Straight Leg Jeans

A few weeks ago we started brainstorming (with the help of our Twitter and Facebook friends!) how we could incorporate denim into our Halloween costumes. We got some great ideas and, with Halloween right around the corner, wanted to share them with you! Each of the costumes starts off with one of our basic INDi jeans and dresses them up with clothing items you probably already have laying around or can easily obtain. After all Halloween is about being silly, not stressing about the little details. First up, our take on the iconic Rosie the Riveter. We began with our trouser jeans and paired them with a denim shirt, boots and a bandana to tie over your hair, just flex your muscles and you’re in character!

The next (and probably most obvious) costume is that of a cowgirl/cowboy. Take some distressed skinny jeans and add a plaid button-up, flashy belt buckle and boots and voila! You’re ready to ride.

Another idea for trouser jeans, or any wide leg jean for that matter is the classic sailor look. Just pair a striped top with a scarf tied in a triangle around the neck and pick up a sailor hat from the nearest costume store and you’ve got an instantly recognizable outfit.

Last, and our favorite, is using straight leg jeans to dress up as Waldo. The key here is the rounded black glasses, and with a striped sweater and beanie you’ll also be ready for a cold Halloween!

So these are our ideas for a denim Halloween. What ideas did we miss?

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on October 25, 2011 at 8:47 am
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Fall is fast approaching so here at INDI we’ve started thinking about how our wardrobes will change. Taking a cue from last fall we wanted to continue wearing light wash, distressed jeans (check out a pair of custom jeans in our vintage with distressing finish?). Inject an element of fun into a pair of straight leg jeans by taking a cue from recent menswear trends, loosely roll the cuff of your jeans above a moccasin or oxford and show off your socks. Paired with a plaid button up or cute tank top and cardigan, this style plays on several recent trends, Americana and menswear, but is most of all it’s comfortable! Another look we’re loving for fall is the 70’s high wasted flare or wide lef jean. Go full on retro chic with a suede jacket and tucked in button up or head towards a softer, more hippie, styling with a loose boho top. Take a look below for some more denim ideas this fall:

Now that you have some ideas, why not try out a pair of custom jeans?

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on September 20, 2011 at 10:07 am
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This time of year it’s hot outside, not exactly ideal jeans weather (unless they’ve become cut off shorts!) But since the cities in the Pacific Northwest tend to stay a little cooler, if you’re traveling to Seattle, jeans are a must!

Seattle has a lot of stylish guys and girls showing us how to layer just right for the variable weather, here’s a few of our favorite denim looks:

Images from It’s My Darlin, lookbook.nu, and Chictopia

Whether trekking to the top of the Space Needle to enjoy the view, or watching the orcas in Puget Sound denim style in Seattle is all about casual comfort and layers. One go to style is a looser, light wash jean cuffed over some boots or great sneakers, the perfect combination of casual fashion sense. We also love the loose knit tops and big scarves layered for warmth for the evening and the crisp white shirts paired with jeans for the day. Here’s how we would style our INDI jeans, inspired by our fashionable neighbors up north in Seattle:

Images from Polyvore

To start, we would cuff our vintage wash straight leg INDI jeans with fun socks and lace up moccasin booties. On top we chose a loose button up with a big scarf and, of course, a fitted jacket to keep us warm once the sun sets. Suffice to say, it may be too hot in the summertime some places, but if you’re headed to the Pacific Northwest make sure to pack some jeans!

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on August 9, 2011 at 8:12 am
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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.

posted by: Eunice Tanos on August 4, 2011 at 9:42 am
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Denim lovers meet New Yorker Brian Brookshire. We first spotted Brian wearing his INDI jeans when he was featured in the Japanese fashion magazine Gainer (middle image). Brian’s style is perfectly crisp and well pressed.  There’s something about living in a major fashion capital that makes you well-versed in style; Brian knows what works great with jeans and we couldn’t agree more. His favorite jean/clothing combo is a basic pair of jeans with a blazer, vest, and loafers. He says that the best style advice he ever received was quality over quantity, “If you have fewer items that are all great, then you will always look great. If you own a lot of items that are all mediocre, then you will always look mediocre.”  And when it comes to jeans, everyone can agree that quality trumps quantity. Brian’s found a great classic fit straight leg that’s tailor-made for his body. Brian’s thoughts on the best part about having custom jeans? “No more trying on pair after pair that do not fit!” So that’s why if Brian ran INDI for a day he would introduce “INDIChinos! It’s just as hard to find chinos that both fit well and are styled well as it is to find jeans.”

