All About Denim
It is absolutely so weird to think that we’ve been living in a pandemic now for almost one full year. How has it gone by so fast, yet also so, so, SO slow? I probably haven’t worn real clothes now in almost a year, and I’m terrified to try on any of those clothes that don’t have too much stretch to them… my sweat pants & I have become truly, the best of friends. Because I’ve become such great friends with my sweats, and have been indulging in maybe one-too-many take out nights (as far as I’m concerned, I’m helping my local economy & local small businesses, okay?!), I’m about 99% sure that most of my jeans aren’t going to fit. If I’m being honest, I’m a bit too scared to try them on & face the reality!
If you’re in the same boat as me, well, then this blog post just may be for you. Yeah, we all might have put on a few pounds but at the end of the day, who cares? As far as I’m concerned, it’s an excuse to go shopping & treat yourself to some new pieces of clothing. Honestly, I think we kind of deserve it, given the hell we’ve been through this last year. What a way to celebrate one year of pandemic-living than with some new denim?!
Basic Denim
My everyday go-to’s, or at least, in a pre-COVID world where we actually left our house, is a good pair of plain old, basic denim jeans. Real denim? No, not at all. I can’t wear real denim. It’s not comfy, and ya girl has bigger thighs, so I need the stretch. My favourite place to shop for jeans is 100% American Eagle, and I highly recommend you check them out too if you aren’t already shopping there for your jeans. They have the best bang-for-your-buck if you ask me! Of course, I don’t always wear just plain jeans with nothing interesting going on – sometimes I like to have some jeans with distressing. Here are some of my faves:
Denim Shorts
If I’m being honest, I’m kind of frenemies with denim shorts. I love the idea of them, but my thighs with sweat and summertime chaffing just don’t. I generally opt for soft shorts, but sometimes an outfit just calls for a cute pair of denim short shorts! Personally, I’m so happy to see jean mom shorts become a trendy look again, since that’s more the kind of denim jeans I like. Fitted at the waist, but loose in the legs, and a bit on the longer side. Another trend that I’m obsessed with watching make its comeback is skorts – I lived in skorts as a kid. It’s the best of both worlds! Shorts to stop from chaffing, and of course, coverage, but also the cute look of a skirt. Here are some my current favourite denim shorts (and maybe the odd skort, too!):
Denim with a Twist
Lastly, some of my favourite pieces of denim in my wardrobe – the ones that aren’t like your traditional jeans at all. Personally, my two favourite pairs of jeans are one pair with pearls attached all over the front of them, and the other has stitched detailing all around the ankles of the jeans. Both are so eye catching, and I always get complimented on them! Though it was tough to find something that was a bit different for you guys to check out, here are a few that I loved when I found them:
So, are you in need of some new denim? I just know that I am… thankfully my two favourite pairs are going to be okay. One is pretty oversized & the other is so stretchy! That being said, I can’t wait to get some new jeans for my collection and to get back into wearing real clothes again. I miss it so much – do you? Let me know in the comments below & thanks for reading along todays blog. See you again on Wednesday!
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