once worn by blue-collar working men, denim is now used in a range of garments from skirts, dresses, jackets and shirts, but most universally loved are jeans. As the female figure tends to vary in shape so much – from curvy or petite, tall or short – denim clothing manufacturers are kept busy creating selections of cuts and styles in a range of washes and colours.
No longer just a casual garment, women wear denim from the office to out on the town, changing the top and footwear to suit the mood. Finding the perfect jeans takes time, and what once worked for your body shape may no longer suit you, as our bodies and trends change with time.
Make sure you shop for jeans with lots of time and an open mind. As jean varieties vary as much as women’s bodies, I’ve asked three members of the Weekly team to talk about how they wear denim and get them to try out some out styles that suit their individual body shapes.
Louise -Lifestyle Editor
How many pairs of jeans do you own? Eleven pairs – skinny jeans, straight-leg, bootleg, and Capri-style.
Do you enjoy wearing jeans?I didn’t want to wear jeans in my thirties whenI lost my figure having babies. Now I love them. They can look good at any age.
When do you wear them?I have only ever worn jeans to work once and it felt wrong. I’m from the generation that was taught you must always dress up for work. I do wear them every weekend though.
What do you wear your jeans with?on winter weekends I like wearing a big, fluffy cashmere sweater, and for summer I havea huge selection of bright tees.
What do you look for in a pair of jeans? I like a bit of stretch and a nice Capri style is always good.
Do you have a favourite brand? oy Sass & Bide pair are my favourite. They’re expensive, but they fit like a glove.
Taryn – Sub-editor
How many pairs of jeans do you own?Twopairs – one black and one navy, both bootcut.
Do you enjoy wearing jeans?I love them – they’re versatile and durable and you can wear them at any time with anything.
When do you wear them?I wear them to work on days when I feel like being more relaxed – and everywhere on weekends. I just change my top and shoes to suit the occasion.
What do you wear your jeans with?At workI wear them with a top and blazer, on weekends with a singlet or T-shirt and cardi, and in evenings with a dressy top and blazer. I switch footwear from jandals to flats to Converse trainers and occasionally heels.
What do you look for in a pair of jeans? I like a wider lower leg to balance out the shape and a little give, so they fit without loose areas.
Do you have a favourite brand?No. Searching for the perfect pair of jeans is my idea ofa nightmare, so I haven’t found a favourite.
Alicia – Web Editor
How many pairs of jeans do you own?Three – one pair of light blue skinny high-rises, one pair of black straight-leg cut-offs and one pair of dark blue scrunch-cuffs. All casual.
Do you enjoy wearing jeans? Yes – they’re comfortable and versatile. They’re warmer in winter, they don’t need ironing, and they gowith everything.
When do you wear them?I wear them at work on casual Fridays, but only black jeans, as they’re more formal. I wear any kind of jeans on weekends, but when I wear them out in the evenings, I pair them with nicer top.
What do you wear your jeans with?Blazer, T-shirt, shirt or a sparkly top for going out.
What do you look for in a pair of jeans?Price- I tend to buy cheap jeans because I thrash them, and also I like to alter them.
