Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:52AM In the Jeans
Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, D & G, Spring 2010 - photos courtesy style.com
There was a group of boys that went to my highschool that I will never forget. They were the nicest guys and not even all that geeky but for some reason or another, they thought it would be a good idea to adopt a 'team' uniform. It's funny how groups of friends, particularly in highschool, latch on to a certain look and this becomes a way of defining themselves socially. This in and of itself was not all that odd and really, a relatively harmless pubescent offense. The unfortunate part of their decision was the uniform itself: light denim jacket, matching light denim jeans (a little too short, a little too tight) and glaringly stark white lace-up running shoes. Shudder. As soon as I heard that denim-on-denim was a big look for Spring 2010, I felt a little chill run up my spine. The verdict's still out but I have a feeling this is one trend that will absolutely not last. What do you think of denim-on-denim? Scary or splendid? Real Life Runway Tip: If you decide to go for all jean (N.B: Real Life Runway does not endorse this look!) I would highly recommend mixing up light with dark denim. Otherwise, stick with one piece and have fun with the endless options out there in style, cut and fabrication. Jeggings (jean leggings, natch) are in nearly every store if you want to go super-skinny, as are distressed denim shirts and skirts and lightweight denim dresses. I have always liked denim with caramel accessories but my new favourite pairing is denim with silver as seen at Ralph Lauren. As for the ever-changing fit question, skinny jeans are still on-trend but www.style.com broke news today that skinnies are going out and making way for the triumphant return of flares come fall. Are anyone else's hips breathing a massive sigh of relief?
Check out the slideshow for some of my fave denim interpretations:
Reader Comments (3)
Ahhh, the return of the Mexican Tuxedo - a very unPC comment, but that's what we called it - a strong trend in the 80's and 90's. Brings back fond memories.
Hilarious! I completely forgot about the Mexican Tuxedo term. I generally try my best to push horrible memories to the far recesses of my brain.
I KNEW I should have held on to my Ikeda overalls! I knew it!!!!