May 15, 2013

Styled find: boyfriend jeans

I'm currently on the quest for boyfriend jeans for the wardrobe. If you are unsure of what kind of fit a boyfriend jean is, here is a good definition (thank you wikipedia):

In fashion design, primarily in ready-to-wear lines, boyfriend is any style of women's clothing that was modified from a corresponding men's garment. Examples include boyfriend jackets, boyfriend jeans, and boyfriend blazers, which are often more unisex or looser in appearance and fit than most women's jackets or trousers, though still designed for the female form.
The origin of boyfriend fashion is literally borrowing and wearing a boyfriend's clothes—his distressed jeans, his band tees, his dress shirts, his blazers, his cardigan. The trend expanded in 2009 when actress Katie Holmes was spotted in public wearing Tom Cruise's slouchy jeans after a Broadway rehearsal; other celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Rachel Bilson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and others began to follow the trend. From there, many brands such as Gap, Forever 21 and H&M began to create boyfriend fashion products or men's-inspired fashion.
The boyfriend blazer has been featured in many of the spring 2010 walks such as Charlotte Ronson, Cynthia Rowley, and Elie Tahari, and the trend continued into 2011. There are two main important ways to wear the look: making it over sized, and rolling up the sleeves. The boyfriend trend is all about wearing clothes that look a size too big for the wearer. It is recommended to only go up one size. By rolling up the sleeves, it makes the look more feminine and balances it out while implying that the sleeves would be too long for the wearer's arms. The boyfriend blazer ranges in many different shades ranging from classic hues of black and gray to whites, pinks, and neons. They are very versatile because they can be worn with a cocktail dress, and skirt and blouse.


The boyfriend jeans are a versatile staple in one's wardrobe to have. Mainly because you can pair them with a whole lot, like:
Tees
Floppy hats
Ankle boots
Blazer
Heels
Crisp white button ups
Cardigans
Wedges
Blouses
Silky button ups
Tanks
Sneakers
Ballet flats
Etc.

It's a chic alternative to skinny jeans. you can look put together without looking frumpy. I really believe you should wear what you love to make you happy! Another thing, try to mix it up, try something feminine with something cutting edge, to give your outfit balance.

Here are some of the boyfriend jeans I have my eye on:

 
Oldnavy: $34.94

J.crew: $168.00

GAP: $69.95

Madewell: $98.50

Anthropologie: $210.00


So, Hopefully we all find the perfect fit!  - Ryn

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