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J’aime bien découvrir de nouvelles marques. Là j’ai chiné un beau jean Acne sur eBay, mais je peux porter du Mango ou du Zara si la coupe me plait… Mon problème c’est que j’en ai une sacré collection, car je ne porte quasi que des jeans, sauf du brut, que je n’aime pas trop.
J’ai également découvert LTB en France, un slim modèle ASPEN qui est juste parfait, assez slim mais ne serrant pas aux chevilles, assez stretch également, et à un prix raisonnable (75€). Une belle découverte!
Mafalda
http://mafaldadotzero.blogspot.fr

Me too! I try so many other pairs in the eternal search for the perfect jean and always return to the always skinny at GAP. Actually people never pick where they are from but always complement me. Gosh I feel like I just outed myself! I’m a proud always skinny jean wearer. Oh my.

bold curves de levis. indigo ou noir. rien d’autre parce qu’ils sont parfait. (*^-^*)

les foncés, gris, bleus, noirs car le blanc n’est beau qu’immaculé et porter du blanc en bas lorsqu’on a 2 chiens à la maison, c’est beaucoup trop risqué.
à part ça j’adore les jeans comptoir des cotonniers, il y a toutes les formes, toutes les couleurs, le rapport qualité-prix est top

I like the jeans on the picture and the whole outfit, the cape is really nice too!!!

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I am not a purist but I detect a tacky jean here……it somehow makes the girl look like a sausage….and the crotch is nearly camel toe …..the rest of her outfit is great

I tend to go for slouchy men’s or boyfriend jeans, any cloth is fine but not super skinny and not too tight and stretchy because I get claustrophobic and also I travel a lot so I get the impression that they are bad for the circulation
I particularly like the black R13 and the YSL skinny that Anjelina Jolie wears the whole time

I have not yet found the white jean of my dreams , so far I buy the vintage Jcrew for me in thick canvas
and in blue jeans I like them as anonymous and beaten up as posible. I love Current Elliot too.

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all I can think of is this cape: it is beautiful!

Les top shop sont super, les Seven et certains h&m. D’où vient celui de la photo?

I am a denim addict!… I love jeans as I think they are the hardest working item in a closet!!…
I recently did an interview for Eat Sleep Denim talking about my obsession with jeans!
(see more here: http://eatsleepdenim.com/blog/denim-style/reader-spotlight-my-clay-experiences-extensive-denim-collection/#.Uv5UxkJdWXM )

For me, the pic above is perfect…. the imperfections of it make it so!!.x

http://www.myclayexperience.com/

Another vote for Madewell Skinny Skinny – with zip pour moi!

I am picky about EVERYTHING but not to this degree. I want to be sure that my jeans fit the way I like them to, that they look good, that they’re functional. Extra details (or not) are personal. I’ve bought cheap jeans and expensive ones that both have trouble with pockets or other issues…so it’s not just the Zara denim. I actually like everything about the photo, and I think you’re getting way too bogged down in the details if you’re picking apart the details of the jeans in that photo. I love you and your blog, but “the zipper is a little too short”?? REALLY? Hm.

I am picky but I’m also cheap! I used to like the cut of the Rockstar jeans from Old Navy, but their quality and sizing is too spotty to continue on with them. Now I’ve had some luck with jeans from Forever 21. They are cheap and will probably not be mistaken for being designer, but usually have some nice washes and styles. Of course this is because they copy the higher end brands, but still the overall look is actually more high end than many jeans from the middle price range (say $40-80). My weight fluctuates too frequently for me to care to spend very much on denim and I can’t tolerate an uncomfortable pair of jeans. I prefer a mid- to high waist and a slim (not skinny!) leg. I like my ankles to be able to breathe.

I am picky for jeans as well… but I have hard time finding the right shape since I am a little curvy, and I like when they are tight at the ankles, but not too tight on the thighs… I really don’t like when they are thin and too stretchy, so it makes finding the right shape really hard, since they have to fit well. I was lucky enough to find a great pair in black at Levis, and a pair of nice, dark blue, with no embelishments at Guess,so that’s pretty much it.

