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If you answered yes to any of these questions, or know someone who would, you/she/he may be the perfect candidate for an indiDenim intervention.

Our indiDenim Fashion Experts (you might call them “Jeaniuses”) are on the prowl and looking for a fashion victim to makeover. If you, or someone you know is a victim of bad denim (too long, too short, too baggy, too tight, too light or too dark) contact us for a chance to win a free makeover and a perfect pair of indiDenim custom jeans. We can take you from this to this.

Here’s how to enter:

Send us an .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “indiDenim Makeover” as the subject line and include the following information:

√ Name
√ Email Address
√ Phone Number
√ Denim Disaster Story

And don’t forget to include a before photo! Don’t worry, we’ll try to go easy on you.

Although, there are no guarantees…

posted by: rupa on June 19, 2009 at 12:11 pm
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TAGS: custom jeans, makeover

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Is it the same things that makes butts and legs look sexy?  Is our brain stimulated by clothed legs and, by default, the clothing on the legs?  I guess that harkens back to the adage of old “Is it the man that makes the clothes or the clothes that make the man?”

Well, ladies, in this post we briefly discuss two things: lines and butts.  As you’re reading this, know that you are just a few clicks away from finding out what will make your jeans so… well, sexy!

Lines

The lines of the jean determine the silhouette.  To create a sexy silhouette for your body type, take a deep breath, zen out, strike a yoga pose… Do what you’ve got to do to think BALANCE!

If you’ve got great hips and your girlfriends are always complimenting you on your hot “hour-glass figure,” then choose bootcut or flare to balance the curvature of your hips. 

If you’re long and thin, there are a number of leg openings you can go with that compliment those lengthy lines.  Narrow, straight leg, bootcut, wide leg and flare are all in your repertoire.  Go crazy.

Round and rectangle? Mid-rise bootcut jeans will slenderize and tenderize those lines for a truly sexy look. 

Making your lines pleasing to the eye is dependent upon what you think is sexy on you, so sometimes the best advice is to go with your instincts.  You can only pull off a style if you look and feel comfortable, so make sure you pick a style that YOU feel good in! 

Butts

In our world at indiDenim, we think about pockets - a lot… and it shows.  Seriously, let’s face it.  Butts attract our attention for a reason.  And depending on who you ask, butts are pretty sexy all by themselves, but you can’t just go around mooning people to attract the attention you crave in that direction now can you?

Not unlike shaking your tail feathers, our human nature urges us to embellish, embellish, embellish!  Sexy jeans call for sexy pockets, embroidery or embellishments.

For ideas about what back pocket embellishments will work best for your particular body type, check out our post “Flattering Your Assets”.

Want to see more options? Check out our pocket portfolio in the next post and vote on your favorite sexy back pocket for jeans from indi.  And remember, at indi we put you in control of designing a sexy jean that’s perfect for just you. Once you’ve designed your jeans, come back here and tell us what worked for you! 

posted by: Amy D on May 22, 2009 at 3:12 pm
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TAGS: womens jeans, back pockets, jeans that fit, sexy jeans

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- Steer clear from flimsy or sheer shirts on top.  Let a breezy billowy blouse hang freely at your hips or pair it with a low slung belt for a super simple way to downplay a larger tummy or seat.
- Wear a wrap to accentuate your still-intact sexy little neckline and form fit your bust in a particularly feminine way.
- Another maternal figure-flatterer is the trendy wide belt.  Wrap it around almost any cutesy top to create the hour-glass effect (but remember to say no to muffin top by not tightening the belt too much).

Sporting great jeans as a mom is made easy with these go-to mom jean away ideas.  Start with finding a great jean for your mom body at indi.  Design your own custom denim starting from the pockets to the bottom hem and we know that the phrase “mom jeans” will be the last thing that comes to mind when you’re spotted in indi denim. 

Walk through our online ordering process to see what kinds of jeans you would design for yourself!  Once you order and are fit with your perfect jeans, come back here and share what works for you with all the other moms out here who may read this.

posted by: Amy D on May 7, 2009 at 6:17 pm
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TAGS: stylish mom jeans, muffin top

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Here are some quick tips to address the typical postpartum problem areas, like suddenly too much butt or a tummy that won’t tuck:

Fit

Slim fit is going to be tight, so go for this if you want a jean that beckons a confident, youthful look.  Go trouser if you want something that drapes through the hip and thigh and visually minimizes this area.

Fabric

Stretch is mainly for the comfort and wearability.  Your baby will thank you!

