The 3 Denim Styles I'm (Finally) Investing in for Autumn
Here’s something you may not know about me: I hate change. When I find a trend or fashion basic that I love, my hope is that it sticks with me for the long haul. In fact, I often buy things in multiples because I’m that convinced I’ll be using them on the regular. With that said, admitting to you all right now that I’m finally getting rid of these three denim styles is a pretty big deal. Actually, it hurts—but not as much as wearing something that looks dated does. Thus, I’m finally doing it. Below you’ll find the three denim styles that have served me well over the years but are no longer the coolest of the (many) pairs in my closet. I’ll be selling or donating them soon, and there’s a chance you might want to do the same once you see the alternatives. Just keep scrolling to get started!
Putting on Hold: Too-Cropped Jeans
Instead Wearing: Longer Hems
Don't get me wrong, I still love an ankle moment, but I've noticed that anything I hemmed one year ago or more just feels too cropped. It's subtle, but the one inch makes such a difference. As you'll soon see, the last photo in this story is about as short as I'm willing to go these days, and the above is ideal.
Putting on Hold: Short Denim Shorts
Instead Wearing: Bermuda-Style Denim Shorts
This one actually stings a little, but every time I reach for my old, high-waisted vintage Levi's short shorts, I end up opting for a Bermuda-inspired pair instead. While I might keep them in storage rather than selling or donating (since they take up so little space), for the time being, my shorter denim shorts just don't feel as fresh as the above longer style.
Putting on Hold: Mid-Rise Styles
Instead Wearing: Extra-High Waists
Now, this one is easy. Ever since I started wearing jeans with rises of 10 and a half inches and above (up to 12 and a half for my favourite Pinch jeans), anything less than that just reminds me of my high school collection of Frankie Bs. While I have no low-rise jeans left to even get rid of, the mid-rise pairs that have been hanging around for some time now are definitely ready to get the boot.
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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.