So we’ve recently covered denim styles in your 30’s and now, we’re going to give you the rundown on how to create simple yet head turning looks in your twenties. For women in their 20s, there are no set rules or standards. These are the years were you come to your own style-wise, and you don’t necessarily think about whether something is age appropriate or not. When it comes to dressing jeans, we always like to keep things fresh and simple. And since the months of September through October are sometimes hard to gauge weather wise, we are here to offer some 20s slash transitional temperature outfits to pair your jeans with. Check them out below:
Dont be afraid to give your outfit a little splash! Sometimes, all you need is a vibrant top and some skinny jeans, a few indie cool accessories and some awesome boots to prove that your style stripes this fall. We also like the denim on denim look after all, an old standby (like jeans) even if its custom made or not, needs an outfit refresher (like pairing it with a chambray shirt) from time to time.
We hope that you get a little inspired with dressing your jeans from these looks—just make sure to have a little fun with your wardrobe! (and thats even if you’re past your 20’s).
Today we are traveling to the Midwest to check what they pair their jeans with. Chicago is known as the windy city. Unlike other states where you could still wear sandals when its in the 60’s outside and opt for hoodies instead of actual coats, this simply isn’t going to fly in Chicago’s Fall season. When it comes to what you pair your jeans with, structured coats and boots are the way to go. The trick to dressing for fall temperatures is to not over bundle after all its not winter quite yet.
We’ve put together some Chicago bloggers ( The Style Tribe, See Jane, The Midwestyle, Blonde Bedhead ) to remind us that when it comes to wearing jeans, simple is chic—and yes, it’s possible to keep comfort at the forefront without looking like a bundle of mess. A fun plaid and some dark wash jeans might be all you need to pull one awesome outfit so you could stroll down Millennium Park or check out boutiques and bars at Wicker Park and Bucktown for a day.
Labor Day is next week, the traditional “end” of all things white. Whether you follow this style mandate or not, we thought it would be helpful to pass along our tips on how to keep you white jeans looking bright:
1. Check the manufacturer’s label and see what they recommend. For INDI white denim, our label reads “Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle with like colors. Only non-chlorine bleach, when needed. Tumble-dry low. Remove promptly.”
2. If you are going to use bleach follow the directions on the bottle for soaking and then immediately put the white jeans in a full wash cycle with regular detergent.
3. If the detergent you are using already contains bleach make sure to again follow the directions on the bottle and also allow the detergent to mix into the water before adding the white jeans. If possible (I know if you live in an apartment with shared washer/dryer this probably won’t work) let them sit for a few hours before running them through a normal wash cycle.
4. Alkali in detergents, high dryer heat settings, and fabric softeners can all cause your white jeans to yellow. To prevent that from occurring simply make sure all detergent is rinsed out, keep the dyer temperature on low, and avoid using fabric softener.
We think fashion rules are made to be broken, so go ahead, follow these four simple steps to keep your white jeans looking bright and wear them well into Fall!
When it comes to shopping for jeans, Kimber Gollaher has a problem many people relate to. She calls this problem a love-hate relationship.“I love wearing a pair of jeans everyday but I hated shopping for them because it was always so time consuming and depressing only to end up with nothing or just something.” Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as the thrill of the hunt when it comes to shopping for jeans. Lucky for Kimber, she discovered INDI. While other denim brands are catching on and introducing sizes exclusively for tall and petite, there are still some things that you just can’t solve when nailing the right jean fit. For instance, Kimber explains, “did I mention I’m tall? (she’s 5’10) and yes you can find some jeans for tall people but they often aren’t cut with a woman’s curves in mind.” We couldn’t agree more—here at INDI, our system is designed to make your jeans according to your overall body measurement, not just certain factors such as height. Furthermore, we try to make the process of building your own pair accessible. Kimber notes that before she discovered INDI, she “owned the same couple pairs of jeans for years until out of desperation, the hunt would begin again. Now I can just hop online and access my design, pick a color, style and get exactly what will look great on me.”
