11/07/2008

Denim Era

Okay, we've all seen this fashion disaster - putting your jeans in your shoes. Are they for real?
If you want to work the sexy, casual male look, you DO NOT wear your jeans like that. Now, correct me if I'm wrong but the jeans-inside-the-shoes kind of thing is a typical way for women to wear their pants? Of course, these days "being fashionable" means "being transsexual" but let's not get too excited.
Aside from the shoes, this particular pair of jeans is not bad - his legs look a little weird, but that's because of the way the model is standing. You should know though, that tight jeans are only to be worn by men who want to show something - nice legs, nice ass. So if you do not want to (or don't have anything to) show, please just stick to the classic type of jeans, who pretty much work for everyone. It's just that the tighter the clothing, the more "undressed" you are, you know? Each and every curve is given a little more attention and ... let's just say some curves need to be left in the dark, right? ;)
For most men, jeans are the most prominent feature of their wardrobe. Why? Well, let's see - you can wear them anytime, anywhere with anything. They are the perfect match to ... anything. However, there are a few jeans DO NOT's - faded jeans for example. Yes, they are usually great - when the fabric is a little lighter on certain places (ass, legs), but sometimes they don't look just faded, they look like some lame ass painter missed the wall and splashed white paint on them. Yes, sometimes it works, but most of the times it looks like a blind straight guy had picked your jeans. And that IS a bad thing ;)
Finding the perfect pair of jeans usually takes some time. Sometimes a lot of time, but it's worth it ;) I remember the first time I went shopping alone (without my mom) I think I was in 8th grade and I spent about 6 hours looking for jeans. And guess what - I didn't find anything I like. Of course, there were quite a few times when I said "Oh, these are my jeans!" and then something would come up - too tight around my ass, too short, too long, too .... blue?! Yes, I was the picky kind. However, these days, when I earn most of my money on my own, I decided that it's finally OK to spend a lot on clothing. I don't mean going shopping every day, I mean buying good, expensive clothes. Yes, it sounds superficial and all, but isn't it better to give a little more money and then have jeans that you really love and wear for years? And let's admit it - finding a decent pair of jeans that looks good on you, that has a good color and that will last more than 1-2 years for a good price is a little... impossible? Damn economy.
However, when you do find that perfect pair of jeans, it's usually hard to let go, so here are a few tips:
- It is very important that you pick the right size for you - the one that suits you the best. Jeans can be a friend AND a foe - if you pick the wrong size or style, they can make you look pretty bad.
- Wear them until they feel comfortable and take the shape of your legs. This can take quite some time, maybe even a year until they fit just right.
- Avoid washing them at all costs! From the moment you decide to wear jeans, "washing your jeans" is not just throwing them in the washing machine and dryer! Here's how to wash jeans the right way:
1. Prepare your jeans for washing by emptying the pockets and turning the jeans inside out.
2. Set your washing machine to a cold temperature and the gentle or hand wash cycle. Fill the machine with water and use the recommended amount of Woolite.
3. Once the machine has pre-filled with water, add your jeans to the wash.
4. Once the washing machine cycle has finished, promptly remove your jeans. Turn them right side out, and hang them by the waist with a two clip pant hanger.
5. Hang your jeans out of direct sunlight and let them air dry. Drying time will vary by depending on the climate in which you live, the current air temperature and humidity. To be on the safe side, plan on letting your jeans dry for at least a day and a half.

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