A Denim Addendum
When I think “discount denim,” I see stonewashed, long-crotched, baggy-assed Lees paired with wigwams and scrunchies somewhere in middle America. This is perhaps why it’s taken me so effing long to find pants like these. I’ve been on the hunt for high-waisted flares ever since I realized I was finally thin enough to wear this style without experiencing muffin-top syndrome.
When I found these jeans in H&M, I assumed that they’d look and fit like budget denim once I tried them on. Not so. They made me look and feel like a Charlie’s Angel; my squeals of glee def freaked out the employees in the dressing room vicinity.
The rules of fashion are fluid, friends. While we should all make it our biznass to own a few pairs of high-end denim, we must also understand that an in-your-face cut trumps a label every time. No one’s going to look at these jeans and see a D-list version (read: GAP) of a pair of Sevens; they’ll think I found them in Mommy’s closet or in a thrift store. Not splurging on trendy jeans also means not being out 200 bucks should you decide they’re a bit much for practical, frequent use. I’m not just psyched that these jeans were $50 - I’m psyched that I heart them as much as my designer denim regardless of price. I’m having a moment here, people. A little sick, hmm?
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