ACNE, pour le ratio confort/sexitude. En plus, la taille haute revient ! Ils sont chers, OK, mais ils durent longtemps, longtemps…

Le problème du jean bleu c’est que ca fait trop banal. Ca fait des années que j’en avais pas mis et un jour étant en voyage j’ai du emprunter celui de ma soeur- immédiatement je me sentais invisible, car toutes les filles de ma génération ne portent rien d’autre que des slims bleus.
Pour moi le jean parfait c’est le Leigh noir de chez Topshop- tout doux et trop agréable à porter.

Je suis une ultra puriste comme toi donc je comprends tout à fait ton propos. Je déteste les délavages trop marqués, les moustaches, les étiquettes voyantes… Pour toutes ces raisons, j’ai laissé tomber les jeans Zara et H&M où 95% des jeans ont tout ce qu’on n’aime pas. J’ai récemment trouvé la pépite de jean, vraiment, il ne pourrait pas être plus parfait. Il vient de chez COS, c’est le skinny jeans. Il devrait te plaire. Il y a une autre coupe je crois, très bien aussi.

Expressing one’s own taste, though, must be admitted.

I used not to wear blue jeans because everyone does wear them. But lately I realized that it how you wear them that set you apart and what image you are trying to project. Some looks just don’t work without blue jeans. In general I look at them as a “clear canvas” for my outfit. They stand for something usual that people feel comfortable with, so you could wear whatever with them something crazy or super minimalistic and it won’t look over the top. I prefer black/grey/white jeans but do have blue as well.

ACNE ACNE ACNE. Simple, beautiful. No weird logos/stitches/pockets/stone wash effects.

I make, design, develop jeans and have done so for about 20 years so I have seen it all….when it comes to overall look, I always go for cleaner. If I am looking for something more worn in, then I get really picky – all of the finishing MUST look natural. I LOVE APC Butler Jeans – someone has lived through the stiff raw stage for you and it hasn’t been faked in a factory so the wear is real. And always say NO to heavy back pocket stitches and or topstitching – very mass volume.
XO

I love jeans…white jeans can be annoying because they stretch so weirdly!!

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Je trouve que ce jean lui va parfaitement ! Il est beau ce jean meme si pour moi je les préfère plus foncés !

Pour te répondre sur les jeans qui semblent parfaits après lavage mais qui se détendent dans l’heure qui suit, il faut que tu regardes l’étiquette et que tu regardes le taux d’élasthane dans la composition : s’il y en a trop, c’est ce qui fera que le pantalon va se détendre trop vite. En revanche il faut toujours en avoir un peu sinon le pantalon n’est pas confortable (1 à 4% est la norme)
certains sont des inconditionnels du brut sans elasthane mais c’est difficile à trouver désormais.
Autre chose : il ne faut quasiment JAMAIS laver ses jeans, ça les détend à vitesse grand V. Et il faut les acheter légèrement trop serrés.

I am quite relaxed when it comes to jeans. I stick to the classic models and when they are pick correctly to the body shape they usually look great x and i quite like the classic blue jeans look

I think it is interesting to read the comments as to everyone’s likes and dislikes. Jeans are so tricky and very personal. I love her look and I agree, I struggle with the length of her zipper. Why, oh why is that done?

Les jeans Orsay en Allemagne sont juste parfaits ! Ca ne paye pas de mine mais ils sont hyper confortables : on se croirait limite en pyjama ! (Ideal pr voyager) Et on peut en acheter plein car ils ne sont pas chers ! :)

Hahaha… I agree with you, the zippers do seem short! The double pocket detail doesn’t seem to bother me so much but the stone wash is a little much for me. I am quite fussy with my jeans too! I predominantly wear plain black or very dark blue jeans. In summer, I do venture to grey and white occasionally. I actually love the plain black/dark blue stretchy skinny jeans from Uniqlo – there are absolutely no weird details/branding and great fabric at a great price. I have multiples of them. I am not a fan of blue stone washed jeans in skinny fit but love a blue stone washed boyfriend jeans. I am not sure what it is about skinny blue stone wash jeans but I can’t seem to find the perfect blue and stone wash that I love. Maybe I just don’t have the legs to carry them. I think you need quite slender legs as the stone wash is not forgiving. For boyfriend jeans, I love G Star Raw. They do have very nice washes that look naturally worn in.

