To begin with, most people would want a perfect pair at the perfect price. Aside from this requirement, let us go through some tips that one can keep in mind while out shopping for a well-fitting pair of denims.
One should look out for something that would stand the test of time as far as fashion goes. Meaning, if you stick to choosing from tried and tested styles, you might land up with something that might defy dating and which you can enjoy wearing for many years to come. Denims are indeed so durable! So go in for some thing that is timeless , like the original blue jeans, the faded blue jeans (this is mostly for casual wear), or dirty denim ( come in rusty brownish shades). All these three types have stood the test of time. It is better to avoid black or white jeans as also the flashily coloured ones that will go out of fashion faster than they arrived!
Comfort should be your first priority. The best looking jeans might make you look dowdy if you squirm in them. If you are the type to wear formals to work and use your jeans merely for lounging around the house there can be few restrictions when you select your pair. But if your workplace allows you to wear jeans, it is a different story.
In that case you must be careful to select a pair that is conservative and conveys a subtle elegance . You also have to keep in mind that the pair you choose look good with both sneakers and dress shoes and of course, the fit should be just right!
Select wisely and go in for a pair that is not exactly a bell bottom, but flares rather nicely at the bottom. Avoid a tapered look. Ideal choice would be the straight-cut or the boot-cut.
Once you've zeroed in on the style, head for the trial room. Remember he golden rule - what looks perfect on your friend need not be the right pair for you. If the fit is bad, you will look like a frump, no matter what the brand. So always go in for the right fit. Do they look good on you all round? Make sure that the crotch, legs and waist are not very tight. Turn around. Does it sit well on your behind? And remember that most jeans shrink - so see that you don't go in for the exact length. You can make your alterations after washing them.
Walk around the shop and test your jeans thoroughly. Are you comfortable while sitting? Do your wallet, keys etc. fit in? Try on a belt. Does your waist show properly? Are the loops accommodating the belt? Try on shoes with the pair. Do they go well with all kinds of shoes? If the jeans are of extra length, fold over the bottom to the right length and check the fall in the mirror.
Try to go in for pre-shrunk jeans. This will minimise the damage that will be caused by washing though you can safely expect some amount of shrinking.
Take good care of your jeans. First wash the jeans and then adjust the length with hemming. Just remember to keep a little extra length to take care of any shrinking that might happen later.
Remember to always wash your jeans inside-out to maintain colour and look. If you are washing them for the first time, do not wash them with other clothes.
Never put the jeans in the spin dryer. Lay them on the ground on a towel to dry or hang them full length with clothespins and see that no part of the garment is folded over.
We certainly hope that you have found these tips useful for selecting as well as taking care of your jeans. Do write in to us if you have more tips and also to tell us what you think of this article.
