Fashion & Style : Trying out the Boyfriend jeans

Boyfriend jeans are oversized jeans worn by women and girls. Made popular by the Hollywood stars, this is a trend which seems to be going really strong this year, precisely for the reason that it looks super comfortable, roomy and airy! Due to the over-sized fit, and as the term suggests, these seem to be borrowed from the wardrobe of the boyfriend!  However, these are meant and designed specifically for girls and women and they are available at most clothes shops in Kigali.

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Boyfriend jeans are oversized jeans worn by women and girls. Made popular by the Hollywood stars, this is a trend which seems to be going really strong this year, precisely for the reason that it looks super comfortable, roomy and airy!

Due to the over-sized fit, and as the term suggests, these seem to be borrowed from the wardrobe of the boyfriend!  However, these are meant and designed specifically for girls and women and they are available at most clothes shops in Kigali.

Boyfriend jeans are meant for casual wear and so pairing options should be accordingly kept in mind. Rolling up the legs to form a cuff is common with boyfriend jeans.

 The rolled up jeans should sit just above your ankles, if you are proud to show off your ankles. On the other hand, if you do not want to show off your ankles, ensure that the rolled up cuffs sit just at your ankles.

Boyfriend jeans, like other jeans have many cuts, from bootleg, to flare and the good old straight. The best cut to go is the straight cut. The look is simple yet, due to the relaxed fit, is uniform and eye catching at the same time.

These jeans are very popular in their ripped avatar. If you prefer wearing ripped boyfriend jeans, try and keep the tops simple – solid color, not too many design features. This will help streamline your total look. Do not have very ornate jewelery, a few casual pieces may look great, but again don’t overdo it.

Belts are a good way to accessorize your boyfriend jeans they add a touch of casualness to the outfit too, apart from being functional and holding up you jeans. Here it’s better to go for single color leather belts.

As most of the jeans with rolled up legs, they show your ankles and feet off. Wearing interesting footwear therefore adds to the beauty of the outfit on the whole.

Boyfriend jeans look great on all types of bodies, as the fit is relaxed and casual and does not emphasize any particular part of your body. Go grab your pair today and create your own look. Just remember, casual chic is the look to be achieved with this pair of jeans!

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