Wash

Everyone knows that darker colors are slimming, right?  Stick to the darker denims for a slimmer silhouette.

Rise

Say no to the muffin top, but keep your jeans’ waistline as physically far from your naval as is comfortably possible (at indi, our waist bands are custom-contoured to your body, so if you order low-rise you wouldn’t need to worry about plumber butt no matter what rise you choose).
-  Short-waisted ladies can go with the low rise with no problem. 
-  If you’re long-waisted, choose mid-rise for great coverage and the added visual effect that divides the torso and lower body. 

Pocket

To minimize the seat, avoid curved pockets.  The simple, basic pocket looks good on everybody. 
- If you want flaps?  Go with the asymmetrical flap pocket for a look that will get noticed.
- If you want embroidery?  Keep it simple or match the color of the thread to the jean if you can. 

Leg Opening

Consider this choice very carefully as you are actually being faced with a balancing act…
-  If you are feeling top heavy, draw attention away from your belly and bring a visual balance to your figure with a classic bootcut or flare.
-  If you are trying to camouflage a wider thigh, go wide leg with the trouser look and avoid the pork chop front pocket as it will draw attention to that area.

Fly, Embellishments and Add-Ons

Choose carefully - there is such a thing as too many details! 

Downplay those child-bearing hips by making your first jean purchase post-pregnancy a clean jean (ie avoid finishing touches around the thighs, hips, and waistline).

For more tips on how to rock jeans once you’ve safely arrive in mommydom, check out our next post in the series Deconstructing Mom Jeans - Part 3: Great Jeans For Moms From The Waist Up!

posted by: Amy D on
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First thing’s first.  As hard as it is to accept your pre-bump jeans may never look the same, we have to look to Nike for our catch phrase here… “just do it!”  You will be saner, believe me.  Consider fitting back into your old designer denim jeans a bonus to tackling your life-long goals for fitness, but don’t keep them hanging in your closet as a goal (or a dreaded reminder) of what used to be. The best way to get over your old pre-mom jeans will be getting excited about what new looks will flatter your post-baby body.

You birthed your child, you can live without jeans for a while, right?  Wrong.  The American uniform is a hard thing to live without for however many months it may take you to get back to your target weight.  We suggest investing in one pair of comfortable stretch jeans that fit your baby protecting body, but don’t spend an arm and a leg.  If all goes as planned, these jeans won’t fit for long.

Don’t stop reading here.  Check out our next post in the series Deconstructing Mom Jeans - Part 2: Finding the Right Fit for Moms!

posted by: Amy D on April 30, 2009 at 6:59 pm
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TAGS: stylish mom jeans

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The Answer: simple supply and demand.  Since there are fewer people out there who need extra long jeans, there are also fewer denim companies who will make extra long jeans, and so it goes, the ticket price matches the rarity of the commodity.  Ouch.  Economics hurts sometimes, huh?

The first time I met my future mother-in-law she commented to her son lovingly, “Well, her legs go all the way to the ground, don’t they?”  Yep, somewhere in the middle of the-hip-bone-is-connected-to-the-knee-bone-and-the-knee-bone-is-connected-to-the-ankle-bone, I got stuck with these lengthy legs.  Now, I’m not complaining (these babies come in handy now when reaching for things on top shelves at the grocery store and jumping over puddles), but is it just me or do twiggy, tall teenage girls seem to go through an abnormally long awkward stage before arriving at their adult statures?  I mean, really.  Tall skinny girls, I’d say between the ages of 13 and 16, have a really hard time finding jeans that fit their waist and their inseam.  I will confess that I, too, have been caught in high-water jeans and have burned many an elementary school picture in fear that I may be found out as the criminal of fashion high-treason that I am.

Well, there’s good news for all of us.  indi enables you to design your own reasonably priced pair of custom-made premium jeans tailored to fit your inseam and your wallet.  In fact, we are no strangers to orders for extra long jeans whose inseams reach upwards of 37 inches. After you place your order at indi, pick a heel height for your jean so that, regardless of how tall you are to begin with, your extra long jeans go all the way to the ground along with those extra long legs!

posted by: Amy D on February 13, 2009 at 11:40 pm
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Some of you might have already noticed that when shopping for the “Ashbury” plus size jean, our body questions are a little different from the other styles. If the illustrations aren’t clear enough, here’s a quick guide to what each body type really looks like, along with a few do’s and don’ts to help you find the best fitting jean (even if you aren’t interested in plus size jeans).

