Im writing about my personal feelings on jeans for my friend Gentlywoman.
The story of jeans and their transformation from being the original workwear to fashion statement has to be one of the greatest marketing strategies ever. Transforming what was a basic ugly garment into something practically every person on the planet wears is nothing short of amazing.
I suppose im a bit of a hypocrite in that Im in the fashion business both as a retailer , personal shopper and stylist and personally never wear them but I do sell them quite sucessfully, but they arent for me.
Ive allways hated them [ between you and me] I know everyone wears them but to understand why I dont you need to know this. You have to remember the way I was brought up in part to understand my position. I hate the look and feel of them. I dont feel dressed in them either and they are uncomfortable. I find that they are too short in the rise for me as I have a very long body. Yes yes ,I know that they can make the butt look good and if your legs are slim they make them look longer. I look in the mirror and dont see that . I see scruffy and feel uncomfortable.
My story is this. I was spotted as a model when I was very young in the late 70s. It was a time of high glamour in London. My father then took me to Europe and gave me a glamourous European life. I was lucky enough to have worn couture and I loved it, no actually revelled in it ! Oh the feel of the satins , silks and cashmeres. I dressed in the truest sense of the word and was rarely casual , because of the life we lived. Something that has stayed with me even today where life and lifestyles are very different. Then everyone dressed. Sure jeans were around too , flares straights embroidered , you name it, but I hated those looks too for me. My look was allways conservative but glamorous. I seem to be stuck in that groove.....LOL Im known for doing the gardening in a pair of fine wool pants and a cashmere sweater. I dont do casual or at least I find it difficult but in saying that, I dont lead a terribly casual lifestyle either, and im known for it. My friends all make fun of me and when they say come over but come casual they know to expect me in a simple black dress rather than a pair of jeans. They all laugh at me but im used to it.
I suppose in todays world where lifestyles are constantly changing and life has become so unstructured, im a bit of a dinosoar. I realise fully that there is a definite place for the jean in todays world..... lol just not in my world. The Rose is constantly telling me to get in to a pair and ive told her that when she comes here she can take me shopping. Im a glamour girl. That is my world and my life. Jeans my dear Gently dont have a place here....and im grinning as I write this because I know what you must all be thinking
So... what say all you bloggers. Are you jeans people or not? If you are are you exclusively jeans or do you ring the changes... and be honest now!
Im writing about my personal feelings on jeans for my friend Gentlywoman.
The story of jeans and their transformation from being the original workwear to fashion statement has to be one of the greatest marketing strategies ever. Transforming what was a basic ugly garment into something practically every person on the planet wears is nothing short of amazing.
I suppose im a bit of a hypocrite in that Im in the fashion business both as a retailer , personal shopper and stylist and personally never wear them but I do sell them quite sucessfully, but they arent for me.
Ive allways hated them [ between you and me] I know everyone wears them but to understand why I dont you need to know this. You have to remember the way I was brought up in part to understand my position. I hate the look and feel of them. I dont feel dressed in them either and they are uncomfortable. I find that they are too short in the rise for me as I have a very long body. Yes yes ,I know that they can make the butt look good and if your legs are slim they make them look longer. I look in the mirror and dont see that . I see scruffy and feel uncomfortable.
My story is this. I was spotted as a model when I was very young in the late 70s. It was a time of high glamour in London. My father then took me to Europe and gave me a glamourous European life. I was lucky enough to have worn couture and I loved it, no actually revelled in it ! Oh the feel of the satins , silks and cashmeres. I dressed in the truest sense of the word and was rarely casual , because of the life we lived. Something that has stayed with me even today where life and lifestyles are very different. Then everyone dressed. Sure jeans were around too , flares straights embroidered , you name it, but I hated those looks too for me. My look was allways conservative but glamorous. I seem to be stuck in that groove.....LOL Im known for doing the gardening in a pair of fine wool pants and a cashmere sweater. I dont do casual or at least I find it difficult but in saying that, I dont lead a terribly casual lifestyle either, and im known for it. My friends all make fun of me and when they say come over but come casual they know to expect me in a simple black dress rather than a pair of jeans. They all laugh at me but im used to it.
