“I want to die with my blue jeans on.” – Andy Warhol
I love denim. I don’t wear it as often as other “t-shirt-and-jeans” gals, but denim sits on an important rung in the hierarchy of my wardrobe because it’s versatile, comfortable, and timeless. It is the universal clothing staple that does not discriminate sex, size, or style! I don’t know any woman OR man who doesn’t love denim, even the girliest of girls who hardly wear jeans but love to rock their chambray dresses. I think it was the universe’s way of saying, “Even if you don’t think you have any style or any time to put together an outfit, here’s a freebie. Take it and you can’t go wrong.” In a weird, pushing-the-envelope, way-too-existential way, I find denim to be beautiful in that all-inclusive, harmonious way.
And so, I am REALLY EXCITED to add a new denim piece to my wardrobe: a denim overalls-esque romper! Okay, it’s faux-denim and is actually 100% cotton (which makes it completely comfy), but it was 30% off ($7.99) at my local junior miss fashion store and stretchy enough to be nursing-friendly. I see myself wearing it with EVERYTHING: baseball tees underneath, a gingham smock, a cardigan, or black tights and booties. A handful of wears and it has already paid for itself!
So what kind words do I leave my readers regarding denim?
1. It’s okay to NOT HAVE THE PERFECT PAIR OF JEANS. For me, it is an ongoing search. Especially as a woman who has gone from post-high-school-body to maternity-body to postpartum-body, I can’t quite get it right. On days when I get frustrated at this, I have my dresses, leggings, and of course, sweat pants!
2. If your favorite denim piece isn’t your blue jeans, ROCK IT! I am a huge fan of denim dresses, jackets, Converse, handbags, backpacks, and of course, rompers! That’s the great thing about denim: it’s a chameleon that wants to agree with you and is willing to take many forms to serve you and make you happy.
3. Never feel guilty for spending more money on quality denim. If anything, denim is durable. You want to make sure that it serves one of its most valuable purposes. I’d rather spend half of my paycheck on good Levi’s than continue to torture myself wearing disposables.
What are your favorite ways to wear denim?
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