Jeans for Different Genes

I know , I know, I have some nerve tackling possibly the hardest topic ever brought to mankind or rather womankind- JEANS! I have to tell you that I can provide some guidelines BUT the steps you really need to take are ones right to your closest department store- Bloomies, Nordies, Macys, Barneys- don't care. I am not going to sugar coat it, you will need a solid hour to two hours, a friend that can "tough love" you and the biggest dressing room you can get (its best to be able to see yourself in as many different angles as possible). Grab as many different style jeans that you can and let's get started....

Guidelines:

1. SIZE MEANS NOTHING- every line of jeans is different in their sizing. Let me just give you a little insider info- its all LIES...each company has its own standard for the sizing and that is what they will size up or down to...depending on who their target demo is, is how they will gage their sizes. So, let it go- start with what size you think you are but don't be a afraid to go up or down if necessary.

2. STRETCH does in fact mean STRETCH- jeans that have stretch in them will in fact stretch a size once worn. It is critical that you try and get yourself into a size smaller because I promise you, you are one dinner away from them fitting perfectly. Nothing worse then stretchy jeans that are now too big- ya can't go back. (Certain of you out there-living on Essex Court- know exactly what I am talking about as we have had to have a sit down about this). Stretch jeans should not be dried if possible as they will last longer and retain the shape that fits you best. Don't be afraid to go a wearing or 2 longer than your other jeans before a wash.

3. Styles are IRRELEVANT- so here we go- get your heads around this.....pick the style jean- skinny, bootleg, flares, trouser etc- based on what feels good to you. Here's the rule of thumb- if you are seeing it in the stores, its IN style...However, just because the skinny jean is still hot right now (Carolyn that is a shout out to you) doesn't mean its hot for you. I for example, love using myself as an example, think I look better in wide legs jeans as the skinny jeans can make me look short ( OK- I may have a slight complex). Basic rule- if you don't feel good in it , ya won't wear it no matter what the fashion mags say. DONE!

4. Jeans for All Occasions- Here's the hard truth- you will never find one jean that you can wear to Spice Market (culinaryconcepts.com) and food shopping to the market (shoprite.com). So when you are completing step 3, please keep in mind that you will need a pair for hanging out or doing errands, a fancy pair for evenings, a pair for nicer errands (not quite evening worthy but good for if you run into an ex) and a pair because they were just so incredibly fabulous that you HAD to get them. Of course this can be scaled up or down depending on your lifestyle. Admittedly, I am an addict.

For you locals- I am happy to chaperone, but I will warn you it can be similar to giving birth BUT the end product is worth it!

Ta Ta for now