Good afternoon all!
Today we finally have some much-needed sunshine. It has been so cold, rainy, and snowy lately...I can hardly wait for spring! This OOTD was centered around one of my new favorite pairs of jeans, James Jeans Neo Beau in Wimbledon. I purchased these jeans right after Christmas, and they are honestly one of the most comfortable pairs I have ever owned (probably THE most comfortable). The reason I love the Neo Beau style is because it takes all the best elements of the boyfriend jean - the relaxed fit in the leg, slightly distressed details, and comfortable fabric - and makes it into something that is still stylish and flattering on woman's body. James Jeans, as a brand, does this better than any other denim brand I have worn. Trust me, I used to have over 50 pairs of jeans at any given time, I have worn a lot of denim! Take a look below at how I styled my jeans today, and read my detailed review about the fit! Enjoy!
Sweater, H&M; Jeans, James Jeans; Shoes, Jessica Simpson; Scarf, JCPenney; Lipstick, MAC in Ravishing
As you can see, these jeans are a slouchy, comfortable fit! They are roomy in the waist and hip area, but still drape the curves nicely and taper in the leg. I am petite - just under 5'3"- but these do not swallow me or make me look short! The inseam is 30" uncuffed, so for shorter ladies, these definitely look better with cuffs rolled twice to hit above the ankle bone. On taller ladies, these would be a little shorter, as they are modeled on the James site. The rise is 8", typical of most pairs of James Jeans. The brand is famous for rises that flatter and cover your backside while never looking drab or frumpy.
The wash (Wimbledon) is what I would describe as an iconic blue wash with distressed details. The nice thing about this pair is that since the rips and holes are very tasteful, they can be dressed up or down, and don't look sloppy.
The fabric content of this wash is 98% cotton, 2% Spandex. While these certainly have the sturdy feel of denim, they are lightweight enough for summer, and will stretch out a bit with multiple wears (in a good way, in my opinion). I would advise to buy your true size in James Jeans, or maybe 1 size up if you teeter in between sizes like myself. I bought the larger of the 2 sizes to ensure an oversized fit, but I am sure I would have been quite comfortable in 1 size down as well.
Since it is a little warmer today, I chose to style my jeans with a plain black sweater (my go-to in the winter!) and some heels with a pop of color. I love this deep, berry-colored pair by Jessica Simpson. It is hard to tell from the photos, but they are actually suede! The leopard scarf is fun pop of pattern for an otherwise basic outfit. As for accessories, I am a minimalist - just the scarf and my ever day jewelry and I am good to go!
If you would like to purchase James Jeans Neo Beau, please visit the James Jeans site. This style is available in a variety of washes - I plan to purchase another wash soon!
Happy Weekend! :)
-Lana
