Facts you might not know about buying jeans
Common mistakes people make when buying jeans
Common mistakes people make when buying jeans
Sometimes women purchase denim (and other items) that don't fit and think that the item will magically fit after washing, etc. Not true. If you don't love it in the store, you won't love it at home. Period. And that applies to more than just jeans. When it fits, flatters and feels great, it's worth the money.
And remember:
Women in magazines have been "Photoshopped." They have personal trainers and personal chefs. Real women have curves. We have hips and butts and boobs. Some of us have given birth. We age (God willing). We don't have perfect bodies. We're real. It's not only okay, it's good.
At Chantilly Blue, we can help you find clothes that fit and flatter your particular shape and size. We cannot change how you see yourself, however. Only you can do that. We promise to always be honest with you.
Based on years of experience, here are some other mistakes people make:
Not leaving ample time to choose carefully
Make sure you leave yourself enough time to try on at least two pairs of jeans. Often we get it right in the first pair, but trying on a second pair makes you realize just how great the first ones are. Our customers often have trouble deciding between two or more different pairs of jeans. When that happens, we always ask: which ones feel better on?
Jeans need shortening? Get them done right.
Many of us have had a pair "butchered" by someone who didn't quite know the importance of properly shortening premium denim. After spending $150+ on a pair of jeans, don't skimp on alterations. Our seamstress will keep the original hem, shorten your jeans to the length you need, and then reattach the hem. Pretty cool. And that's part of what you pay for, isn't it? We guarantee her work. We also have several other tailors whom we can recommend.
Focusing on the size on the tag rather than the fit
Don't stress on a number. Strive to buy jeans that flatter your shape and embrace your sense of style. Each manufacturer's sizing varies slightly, so your optimum fit may vary between brands.
Choosing trendy over comfort and fit
Don't get sucked into the latest style just because you saw it in a magazine. The way a jean fits your particular body shape is the single most important factor to consider. If you're dead set on a pair of trendy jeans, remember that they might not fit as well as another pair of more basic jeans, and they might not look as great in a year once the trend has come and gone.
Buying too short for certain shoes
Pairing your jeans with certain shoes ensures that those jeans will look well proportioned - not too short or too long. Buying new jeans with your shoe wardrobe in mind is a smart move. Keep in mind that the same pair of jeans will not work well with both ballet flats and 4" stilettos. If you can only afford one, go with the ones that you'll wear the most. Don't buy one pair and expect to be able to wear them with both heels and flats. It's physically impossible for one pair of jeans to be the right length for both. Often it is possible to find a good in-between length for a flat and a kitten heel. But flats and stilettos? Not happening.
Not choosing different jeans for different purposes
Not all jeans are alike. There are dressy and casual styles, which are mostly a function of the wash. If you're buying only one pair, go darker. Darker washes can be dressed up or down, and are simply more versatile.
