"Ooh Girl, NO!"

Sometimes when females come into my store, I can't help but think "Ooh, Girl. What is up with those jeans!?!". I've practically seen it ALL. Girls whose jeans that are too short for their heels. They look like they stole their little sister's jeans. Girls with jeans that are fit on the leg, but gives them a saggy bottom. And my favorite, Girls with jeans that are WAY too tight, so it looks like their crotch is eating their pants. PLEASE, spare us of this, PLEASE. If you have the time and money, it is well worth it to buy your jeans from a specific denim store or a knowledgeable boutique. Stores like the one i work at Planet Funk and even department stores like Bloomingdales offer knowledgeable advice and have a great variety upon denim. Here are 3 important things, that I believe you should look out for when purchasing denim.

1. Baggy jeans are OUT. Jeans that are baggy around the knees or bottoms are a fashion disaster. The major point of jeans is to make those part of your body to look good. A good pair of flattering jeans has a bit of stretch to them, are narrow around the leg and gives shape to your bottom without squashing it down. I really like the fit of skinny jeans. They make your legs look lean and toned, and always works like Wonderbra but for your bottom.

2. Check the waistband. The waistband shouldn't be too thick and heavy because it'll dig into your hips. This causes the muffin top effect. (You know, when your love handles topple over your pants like when a muffin rises over the cupcake paper). Check also that the waistband doesn't give you that annoying gaping thing at the back, either, as you'll end up with that weird wind tunnel effect. Look for jeans cut higher at the back so not only do they not gape but also they don't give you a plumber's butt every time you sit down.

3. Get the Length Right. When trying them on, stand on your tippy-toes and then again with flat feet. This is so you can see how much length you will need if you choose to wear jeans with heels or flats. With heels, the bottom of your jeans should just skim your toes, as that will give you a good couple of inches of length to your legs so you don't look like a child playing dressing up in adult clothes. Your flat jeans should break almost at your toes. If you can afford it, it's good to have one pair of jeans for heels and one pair for flats.