Throughout this blog, I've documented how I tend to be a jeans snob. My younger brother worked at Nordstrom for a few years and urged me to trade in my Express and American Eagle denim for luxury denim, namely 7 For All Mankind. For many many years, those have been all I've worn, with a New York and Co. pair of jeans sneaking in for yard work wear.
Recently, I wanted a pair of boyfriend jeans and wasn't in a position to fork over up to a hundred (I like my luxury denim on sale) for a pair. Since I work full-time, jeans don't rotate through my daily wear as often as I'd like. After browsing over and over, I settled on trying Gap's 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans.
I've never been so happy with a purchase. I wear them ALL. THE. TIME. Boyfriend jeans, since they are meant to hang off the hips and sit loose through the thighs and calves, are universally flattering. They don't hug and define many curves, creating an opportunity to mix in shorter, cropped-waist tops - because who wants to wear tunics all the time?
The Gap jeans I purchased are on sale for only $28. I'm considering buying another pair. If you're considering boyfriend jeans at all, I highly recommend them for their fit, their quality, and their versatility.
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November 18, 2013
Battle of the Boyfriends
Like most denim trends, it takes me a while to come around. I was very much into bootcut jeans when the skinny denim trend started, and almost reached the point of repulsion with colored denim. Enter Pinterest, which showed me all the possibilities of how skinny regular and skinny colored jeans could be worn.
I experienced a similar shift in tide with boyfriend jeans recently. Loose, baggy, look-like-they-were-picked-up-off-the-floor jeans?
My inner monologue went something like this: “Ew, no thanks...except that Rachel Bilson looks super cute wearing them with her on-trend booties, and oh look, so does Kate Bosworth, and of course, Katie Holmes.” And mind changed.
What’s great about boyfriend jeans – or really, anything “boyfriend” in style – is that it’s meant to be a relaxed fit item that makes it socially okay not to show off every curve of my body. The slouchiness is a slap in the face of body-skimming items that force me to find layers and long hemlines to make me feel comfortable in my dress.My search lead me to two pairs at GAP, which is currently running a 35% off everything sale (and remember, if you shop through Ebates, another 6% back!) – the 1969 destructed sexy boyfriend jeans and 1969 sexy boyfriend jeans.
Hands down, the 1969 sexy boyfriend jeans were my winner. The denim was softer, more worn in, and the medium wash was the perfect faded classic denim blue color. Because I’m 5’6 ½”, I ordered the long version of the jeans in my usual size 4. My concern was that the jeans, if ordered in the regular length, would roll up too high. For what I wanted, the long length rolled up perfectly – not too high above the ankle, but high enough to achieve that easy slung look.
Not to say the 1969 destructed sexy boyfriend jeans were terrible. I ordered these in a regular 4 and at my height, they were a snitch too high above the ankle. Anyone who is under 5’6” should not have any problems with how they roll up. Note that they come pre-rolled, so unrolling them doesn’t give you too much additional length. The destructed features were in the right spots, and with a few washings, I’m confident they would soften up (generally denim in a darker color are stiff from the dye – but washing them takes care of that). I didn’t like these as much because they were a bit too tight around my thighs. I’m fairly conscious of my thigh circumference as it is, and these felt more like bootcut jeans with a some slouch rather than true boyfriends.
So tell me, which one do you like more?
My inner monologue went something like this: “Ew, no thanks...except that Rachel Bilson looks super cute wearing them with her on-trend booties, and oh look, so does Kate Bosworth, and of course, Katie Holmes.” And mind changed.
What’s great about boyfriend jeans – or really, anything “boyfriend” in style – is that it’s meant to be a relaxed fit item that makes it socially okay not to show off every curve of my body. The slouchiness is a slap in the face of body-skimming items that force me to find layers and long hemlines to make me feel comfortable in my dress.My search lead me to two pairs at GAP, which is currently running a 35% off everything sale (and remember, if you shop through Ebates, another 6% back!) – the 1969 destructed sexy boyfriend jeans and 1969 sexy boyfriend jeans.
