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Favorite Finds | March 31, 2015

Denim Guide

I’ve been doing a lot of jeans shopping with clients lately, so I wanted to share my denim guide “outline” with you guys.  But first, let’s take an outfit break…

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I sloppy tucked the shirt to make it look less boxy. Plus, I like the gold button on these jeans!

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Outfit Links:

Top: J.Crew, Jeans- J. Brand, Shoes- K.Jaques, Bag- Madewell, Bracelet- Miansai, Earrings- Argento Vivo, Sunglasses- Ray Ban

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Blue jeans:

Let’s talk about the jeans I’m wearing in these pics… They are my new favorite jeans. They are the perfect true blue (no yellow tint) and super comfortable. So far, I’ve seen these jeans on 3 different body types, and they are always AMAZING! For real, they are the winning pair every time! If there was one pair of blue jeans to buy for this season, it’s these.

If you like this look but are worried they may be too long, look no further. These are your jeans. They were a little short on me (I’m 5’8″), but they were the perfect length for my client. They are also a true blue, and if you’ve ever put on Genetic jeans then I don’t have to say anything else. They are the softest jeans ever- they feel like leggings. But most importantly, the fit is amazing and Genetic’s jeans are so forgiving!

White jeans:

Oh, white jeans. They are such a conundrum, but hopefully this information will help you.

Paige Denim and AG make the thickest white jeans (read, the most forgiving on all body types). Paige Denim looks especially good on clients with great bubble butts- I’m just sayin’.

If you are a fan of the white J. Crew toothpick jean but find that they stretch out, these are your jean. They are a similar fit to the J.Crew toothpick, and several of my clients have purchased them after loving the J.Crew toothpick jeans! I bought a pair, too!

Another great pair of white skinny jeans is this pair by J.Brand. I bought them last year, and I recently bought another pair but in a different cut. I absolutely love them! Hence why I bought a second pair -Ha!

Light jeans:

I love these distressed jeans. However, I have a few clients who wanted a pair of light jeans, but not the distressed look. For them, these Genetic jeans are perfect. I’ve seen them look amazing on a lot of different bodies. I even got an e-mail from a reader about how happy she was with these. They provide good coverage but are tight and flattering. And for those who want a higher waist, I’ve also seen these fit amazingly!

I feel like I just did a college outline on denim for this season (which sadly was really fun for me). Hopefully this guide will be just what you need. I tried to make it as organized as possible -ha! If you skimmed, read it, there is some really good information in there. (P.S. I would have skimmed. Ha!)

Pictures by Erica Smith (tell it to your neighbor)

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  1. Mary Deckert says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    I just bought the Madewell alley straight jeans in white and love them! Not too skinny, but still slim enough of roll the hem or tuck into boots. I’m 5’8″ and they’re just the right length. I like skinny jeans, but I think when it comes to white jeans, these are a little more flattering.

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    • Carly Lee says

      April 3, 2015 at 8:28 AM

      I love Madewell jeans, too!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Carly! I have not been on your site in a while and your hair!!! It is so long and pretty !!!! I feel like it grew overnight!! Is there a secret? I feel like I am at a stand still!!! ☺️tips appreciated! Ha!

    Reply
  3. Holly Edwards says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Last year, you posted some outfits in the J Brand martini flare that were really cute. I feel like it’s difficult to find a flattering flare fit, but it looks like that style is discontinued. Have you seen any other cute flares this season? What are your thoughts? Still in style?

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM

      Hi Holly, I’m currently searching for just the kind of jean you want for a client. If I find “the” pair, I’ll post them.

      Reply
  4. Shannon says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Have you checked out Premium Demin’s jean? They are so comfortable. Stretchy but not so much that they start to sag. They are long and make a flat butt look plumper. My new favorites!

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    • Carly Lee says

      April 3, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      Flat butt look plumper?!?!? I must try! Thank you, Shannon!

      Reply
  5. Fran says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Ok they are 227$ for denim?? Is it a special denim or just the designer name?

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    • Carly Lee says

      April 3, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      Whether designer jeans are worth $227 is based on personal opinion. Here is what I know about designer denim. Designer denim makers spend hours of research looking for what makes the most flattering pair of jeans for a women’s body. They take into account the cut/pattern, pocket placement, length of pockets, seam placement, wear the wash starts and stops, where the distressing starts and stops, and what kind of fabric to use. They also have technology in their fabric that helps sculpt the body without it being extremely uncomfortable. This technology, for the most part, allow you to wear it over and over again without the fabric losing it’s elasticity. All of these efforts they then copyright or patent. They do all of this in the hope that their jean will make you look and feel great, so you will keep buying them. 🙂 I hope this helps!

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      • Teresa says

        April 3, 2015 at 8:01 PM

        They are also usually made in the USA!

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  6. Amanda says

    April 2, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I’m just now (at age 35) becoming convinced to invest more $$ in jeans. However, I am clueless as how to properly care for them. I’d love to know how you wash and dry or if you dry clean your denim.

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    • Carly Lee says

      April 3, 2015 at 8:37 AM

      Hi Amanda, I wash my jeans and hang them to dry. I wear my jeans about 5 times between washes. I don’t take them to the dry cleaner. I hope this helps. Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  7. Tracy says

    April 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Do you have any suggestions for colored jeans? I really want a pair of marsala / deep red jeans and can’t find them!

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  8. Ashley says

    April 3, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Carly! Which brand/style of jeans have you found to retain their shape the best? My favorite pairs (Citizens of Humanity Avedon and AG Super Skinny Legging) both tend to stretch out after a couple of wears.

    Reply

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