“I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.”
-Yves Saint Laurent
-Yves Saint Laurent
I love Fridays because we can wear jeans to work. So, my new skinny jeans arrived this week, thanks to a lucky tip off from another myXjeans fan and the fit is fabulous. I opted for Levis (size not to be disclosed), but they are so comfortable and fit easily into my new black up-to-the-knee boots! I just threw on a button down shirt and was off. What a great way to start a Friday morning.
On Fridays in general, I check out what the other 500+ people in my building are pairing up with their jeans. Yes, it’s true, Jean X works in a large corporate environment during the week! I see everything from blazers with jeans to polar fleece and hiking boots! It always seems easier for the guys- what’s up with that? The whole perception between men and women in the workplace could probably be a 10-volume blog on its own, but I think the biggest difference is that guys keep it simple. No bangles, earrings, well, big earrings, curled hair, crazy heels you can’t walk in- you get the picture.
So, how can women keep it simple, wear jeans at work and still be taken seriously? Think Brooke Shields during the early years of Calvin Klein when she sported jeans, a solid button down, simple jewelry and flats. What about Audrey Hepburn? She inspired almost every denim company to produce a cropped jean with no embellishment. Today's look isn't that different than what Brooke made popular almost 30 years ago- a simple jewel-toned blouse and boots or heels give jeans that professional edge. Remember to leave your really distressed jeans at home. If you are in a more conservative workplace, a blazer gives jeans a more polished and confident look. A great article was posted last week in ChicagoBusiness about bringing jeans into the office. I actually found the comments even more interesting! Another rule of thumb; unless you work in the fashion industry, keep the extra bling at home!
Have a wonderful weekend-
xoxo
Jean X
On Fridays in general, I check out what the other 500+ people in my building are pairing up with their jeans. Yes, it’s true, Jean X works in a large corporate environment during the week! I see everything from blazers with jeans to polar fleece and hiking boots! It always seems easier for the guys- what’s up with that? The whole perception between men and women in the workplace could probably be a 10-volume blog on its own, but I think the biggest difference is that guys keep it simple. No bangles, earrings, well, big earrings, curled hair, crazy heels you can’t walk in- you get the picture.
So, how can women keep it simple, wear jeans at work and still be taken seriously? Think Brooke Shields during the early years of Calvin Klein when she sported jeans, a solid button down, simple jewelry and flats. What about Audrey Hepburn? She inspired almost every denim company to produce a cropped jean with no embellishment. Today's look isn't that different than what Brooke made popular almost 30 years ago- a simple jewel-toned blouse and boots or heels give jeans that professional edge. Remember to leave your really distressed jeans at home. If you are in a more conservative workplace, a blazer gives jeans a more polished and confident look. A great article was posted last week in ChicagoBusiness about bringing jeans into the office. I actually found the comments even more interesting! Another rule of thumb; unless you work in the fashion industry, keep the extra bling at home!
Have a wonderful weekend-
xoxo
Jean X
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