Comments on: Light grey is back for denim jeans

By: Véronique

Véronique — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:46:58 +0000

Normally I am quite conservative, I like dark blue jeans but last month I could not resist to a pair of grey skinnies from Zara. Maybe I will finally get to wear those ankle boots I bought last year!

By: Jorunn

Jorunn — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:43:04 +0000

Nicole, about that sock-trend you mentioned, it has been quite popular here in Norway at least to tuck your trousers into your socks, but the socks have to be white and the jeans must be a little bit baggy… And I adore it.:)

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:41:16 +0000

I hear you budget babe. I fancy the idea of cobalt and fuchsia to liven the lot up!

By: Budget Babe

Budget Babe — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:36:35 +0000

i like them, but what colors would you suggest pairing them with beside black and white? that’s the tricky part for me with these jeans.

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:34:30 +0000

You know, it’s so ironic: When I was rail thin, the trends were all about big baggy jeans and flared pants. Now when I’m curvier, the trends are all better suited to not-so-curvy girls. I don’t mind sticking to classics, but I’m young and I want to have some fun with my clothes while I still can.

Anyway, the gray jeans look great on the model on the right. She has very narrow hips and thighs and mile long legs, so she can pull it off. The model on the right doesn’t look bad in them, but she would look even better in a pair of dark jeans. Then again, fashion is all about illusions, and it could just be that the second model is wearing a higher rise pant and heels. I guess I like them on the right body type, but i don’t think most women would really benefit from wearing this particular color.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:45:28 +0000

Bitter sweet memories Nicole. We did a very similar thing when I was a teenager (cringe).

I’d expect this fad to be new and nice for those of us that weren’t around in the ’80’s!

Antje, I absolutely agree with you about preferring darker grey. I adore anthracite and smoky rich dark grey shades…it’s the light grey denim that I can’t get my head around. Dark grey is particularly fab with good old ’80’s shocking pink and I’m excited to were that combination this season.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:17:24 +0000

Are those jeans grey? Or acid washed? They look more like acid washed to me.

Back in the 80’s (I was in highschool), it was quite common to see colored jeans–but they weren’t really denim. More like a cotton canvas material. They came in a rainbow of colors, including grey. I also remember the style was to wear them with scrunchy socks that were the same exact color of the pants. Or (I’m cringing now) two pair of socks in contrasting colors so both colors would show. Of course to get the full effect, you’d tuck the bottom of your pants into the socks. I sure hope THAT style does not make a comeback.

By: Christie

Christie — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:32:59 +0000

I have to agree that I like the gray jeans. I saw someone wearing straight leg grays with a nice blue, frilly blouse, and the combo was beautiful. They ARE very casual, so I suppose for someone like me that tends to fall into Angie’s “Frugal Style” category (i.e. buying the minimum) dark jeans are a better and more versatile investment, but I think they are fun.

By: Antje

Antje — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:20:52 +0000

I actually like grey denim, and think it’s a great way to wear the color. Grey doesn’t look good on me for tops (makes me look pale) so I like finding grey bottoms. Have to say, though, that I prefer darker greys. Grey with black is fab, and I like it with fuchsia as well.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:16:59 +0000

Well I like the gray jeans. Actually I have a pair of Levi’s 501’s. They go great with DK gray and other blues that clash with denim. Count me in.