I'm a denim girl - plain and simple. Maybe it has something to do with being raised in the United States, where denim is as closely connected to national pride as baseball and barbeques. The source of my love for jeans is not important however, but finding just the right pair is. Considering the hundreds of denim brands (both eco and non-eco-friendly) on the market, it is clear that I am not the only one trying to find just the right pair of blues.
A few months back, I saw a collection of magazines featuring high-waisted jeans. Some of those I know were disgusted by the "trend", saying they looked like granny pants. For me, this is one of my all-time favorite styles, harking back to the epitome of American culture - the 1950s. Also, like wearing a corset, having the waistband up around your natural waist (instead of hovering just about your crotch) gives a woman a certain kind of confidence that you can't fake.
Imagine my delight when I found out that one of the best organic cotton denim collections, Del Forte, would be releasing a high-waisted jean for Spring 2007, called "Ivy". Green living magazine like Plenty featured the style months before it was to be released, making me salivate all the more. Finally, just this month, Beklina began selling these coveted pants on their website. Not one to hesistate, I snapped up a pair in size 30 (yes, I have big hips, learn to love it!) and stared at my mailbox.
Upon their arrival, I was greeted with an ever-so-sweet hand-written note, and I squeeled with joy as I removed the jeans from their packaging (all of it recyclable, by the way). Trying them on, that rush of confidence that I so enjoy filled me in record time. These pants go seamlessly from the office to the dinner table to an evening on the town. Though I am always tempted to wear them with sexy heels, my feet don't fancy that, so my hemp Converse sneakers look quite snazzy as well.
So, what's the moral of this story? You can be sexy, stylish, and green - all at the same time. :D
Image courtesy of Del Forte
[Reposted from Victoria-E.com]
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Hight Waist=High style (for those who have confidence)
Thank you! Now I know there are other people who love high-waisted jeans. As you mentioned, waist must be where it's positioned by mother nature. Don't want to say anything bad about other styles (can't say anything good, though, too), but high-waisted jeans is the only thing I would look at (with jeans being my all-time favorites, still wear just them). On women look good with high-heels especially.
And I can prove that waist and heels must be high using physical, biological and fashion laws of attractiveness. Of course if you have courage to look good.
Thanks again!
Del Forte :)
Thanks for your fantastic eco-demim recs. I love the Del Forte line. Their high waisted organic jean skirt will be a perfect summer staple! http://www.delforte.com/styles/155/acacia
Nice lines
Jeans vs Dresses
I saw on a TV show last night (a hoaky reality dating show whose name I don't remember) that 70% of men prefer women in jeans whereas just 30% prefer women in dresses. It's great to hear that there are "green" jeans available now to fill this large market need.
That has been my own
That has been my own experience--men prefer women to dress in jeans and t-shirts, in general. The only dresses I ever get complimented on tend to involve cleavage. I guess using less fabric to make a dress is pretty green, eh?!