I suppose in todays world where lifestyles are constantly changing and life has become so unstructured, im a bit of a dinosoar. I realise fully that there is a definite place for the jean in todays world..... lol just not in my world. The Rose is constantly telling me to get in to a pair and ive told her that when she comes here she can take me shopping. Im a glamour girl. That is my world and my life. Jeans my dear Gently dont have a place here....and im grinning as I write this because I know what you must all be thinking
So... what say all you bloggers. Are you jeans people or not? If you are are you exclusively jeans or do you ring the changes... and be honest now!
I say go with the flow Eva. It all depends on your lifestle doesnt it? Mine is fairly formal. I work in fashion so I dress every day and socially... well over here I lead a fairly smart social; life. Jeans dont fit in to that. Wear what you want ... its the only way to be
Quoting GentlyWoman:
I have recently come to a formidable conclusion, Tink. I am a jeans girl. It's true. Of all the loveliness in my closet, my reach is strikingly predictable. How will I ever fit at the Royal Mascot?? I appreciate your blog, my very own "Taming The Shrew", but I cannot seem to give them up. Any advice there?
Quoting GentlyWoman:
I have recently come to a formidable conclusion, Tink. I am a jeans girl. It's true. Of all the loveliness in my closet, my reach is strikingly predictable. How will I ever fit at the Royal Mascot?? I appreciate your blog, my very own "Taming The Shrew", but I cannot seem to give them up. Any advice there?
I say go with the flow Eva. It all depends on your lifestle doesnt it? Mine is fairly formal. I work in fashion so I dress every day and socially... well over here I lead a fairly smart social; life. Jeans dont fit in to that. Wear what you want ... its the only way to be
I have recently come to a formidable conclusion, Tink. I am a jeans girl. It's true. Of all the loveliness in my closet, my reach is strikingly predictable. How will I ever fit at the Royal Mascot?? I appreciate your blog, my very own "Taming The Shrew", but I cannot seem to give them up. Any advice there?
I have recently come to a formidable conclusion, Tink. I am a jeans girl. It's true. Of all the loveliness in my closet, my reach is strikingly predictable. How will I ever fit at the Royal Mascot?? I appreciate your blog, my very own "Taming The Shrew", but I cannot seem to give them up. Any advice there?
i hate ALL pants. I live in shorts when I am not working. Of course,,i am a tropical baby at heart. Its 100 degrees here today. im not wearing any more than I legally have to!
i hate ALL pants. I live in shorts when I am not working.
Of course,,i am a tropical baby at heart.
Its 100 degrees here today. im not wearing any more than I legally have to!
I think jeans are staple yo wardrobe for most people however i see few people actually look good in jeans myself included I don't even own a pair because they give me a muffin top i dont have they bulge in the crotch.. and they make my hips look larger and I have tried every style imaginable just awful... I delcare them FOE!!!!!!
I think jeans are staple yo wardrobe for most people however i see few people actually look good in jeans myself included I don't even own a pair because they give me a muffin top i dont have they bulge in the crotch.. and they make my hips look larger and I have tried every style imaginable just awful... I delcare them FOE!!!!!!
Yes John I help design them and wear them at Royal Ascot Thanks for the comments about my new pics. They were taken a couple of months ago when I was in Italy
Quoting billzeke:
Buy a dozen pairs of the jeans you look good in. Get rid of the chunky looking ones...
Quoting billzeke:
Buy a dozen pairs of the jeans you look good in. Get rid of the chunky looking ones...
Yes John I help design them and wear them at Royal Ascot Thanks for the comments about my new pics. They were taken a couple of months ago when I was in Italy
Buy a dozen pairs of the jeans you look good in. Get rid of the chunky looking ones...
Quoting attaboy127:
Dear T, Some jeans are friends and others are foes. I am told I look good in these jeans and chunky in the others. What is a guy to do? I am wearing my dress stuff more and that is how I am fighting back. (Tears that is for the bad comments!) (LOL) God bless, John PS Your newer relaxed pics are very nice as wellas those with a Hat. Your hats are great. Do you design them? J
Quoting attaboy127:
Dear T, Some jeans are friends and others are foes. I am told I look good in these jeans and chunky in the others. What is a guy to do? I am wearing my dress stuff more and that is how I am fighting back. (Tears that is for the bad comments!) (LOL) God bless, John PS Your newer relaxed pics are very nice as wellas those with a Hat. Your hats are great. Do you design them? J
Buy a dozen pairs of the jeans you look good in. Get rid of the chunky looking ones...
