It’s been awhile since I last bought a pair of jeans. So my mission this week is to find and purchase the perfect pair of jeans. Actually two jeans, one for use with high heeled shoes and one for use with flat shoes. Therefore, I have done some research on this subject:
Petite size: choose straight leg, no boot cut, no cuffs
Tummy Troubles: choose a mid-rise that hits across the belly, not above or below it.
Large Hips: mid-rise, straight or trouser leg which falls from the hips to create a longer-looking leg line
Big Booties (Derrière): Stay away from back flap pockets or back pockets with heavy embellishment or embroidery and find a rise that fits properly in the crotch. Flare leg openings helps to slenderize your body.
Here is what Oprah had to say on her show entitled Genius Jean Makeovers….
The most important thing to look for when trying on jeans is the "rise" or crotch area. You don't want any pulling, puckering or extra fabric up front. Also, you will want to make sure your new jeans flatter your booty, hips and thighs—if they're too big in the waist, a simple alteration can make them look custom-made for your figure. After only seven attempts, Oprah found her perfect fit in a pair of AG "Club" jeans! "I love these jeans because the crease helps to lengthen," Oprah says. "And even with the cut it's not so low that when you sit, it rises down and you see your crack—that's very important to me."
Oprah's jeans (pictured above) are the perfect length for her as they go all the way down to the bottom of her high heel in the back. But if your aching feet are pleading for a flat shoe, don't you dare roll up your denim. Every woman should have a second pair of jeans that's ideal for flat shoes. So ... the next time you hear from me on this topic will be the day that I locate my perfect pair of jeans and you may even catch a glimpse of me in them if my new scanner helps out in this process.
With the help of my technically blessed daughter, I was able to add music to my blog yesterday. Hope y'all enjoy your visit here and have a good week everyone!!
11 comments:
Good morning Enid
I like your music...Purple Rain is one of my favorites...I may have to add that one to my playlist :)
Shopping for jeans can be very tiring. I usually try on 10 at a time. They are probably the most comfortable piece of clothing a woman can own besides pj's, shorts and sweats. I've also heard somewhere that cropped pants are not that flattering (probably on that same Oprah episode) but I really like wearing them...jeans or otherwise...I like them.
Good luck in your search for the "perfect pair of jeans."
Good morning Willy
Thanks for the tip. I can see that this may turn into a full-time task. But the end effort will be well worth the while. It may even inspire me to get back into the gym, finally *groan*
No, actually I am looking forward to breaking away from old traditions and moving into a new zone.
All for now, more later.
Enid
Dearest Enid,
Thanks for sending "LOVE" (through Sark's, on Franny's blog).
We all can use/ need a message as this.
With still being too ill to go back to work, I am totally shut away from the world.
At least it seems like it.
You reminded me of all the things to be grateful for,
had memories and visions provoked by some of the lines,
and have me looking forward to what has not happened yet.
To you and all friends here, have a blessed today and tomorrow,
Love, Ellen
Sunday 27 Aug 2006, 15:45 EST
Looking for the perfect pair of jeans? -:0oooh
All the ones I have are left behinds (LOL) from when my daughter flew the nest 15 years ago!
We used to wear the same sizes, even though she, at 6ft., is 4 inches taller than me.
I always worked in my office wearing skirts and high heeled shoes, while Sonita the jock (sp?) wore only slacks. For dress up she'd get in my closet, right past the skeletons there.
Of course her jeans are perfect,
I put them there! LOL
HAVE FUN SHOPPING! -:)
hey girl! thanks for stopping by. i would be honored to be added.
and enjoyed the tips for shopping for jeans. i must admit it's always such a chore for me. i'm like willemina...i take at least 10 pair in the dressing room at one time, "surely one will work!". ha
hope things are well for you, as we head into a new week!
lisa
Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck on the jean quest!
OH My!! You have been busy! I am trying to catch up on blogs and love the music you have on yours. That will have to be a new quest for me...to get music going. LOL.
Love the jeans clues. sooooooooooooooooooooooo did you find two pairs?
Hope the winds are treating you ok in the tropics!! It's pouring down rain here.
Later
Peg
well enid, it seems that while you were in belize looking for the perfect pair of jeans, i was in california with my daughter, while she was looking for the perfect pair of jeans. she is an avid "oprah" watcher, so she's pretty much up on everything from the show.
my daughter's store is the gap. she'll go there before anywhere else, which is where she found two very cute pair of capri jeans on sale and then some extra taken off that particular day. she started out looking for jeans, but didn't like any of them, then spotted the capri jeans. they were a perfect fit.
beyonce has a new line of clothes, and my daughter says she'd like to get some of her jeans. you know they're made for "big booty" people (pardon the expression). they're a little on the expensive side, but for a good fit and long-lasting jeans, i'm sure it's a good investment.
i hope you were able to find what you were looking for. i haven't worn jeans in some years now. will embark on that journey when i shed a few more pounds. thanks for the jeans teaching.
sylvia
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