Beth Marcelino is a busy mom. She spends her day taking care of her three small boys in Omaha, Nebraska which leaves Beth with little time to shop. The thought of spending hours at a store, carrying armfuls of the same jean in different sizes into the dressing room not only seems challenging but also a waste of her time. Beth is also tall; she’s 5’10, which means she also has a hard time finding jeans with long enough inseams. This is where indi serves Beth in more ways than one—we combine the convenience of shopping online and eliminate the guesswork of trying to figure out your jean size. Beth mentions, “I love that you have all my measurements on file, new jeans are literally a few clicks away vs. having to spend the time trying on a pair after pair at the mall or taking a chance online/having to mess with returns”. Now with jeans that perfectly fit, Beth is more confident than ever, she loves pairing her indi jeans with a simple understated shirt and a great pair of peep toed pumps.
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Tall jeans can be hard to find. Any woman with an inseam outside of the regular range (32”-34”) has hunted for a pair of tall jeans, for a pair that won’t make them look like they’re preparing for a flood. But in addition to worrying about the inseam, tall jeans need to be fashionable too.
In general, tall women can get a way with more looks than petite women. Petites tend to focus on wearing jeans that make them look taller, tall jeans wearers have a little more leeway, since they’ve already got the height. Basically, tall jeans should emphasize the long legs of the wearer, and the hem should fall all the way to the heel.
Tall jeans also need to be bought with the torso in mind. If your torso is short, go with mid to low rise tall jeans in order to lengthen your torso. A long torso, on the other hand, should stay a way from lower rises, they will make your torso look longer.
Tall jeans that are bootcut or straight leg show off the legs. Dark wash tall jeans will also highlight long legs. Tall jeans should not be loose fitting because they will make you appear wider than you are. Pair tall jeans with a heel and your legs will look like they go on for miles. If you don’t necessarily want to accent how tall you are, cuffed or boyfriend jeans make the leg look shorter. Distressed and light wash tall jeans will also take the emphasis off your legs.
Tall jeans can be hard to find, let alone design yourself! We hope that with these tips you’ll feel well-equipped to shop for tall jeans or start designing your tall jeans with confidence.
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on November 2, 2010 at 11:02 am
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For years petites have had to take their ready-to-wear clothes to the tailor. Problems with petite jeans usually consist of too long an inseam or too much gaping at the waist. Since many mainstream designers didn’t focus on their petite jeans, the stress of finding appropriate jeans for petites was extreme. There are now many more options in the market and petite jeans are thankfully not as rare as they once were.
Petites should keep a few basic fit concepts in mind to keep them from looking stumpy or childlike. Petite jean styles should not be too baggy (avoid extreme flares or wide leg jeans), which can make you look like you’re swimming in fabric. Instead choose trouser, straight-leg or even skinny petite jeans with the correct inseam (most petites have around a 29” inseam, unlike the standard 33-35” inseams found in most stores in similar sizes). All of these styles look great with heels, another way to elongate the figure and look taller.
Petite jean styles should not include anything that is cuffed, cropped or flood (a high-rise ankle look) because it makes the leg appear shorter and ill-proportioned. Capri petite jeans also have this affect on the petite’s legs. On the other hand, petite jeans should not bunch around the ankles either, which makes the legs look too short. The perfect length for petite jeans are when they just touch the top of your shoes, making you look taller and well-proportioned.
Now, with all the different styles and washes, it’s easier than ever to find a flattering petite jean in a style you like. There may still be some tailoring or customizing to get the perfect fit, but by remembering what works best, petite jean shopping should become less of a dilemma.
posted by: evan on October 14, 2010 at 2:11 pm
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NYC’s Spring/Summer 2011 fashion week has arrived! And so far, cropped jeans have been a big presence on the runway. Though similar in comfort to the boyfriend jean, it is a sleeker, more fitted look that is perfect for the variable temperatures most of us navigate in the spring. Cropped jeans are ideal for those days when it’s too cold in the morning for shorts but too hot in the afternoon for a full pair of jeans.
Photos courtesy of style.com (L to R, William Rast Spring 2010, Ralph Lauren Spring 2010)
Here at indiDenim, one of our customization options is to add a cuff to your cropped jeans, easily capturing this on-trend look while guaranteeing the ideal fit for your body. Styling cropped jeans off the runway can work with almost anyone’s personal style. Cropped jeans will pair perfectly with flats for a put together running errands look or with heels if you have a dressier workday ahead of you.
Cropped jeans can even work for the evening if you pair them with structured pieces or romantic tops. Finish the look off with statement accessories and you’re ready for a fashionable night out.
Cropped jeans are a versatile look straight from the runway. Whether you live in a big city or a small town, these jeans are comfortable and will be a must-have in the spring. How would you wear the cropped jeans trend?
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on September 7, 2010 at 11:20 am
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According to Tommy Hilfiger, ladies only need one pair of jeans in order to get through life—just as long as they are jeans that fit.