Dear T, Some jeans are friends and others are foes. I am told I look good in these jeans and chunky in the others. What is a guy to do? I am wearing my dress stuff more and that is how I am fighting back. (Tears that is for the bad comments!) (LOL) God bless, John PS Your newer relaxed pics are very nice as wellas those with a Hat. Your hats are great. Do you design them? J
Dear T,
Some jeans are friends and others are foes. I am told I look good in these jeans and chunky in the others. What is a guy to do? I am wearing my dress stuff more and that is how I am fighting back. (Tears that is for the bad comments!) (LOL)
God bless,
John
PS Your newer relaxed pics are very nice as wellas those with a Hat. Your hats are great. Do you design them? J
Oh great, such a smart move by MM in removing the dates on blogs. What will they improve next. I just checked the forum posts, they still have dates.
No, I don't consult Stunks or Skunks Elements of Style. What do they know anyway? It was probably written years ago, way back before texting was even invented. Don't pay any attention to what anyone over thirty does.
Hey wwww12345 & Deke, Pay attention--MM did NOT remove the date the blog comments were posted. Check to the left under the username. LOL!
Quoting wwww12345:
Oh great, such a smart move by MM in removing the dates on blogs. What will they improve next. I just checked the forum posts, they still have dates.
No, I don't consult Stunks or Skunks Elements of Style. What do they know anyway? It was probably written years ago, way back before texting was even invented. Don't pay any attention to what anyone over thirty does.
Hey wwww12345 & Deke, Pay attention--MM did NOT remove the date the blog comments were posted. Check to the left under the username. LOL!
Bernie... Are you quoting from Strunk and White's "Elements of Style"? If not I'm thankful that you're not a Gold Member so big and bold fonts are not an option. As a matter of fact perhaps the MM minions should remove that option. They just removed the posting date on the blogs. Why?
CG.. it was Nucular! and I certainly prefer that to distribution of wealth.
Oh great, such a smart move by MM in removing the dates on blogs. What will they improve next. I just checked the forum posts, they still have dates.
No, I don't consult Stunks or Skunks Elements of Style. What do they know anyway? It was probably written years ago, way back before texting was even invented. Don't pay any attention to what anyone over thirty does.
Quoting deke7344:
Bernie... Are you quoting from Strunk and White's "Elements of Style"? If not I'm thankful that you're not a Gold Member so big and bold fonts are not an option. As a matter of fact perhaps the MM minions should remove that option. They just removed the posting date on the blogs. Why?
CG.. it was Nucular! and I certainly prefer that to distribution of wealth.
Oh great, such a smart move by MM in removing the dates on blogs. What will they improve next. I just checked the forum posts, they still have dates.
No, I don't consult Stunks or Skunks Elements of Style. What do they know anyway? It was probably written years ago, way back before texting was even invented. Don't pay any attention to what anyone over thirty does.
As allways Gar you are WAY out there lol . I have no idea what type of clothing you are talking about but the point you make about suits giving you more respect. Actually I would say it was GRAVITAS
As allways Gar you are WAY out there lol . I have no idea what type of clothing you are talking about but the point you make about suits giving you more respect. Actually I would say it was GRAVITAS
I know Anna I was brought up in a world where there were rules about dressing as I spent some years in Europe. In many ways the relaxing of the rules governing dress has given us more freedom to express ourselves through dress but I feel we have also lost something. Like you I really do believe that jeans are not appropriate for the evening and yes like you I have found them to be uncomfortable
I know Anna I was brought up in a world where there were rules about dressing as I spent some years in Europe. In many ways the relaxing of the rules governing dress has given us more freedom to express ourselves through dress but I feel we have also lost something. Like you I really do believe that jeans are not appropriate for the evening and yes like you I have found them to be uncomfortable
to get this blog back on track..... having met the delightful MS GentlyWoman, I can assure you that she does, in fact, look HOT in jeans. So do I for that matter. lol
to get this blog back on track.....
having met the delightful MS GentlyWoman, I can assure you that she does, in fact, look HOT in jeans.
So do I for that matter. lol
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