also important to choose the right means for washing. In the composition should not be bleach. Powders and gels of light action are excellent. It is allowed to use a conditioner. It will give the material softness, due to which it will become more pleasant to wear.

If your model has scuffs, cuts or decor, then it is worth putting jeans in a special bag and send them to the drum.

Washing should be done at a temperature of 30-40°C. In hot water, denim can change color and size. Do not put the mode “spin”, for such a material it is not suitable. The water should run off by itself. Also, if you have the opportunity to set the program to the minimum number of revolutions, then do it.

How to wash jeans manually?

This option is more suitable for denim fabric. Although the most unpopular today, and for nothing. Hand washing preserves the color and shape of the product longer.

Here you need to adhere to those rules of preparing jeans for washing, as in the first case. Then dial the bath, the water temperature should be no more than 30-40 ° C. Dissolve the powder while there are no pants. After the remedy is prepared, proceed to washing. However, without sharp and strong movements. The same recommendations apply to spinning. Wait until the water completely drains itself.

How often should you wash jeans?

This closet item does not need frequent washing. This action is contraindicated to denim. Why? The dye will quickly wash off, and the thing will lose its presentable appearance. If there are a couple of spots or traces of pollution, then you can wash them locally.

Also this fabric is able to adapt to the figure of the owner. Regular washing will change this property. It is also worth remembering about conscious consumption. The life cycle is greatly reduced.

How to dry jeans?

After washing, dry your jeans either horizontally or vertically with the ends of the pants up. If your washing machine has an automatic drying function, it should not be used. This method is too aggressive for this material.

Once hung, do not forget to straighten the product. So that there were no marks from clothespins or dryer, fasten it to the dense part of the jeans. As a rule, this is on the waistband. Choose a place for drying without open sunlight.

Recommendations for colored jeans

If you have black or colored jeans, it’s important to keep a few tips in mind. Why? Such a material is very demanding, because it quickly loses its saturation.

• First, in no case can such things should not be washed or soaked with other clothes. There is a risk of spoiling the other products.

• Secondly, if there are any contaminants, then it is worth light movements to remove them with a soft brush designed for clothes. It is important that there is no light stain left.

• Thirdly, before the first washing, colored things should be soaked in cool water with the addition of a few drops of vinegar and salt. This will positively affect the color. Also use special detergents that retain brightness.

It is better to store jeans on a rack for pants, fastening the bottom part. If the product needs to be placed on the shelf, the scheme will be as follows: moving from the bottom, twist the pant leg along the entire length, or fold them along the seam and roll them in three.