Jeans are a staple of every woman's wardrobe. However, searching for the right pair of jeans can often be difficult. For younger women, the fashion magazines are always filled with pictures of the latest styles and trends. But how does a woman over forty find a great pair of jeans? Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Avoid trendy jeans
Acid wash, bleach, studs, appliques, and rips, all reflect trends in jeans The truth be told, we have all seen these styles come and go. If you want jeans that are always going to be in style, look for denim with a consistent medium to dark wash. Keep embellishments like appliques or studs to a minimum to prevent your jeans from looking too costume like or youth oriented.
2. Remember jeans come in other colors
Generally, when we think of jeans we think the color blue. But, today jeans come in an array of colors. Boomer women should experiment with jeans in other colors like black, white, brown and tan. Avoid pastel or bright colors which are better suited for twenty-somethings and teens.
3. Jeans should always be comfortable
While style is important, when shopping for jeans mature women should keep comfort uppermost on their minds. Many of today's jeans contain 1 to 2 percent spandex to provide a nice snug fit. However, if a body hugging jean may look good, it can be torture to wear them all day if they are too tight. A simple test to see if your jeans are comfortable is to sit or squat in them. If they tend to bind any part of your body, you need to look for a larger size.
4. Pay attention to the rise
Rise refers to where the waistband of the jeans hits your body. Low rise jeans or hip huggers as they were called several years ago, usually hit the body below the hipbone. High rise jeans generally hit the body above the hipbone. An example of a high rise jean is the tapered "mommy jean" of yesteryear that extended up to the waist. The most flattering look for most older women is a medium rise. Here, the waistband is on or slightly below the hipbone.
5. Make sure the jeans fit correctly across your abdomen.
Your jeans should be flat and smooth across the abdomen. A protruding zipper or significant creasing along the upper thighs is an indication that your jeans are ill-fitting. Choose jeans that are a size larger, even if the waist is bigger, to get a better fit. A gap in the waistband can always be altered.
Leslie Smith is a self-proclaimed fashionista and lifestyle strategist. She believes it is not how you grow old but, how you live young. Get more tips on buying jeans, dressing, and looking younger at her website http://lifesnextpage.net
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