{M}organized Fashion
*KISS – High Quality Denim = High Quantity of Wear & Tear!
I L.O.V.E. jeans! They are my go to staple (besides sweats or yoga pants, of course). Years ago I didn’t think twice about buying an inexpensive pair of jeans. To be fair I am very cheap price conscious and my jean shopping fell into the same spending limitations as did the rest of my wardrobe shopping.
Things began to change seven years ago when I bought a low-end pair of jeans and the dye affected my skin. I had a slight blue tint on my legs after wearing them. Who wants to deal with that? Not to mention that I didn’t like the way the denim felt to the touch and they weren’t very comfortable.
I was stuck until my sister shared with me her jean philosophy. Harmony told me that she views jeans as an investment. That you get what you pay for. A high-end pair of jeans will last you a long time and can be dressed up or down. Furthermore, if you average out the cost per wear you will definitely get your money out of them. I can attest to this because my first high-end pair of jeans are just now being recycled (maybe into a pair of shorts) and I bought them seven years ago!
I am now a girl who is committed to buying once and crying once, or at least when I buy my jeans. I shop for a pair of jeans like it’s my JOB. I take my time, I try on a ton of different pairs, and then I bite the bullet and pay the price.
The pair I am wearing here is my most recent purchase. I tried a new brand, Paige. Love them! They are so comfy and fit great. I could probably have them hemmed but I wear them mostly with boots, so for now I am leaving them long. Dressed up or down these are my new favorite jeans that I want to wear. I know I will be wearing these for many years.
I should mention that I have purchased most of my high-end denim at Nordstroms Rack. (I still like to get a good price.) And Nordstroms offers free alterations, which is a pretty sweet deal! And….Paige jeans are made in the USA which is becoming more important to me as I look at how my shopping and spending affects others.
So tell me….what is YOUR favorite brand of jeans???
And if you didn’t see my giveaway yesterday you should go check it out!
