Jeans and Denim Trends for 2011

Denim styles change from time to time, swift enough leaving those with previous trends to look a little out of date. Last decade, boot-cut was in for the market. So did low-rise, distressed, colored, and other styles. But those styles were rise and fall in popularity. And just like a kid with new toys to play with, we easily accepted fads like pajama jeans and jeggings! If Spring '11 Fashion Week was any indication, the recent '80s and '90s fashion revivals have made way for a return to the 1970s.

High-waisted jeans can be a tricky fit, but finding the perfect pair is about trying on several pairs without any hesitation. Go for different styling and wear them correctly. Simple tips for you; a peasant blouse or tank top will complement the flare nicely. The biggest mistake would be to not tuck it in, because that way you’re losing that silhouette. Once your waist is defined, it elongates the leg. You must also pay attention to your footwear, carefully. That flare needs to be draped over the top of the shoe, that’s important. It could be a platform, it could be a flat, but never a pointed toe stiletto. That just bringing down all the effort. It’s the wrong balance. The shoe should be a little bit chunkier than a delicate high heel stiletto to give a perfect look.



Patrick Robinson, the Gap's executive vice president of global design, is also on board with the trend. “The new fit of the season for women’s denim is the wide-leg high-waisted flare," Robinson said via press release. "This style is a modern interpretation of '70s influence which is a key theme for the spring season." To enhance the sophistication of the look, you can pair it with a fitted button down blouse or a light washed denim shirt." The GAP already has several pairs of these '70s style jeans for sale.

Even if you're game for trying the new-old trend of a wide-leg, high-waisted, flare jean this season, don't give up on your favorite old jeans for comfort sake. As for skinny-jean devotees, the popular style is by no means over, but it's already not looking as fresh. Skinny jeans are less flattering on a lot more body types than the wide leg jean. As for the future, you can expect higher waists and wider legs for months to come.

From what I can see in the pre-fall lines, this trend will continue, if I may say. And this is not just jeans. The pants silhouette in general is moving towards that wide flare bottom throughout the market.

Willing to give '70s style denim a try?

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