The Inverted Triangle- The Best Fitting Jean

What it Looks Like: Top heavy, broad shoulders, large bust, narrow hips, thinner legs, wider waist.

What to Wear: Items that divert attention from shoulders and bust, flare or boot cut legs, embellishments that accentuate the seat and lower body. The goal here, especially for plus sized women, is to not give attention to what you already can’t ignore. You’re top heavy already, so try to give the illusion you’ve got more going on below the belt than you actually do.

What to Avoid: Straight leg or tapered jeans

Hourglass- The Best Fitting Jean

What it Looks Like: Symmetrical shoulders and hips, full bust, defined waist, shapely legs.

What to Wear: It usually isn’t very hard for you to find something to wear, even as a plus. Boot cut jeans are always safe, and rise is (almost) a matter of preference in this case.

What to Avoid: Ultra low-rise jeans, plus anything too tight or skinny.

Rectangle- The Best Fitting Jean

What it Looks Like: Straight up and down, if you have curves they aren’t defined, you gain weight pretty evenly across your whole frame, undefined waist, broad back.

What to Wear: Anything with a close-body fit, flaps on the seat, jeans with a fade (to give your thigh some shape)

What to Avoid: Straight cut

Circle (aka Apple) - The Best Fitting Jean

What it Looks Like: Fat distributed in the abdomen/chest, relatively slimmer thighs and upper legs, a “top heavy” appearance, full bust, waist and upper back.

What to Wear: Lighter washes, whiskering, high rise (contains the tummy without cutting into the stomach).

What to Avoid: Skinny legged pants, boot cut

Triangle (aka Pear) - The Best Fitting Jean

What it Looks Like: Shoulders are narrow compare to hips, large hips, smaller waist. It’s the opposite of the inverted triangle.

What to Wear: Boot cut, dark washes, a crease

What to Avoid: Too much embroidery, capri’s, flaps on seat

Average- The Best Fitting Jean

Luckily for the average girl, just about anything will work. There aren’t any pitfalls to be aware of! The average plus sized woman can use the style tips for dealing with specific areas, e.g. staying away from flaps if she has a larger seat. Otherwise, just do what feels right.

No matter what your style or size, indi has the look for you. By following these guidelines, the best fitting jean for your body type is easy to find. At indi, we’re all about helping you look and feel great

posted by: maggie on February 11, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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The female backside comes in all different sizes in shapes, but we’ve broken it down into four basic types: flat, average, prominent, and full.  For each seat shape you can customize your jeans to use visual tricks to your advantage, whether your goal is to minimize the booty or play up a luscious look.

Type 1- Flat Seat

For a flat seat, create the illusion of curves with prominent backside styles.  Pocket flaps are in high demand right now, and you’ve got the ideal shape to rock this fashion.  We recommend indi’s standard pocket with flaps for day-to-day classic style.  If you want achieve a sexier look, the curved pocket with flaps can round out a flat rear in a way you never imagined possible.

Type 2- Average Seat

If you have an average seat, the world of premium denim is yours to play in and the sky is the limit.  Whether your preference is for simple pockets or cutting edge embroidery, you can pull off any look.  For the no-frills chick, we recommend indi’s take on modern vintage with sanded and distressed pockets.  If you’re looking for some fabulous flair, check out the emblem embroidered pocket in your choice of four different colors.

Type 3- Prominent Seat

Be proud of your curves, and don’t be afraid to show them off!  But remember, no elaborate pocket styles are needed to draw attention to your derriere.  A standard pocket shape works best with your figure, and subtle embroidery can go far to accentuate a round seat.  Two of our favorite styles for this body type are the orchid embroidery in a two-colored scheme and the scroll embroidery in navy for those feeling flashy.

Type 4- Full Seat

Like the women who fall into the “prominent” category above, you can definitely use denim to show off a shapely feminine figure.  Still, if you’re looking to visually minimize your backside, there are a few simple rules to follow.  Remember to steer clear of pocket flaps, and always avoid curved pocket shapes.  When customizing for your body type we recommend a standard pocket shape, either plain or with subtle decoration like indi’s loop embroidery in your choice of three different color schemes.

No matter what your shape and size, the design is in your hands with indi’s customized denim.  Visit www.indidenim.com to view our entire range of style options and build the perfect jeans for your unique body type.

posted by: Emily H on September 30, 2008 at 4:06 pm
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TAGS: custom jeans, design your own jeans, womens jeans, back pockets

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