A man who is all over denim like PB on J, he believes that it is absolutely essential for every woman to own a pair of high-quality jeans, even if that means spending some extra cash to get them (clearly he didn’t look at how affordable our custom jeans are before saying this, tsk tsk). Mr. H thinks that when you find “the one,” they can be dressed up or down for night or daytime, which is why a lady doesn’t need more than a single pair.
Duh Tommy—jeans are versatile, we know this.
Although, here at indiDenim, we may not agree that one pair of jeans is enough—remember, we’re obsessed with jeans and arguably slightly biased—we do understand the reasoning behind Tommy’s point of view. There’s no denying that whatever jeans you own, in order to look your best, the jeans must fit properly.
Tommy went on to say that you should always dress to flatter your shape and personality. We couldn’t agree with him more on that one. That’s why we don’t force feed you style or fashion trends—we just let you design your own.
And we love ya, Tommy, but just one pair? Come on, that’s no fun…
With the kick-off to the holidays just a few hours away and bikini season no where in sight, let’s face it—this is the time of the year when part of our bodies may get, well, a bit bigger.
But never fear, jeans are here to the rescue!
Even when times get tough and it becomes impossible to resist that extra helping of stuffing covered in oh so delicious gravy, jeans will stay by your side to hide that tummy—so no one has any idea your waistline may be expanding, ever so slightly.
So for all you ladies who are trying to hide your tummy during the holidays, here’s our best advice for finding a pair of jeans that will flatter your figure:
* Read my lips: no low rise jeans! This is a big no no if you want to hide your tummy. Low-rise jeans will draw attention the exact area you want to hide.
* Instead, pick a pair of mid to high-waisted jeans that will flatten your stomach, hide any evidence of muffin top, and flatter your curves.
* Embrace the bootcut. These jeans will give your legs shape—unlike skinny jeans, which taper to your ankles and, as a result, can make your tummy look larger.
* The darker, the better. Dark jeans promise to make your body and stomach appear slimmer than lighter jeans. So, say hello to indigo.
Bottom line: Eat on sister. With the right pair of jeans, you’ll look like you’ve got nothing to hide…
Well, slimming jeans are the perfect way to complement your new, slimmer body.
And after all the grilled chicken, salads with the dressing on the side, power walks, and crunches, you deserve a new pair of slimming jeans as much as, well, that chocolate mousse cake you weren’t allowed to eat last night.
And not just any slimming jeans, mind you. You owe yourself some slimming custom jeans. You’ve worked hard to lose that weight, so now it’s time to show off your curves with a pair of slimming jeans that’s actually made to mimic your glorious shape.
Don’t fall victim to one of the biggest fashion faux pas out there: baggy clothing that makes you look bigger than you actually are! Fitted clothing is key. Fitted custom clothing is ideal.
So that means it’s time to get rid of those baggy jeans you used to wear. That’s right. Trash. Them. Now. Those old jeans don’t fit your fabulous new body anymore, anyway… Which means, you NEED new slimming jeans.
And you know how we love when shopping becomes a necessity, and not just a desire!
But before we go any further, let’s give the obligatory shout out to Beyonce, J-LO, and Kim for helping big booty ladies all over love their beautiful behinds. It’s about time that we all celebrated our greatest ass-ett (sorry, I just couldn’t resist the opportunity for that one).
And celebrate we would, if only finding the right pair of jeans to cover your trunk was not one of the most daunting tasks of our earthly lives.
So before embarking upon the search, let’s prepare mentally. This may sound a bit odd, but sometimes you need to think about jeans like you think about a bra—you need a sturdy, supportive pair that can lift and shape your big booty.
Now that we’re in the right mindset, how do we find that perfect big booty jean?
Well, here are some basic tips on how YOU can design your own pair of indiDenim custom jeans to make sure that the marriage between your big booty and your denim does not end in divorce:
* Stretch it out! Ideally, you want to choose stretch denim (jeans with a combination of cotton and spandex) that will stretch to fit your backside. You don’t want to look like you’re about to lead Suzanne Somer’s next workout video, but your jeans should have enough stretch in them to be able to shape—and cover—your voluptuous bottom.
* Dark denim all the way! To optimize your butt, stay away from light-washed jeans because they’ll just make your hips look wider. It’s important to embrace the big booty, but when finding a great pair of jeans, it does not need to be the main event. If you pick a darker wash jean, it will slim your body…and your behind. Also, be sure to pick a dark pair of jeans with back pockets close to the center. Lower down pockets will just make your big booty look bigger. And please, don’t bedazzle your pockets. Your booty is decoration enough!
* Pick a classic boot cut. If you pick a “regular” pair of jeans—aka not skinny jeans or other denim that’s blatantly styled—it will draw less attention to your rear. Skinny jeans, in general, are a bad choice because they cling to your ankles, and therefore draw attention to your thighs.
* Confidence, sister! Remember, there’s a reason why Sir Mix-A-Lot wrote a whole song dedicated to your back side. Your big booty is to be celebrated, so untie that sweatshirt from around your waist and be proud of what you’ve got. Now, with the perfect fitting pair of big booty jeans, you and Ms. Kardashian over there have absolutely nothing to hide.
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