It just may be the ultimate in comfort fabric. Who doesn’t dream of slipping on a pair of denim pants or a cut-off pair of denim shorts when they return home from work? Denim can take on so many forms from the ubiquitous, casual jean jacket worn on a weekend outing to a long denim skirt paired with boots for an afternoon affair. Just as fashion trends come and go, so do denim styles. Here are some of the most important denim trends for winter 2009.
Dark Denim
There was a time when faded jeans were the rage but the tide has turned and dark denim has been rediscovered. The advantages of dark denim are considerable. While light, faded jeans are soft and fun to wear, dark jeans are less casual and can be worn for dressier occasions. Who doesn’t appreciate the slimming effect dark denim has on the legs and thighs? A pair of dark jeans in your closet means you don’t have to dress up to go out. Just slip on dark jeans and a stylish belt, add a sweater and some cool boots or heels and you have a figure flattering, “go anywhere” look. This is one trend you can’t live without.
Weathered Jeans
Although dark denim is a force in fashion this fall, the distressed look will also be hot, particularly on college campuses. This is one time you can really appreciate holes in your clothing. In fact, you can find online videos showing how to tastefully destroy jeans to give them that “lived in” look. Holes are hot and rips are even better. Add a few stains and blotches and you have the recipe for fall fashion success.
Wide Leg Jeans
The slim, skinny jean has been the prevailing style for the past season. Although the slim jean will still have its place in 2009 fall and winter wardrobes, wide leg denim will make its appearance for those who are ready for a change. If you happen to be short or carry most of your weight below the waist, a wide leg style can visually add pounds. To offset this, wear wide leg jeans with higher heels to add height and avoid styles that have cuffs which can make legs look shorter. If this look isn’t for you, never fear, you can still wear skinny jeans this fall and look fashionable.
However you choose to wear them jeans and denim are a classic that will never go out of style. Have fun wearing the new denim trends this fall!
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Just came across your blog and found it so informative that I could not resist myself from commenting on it. You are really doing a great job. Thanks and keep posting.
First, I am gald to see our jeans in your picture. Thank you. Second, I really appreciate your review of denim – denim trends for plus size women, however I feel like you are missing major key trends for 2009.
You are correct, dark denim and wide legs will continue to be important for Fall/Winter 2009, but it is not the begining of these trends – they have been around for a couple of years now. Really important trends for Fall 2009 are listed below:
1) “Perfect Imperfections”: Subtle details, naturally worn in and worn out – gone are the days of over distruction. “Micro details” – broken threads, perfectly placed minor wear and tear that one wouldn’t notice if they weren’t personally designing the garment.
2) Green/Sustainable: Green cottons/Green finishes. However, I have to tell you and your readers that I don’t think that green denim is not better for the earth or better for the people in the regions where denim is created – provided the manuf. properly/responsibly dispose of all chemicals/wastes. The major reason – it takes significantly more clean H20 to create “Green cotton” and “Green washes” than it takes to create washes with chemicals. Unlike America, a lot of the regions where denim is produced, people don’t have access to unlimited amounts of clean water (India, China, etc.) – so it seems wasteful to use it on cotton and jeans for our market instead of drinking water and crops to feed local populations.
3. Motorcycle will continue from Spring into Fall!
4. Winter white – updated versions of white, off white, taupes.
5. Light, bright contrast stitching in neon colors