Sunday 12 July 2009

How to find the perfect pair of jeans

You're not alone if you find the thought of jeans shopping traumatic and either completely avoid it or end up with yet another pair of jeans that just don't cut it - sound familiar?

Miss SOS has hundreds of Personal Shopping and Personal Styling clients who ask for advice on the right styles and shapes to suit their bodyshape and then where on earth to find them.

Whatever your shape and fashion style, my style tips will set you on your way to looking fantastic in jeans in no time!



WHICH COLOUR SHOULD I GO FOR?
A key capsule wardrobe item has to be an indigo or dark pair of jeans and these will be sure to see you through so many different occasions, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. For effortless chic, team with a cute fitted jacket, basic coloured tee or vest top, statement scarf and metallic wedges.

Great for summer has to be the white jean, providing a smart alternative for day or night. If you're scared of wearing a light colour on the bottom half, go for a style and cut that fits well and is perfect for your shape. Alternatively, wear under a bright coloured kaftan, dress or tunic for an up-to-date and stylish look.

Recently seen on GMTV and Miss SOS recommended, Oasis has a choice of fantastic white jeans in either a skinny fit or slight bootcut for £45.




http://www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/categorylist/dept/ALLDenim?resetFilters=true



WHICH STYLE SUITS MY SHAPE?

SKINNY - Don't be scared of skinny, if you wear them right, these CAN work for all bodyshapes. These are perfect if your shape is straight up and down (a classic 'rectangle') as skinnies will add shape. If you're more conscious of your bottom half, wear them under kaftans, dresses or tunics as an alternative to opaque tights or leggings

BOOTCUT - Great for curvy ladies, as this style will balance out your shape. Ensure the fit is slimmer on the thigh, as anything too baggy will make you appear bigger than you are

BOYFRIEND - A hard style to wear, particularly if you're trying to smarten up your look. Great for the comfort factor, but keep feminine with a tighter-fitting top or cardi and stylish accessories. Great for girls without curves or to balance out a larger bust area.

HIGH-WAISTED 70S STYLE - This wide leg style are ideal for a smart look and far more flattering than you may think. The high waist will cut at your narrowest point, so make you appear slimmer and elongate those pins! Keep tops tucked in and add wedges or killer platforms.

"Don't let the waistband dig in and be sure the leg is fitted in the thigh, unless of course you're wearing a slouchy version" - Emily Current and Meritt Elliott from cult jeans label Current/Elliott being interviewed by 'Red Magazine'


MISS SOS RECOMMENDS...
Perfect Skinnies - The best skinnies I've found and for the bargain of £7.83 have to be from Primark, but hurry they fly out fast! Now available in indigo, black and white

Perfect Dark Denims - The most amazing jeans for all bodyshapes have to be J Brand jeans. An investment piece, but definitely worth cutting back on those Starbuck's coffees for!! The Lovestory (Bell) in 'Ink' are divine and will give you shape you never thought you had!






Other brands we love - British brand 'MiH' (Made In Heaven) available in a great choice of washes and styles. These really are the jeans for every occasion and every bodyshape, great investment pieces you'll wear time and time again.





Miss SOS
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