tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post3860922180837282214..comments2023-10-13T00:35:05.304-07:00Comments on Lord of Three Realms: Raw denim - a 13 month update, and some thoughts on jeansLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07866433024357088762noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-56654301309537114212018-03-02T11:21:51.865-08:002018-03-02T11:21:51.865-08:00It's kind of nuts thinking about how the silho...It's kind of nuts thinking about how the silhouette of jeans has changed since I first started picking out my own clothes. Just in the past 5 years the pendulum has swung from super skinny to super wide leg (not jeans, but I'm thinking of the Kamm pants that are everywhere). Some interesting thoughts to be had about the longevity of clothes -- whether it's longevity in the style, or in the material itself, or in the wearer's body shape. But denim has been an enduring staple in the American closet and I'm sure other people have written lots about those questions.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866433024357088762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-61914658535498884132018-03-01T16:57:55.424-08:002018-03-01T16:57:55.424-08:00Thinking back, I find that I can't remember al...Thinking back, I find that I can't remember all the steps of my own journey with jeans! I owned a lot of pairs from Marshall's, Ross, Target, and the like until I started college, but I wasn't good at picking out what I would actually wear, and what I wouldn't. I came of age back when hip-hugger/low-rise flared jeans were cool, and I owned some pretty out there ones. I had a pair from Target with a strip of brocade fabric to decorate the hem. At one point, I bought a pair that were covered with glitter... I never actually wore those. <br /><br />After my most recent round of jean-shipping, it seems like I get my best fit from stores that offer petite jeans, which I think limits me to "mall brands." I also sometimes get a good length from Uniqlo's regular jeans for women (but then I'm not sure what taller women do!). Xin @ Invincible Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880478894796779040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-34257696498990631672018-02-23T08:55:33.507-08:002018-02-23T08:55:33.507-08:00I don't know if raw denim is high or low effor...I don't know if raw denim is high or low effort, to be honest. I think I'm just prone to decision fatigue, and am glad to have found denim I can wear during the winter on all but the worst days.<br /><br />I was looking for black skinny jeans for a long time, but decided to put the search on indefinite hold. Part of it is black jeans (at least the ones that I have owned) don't age/show their wear as well as blue ones.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866433024357088762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-22178769308323572652018-02-23T04:22:30.300-08:002018-02-23T04:22:30.300-08:00I haven't looked into raw denim much to be hon...I haven't looked into raw denim much to be honest! It's more effort than I think I want to put into jeans.<br /><br />My old go-to for jeans are black skinnies, but lately I've really been feeling blue straight leg/boyfriend fit types as per the current trend!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689713976270222518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-10620892497884457912018-02-21T13:11:10.484-08:002018-02-21T13:11:10.484-08:00Yeah most of the well-known raw denim options are ...Yeah most of the well-known raw denim options are too expensive for me to entertain. I think Uniqlo and Levi's are probably the most accessible and well-regarded at that price point. I also feel like I wouldn't be a savvy enough customer to be taken seriously if I met makers and retailers, but I would like some more "expert" guidance in jeans in the future, especially if it's something pricey that I will wear all the time.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866433024357088762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1292359462986741450.post-30580102852886362502018-02-21T11:21:10.533-08:002018-02-21T11:21:10.533-08:00I toyed with the idea of raw denim but its price t...I toyed with the idea of raw denim but its price tag (about $200) ultimately is what gave me pause--I drove out to meet some fantastic makers and retailers, but I can't commit to the lifestyle and care for right now. Like you, my body is a challenging fit for most denim styles, so I tend to err on the simpler side, style wise, for safety and consistency.<br /><br />Enjoyed reading this little insight.Shutterbug Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753859006730802394noreply@blogger.com