18 JAN 2024
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Hear us out, skinny jeans can be super comfy if you pick ones that are actually your size instead of sizing them down. They're form-hugging and go well with almost every top out there giving you a sleek silhouette.
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Rumour has it that the first pair of black denims were spotted on Elvis Presley. While traditional jeans are mostly in different washes of blue, a classic black pair of denims is another staple in your wardrobe that you can wear for various occasions.
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Made popular by the iconic Marilyn Monroe who was first spotted wearing her boyfriend's jeans, the loose baggy fit of this type of jeans for women has remained popular since the 60s.
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Straight jeans are perfect if you'd like to pick up a staple that's comfy yet stylish. Get these if you're a sneaker head, since they end right above the ankle, they're perfect to show off your new kicks.
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You've probably seen pictures of your parents donning a pair of bootcut jeans in their heyday. They were first worn by cowboys and farm folk so their boots can easily fit inside the flare, and hence the name.
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Interestingly, flare jeans were worn by sailors in the 19th century since it was easier to grab them if they were ever to fall overboard. Currently, flared denims are the rage among Gen Z who prefer comfort over everything else.
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Cargo jeans are equal parts comfy and stylish, what with the number of the pockets they come with. Made popular in the 30s, they were used by military personnel because of their functionality.
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Our favourite high waist jeans were brought into style during the 40s, when the workforce saw a major influx of women employees, so they're comfortable while working.
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A byproduct of the punk movement from the 70s, ripped jeans are often villainised for not being the most appropriate wear, however they look super cool and grungy.
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Introduced by designer Sonja de Lennart in 1948, Capri jeans were all the rage a few years ago and continue to be, in slightly different designs.
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