When I named this blog, I didn't realize how much of life
is truly defined by seasons.
Take for example ... jeans.
My favorite jeans in my teens were tight, flared, high waisted Seafarers.
Since then, between low rise, boot cut, boyfriend jeans,
embellished, cropped, and stretchy fitted or legging style jeans ...
I continually find myself looking for that illusive perfect pair
that never stays perfect forever.
We see today's relaxed trend going high waisted, with a looser fit ...
a style that looks cute on young girls,
but maybe, if we try, us older ones can work with it as well.
What I want to know is why they call them MOM jeans.
Which mom are they talking about?
Certainly not the moms of today's teens
maybe not even their grandmas.
So I tried on these Mom jeans from H&M
and they have a different feel,
a flashback to how I envision my mom in pants.
Simply put, they feel, "mom-like" ...
much like the plain old jeans of the past,
not fitted, stretchy - showing every curve.
The only part they hug is the waist,
especially when cinched with a belt
which is why tuck in or cropped tops work well.
I went for the casual, comfy look
and then tried dressing them up just a bit.
A jacket, a frilly top, a scarf, different shoes ...
you can never underestimate the finishing effect of shoes.
Seeing options, gives one confidence
and confidence goes a long way to feeling comfortable.
A new pair of jeans is good in every season.
I'll keep them.
PS ... This really is a good exercise. Put on a pair of jeans, pants or a skirt and shop your closet for as many combinations as you can find. Take pictures for future referrence. You may be surprised what you'll come up with when there is no pressure to go anywhere.
7 comments:
It's been so long since high waisted jeans have been in style, that I just cannot comfortably wear them! I can't stand having something so high on my waist. They do look great on you though! Wear them if you can! I love your fashion blog posts.
I'm one for things fitting at my waist. Love the combinations you came up with!
A fun fashion post! Love it!
I remember Seafarers! I think I always felt like they looked better on others because of my waist to hip ratio which I still have. When you mentioned Mom jeans I thought ... oh that’s maybe what I bought on sale at Aritzia. So I tried them on and sure enough, they are within the parameters you mentioned. High waist, not stretchy and a bit of room. I also have “stronger” thighs and I feel like maybe they are too snug there. Yikes.. but after an hour or so they do loosen up. I feel like you have that perfect shape that can wear do many different styles and they all look good on you as seen in the modeling. My most comfy jeans right now are made by Kutt. I can well imagine they will change again by the time I need a new pair. I totally agree the the elusive pair of jeans.
Fun post. My granddaughter got me into mom jeans last year. Love them. It’s strange going from low waist to high. Seafarers... oh ya! The best ever! I still have a look a like of them I love!
They will have a big come back soon I’m guessing. You can wear any style!
Cute look! When I was young I favored hip hugger bell bottoms... sigh, those days are long gone!
You make ‘mom jeans’ look most appealing! Maybe I need to go jean shopping. I have been living in jeans this past year...so could use some new ones. I have fond memories of Seafarer jeans and trips across the border to buy jeans in the 70’s. Jeans through the years definitely tell a story of their own!
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