Kimber is seen wearing her SOMA straight leg INDI jeans in both pictures
When it comes to style icons, Kimber favors the petite actress, Rachel Bilson; “she always looks great no matter if the paparazzi catch her on a run for coffee or just hanging around in NY. She pairs classic items in unexpected ways that work and I am in awe of her talent!” Kimber clearly understands the value of a great fit, when we asked her what is the best style advice she’s ever received, she replied simply “if it doesn’t fit right, get it tailored!” But we say, if they’re jeans, than you can just come to INDI and get a custom fit.
For Susie Hill, it’s the little things that she appreciates the most; things like spending time with her daughter, working as a camp counselor and finding a great pair of jeans. “Do what makes you happy,” that’s Susie’s advice on life and we here at indi, are happy to make her list. We know how challenging it is to find a pair of jeans that fit just right. Susie designed herself a pair of wide leg jeans along with our blood:water mission logo embroidery in her back pocket. Not only does Susie look great in jeans, she’s also supporting a good cause—all the more reasons to spread her joy about finding her perfect fitting jean.
San Francisco is known for its finicky weather. Case in point: yesterday was about 20 degrees cooler than last year’s temperature and we are approaching the end of June! If you are planning to travel to San Francisco, don’t let our summer wind and fog get you down. Just remember to pack a great pair of denim jeans and lots of layers for the multitude of climate changes.
In preparation for your trip, we’ve gathered pictures of stylish San Franciscans and their whimsical personal style, to serve you readers as inspiration on how to dress.
Whether you plan on checking out the music scene on Filmore, shopping on Union Square or walking around Golden Gate Park, when deciding on what to pair your jeans with, don’t be afraid to mix and match. Pick a handful of bold and bright pieces to work into your wardrobe and choose to pack a pair of dark rinse jeans since you can get more use out of them. It’s possible to get by with only one pair when traveling but if you’re staying longer than a week and if you really like wearing jeans, you might want to pack more—in different leg styles. Here’s our suggestion, some pieces to include along with your jeans:
We love the look of a plaid buttoned shirt paired with flare jeans like the girl on the far right spotted on Filmore. Another thing you could try is pair your jeans with a lacey top to add dimension. Summer is also the perfect time to break out your nautical inspired pieces, you can complete your sailor-esque look with a fedora hat and skinny jeans like this girl on Union Square in the middle. Remember San Francisco is a foggy city so pairing your jeans with layers is key. If you need more advice on the best jeans for travel click here
Denim Lovers meet Diane Dietsch. Diane reached out to us by sharing her experience with indi. When it comes to style, Diane loves turning up the volume on an otherwise casual look by incorporating an unexpected element. She is pictured here with an outfit that makes a bold and festive statement—a white puffed-sleeved shirt paired her indi straight leg jeans.
Style inspiration from Indi’s customer by eunice@indi
It’s safe to say that Diane likes channeling the bohemian spirit when it comes to fashion. Her favorite outfit would be a “great blouse with jeans and boots, accessorized with American Indian jewelry.” While her favorite piece of clothing is a leather fringe jacket, one that she purchased in Santa Fe.
Diane is always on the hunt for a great fitting pair of jeans to go with her favorite items in her closet and we are happy that she found one through indi.
If you’d like to shop Diane’s jeans, click on our design vault here
The Royal Wedding is officially upon us…it’s next Friday, to be exact. So today, we are taking a moment to focus our attention and discuss our royal style icon, Kate Middleton.
While the rest of the fashion world speculates on what dress she’ll be wearing walking down the aisle, we like to take notice of her daytime outfits instead, especially when she wears jeans! Kate is known for her understated, elegant and simple style—this girl loves to wear denim. Her wardrobe consists of tailor-made blazers, silk tops, classic sweaters over skirts and boots—lots of them. Once and a while, she’ll wear something unexpected like a brightly colored top for a night out of town but mostly, her look is simplicity at it’s finest.
