Denim. In the early
oughts when premium denim was introduced, it was hard for me to wrap my head around spending more than 50 bucks on jeans. Then I tried on a pair, and the "Oh-my-gosh, I didn't know my butt could look that good," phenomenon happened. I NEVER went back. How could I? I could either have a long-wide ass, or a smaller more perky version in premium denim. Why would I choose the first? And as premium denim has been perfected, I'm further seduced by its super-soft hand and the fact that I could potentially run a marathon in my favorite jeans.
This season is the first one in a long time where
skinnys have taken a backseat to
super-flares,
trousers, micro-flares, and
boot cut. For us here at
Mink this is really exciting! It's a fact that more
body types look better in non-skinny denim, which makes for really happy customers! My favorite flares right now are these:
They have a high-waist, but have a double yolk on the backside, which helps a butt look small and perky (the downfall of high-waisted denim is it can make the butt look less-than-desirable). These jeans suffer none of the "regular" trappings of high-waisted pants, which is why we LOVE them!
As fashion moves forward it also continues to look backwards. This season as I put ladies into ultra-cute and wearable outfits, I can't help but reminisce about my mom in the 70's. Even though we lived on a farm she was always the most beautiful and stylish woman to me. Recently I stumbled up this family picture and I couldn't help but notice that her outfit would be considered stylish today!
She's wearing dark denim flares, clogs, and a textured V-neck neutral-colored sweater with a checked blouse layered underneath. And look at my brother in his checked shirt. If you follow men's fashion it's "all about" the checked shirt right now!
I absolutely love this outfit my mom is wearing here. Her slouchy shirt and textured denim skirt mirrors some popular styles we have in the store right now. Check out:
It's time to wrap our heads around the 70's re-occurring in fashion (and yes that includes foot wear - platforms are back too!), and begin to think about retiring those skinnys for some flares! We've got plenty of choices here at
Mink. And for those of you who just recently got used to
skinnys and want to keep embracing them, we have some of those too. Because the wonderful thing about fashion is it's not always what's "in style," but the style that works for you!
XOXO,
Carla
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I'd love for you to carry a petite-length jean, like one of Joe's petite styles. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBonnie,
ReplyDeleteWe carry two petite length jeans. The Provocateur from Joe's and the Dita from Citizens of Humanity. Come in and check them out!