https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:47:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-992213 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:16:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 992213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate your insight. I can't wear jeans to work, either. I find some things look better with jeans because of the shades of blue they have in them, which work particularly well with denim shades. <br />There's also a way in which denim serves as a neutral that goes with other colors, even if they're nowhere in the same family of colors. Other neutrals aren't so comprehensively neutral, it seems to me. <br />Can you wear a denim jacket to work? I find I can wear some of my "jeans-only"&nbsp;<br /> tops with a denim jacket and charcoal or olive dress pants, for example.<br /> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-992207 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:05:39 +0000 Kiwichik 992207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've had a gret epiphany - it took be years o work out what you have described. I think denim is so versatile because we read it as a neutral not just as a neutral colour but also neutral in terms of the ability to adapt it to work/casual/evening out wear. Denim with Lycra is fabulous - like wearing shape wear without anyone knowing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-992012 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:11:29 +0000 unfrumped 992012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>christieanne, that is what I mean also--jeans are somehow tolerant or make things work, whereas other bottoms need more attention to proportion.<br />I think maybe our "eyes" are trained to accept all kinds of tops, toppers and footwear with jeans as being fab or at least ok.</p> <p>Plus, there is the fit-spandex thing going on. Even if jeans aren't actually tight, or too tight, they're allowed to be, ummmm--fitted. And they do things for the rear view. Again, I think this is an eye-acceptance thing.</p> <p>So it may be that the newer stretch-wool suiting &nbsp;blends can be one way to get closer to the flattering jeans look but still work-appropriate.&nbsp;A lot of these are offered in fits that don't fit me well, but I'm trying to explore more different brands to see &nbsp;what's out there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991998 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:29:57 +0000 christieanne 991998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had the same thoughts as I work the other way - my company is eliminating denim from our dress standard and trying to go back to a slightly dressier format. In looking through my tops I am thinking many really look good just with jeans. But then I realized I need to mimic the shapes and cuts of the jeans I love when I switch to a dressier pant. So looking for slim cut straight leg trousers. Colored bottoms. I doubt I will feel comfortable wider leg trouser at this point. </p> <p>It seem sto me that denim has a versatility that other bottoms don't. The ability to casualize or modernize a top. </p> <p>Will look forward to seeing how this all comes together for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991910 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:22:26 +0000 Lisa 991910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thoughts.&nbsp; For myself, I shop with my casual office in mind.&nbsp; This keeps me from purchasing too many "weekend only" outfits that I will rarely get to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991663 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:06:26 +0000 donnat 991663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your expression "rocket surgery", but yes you want your work tops to be able to do double duty... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991657 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:01:20 +0000 Suz 991657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I am curious about this. I would love to see some visuals when you get time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991603 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:36:27 +0000 deb 991603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my tees under my jackets with an pencil skirt. I also wear the tees with jeans and the same jacket. Mix it up and see how you feel. Maybe out to the mall or dinner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991596 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:20:56 +0000 DonnaF 991596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What things would you *only* wear with jeans?&nbsp; Maybe they could casualize your workwear, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-the-power-of-jeans#post-991585 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:01:26 +0000 unfrumped 991585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many of you wear jeans for business casual, but I cannot. And so it is sometimes disheartening to think that an item will look good with jeans, because I would wear maybe once a week. </p> <p>But what is so interesting is that almost anything looks good with JEANS! I began noticing that some items I was about to purge from workwear or even dressy....look great with my jeans. </p> <p>The lesson for me re: issues like PPP and CPW is that I want to limit buying items I would ONLY wear with jeans( except for stuff like cottonT's &amp; some basics) but really look for how to wear work tops &amp; shoes with jeans for my other occasions , and to aim for that kind of overlap. I don't mean I can't get a sparkly top or something ever, but that it makes more sense to aim for a tad of trendiness at work that then mixes with jeans and bolder accessories for play, than to be lured into " jeans tops"..</p> <p>I've been noodling on this for awhile, and it's no rocket surgery, everyone does it, but it's getting more focused. </p>