Le jeans c’est comme la chemise blanche. Un indispensable introuvable tellement on y projette d’espérances. Et puis de toutes façons ils n’ont de basic que le nom tellement la mode change tout le temps ! Finalement moi mon préféré est slim un taille haute H&M noir à 29 euros. Confortable comme un leggings mais assez fashion pour sortir en ville

Jean Touitou l’explique parfaitement:

«Je me demande si la mode n’est pas devenue la phase terminale du bovarysme. Vous savez, cet état d’insatisfaction permanente dans la quête de perfection».

What would I wear on a daily basis without jeans? The entirety of denim’s cultural influence is phenomenal because it remains one of the most personal items in MANY people’s closets.
Black and dark denim are best for versatility. I buy black jeans in straight and skinny fits, some with zippers or cropped, and wear some out while keeping others in clean condition. Dark denim from Acne or Madewell are my favorites.
A few pairs of light blue straight leg boyfriend jeans can look great, and I think they look best cropped at the ankle or cuffed. I don’ think light blue, skinny denim looks very good on the majority of people.
As for you, Garance, please buy a pair from Chimala for spring. They’d look absolutely stunning on you.

love this capture and look so cool and elegant!
Carola

PursesintheKitchen.com

I have jeans of every category, Zara, H&M, J brand, Current Elliot, AG, Levis….. the list goes on… and I must say, that I have favorites that are quite expensive Jeans, but some of my absolute favorites at the moment are from H&M, black, perfect cut for me, perfect wash, no silly unnecessary details, pure and simple. So for me really there is no rule, I have to try a jeans and then I know if it’s for me or not. I love jeans that are simple, the simpler the better and I really want to try the Frame denims, but so far I only found them online, might be worth it to try them. So sorry, no tips from me, I guess I’m on the hunt for the perfect jeans since 14 ;-) xxx

In love with the cape!!

Sí al sí quiero

Uncharacteristically critical for you — however, it is untapped territory…
Why do seemingly good outfits sometimes miss?

Perhaps the details of the jeans are the problem — but I blame the overall “Up-tightness.”

Weird rigid constricting fabric of cape…strange bolo tie-effect…heavy man metal on the belt…and her inability to carry anything but a phone…

Contrasted with the happy yellow coat shot you previously posted? I think it is all about chic = comfort = happy = style success.

Je n’ai pas de jeans et je n’en ai encore essayé aucun qui m’ait fait l’adopter…J’aime les pantalons “à pince”…

Hi,
i am totally with you on this one. i am picky, too, when it comes to jeans. i used to buy zara jeans as well yet somehow they didn’t fit me perfectly… zipper too short, pockets too small for my butt. it always looked weird. i am i big fan of black and grey jeans, in the summer even red or turquoise. try H&M jeans. they fit me perfectly. or cimarron! i love them. very nice soft fabric. and they come in every colour!

j adore les slims noirs et gris de chez blk dnm super coupe ,super doux et fins et ils ne se détendent pas !
R13 est sympa aussi et j brand ! je cherche toujours le jean bleu avec le bon délavage usé juste ce qu il faut ! la bonne coupe etc… bref impossible !!!!!!!

moi, c’est jeans = DIESEL ou sinon slim = Zara Trafaluc
les deux seuls dont le trouve les bleus sympas

Love my acne jeans<3<3<3

Je trouve cette tenue parfaite ! J’ai d’ailleurs flashé dessus ! Et punaise, ce n’est qu’un jean, il faut lâcher prise des fois ! Ce que ce jean me dit surtout c’est qu’elle a l’air d’avoir de très belles jambes ! Du coup je zappe complet la petite poche, la braguette… bref, je trouve que cette silhouette a beaucoup de style !

