Fragrantly Beautiful

Have You Found That Perfect Pair of Jeans Yet?

By Joanna Steele-Perkins

The original jeans was invented by Levi Strauss in 1853 and made to endure the hard lifestyle of the working man in America. In the last 50 years jeans have become a "high" fashion item and were once the "uniform" of youth. Now men and women of all generations wear jeans.

30 years ago there was a wealth of "jean" shops, dedicated to selling only denim. These are few and far between. It is no longer the proviso of brands such as Levi and Lee to manufacture jeans. Every fashion house has its own brand from Marks and Spencer to Diesel, ranging is price from £10 to £150 plus for some designer labels.

Now there are so many variations on the "jean theme" and I don't just mean price. There are boot cut, boyfriend jean, skinny leg, low rise, mid rise, high rise, high waist, flared. Then what about colour? Even if you just opt for denim rather than coloured jeans, there is dark, washed, stoned washed, bleached. The list is endless. It is a mine field out there!

Here are some things to consider when you shop for jeans.

1. Colour. If you are looking for coloured jeans, then make sure they are a colour that suits you and goes with tops you already have. Think about your hair, skin and eye colour. If you are dark go for dark colours, light haired, light colours. This applies to denim too. Try to match your natural colouring to the depth of dye. A medium stone wash is great for mid to light blondes.

2. Length. Jeans often come in different leg lengths and some even available un- hemmed so you can get the length exactly right for your legs. If your height is less 5'3" or you have proportionally short legs, I would recommend you avoid turn-ups. Try wearing heels under longer length jeans to give the impression of long legs.

3. Cut. There are lots of different styles available, and different cuts will be more flattering and comfortable on different body shapes. If you have an hourglass figure, buy jeans with a bit of lycra in them. The jeans will show off your curves better than heavy duty straight legged jeans. Skinny jeans should only be worn by the young and skinny. Boot cut are flattering on most body shapes. If you don't have much of waist, then opt for low waist or "boyfriend" jeans. They will feel more comfortable and look much better.

When shopping for jeans, it is worth taking time over it. If you live in your jeans, it is a good investment of your time. Comfort and a good fit are essential. Decide on your budget before you shop. Expensive doesn't mean the best. Getting the perfect fit for your body is vital. Before you set off on your shopping trip, take a good look at your body, your natural colouring and finally check your wardrobe to see what tops you have. You are now fully equipped to buy that perfect pair of jeans.

Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior image consultant with Colour Me Beautiful image consultants.
Based in Taunton, Somerset, she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. She offers advice on all aspects of personal image and her services include colour analysis, Style Consultations, make-up lessons and bridal advice.
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