ADIOS DENIM WOES : YOUNGSTERS AND ALL
It is the holy grail of fashion, doesn’t wear out for years and is a staple in everybody’s
wardrobe, irrespective of the age, gender, class or fashion knowledge. It looks good
with a rugged tee shirt, a formal upper, a flowing kurti or a basic ganji. It has been
around for ages. We are talking of the good cool old pair of jeans. And acquiring the pair
that accentuates the plus points and hides flaws is no mean task. Endless visits to
stores, trying on different styles, deciding from innumerable brands and still walking
home dissatisfied, is a common experience. Isn’t finding a perfect pair of jeans an
impossible task? Here’s putting and end to your denim woes.
BODY WISE :
Whether you are petite or plumpy, fret not, for today the brands are catering to all body
types.
Petite : Struggling to fight the lil’ girl image always? Go in for a skinny pair that draws
attention to the curves. Guys, don’t go in for faded blue or denims that rip at the knee,
these make you look younger.
TALL :
Try a straight fit. And if it’s the legs you want to draw attention to, go for something
flairy, along the outside length of the denims. Denims with narrow bottom is a complete
no for tall people.
CURVACEOUS :
Direct attention to the gorgeous calves by sporting in a pair with a flared leg, a boot cut
or a style with a pattern around the ankle. Low waist jeans make one look thinner.
FLAT TUMMY :
Flaunt flat stomach with a pair of low rise jeans, ideally a pair that defines the waist and
makes your bottom half look sleeker.
LONG TORSO :
Opt for jeans with zippers that are at least 10cm long. Prefer a high waist pair.
SHORT WAIST :
Low lying, hipster and super hipster styles will give you the illusion of having a longer
upper half.
HEAVY BUTT :
Go in for the jeans with a bit of stretch so that they are comfortable enough. A low rise
waist and a slight flare lend balance to your figure. Avoid big or small back pockets or
detailing across the back. The bigger sizes provide elegance to heavier bodies. Low
waist hip hugger denims work well for boys.
AGE APPROPRIATE :
Remember to make the right choice, for, you don’t want to give the impression that you
are trying too hard to look trendy
YOUNG FASHIONISTAS :
Go in for anything from bells to straight fit. Guys, it is more important for you to have a
good pair, as the girlies could support dress dresses, capris, Indian and much more.
Mature fashionistas :
A common mistake people make is going in for one size bigger than actual and many
even don’t know the fit they are supporting.
WORK FASHION :
There should be a difference between what you sport at office or at a coffee shop. A
slight boot cut looks great with a pointy toe. A dark wash lends a trouser look.
Team up a front creased ironed pair with silhouettes for a complete office look. Jeans
shouldn’t be too long or have very heavy stitching, especially for office wear.
-DR. NAVRAJ SINGH SANDHU, www.navraj@gmail.com