Tellement canon cette cape, et c’est vrai que le jean est pas “parfait” mais du coup ça rend la tenue globale plus sympathique, moins figée.
Baci,
Ali
http://www.alidifirenze.fr

R13 ou 6397.

Mother jeans have that lightweight stretchy feel. Some people have described them as “gummy”. They wear well, but size down because they will stretch! On about the third day of wear they have that nice slouchy look going for them. It’s both great and a pain. Citizens of Humanity Rockets are freaking fabulous too (I have the dark wash). The coloring on them is so good people have stopped me on the street to ask me what jeans I’m wearing. Plus, minimal detailing so the focus is how good the jeans fit, not the zipper.

Avant de lire ton blog je ne portais que de jeans bleu,maintenant je porte jeans blanc(miss sixty) et jeans gris(kocca),n’importe,je ne peux pas comprendre comment ca que tu ne porte jamais de jeans bleus?

I loved it!
I’m posting looks from Los Angeles and accessories:

http://www.thegavlaks.com

Super purist. I buy dark jeans and wash them with every time I wash something. My last pair got good after two years.

My love for jeans equals how much i hate buying them. Maybe because I get depressed every time I step into the fitting room… terrible light, mirrors everywhere, no, no, no. I never try on shirts or blouses, but come on, you have to try your pants, always, those tricky bastards wont tell you the truth unless you put them on. So, i have developed this system: first off, i read all the labels attached to the jeans to get to know the fitting, material, etc. I always search for high wasted jeans even if they are skinny ones, then I make sure they have real pockets on the back, and that the front ones are not very small. what’s whit women jeans that our pockets are so tiny and men’s are huuuge, i swear they go almost to their knees!! some of us girls doesn’t like carrying a bag all the time, and big pockets would be great to keep our keys, money and cellphone out of our hands. Oh, and also, when it comes to color I prefer the dark ones or very pale ones. Don’t know, I think they match my clothes better.

Finally, am I the only one that has trouble finding REAL skinny jeans?? I mean, skinny all the way, not only on your tights?? I always end up with too much fabric around my ankles, awful. And I’m not even that skinny.

That’s it. I think jeans and denim are very large topic. Good luck finding the right one, it’s almost as important as finding real love. :) xx

I remember when I was in high school, I did not feel good about my body (thighs especially) and so my mom took me to a jean boutique and bought me my first pair of Earnest Sewns. I felt like a model – finally my legs didn’t look like tree trunks. Maybe this is not the best thing to do for a teenager in terms of body image (!!!), but ever since then I’ve really been into designer denim. I use to swear by Earnest Sewn, but I’m not sure the quality is really there anymore. J Brand is okay and they have some great trend denim pieces, but honestly, I feel like generally speaking you need model legs for them…they are just not structured at all. Paige is pretty good if you just want something super basic, but I’m not convinced of the quality, though the boyfriend jeans I bought are pretty good. True Religion has AMAZING boyfriend jeans (who doesn’t want to look like a 16 year old surfer some days), but let’s be honest, the styling on some of them can be a little trashy.

But for a great classic jean and super quality, I swear by Rag and Bone, especially if you’re tired of the low-waisted, saggy butt jeans that are epidemic these days. The Skinnys fit me like a glove and they have some great, basic washes. Best jeans ever. I feel so grown up and chic in them, like I’m the Alt or something (I am 26 and a law student, so like, they work wonders!!).

I think finding a great pair of jeans means some tough self-assessment. You need to have a sense of your weak spots and your good spots too – for me, larger thighs and larger hips and a long torso, so I need high-waisted jeans that are structured around the hips/butt and give me some room in the thighs. You choose your jeans….don’t let your jeans choose you ;)

Quite frankly, if I could fit into a pair of jeans that small, I’d be thrilled! Good for her.

I agree with above – Rag and Bone denim is magic, really. No crazy details, perfect fit that never stretches out much even if I don’t wash them for a week (or two), and somehow makes the thighs look smaller.