Although her style has been picked apart and discussed across the social media realm numerous times, we still have an obligation to evaluate her jean style. Kate loves rocking her skinnys and we’ve taken notice of this.
Below, we have our top three picks for her denim look:
Did we also mention that Kate favors wearing up-and-coming designers instead of the big names in fashion?
This is great news for us! Maybe someday, she’ll consider wearing custom jeans (we only hope).
What started as a long distance romance is now a celebrated engagement for Lindee and Phil. Love has come a long way for this bride to be and her patience has finally paid off in other ways too. Being nearly 6” feet tall, Lindee has the typical problem of a long legged girl—she couldn’t find jeans with a long enough inseam. Petite women have the luxury to hem their jeans, but the tall ones don’t have it so easy. In addition, Lindee also has a problem finding jeans that are lean through the hips and thighs and then sit perfectly on her waist.
After years of searching, she discovered INDI jeans. “I have struggled my entire life to find jeans that fit my waist and my 37” inseam. I literally hated jean shopping before finding INDI. Now, I love it!” says Lindee. She is hardly alone; on average women try on 13 pairs of jeans before finding a single pair that fits.
After sharing her excitement (both about her jeans and her engagement) on our Facebook page, we wanted to share her story. It makes us happy when our customers contact us to share their personal stories. And as for Lindee, she’s not keeping the news to herself. Aside from posting her engagement pictures wearing her INDI jeans, she’s also recommended us to her twin sister!
So from all of us here at indi, Congratulations to Lindee and Phil!
If you’d like to shop Lindee’s jeans, click on our design vault here.
The lucky winner is…Tabitha T Council! Congratulations Tabitha! You won a FREE pair of custom jeans from indiDenim! We just love our free jean Fridays…
While Facebook and Twitter reigned supreme on the sharing front, we saw an increase in sharing on Stumble Upon, Google, YMail and Gmail. We love seeing some of the same determined entrants in addition to an influx of new designers looking for their perfect pair of free custom jeans.
To all of our participants- thank you for entering! Remember, we’re giving away a pair of free jeans EVERY month, so keep entering! We’ve already started getting entries for July, so start designing your custom jeans to get your new pair!
Here it is, custom jeans lovers. The moment you’ve all been waiting for.
The lucky winner is…Amber Turcotte! Congratulations Amber! Not a bad way to start the week, eh?
This time around, we had nearly double the amount of entries and diverse sharing, the most popular places to share being Facebook and Blogger. We’re happy to see what an active readership we have in social media, and we’re also excited to see the diversity of custom jean designs. Men’s and women’s jeans, trousers and slim fits, and a ton of different finishing treatments amounting in an avalanche of custom denim designs.
To all of our participants- thank you for entering! Remember, we’re giving away a pair of free jeans EVERY month, so keep entering! We’ve already started getting entries for May, so start designing your custom jeans to get your new pair for summer!
As promised, here are the custom jeans that the lucky Suzanne won for free. She went with a SoMa slim fit jean, made with our Spanish Zafiro fabric and a bootcut leg opening, heavy distressing, whiskering, and sanding, and even a back pocket embellishment.
Translation: She went ALL OUT!
You can snag these winning custom jeans or customize them to fit your style simply by clicking the image below.
Or, better yet, enter Design, Share, Wear for April! Simply start designing your custom jeans and when you get to rise you’ll see a pop-up to enter the contest. Remember people, we’re giving away a free pair of jeans each month. Can’t wait to see what design will win for April…
If you thought you’d seen enough denim obsession here on our blog, think again. As a brand new interactive feature of our site, indiDenim is proud to announce the release of our DenimWiki!
The DenimWiki is a wiki-style jean guide for everything relating to denim: from how denim is made, to the history of skinny jeans, and of course how to style your denim. As a valuable resource for denim facts and style advice, we’re very excited to present it to you.
