https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:14:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17110 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:37:38 +0000 Plushpenguin 17110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just thought of something else to add. Grey flat corduroy, meaning a sort of matte velvet, is a great fabric for grey jeans. You can even wear the light greys in this fabric without looking way too casual. You might be thinking velvet pants!? I hate velvet pants as a rule, but these are not what you might expect. Trust me Here's a nice example: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&#038;_dynSessConf=-8770761536098531294&#038;id=823152&#038;parentid=APP_PANTS_WEEKEND&#038;pushId=APP_PANTS_WEEKEND&#038;popId=APPAREL&#038;sortProperties=&#038;navCount=1&#038;navAction=jump&#038;fromCategoryPage=true&#038;selectedProductSize=&#038;selectedProductSize1=&#038;color=gre" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....;color=gre</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17107 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:23:28 +0000 Plushpenguin 17107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black and dark grey jeans! Especially if they're straight leg or skinny (but only if skinnies suit you). Black Jeans are very bohemian art-teacherish, but also extremely versatile. Grey is almost as versatile, but if their too light, they can come off as super casual as light wash blue denim. I personally avoid light wash denim like the plague, but it depends on your style. Dark wash denim is a sure bet with absolutely everything and in almost every situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17085 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:33:38 +0000 christie 17085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a biker jacket sounds sweet. Angie has written quite a bit about her love of the look. She likes to combine hers with pearls. I think you could work yours in with an arty/urban funk look, too. What about with dark, straight-leg jeans, some funky boots or heels (low heel of course or flats because you are urban), a funky nicer knit t-shirt, and a chunky bright colored necklace. That would rock! </p> <p>:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17043 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:09:40 +0000 greenglove 17043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Christie,<br /> I will keep it in mind. I guess I had a more limited idea of what smart casual meant. I am going to England this summer and am hoping to purchase an authentic bikers jacket. I hope to have it work with a multitude of looks. I do have a particular style that has worked for me but love trying out new looks.</p> <p>Thanks for you reply. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17018 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:53:11 +0000 christie 17018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greenglove, I think it is awesome that you work as an art professor. I imagine that you would want to wear pants to class that could withstand paint accumulation. But, for those times when you are not painting, might i suggest a gradual shift to smart casual? When I first starting reading Angie's posts about this and starting dressing in the "flop-proof" way, it did seem a big more dressy than I was used to. I live in a college town, and ultra casual wins the day. But now that I'm about 2 years into smart casual dressing, I do not at all feel uncomfortable. You do not have to be less urban/arty/funky to be smart casual. It is a style that lends well to each style persona. Check out these posts if you haven't already:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/02/15/the-flop-proof-outfit/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/02/.....of-outfit/</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/07/smart-casual-for-ladies/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/.....or-ladies/</a></p> <p>Here is a search result for smart casual where many of us YLFers have been figuring out how to tailor the formula to our lifestyles:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/search-results?cx=partner-pub-4935877050966590%3Au8x3vehwgj7&#038;cof=FORID%3A11&#038;ie=ISO-8859-1&#038;q=smart+casual&#038;sa=Search#1415" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/search-r.....earch#1415</a></p> <p>I am a true believer! I hope you do try it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17009 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:37:17 +0000 greenglove 17009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies, I am actually much older than 20. I work as a university art professor and it is ultra casual at school. Smart casual is not usually how I dress, it is a bit too polished a look for my lifestyle. I suppose lighter washes would be fine in painting class. I am excited about this post, love fashion and Angie's blog reports!!</p> <p>greenglove </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-17003 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:19:05 +0000 christie 17003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie and San. I think that they may be in style for you, especially if you are in your early 20s. But I don't think even if you are young or arty that they would work in smart-casual settings. Dark jeans just look smarter.</p> <p>I have a pair of medium/lighter wash boot cut jeans that I wear on casual occasions. I think they are perfectly appropriate with a nice knit top and my fashion tennies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-16997 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:00:03 +0000 Anonymous 16997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You say that you are an artistic urban style type. Maybe the light and mid wash denim works for your lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-16995 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:53:56 +0000 Angie 16995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Light weight washes are extremely casual. It also depends on your age. Unfashionable – debatable, not versatile – definitely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-dark-wash-only-options-for-jeans#post-16991 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:44:58 +0000 greenglove 16991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several pairs of bootcut jeans that are in both mid and light wash denim. Are they totally out of fashion? I am on a budget and cannot afford really expensive jeans. I buy Gap on ebay, they fit great. What do others think? I am of the artistic, urban style type.</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Greenglove </p>