Garance! where does the cape come from? it’s absolutely gorgeous :)

Plutôt cool en ce sens que je privilégie l’innovation au niveau de la coupe et des matières.

I meant Avedon not Ava.

Hi! I have a few old ernest sewn that i love, also rag and bone (but can’t really afford them), and i want to try APC that are supposed to be excellent. when i want cheap cheap cheap i go uniqlo (to me thay are way better than any h&m or zara).

Je suis très éclectique dans mes choix de jeans ! Du brut, du délavé, du noir, du gris, du blanc, bref niveau couleur j’use et j’abuse. Quant aux coupes, elles peuvent être slim, droites, boyfriend… le tout est effectivement la qualité de la toile qui ne doit pas être trop épaisse. Comme toi, j’ai dis adieu à mes 501 adorés !

God knows I could be wrong (it happens)..but this does not sound to me like Garances’ writing voice. I’ve noticed G puts her byline on ‘her’ pieces sometimes now. Understandably, with all the success and projects…others are writing too. But, her style is unique, kind spirited..it’s hard to imitate. Gotta say….I think it’s the ‘niceness and humor, self depracation, no mean girl stuffs, not getting snobby.. .. despite meteoric rise, much deserved success…..it’s your down to earth .. “you’re one of us-ness’ , truly trying and succeeding at taking us on the inside, being kind…….when making an observation., that always keeps me coming back ….since literally day 1. Classy and fun…nice the essence of great style!

I don’t ever recall an entry this harsh. The outfit is beautiful. Perhaps it was to get the conversation fired up on all those jean details. I think fit /cut are beautiful on her….the other stuff is just personal preference. I guess that’s why there are 80 zillion jean companies offering every detail possible…..has to be profitable!

Would love to see more focus on women 50++. I don’t need or want a separate great blog for my age…..style is agelesss….and i love your take. PS..I look my age (62) and love dressing well. I dress for me…lots thrifted (not quirky or vintage look)..just contemporary..good quality, fit…and a bit of ‘sparkle’, here and there. Not too many days go by that i don’t get complimented on my style/look…(nothing specific to my face, hair or body…all of which are very mere mortal)..just the look. There are a zillion women my age-ish who spend tons more than i do on fashion…and would love to be more of the style, fashion scene here at GD.

I agree, too. Show more stylish older women, there are lots out there.

Pour moi, les jeans les mieux coupés viennent de chez IKKS. Leur longueur et leur coupe me vont parfaitement. Sinon, j’ai un skinny DKNY acheté dans une obscure boutique de Greenwich dont je ne me sépare jamais. J’ai aussi un excellent souvenir de mon premier jean APC: brut, droit, sans fioriture… Voilà, ce sont mes basiques.

C’est vrai que le jean de la photo a un délavage un peu forcé ! Après avoir un peu délaissé le jean pour le legging, cela fait quelques mois que je m’y suis remise mais là, je cherche MON jean ( que je n’ai pas encore trouvé ! ), un peu flare, un peu taille haute J’ai envie d’un vrai bon jean ! Autrement, j’aime beaucoup ceux de Notify pour en avoir usé et abusé 2 … dans lesquels je ne rentre malheureusement plus ! Je suis plutôt puriste à ce niveau-là, et plutôt sans strech !

Maria,

Just wanted to reiterate how stunningly beautiful I think your whole ensemble is in the photo!!! You really took my breath away when i first scrolled down. That kind of ‘style thrill’ does not happen very often on any blog.
From your fabulous head of hair to your elegant and unexpected shirt and tie with your perfectly fitted jeans and belt…..and then that fabulous cape to boot. Keep trusting your excellent fashion instincts…they are compelling and beautiful! I know most of us got some brilliant ideas from your ensemble… Your photo showed so many of us ‘how it’s done’….so i was grateful G posted……as you read…99% of us love this look! Thank you for the inspiration., and writing …but no need ever to apologize or try to please the photographer’s ideas of their fav jean or shoe. If you weren’t ‘style worthy” your photo wouldn’t be here. This photo made so many of us gasp with delight at your inspirtational savvy! Keep following your heart’s instinicts…you are right on! Looking forward to seeing more of your great ‘looks’! Thank you!

je bave devant les jeans R13… Leurs délavages sont parfaits.

