It’s hard to imagine that jeans (or “waist overalls” as they were originally called) were once just workwear for cowboys and miners. Patenting the first riveted pair in 1873, Levi Strauss couldn’t have fathomed it would become a $56 billion dollar industry, with women owning an average of seven pairs. The search for a dream pair, or pairs, isn’t all that different from finding true love, and the chances of scoring a perfect fit on the first try are slimmer than, uh, skinny jeans. So we asked three Canadian retail experts for their advice and they came back with these six tips for making the most of your next date with denim.
Skinny Is Still In
Nope, they’re not dead yet—the skinny jean is alive and sticking around for another season. Same goes for the boyfriend jean. These wardrobe workhorses cover seven days a week. Dark blue or black skinny jeans dress up and down, and slim boyfriend or destroyed look styles have become the go-to weekend or everyday casual jean
Straight Legs Are Back
Beyond those much-loved go-tos, two cuts are in contention for new fall favourite and they’re both old school. The straight leg jean is making a strong comeback, because of its versatility.It can fit into a tall boot and works well with a heel or flat—perfect for showing all the great shoes of the season.According to Patrick, the most flattering iterations are higher waist styles that fall straight down from the hip for the longest leg line. The ‘70s vibe is strong too, with flares seeing a steady resurgence (if Gigi Hadid is wearing them, it’s a thing). If the wide width extreme scares you, a subtle boot cut is a safe place to start.
Go With Embellishment
Let out or cropped and left raw, undone hems are having a moment, both sold that way or buyer DIY. Embellishments such as patches and embroidery turn a standard jean into a palette of self-expression. There are other, less obvious ways to make them your own too. In the search for a perfect pair, the answer may be a near perfect pair with alterations. At Over the Rainbow, they will take-in loose waists and let-out tight ones, add maternity panels and taper legs.
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