ONCE YOU GO DESIGNER DENIM YOU CAN'T GO BACK

Jeans shopping is right below swimsuit shopping when it comes to most dreaded fitting room moments. Only recently with designer denim has shopping for jeans become more bearable and even fun. With so many specialty jean designers, the elusive ‘perfect pair’ of jeans is not so out of reach. Once you find that perfect pair you will want to do everything in them. Local chicettes went to Birmingham’s hot denim spots and picked their favorites:

Jessica Hill, Forest Park
Body Type: CURVALICIOUS
1. WILLIAM RAST, style Savoy Denim Trouser $220
a. Straight leg cut made larger thighs look thinner and legs look longer
b. Stitching on back pockets is cute and the fit on the bottom was flattering
(Found at SWANK in Mountain Brook Village located in Jane Simon www.swank35223.com)

2. DENIM FOR IMMORTALITY Juno $188 and up
a. Known to not stretch out
b. Mid to low rise, boot cut, flattering on bottom
(Found at DOREE in SOHO)

3. DAVID KAHN, Heidi (butt enhancer) $196 (MY FAVORITE)
a. Considered a low rise, but nothing you would have to worry about
b. The way the pockets are placed in back, enhances the bottom
c. Cut bigger through thigh and hip area, made for curvier people
d. Also liked the clean, classic cut and style of this jean. Had that designer look and style that you could wear for many occasions.
(Found at THEODORA in Homewood)

Courtney Gleysteen, Crestline Park
Body Type: TALL and SLENDER
1. TRUE RELIGION skinny jean, dark wash $215 and up
a. Great length, very very low cut- problems bending over without showing a little too much
b. Not a ton of stretch
(Found at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE at The Summit and now DOREE at SOHO!)

2. HUDSON flared, dark wash $154 and up
a. Great back pocket flaps
b. Lift your butt and extend you legs a TON!!
c. People always comment how long my legs look.
(Found at LAURA KATHRYN in Crestline Village)

3. CITIZENS Ingred long flare jean $150 and up
a. Love these and live in these jeans.
b. Flared leg, fitted through legs and butt well.
c. Great back pocket design.
d. Perfect amount of stretch- great for going out or for eating pizza at home.
(Found at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE at The Summit)

Amy Bailey, Hoover
Body Type: PETITE
1. TRUE RELIGION Johnny Super T and Julie Skinny $215 and up
a. Fit the butt perfect but not too tight in the legs
b. Great pocket design
c. If the pockets hit right your butt looks great, if they hit too low try another style!
d. Have to hem unless they are the skinny jeans you can scrunch up
(Found at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE at The Summit and now at DOREE at SOHO!)

2. JOE’S JEANS Petite Provocateur $159
a. Made for petite frames!!!
b. Great fit with a little stretch
(Found at SOCA CLOTHING in Southside www.socaclothing.com)

3. !IT Jeans Penny Dirty Dancer Cropped $65
a. Cropped is very stylish for spring and summer
b. Great fit in butt and relaxed in legs so they are not the least bit too tight
c. Look very chic paired with a cute top and heels
(Found at LARA at Patton Creek)

Shannon Mayock, Vestavia
Body Type: CURVALICIOUS
1. SERAFONTAINE denim: dark wash $196
a. Amazing fit on the legs-- complimentary, hugging hips and thighs
b. Good flair on lower portion, which makes hips look smaller.
c. Though ostentatious butt pockets: not a complimentary fit on butt.
(Found at DOREE at SOHO)

2. HABITUAL $189 and up
a. Amazing fit on legs--hugged inner thigh well
b. Hugged knees then flaired
c. Great on the butt: very intricate big pockets that pushed the butt up and gave good coverage.
(Found at SOCA CLOTHING in Southside)

3. PAPER DENIM & CLOTH $99 and up
a. Good for Fridays at work
b. These fit well and do not show off too much curvage
c. Covers your butt rather than emphasize.
(Found at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE at The Summit)