Check out what Brian Brookshire is up to at his blog Adventures in Creating a Life of Freedom and Choice, where he writes about personal development, location independence, and reprogramming your thinking for success.

posted by: Eunice Tanos on July 19, 2011 at 10:38 am
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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.

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.

posted by: Eunice Tanos on May 6, 2011 at 2:15 pm
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Last week, I pulled a muscle trying to tuck my jeans into my boots. Yes, I know, beauty is pain, but something tells me this pain could have been avoided.

So after recovering from my mild back injury, I started to think—there must be thousands upon thousands of people (just as uncoordinated as I am) who encounter this wretched problem every week.

Intent on putting an end to all tuck-induced leg cramps and back injuries nationwide, I have compiled a list of tips every jean-tucker should know.

So here are the deets:

First, whether you’re wearing hot black leather boots or rockin’ the ugg, the boot tuck will be easier with a narrower leg opening. By picking jeans with a slim cut and tapered leg, you’re dealing with less material, which will avoid bunch ups above the boot and make the boot/jean meeting place look seemingly seamless.

After you put on your jeans (stay tuned for our forthcoming blog for the art of putting on pants), check the length of your jeans. If they fall longer than your ankles, fold them over.

Now it’s time for the sock tuck. REPEAT: Before stuffing your jeans into your boots, you must first stuff your jeans into your socks.

I’m repeating this, not because you didn’t hear me the first time, but because I’m need to remind myself. I’m a serial offender of the sock tuck first rule. And let’s just say, nothing good ever comes of it. Just broken mirrors… Don’t ask.

So, back to the sock tuck.  For success, choose a longer pair of socks or even knee-highs that you can then lightly scrunch down. Avoid ankle socks. They aren’t ideal and your jeans will just end up popping out the second you bend over to put your boots on.

After your jeans are secured into your socks, you are ready for the boot!  If you’ve tucked properly, your boots should slip right on…and there you go. We like ‘em, Britney likes ‘em, that guy behind her likes ‘em…and you my friend, look fabulous.

posted by: rupa on September 22, 2009 at 3:38 pm
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TAGS: skinny jeans, womens jeans, denim trends, straight leg jeans, tucking jeans

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Cuffed jeans? Fashionable?

That’s right. Cuffed jeans CAN, in fact, be fashionable. The key is starting with the right jean. Remember, a cuff can’t perform miracles. So if you start with an ugly jean and add a cuff, you will (surprisingly) end up with an ugly cuffed jean. On the other hand, if you have a great skinny, tapered, or even straight leg jean that already compliments your curves, try rolling it up once or twice. Go a little crazy; see what happens.

Now you should know, cuffing is truly an art. And as an art, it may take you years to master. Cuffing your jeans requires creativity and vision, because there isn’t just one way to cuff!

Your cuff (clearly) depends on your outfit. Feeling traditional? Stick with a smaller cuff (~1.5 inches). When you’re ready to mix it up a bit, try venturing out a little further to the land of the the high cuff (recommended for cuff experts, only).

Like most things, practice makes perfect. And when you are experimenting with new fashions, you may want to test your new style in front of those who know and love you for who you are on the inside. Who knows what trouble one bad cuffed jean decision may cause…

So to help you out with you cuffed-jean trials and tribulations, we suggest you take a look at some of the pretty people who are doing their part to bring fashion to the plebs. Aw, they are sooooo self-sacrificing, aren’t they?

image courtesy of www.whowhatwear.com

image courtesy of www.splashnewsonline.com

posted by: Julien on July 8, 2009 at 6:52 pm
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TAGS: skinny jeans, womens jeans, straight leg jeans, cuffed jeans, tapered jeans

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