Through our many interactions with our customers and indiDenim enthusiasts, we’ve discovered that you are not just interested in customizing you jeans: you want to learn about jeans and what styles will best complement your body. Time and time again, we’ve heard you ask questions like:
“What fit would work best with my body type?”
“How do I measure myself properly to get a custom fit?”
“How is denim made and what are the different types?”
“If I’m not stick skinny can I really wear skinny jeans?”
These questions, and many more, are answered in our DenimWiki.
As a wiki (think Wikipedia), we also want YOU to contribute! While the DenimWiki provides a vast amount of information all about denim, it is also a space for our community to share their knowledge and elaborate on ours.
And the sharing doesn’t just stop here: you can share ANY page of our wiki on over 200 social networks by using our share buttons, allowing you to provide your friends with helpful articles or to simply invite them to contribute too.
Ready to go Denim crazy (as if you aren’t already)? Get started on our DenimWiki today!
Free jeans? Yes please! In case you haven’t heard, indiDenim has a new monthly contest called Design, Share, Wear. Each month, we’re giving away a pair of jeans designed by someone from the indi community. Here’s how it works:
* Design a pair of jeans that defines your style using the indiDenim Jean Builder.
* Share your design using our “Share” button with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or another social network of your choice.
* Wear your design for FREE if you are the lucky winner!
In addition, we’ll also have a special blog post about you and we’ll show your winning pair of jeans!
We already have entries from this month, so it’s time for you to get on it too. Go to our homepage to check out the contest rules and start designing your custom jeans to enter and win a free pair!
We hope our giveaway encourages our community to create even more innovative designs and share them with their friends. Remember, anyone can enter, so feel free to encourage your friends who have been thinking about trying indiDenim to enter! Then again, you may just want them for yourself…I know I would.
The skinny jean leg opening, available on the Soma slim fit jean, comes in our four stretch fabrics: Nimes, Dhunga, Genoa and Chieri. Our stretch fabrics give an ultra-contoured, extremely comfortable fit, giving you a super skinny appearance without the pinch.
We know how popular skinny jeans are nowadays, but we also know how hard it is to find the skinny jeans that you want. Just like all of our custom jeans, you can choose your skinny jeans for fabric, finish, back pocket details, leg opening, inseam length, the works!
So whether you’re looking for skinny jeans for the office or the weekend, you know indi’s got you covered. Start designing your skinny jeans now!
Top of the morning to you denim lovers! And happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
I enjoy a good Saint Patty’s day celebration- delicious pub grub, shamrock shakes, green beer, and yes, even Lucky Charms!, but the worst part about today is the pinching.
Ever since that fateful day in first grade when I forgot to wear green, I’ve always been sure to mark March 17th on my calendar and to make sure that I’m properly attired. Today, thankfully, here in the office (most) all of us are decked in green, and will remain pinch free.
At indiDenim, we are also safe from pinching today for another reason: because we all wear indi jeans. It’s true that for some people, pinching is a problem 365 days a year- because their jeans do not fit properly. Jeans can be too tight in the waist and loose in the seat, or pinching in the thighs and gaping at the waist. We’ve all fallen victim to denim fit disasters at one time or another. Not that it’s entirely our fault, because really, it can be nearly impossible to find the perfect fit in your typical store.
indiDenim is proud to be not so typical. Personally, ever since my first grade incident I have sworn off the playground pinching episodes, and ever since I’ve discovered indi I’ve sworn off pinching denim as well and I hope you will too.
Avoiding the dreaded denim pinch can be tricky, but it helps if you know what to look out for. If you like skinny jeans (we sure do- we are introducing one for our SoMa jean VERY soon) make sure you go with stretch denim to avoid the infamous muffin tops and achy legs. The idea is to hug your curves- not squeeze them!
For you more classic ladies, our Presidio Trouser jean is the perfect way to complement your shape without the pain of too tight pants. They are shapely at the top, with clean lines through the leg- a great look minus pinch or frump (which can be almost as bad!).