Flying Monkey have been my jeans for the past two years. They look great and are so comfortable and are made right here in LA. And guess what. Under $100 a pair. Love them.

Rachel Roy!!!
They are the best kept secret in denim, and SUPER CHEAP. They fit so many body types and the pockets are graded for every size, not even Rag and Bone does that!

if you like this jean, go to http://shop.imogeneandwillie.com/products/lucy-blue-ridge
these are their best fitting jean ever. I have them on right now.
if you like a little slouch, try the Clarke.

The colour combination is so lovely with the camel, white, pale blue and touch of black… the only thing that is very unflattering to the wearer is the tightness of the jeans. They look uncomfortable, and just look like she couldn’t sit down easily at a picnic, or even to drive comfortably, or do gardening in them.

If they were looser around the crotch and thigh, they’d be infinitely more flattering on the wearer. Skin-tight jeans like these pictured in any colour or wash on myself – or others – is incredibly unflattering: we look too much like we are wearing tights instead of pants and have forgotten to wear a longer top… and tight crotches and thighs are just horrible.

My favourite jeans to wear are the boys’ jeans in larger sizes from the children’s department: no frills, no fancy things – just classic washes and the perfect looser, flattering straight leg for very little money at Target; Cheap Monday jeans in a size or two up, and Nobody jeans in a size up so it sits looser on the hips and has room in the crotch and thigh.

Rien que pour le plaisir d’ajouter une marque supplémentaire à cette longue liste, et aussi pour me ridiculiser tant celle-ci est absente des blogs de mode : j’achète le mien, un flare brut, chez C&A. Beau, pas cher et très agréable à porter !

I just bought a pair of light colored jeans from Madewell. They’re stretchy and a little cropped. Kind if excited about them

Oh God, do you really read aaaalllll the comments?

I thought I will write a couple words about my jeans favs and habits after reading your article. Then I saw the tons of comments and wondered …. anyway.
I have so many jeans. In my teens and twenties I could not find any jeans for me. I am skinny with no hips at all. but I have a nice butt. So all the jeans left a big gap on the waist in the back. As the low rise jeans came on the market I was in heaven. then I even designed jeans in NYC and my pile of jeans grew higher and higher because I fit in the samples :-) … I had all washes and blues you can imagine.

The crotch is mostly my problem. But the one which fits I found on the flea market for 3 Euros. The miss sixty. They fit me just perfectly and the fabric quality is great. Thin, stretchy but still strong. It does not stretch out as most jeans do. I love skinny jeans now – or the two sizes too big slouchy ones.

As for the color I prefer a dark brownish blue, slightly faded and distressed. I finally found the right color now but not the right fit. so …. I am still searching for THE one and only perfect blue jeans.

My all time favorite is a slim grey jeans I once found at Century 21. It has little black leather details and black seams with the perfect back pocket size. It’s a 575 Denim by Frank Mechaly now being renames May75 brand.

But I have to admit I do like ZARA jeans as well. I just can trust the sizes and have great trendy jeans like tie dye ones.
Now I will read your Zara jeans experience.

Thanks for sharing :-))))))))

Nothing better and comfier than a MOTHER pair of jeans for me! Current Elliott is cool too!

I’m stuck on high-waisted skinnies. I can’t imagine wearing another pair of lowrise jeans…ever again.

Butler APC , you need to try on many of them until you find the perfect one. So I go for the 100% cotton Petit new standard, and wash them unlike the notice saying you should wear them for a few months before washing !!!!!! Then my son being very slim wears them, not too long and they remain dark blue and perfectly fitted. APC Uses Japanese denim , the best. They started a new line with some elasthane, zero interest.
GAP boyfriend 100% cotton is perfect too and easy to wear right away but difficult to find as they start adding stretch …
The secret is to change often , same as with shoes,….

Paige Verdugo any day for me.