In one of my very first posts, I evaluated the trend of “boyfriend jeans.” I ultimately concluded that they were indeed not cute. However, yesterday, I saw someone wearing a pair of the boyfriend jeans below, and I will admit the girl looked precious in them. For this reason, I have decided to retract my semi-harsh comments about this style as a whole. (Apparently, not all are totally frumpy.) So I would like to extend an olive branch to (some pairs of) boyfriend jeans. I hope they accept.
Yesterday, I was in the Juniors section at Nordstrom (Brass Plum if you will) buying some gaudy fake jewelry when I saw a stack of Xeroxed, fairly homemade-looking fliers sitting on the cashier’s countertop. Of course I was intrigued, so I slyly stuffed one into my bag (I didn’t want to look too interested) and proceeded with my purchases. Once I got home, I pulled out the flier to find the text below typed in Comic Sans MS font (I know that font well; I used to write all my high school papers in it because it took up more space). To avoid any accusations of plagiarism, I do not take any credit for the following information:
How to Wear Boyfriend Jeans
Fit First:
Find a pair that fits you through the waist and hips
Cuff:
Cuffing your jeans is the EPITOMY of this style
Top if off!:
Keep the style simple with…
Okay, it’s me again. I’m guessing you don’t feel quite like the risk-taking fashionista you thought you were when you see instructions for your new style in the Juniors section of a major department store, do you? Though, I’ll admit, I did find this flier informative as I was virtually unaware of this new trend. I mean, I’ve seen the unattractive pictures of Katie Holmes where we were wondering if she had accidentally slipped on Tom’s jeans that morning, but I had no idea that this had caught on. I decided to check out Nordstrom.com for some more examples of this style. There were a few pairs that seemed passable, but really those just looked like slightly baggier capris - not bona fide boyfriend jeans. On the other hand, the ones that I believed held true to the guidelines given on my precious flier were far from flattering.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B - Suspenders? Really?
Here’s the deal. Your clothes will always date you. I thought the clothes I wore when I was a teenager would never go out of style, and now I look back with utter amazement at how much fashion has changed since then (platform tennies anyone?). To save yourself from embarrassment in the future (and all the good laughs at your expense), you have to be wise whilst deciding which trends to ignite and which ones to ignore. Allow me to give you a word of advice on how to make this tough decision. The next time you’re looking into one of those ever-so-slimming fitting room mirrors, ask yourself these two simple questions: Is this look timeless (think Audrey Hepburn)? Or will it time out (think Amy Winehouse)? Hopefully, that will help you determine whether to cuff or not to cuff. Tell me what you decide. I think you know where I stand (and it’s not in a pair of these puppies). Let your boyfriend keep his jeans.
How do you think Lindsay's going to feel about boyfriend jeans in 10 years? You've looked better Linds.