Hands down, the 1969 sexy boyfriend jeans were my winner. The denim was softer, more worn in, and the medium wash was the perfect faded classic denim blue color. Because I’m 5’6 ½”, I ordered the long version of the jeans in my usual size 4. My concern was that the jeans, if ordered in the regular length, would roll up too high. For what I wanted, the long length rolled up perfectly – not too high above the ankle, but high enough to achieve that easy slung look.
Not to say the 1969 destructed sexy boyfriend jeans were terrible. I ordered these in a regular 4 and at my height, they were a snitch too high above the ankle. Anyone who is under 5’6” should not have any problems with how they roll up. Note that they come pre-rolled, so unrolling them doesn’t give you too much additional length. The destructed features were in the right spots, and with a few washings, I’m confident they would soften up (generally denim in a darker color are stiff from the dye – but washing them takes care of that). I didn’t like these as much because they were a bit too tight around my thighs. I’m fairly conscious of my thigh circumference as it is, and these felt more like bootcut jeans with a some slouch rather than true boyfriends.
May 23, 2013
Reader Request: Less-Skinny Skinny Jeans
We got a request from a member of the Muslim Mom Network, Samina, asking the following:
These are all essentially skinny jeans with less skinny. They give you that slim fit for under tunics, shirtdresses, or other oversized tops - without looking like you wrapped your legs in plastic - and allow a modicum of privacy that jeggings throw out the window.
I've also been wondering how to join the skinny jean bandwagon without actually wearing skin tight jeans; tips for buying stylish but not tight pants?Well yes, Samina! If you're looking to join the skinny jean revolution, without looking like your legs have been painted denim-colored paint, look for jeans labeled, "ankle", "slim", or "cropped." We've even had luck looking for "boyfriend slim" jeans.
These are all essentially skinny jeans with less skinny. They give you that slim fit for under tunics, shirtdresses, or other oversized tops - without looking like you wrapped your legs in plastic - and allow a modicum of privacy that jeggings throw out the window.
December 2, 2012
The Winter Slouch
I've gotten to the point of late fall/early winter where it's getting too cold to care. Tired am I of fitted, colorful items. Layers are coming on and the bulk is building up. I want to dress quickly and warmly, burrow my head down, and make it to spring.
But obviously, I want to look like a well-dressed version of a hibernating bear. If possible, I'd look like Edie Blair from Atlantic-Pacific on every one of my grocery runs.
Burrowing from the winter yourself? We've styled a few options to achieve this modest Muslim casual style for those days you just don't want to try.
Click on any of the items below to be taken to the retailer. Also check out additional options in our previous posts on warm, oversized, slouchy, cable-knit, tunic sweaters.
Winter reds
But obviously, I want to look like a well-dressed version of a hibernating bear. If possible, I'd look like Edie Blair from Atlantic-Pacific on every one of my grocery runs.
Burrowing from the winter yourself? We've styled a few options to achieve this modest Muslim casual style for those days you just don't want to try.
Click on any of the items below to be taken to the retailer. Also check out additional options in our previous posts on warm, oversized, slouchy, cable-knit, tunic sweaters.
Winter reds
November 23, 2012
Black Friday 2012: Piperlime
Structured blazers.
Piperlime sweaters and cardigans:
Denim colored crops.
Wide leg palazzo pants.
Polka dot cardigans and sweaters.
Wide leg palazzo pants.
Polka dot cardigans and sweaters.
7 for All Mankind jeans.* (Sorry guys, I'm a bit of a denim snob and LOVE this brand a little too much.)
Here are our modest, Muslim-friendly fashion finds for Black Friday 2012 from Piperlime.
- The ENTIRE site is an additional 20% off when you use the code FIRSTDIBS, so that means anything you find below will cost you 80% of the listed price!
Also, we try to stick to clothes for Muslim fashion and style, but OH MY GOSH is this coat the cutest? And it's only $60, plus an additional 20% off. I WANT.
Piperlime pants and denim:
Piperlime dresses and dresses to wear as tops:
Piperlime tops and blazers:
Piperlime sweaters and cardigans:
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