Distressed Jeans and Used Jeans - What's the Difference?

When you scour through the seemingly endless supply of websites a Google search yields raving about the latest popular designer jeans you will find one thing in common: their price. Designer jeans for whatever reason are going to cost you hundreds of dollars in the most popular department stores and high-end boutiques. There is one more common trait, it seems, having to do with the style of designer jeans. Holes, rips and tears, threads fraying on edges, all mutilated by a machine and labeled appropriately, according to fashionistas, as "distressed jeans". Ironically, people still pay the markup on designer jeans beat up with these unnatural wears. But designer brands wouldn't associate themselves with poor quality denim, and it appears that their quality jeans do hold up for years and years despite their "used" condition out of the box.

If style is what people are truly after, wouldn't it make sense to find a pair of naturally worn jeans, since this is the precise style designer brands try to mimic? After all, pre-owned jeans cost a fraction of the price of new jeans and we all know that jeans last a lifetime. In fact, denim to this day is the most durable pant material since Levi Strauss made jeans so famous with gold miners in the West. Could you picture the typical response after telling one of those hard-working miners that in the future, young rich kids would be buying torn and tattered jeans for 5 times the price of your average jeans?

You can never question fashion because it is a statement, so we won't talk about the reasons why distressed jeans have become so popular. Quite simply, distressed jeans are a hot commodity. Men and women alike can show off a little more skin with a tear here and a rip there. Celebrities started wearing ripped jeans and people caught on to their fashion trends. But who wants to pay celebrity sized prices on a pair of jeans? The truth is most of us are not celebrities and we don't make as much money as we want to. You may feel comfortable in that pricey pair of designer jeans, but just think about how comfortable you will be when your credit card bill arrives in the mail. We are already in a bind with the current state of the economy. Many people are trying out as many ways as they can save and scrape in a little more money just for some peace of mind. You can too.

If a new pair of jeans is what you are after, but don't want to pay as much, I would recommend a few places online. Craigslist. Underneath the "for sale" section you will find "clothing+acc". Within this category search for "jeans" and you will find a gold mine of savings. People are selling all sorts of jeans here in your hometown - used and new, all bargains. For example, just now searching I found a used pair of True Religion designer jeans, my size for $20 in excellent condition. You really couldn't beat that. eBay would be another great place to search for used jeans, but they also have new designer jeans for much lower than retail. The great thing about eBay is that you don't have to drive around town to locate your seller - eBay sellers ship to your doorstep. eBay also has a much larger selection of jeans to choose from, and you are most certainly going to be able to find your size. Lastly, I developed my own website (featured below) that is focused on the pre owned jeans niche and makes it really easy for people to find their sizes and their favorite brands, which are all used jeans you can buy right now on eBay. With these three recommended websites, you are on your way to take your style one step further while saving loads of money on jeans. You could also hop on the band wagon and start selling your used jeans on Craigslist and eBay, to effectively fund your future used jeans purchases.

I hope you will never have to buy another pair of expensive jeans again. Jeans are meant to be worn until they can't be worn any more. Jeans can last a lifetime. If you get tired of them, you can give them to charity, sell them on eBay or hand them down to a loved one. A pair of Levi's over 120 years old sold on eBay in 2005 to a Japanese collector for $60,000. I'm sure they could still be worn today. Start buying pre owned jeans from a reputable source, the person who bought them from the store, brought them home and wore them originally. That way you'll have a complete history if you really wanted it. The only thing you need to do to make jeans look new again is put them in the wash, because if they come ripped and torn on retail racks, your new pair of jeans may as well be in someone else's closet, or better yet being worn by someone else.

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How to Choose a Pair of Womens Jeans That Look Good and Feel Comfortable

Women come in a variety of shapes and sizes so a certain style of dress that looks good on someone who is tall and slim, may not necessarily look good on someone who is short and stocky. Finding a pair of jeans that look great and yet still feel comfortable can become quite a challenge but with a few tips, you should be well on your way to a style of jeans that suits you.

Short figured women should opt for jeans that make their legs appear longer. This means jeans that are higher in the waist but make sure that they still fall below your belly button. Jeans that come above your belly button will draw attention and cause irritation. Short women who are stocky should try to find jeans which are stretch denim since this will accommodate curves and hip sizes. Another tip for short women is to find jeans that have a longer inseam. Having a floor length hem on your jeans will make you appear taller than what you are. Just remember to wear shoes with somewhat of a heel when you wear floor length jeans.

Tall women shop for jeans with a hemline that is ankle length. Also, low rise jeans works well to give the legs a shorter appearance. If you are tall and slim, opting for jeans which are flared which can give the illusion of shape. Women who are without curves can also wear tapered jeans which are fitted at the ankle. Tapered jeans give the appearance of wider hips and curvy thighs. Finding the right pair of jeans which give you the appearance you aim for will make you feel more comfortable with your body style.

Women who are trying to hide a bulging belly should look into a jean style that rides higher up on the tummy, yet still below the belly button, in order to give the appearance of a flatter tummy. There are jeans that are specifically made for tummy control that are softer stretch denim for both appearance and comfort. This means you can wear your jeans comfortable, look great and not feel so uncomfortable with the size and shape of your body. Tummy control jeans are designed to make you look and feel slimmer.

If you are a woman who has a flat bottom, there are jeans designed to give you lift and support which adds shape and size to your bottom. The one thing that women should never do is wear big baggy jeans to try and hide a flat bottom. In fact, baggy jeans will make your bottom appear flatter and will also make you appear larger in waist size than what you really are around the waist, hips and thighs. Always make sure that your jeans fit comfortably and yet snug enough that you do not give off an appearance that is opposite of what you desire.

For women who are built with a bigger bottom, try to stick with low riding pockets and jeans that are without embellishments and adornments on the pockets. Any designs on the pockets will draw attention to that area of your body causing people to notice your bigger bottom. You want to avoid this by wearing plain pocketed jeans. Straight leg jeans work best for women with this problem due to the fact that they are not quite as tight fitting on the backside and therefore gives the appearance of a smaller bottom yet keeps the appearance of shape.

There is more to choosing the right pair of jeans than basing your shopping on body style. You want jeans that will look great and feel comfortable. In colder weather, try darker shades of denim such as black, or dark shades of blue. Darker shades help draw in heat adding to your comfort by warming up your legs on those cold winter days. Spring and Summer time calls for lighter shades such as pale blues, stone wash, white and even tan colored denims. Light colors help reflect heat away from you keeping you cooler so you can still enjoy wearing jeans in warmer weather.

Shopping for jeans that fit your style does not have to be a hassle. By following these tips, you will be able to enjoy the fashionable look that denim jeans has to offer. Now you can find a style that suits your body style and hides various flaws or adds shape and texture to your hips, thighs, bottom and calves. Whether you are trying to add length to your legs or hide it, there is a style of jeans out their that fits your needs, makes you look good and feel comfortable all in one.

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