For me, the best part of today is the celebration of the color green (okay well, maybe EXCEPT for those shamrock shakes). Now, we don’t make green jeans at indi, but a novelty pair is interesting to imagine, and hey- they might be popular. Not only is green the new black (because as we all know being eco-conscious is both trendy and important), but it’s bright, spring-y, and fun.
Although, now that I’m *really* looking at my Photoshop experiment, I think we better stick to classic jean colors for now, and leave most of the green to those envious of my perfectly tailored indi jeans.
One of the most powerful facets of our work at indiDenim is how we make our customers, especially our female customers, feel confident about the way they look. We know how frustrating it is to never find pants that fit, and it’s all too common for women to blame themselves. If nothing else, indiDenim enables these women, just like our latest customer success story Niki, to finally find jeans that fit and that make them look great.
In celebration of Women's month, indiDenim is helping women who truly need our support. A Safe Place, an Oakland-based non-profit organization, is dedicated to housing battered women and children, helping families heal and recover emotionally and financially, and combating domestic violence.
In recognition of such an important support system for women, indiDenim is donating to A Safe Place: for every indi jean bought until April 20th, indiDenim will donate one pair of jeans.
So whether you want to support local women or have been holding out for that new pair, there’s no better time to design your own jeans. After all, for every pair you get, we’ll give. Talk about a 2-for 1…
Whether you’re a Mac or a PC, you most likely have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Apple wins when it comes to hand-held devices, but can your jeans handle your gadget?
Courtesy of wtfJeans
An up-and-coming trend is specifically designed iPhone and iPod Touch pockets on the front of the jeans. The micro-fiber interior protects your iPhone or iPod touch and also cleans it when the device is removed from the pocket. Aesthetically I’m not sold because front pockets that look like back pockets just make me think you’re wearing your jeans backwards, but I will withhold an informed opinion until I see these jeans with iPhone/iPod Touch pockets up close and personal.
Would you wear jeans that had a special pocket for your iPhone or iPod? Is it really necessary or something that should have happened a long time ago? Vote in the poll below!
The earthquake that struck Haiti almost 2 weeks ago has devastated the world. Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas of the country have been demolished and the government believes that the death toll could rise to 300,000 people.
Here at indiDenim, we’ve taken the time to think about this humanitarian crisis and how jeans can help. That’s why we’re proud to support the organization Fashion Delivers, which aims to bring together fashion industries to donate apparel to victims in need across the world. They were founded in 2006 and inspired to act after Hurricane Katrina struck.
Right now, Fashion Delivers is organizing efforts to send apparel and products to Haitians who have been affected by the earthquake and have lost everything. To help, they are calling for a broad assortment of clothing items—jeans included.
If you too would like to support Fashion Delivers and the people of Haiti, please visit their website and fill out the donation form listed at the bottom or the page. Haiti needs our help today and many days to come.
We’ve said it time and time again—inside every closet must be a great pair of jeans that fit. At indiDenim, we know that although jeans are absolutely vital to ensure your fashion survival, they do only account for half your wardrobe equation…
So when it comes to helping you get dressed in the morning, although we love denim more than chocolate cake with strawberries, we remind ourselves to always think about the whole picture—bottom and top.
A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog about how to wear one timeless item—the blazer—with a pair of bootcut jeans to create a great, classic look that will never go out of style. This week, it’s time to talk about how to pair another basic we love—the white blouse—with your beloved custom jeans.
Wearing a white blouse with denim is a versitile look and can easily be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. Don’t be afraid to showcase this style on Fridays at work, a day trip on the weekend, or even when hitting the town for a nice dinner.
Whether you wear it casually or for a dressier event, it’s important to remember that your blouse should always be fitted in the arms and chest (at least until the “boyfriend shirt” makes its fashion debut).
To put a trendy spin on this class look, we recommend tucking your blouse into a pair of wide-leg trouser jeans. Accessorize with a bold necklace a red heel, and you’ll show off how sometimes being in-style requires just knowing what items never go out.
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