If there is something we do not get tired of talking about, it is about how to wear jeans with tennis, two staples of any wardrobe that revolutionized the world of fashion and that have not stopped transforming since their creation. They have been one tosafe setting that complement looks (from the most casual to the formal), while allowing us to walk comfortably. It might seem like there’s not much else behind this combo, but you may not be pulling out the best match of them as you could.
It is important to mention that there are no set rules. Dressing in this or that way is simply a means of expression with which we can tangibly reflect a part of our personality, and as the saying goes ‘in fashion what suits you’, we must always bet on what we make feel good. In the same way it happens with the jeans in trend for 2021 and its lifelong companion: sneakersAlthough there is no pattern to follow, certain guides can help you raise this combination.
The autumn-winter 2020-2021 collections were the prelude to what we confirmed once again on the catwalks of major fashion houses such as Valentino, Dior, Balmain O Dion Lee in their spring-summer 2021 shows: the jeans that are baggy and straight cuts that we used a couple of decades ago are the most relevant of the moment. Regardless of what your favorite model is, we give you a series of recommendations to make you look fantastic.
At 30
Mistake: Keeping Looks Simple
Hit: Raise, always raise
Elevate your outfits with a coat, jacket or blazer.
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We know that there are days for everything and that there are times when just a few baggy jeans with white sneakers and a basic white blouse get the job done, just like when you were in your 20. But just as we also consider the mistakes we can avoid when wearing jeans, don’t forget that it’s always possible elevate styling with an extra garment that makes it look more sophisticated. Depending on the day and the occasion you can bet on a jacket, coat or blazer.
If you opt for the latter and want to stick to the trends of the moment, then look for models that are ligeramente oversize, asymmetrical or with shoulder pads. A classic that you can continue to wear for many years are blazers with checkered pattern And if you want to go a step further, wear it with a belt to frame your figure. It is a round look with which there is no loss.
At 40
Mistake: opting for jeans that are too washed out
Hit: Trust deep blue jeans
At 40 she was wearing deep blue jeans.
© Edward Berthelot
As we know, pants What else we see today have a retro air that is very familiar to us. In addition to the loose and baggy shapes, even slightly flared depending on the model, the faded jeans They are one of the favorites with which we start 2021, as well as the frayed or patched pants.
And although the worn effect is an upward trend, the truth is that they are not always the best idea to project an elegant image, or have you ever seen Victoria Beckham with this type of jeans? That is why in this decade it will be useful when choosing the pants that will accompany you that day that those distinctive details do not make you look ‘untidy’. A safe bet are the jeans in deep blue. Among the most flattering models are the mom jeans as well as jeans slouchy, slightly bulging at the hips and falling straight, lengthening your figure.
At 50
Mistake: Choosing silhouettes that make you look misaligned
Hit: Stick to the classics
Ode to the style of Fran Lebowitz in the street style of Paris.
© Edward Berthelot
Nothing says sophistication and elegance like being 50 years old, since you are at a time in your life in which you have already been able to experiment and you know for sure what you like the most and the ways that look best on you. When it comes to jeans, opt for the classic models it will always be a good option.
When you choose flare jeans, mom jeans, flared, straight or bootcut, you ensure that you can get a fixed look without taking a wrong step. Not that you should eradicate the others completely, but you may have to be careful when it comes to models such as baggy jeans, hip or too ripped. This if you don’t want to look misaligned.
Perhaps these recommendations will be useful to you these days that some of us are giving a break to the leggings to revert to our old ways, particularly on those days when we don’t necessarily want to look elegant but do want to little more arranged. It just takes a little creativity to customize this infallible combination to what best suits your tastes and needs to create incredible looks.
