Sunday, March 15, 2009

One of the Boys

Hear ye! Hear ye! Make way for the slouchy, denim Boyfriend Jean! Don't ditch the skinny jean just yet, but DO add a hint of versatility to your closet with this Spring 09 trend. You might grow to love it.... The celebs have! Take notes, fashionistas!

From left to right: Jessica Alba and Megan Fox spotted wearing Current/Elliot Boyfriend Jean, courtesy of Denimology.co.uk; Katie Holmes in PRPS Baggy Jeans, courtesy of DenimBlog.com

The Boyfriend Jean is designed to make it look as though you're wearing your boyfriend's (or husband's) jeans, but of course you already knew that.... That would explain why they have a more baggy, relaxed fit.

The Relaxed Boyfriend Jean in deconstructed sandblast, Victoria's Secret, $69.50.

Check out the rest of Victoria's Secret Boyfriend Jean Collection here: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSCLOFITBFD&cgnbr=OSCLOFITBFD&rfnbr=6056

My favorite Boyfriend Jean is in a light wash denim with lived-in look of destruction...and let's not forget about the cuffs! Cuffing the Boyfriend Jean gives it a more tapered look. But lucky for you, most Boyfriend Jeans are designed that way!

Rachel Bilson spotted in a rolled and cuffed Boyfriend Jean by Current/Elliott
Photo Courtesy of DenimBlog.com

Give your Boyfriend Jean a more feminine look with ballet flats, sandals, or heels. Throw on a cami or a tank and a cardigan, and you're all set! Think Bohemian (floral prints, feathers). Wanna be "Red Carpet Ready?" How about pumps and a blazer? Or go full throttle and really be "one of the boys" with your favorite gym shoes and a tee.

Don't take the origin of the Boyfriend Jean too literally. You don't have to have a boyfriend or even a husband to borrow his jeans, SILLY! Denim manufacturers that have brands for women customize the Boyfriend Jean to specifically fit and flatter a woman's body. Don't see anything you like? --shop in menswear or go the vintage route!

Learn more about this trend:
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-stylist3-2008aug03,0,1962864.story

Shop the Boyfriend Jean:
http://www.nextag.com/boyfriend-jeans/products-html


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