Thursday, November 29, 2012

5 essential pairs of jeans

I wear jeans a lot; ok so pretty much everyday; but I do mix them up and I now seem to have accumulated quite a few pairs over the years. I love them mainly because they are comfortable, but also because they can dressed up or down accordingly. 

Given my jeans repertoire I thought I'd share with you the 5 pairs that I wear regularly and form the basis of my closet....


{1} Black skinny jeans. So classic and very chic. Need I say more?

Favourite picks: Zara; J Brand, Current Elliot.


{2} Boyfriend jeans. I admit I was apprehensive at first about Boyfriend jeans, but after I tried on my first pair I was hooked because they are so incredibly comfortable. They are perfect for running around on the weekend, but they can easily be dressed up with heels for a more glam look.



{3} White jeans. Parisian Chic cites white jeans as being an essential wardrobe item + confirms they should definitely not be limited to summer. In the cooler months pair them with a navy sweater + ballet flats for a classic, yet ultra chic look.



{4} Straight blue dark jeans. A good classic pair of straight dark blue jeans will take you everywhere. Pair with a blazer for a more tailored look or wear more casually with a t-shirt or sweater.

Favourite picks: Zara; J Brand; DL 1961.


{5} Distressed denim jeans. Another favourite of mine that are currently in high-rotation at the moment. I love taking style cues from Emmanulle Alt who looks fabulous in her distressed jeans, pairing them with a tailored blazer + t-shirt.



Am I alone in with my jeans obsession? How many pairs do you own? 

Rachel xo 




Image sources: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

18 comments:

  1. No, you are never alone hehe jeans are my trusted go to item for pretty much every occasion. Don't know exactly how many I have though, but I do know not enough : )
    Love all these jeans you've featured here but the only one I'm just not comfortable in are the white - 2 reason 1)I'd get them filthy and 2) my butt would look like Nicki Minaj. Great post!
    ps thanks for your kind words on Our Little Place, so exciting xx

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  2. Great post Rachel! I'm actually admittedly very bad at wearing jeans... I rarely do and will wear more skinny black pants instead. Taking note of everything here :) xx

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  3. Yeap, I think you nailed it with this list! I live in jeans, almost every single say you'll see me wearing them. And can you believe I still need to get a pair of white ones? On the list!

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  4. Really like your selection - I wish I looked good in skinnies and whites. x

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  5. This post is like my love. I am and have been since I can remember the biggest jeans fanatic. I own stacks. And I wear them constantly. Like uniform status. Nothing beats them.

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  6. Great pictures - that pretty much sums up my jeans collection - I also bought a pastel pair (blush) in the spring and a deep tan in the autumn. As you say perfect for dressing up or down - I especially love the white jeans photo (a kind of winter look) and Parisian Chic is one of my favourite books - I reviewed it on my blog a while ago.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. I need a pair of white skinnies. Totally on my list!

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  8. Couldn't agree more! A lady needs her five essential denims :)

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  9. Fab selection of jeans. Now I am a stay-at-home mother I tend to live in jeans so I have quite a few pairs. I really should get more creative with different colours and styles though as most of mine are just typical blue jeans.

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  10. I loveeeeee jeans as well but find it SO hard to get a decent pair that I can just throw on all the time, you know? Out of these looks for ladies I think the boyfriend look is a winner! xx

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  11. The only pair missing from my wardrobe is a pair of white jeans. Haven't found the perfect one yet.

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  12. such a great post! couldn't agree with you more!! xo.

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  13. And it's decided. I need boyfriend jeans, now! x

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  14. I really like that pair of boyfriend jeans. When they are too loose I'm not so fond of them but this particular design gets my approval.

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  15. Rachel, I love this jeans mini guide! And it includes all my favourite, even if the white and black are currently MIA in my wardrobe...

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  16. Love this round up Rachel--I still need the black jeans, right now I'm substituting a pair of cobalt ones, but it's on my list.
    xo Mary Jo

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  17. I have too many pairs of jeans. I always wear a pair once and end up hating them! My new AG jeans finally seem like winners

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