Alex Davies
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What if walking up to your closet filled you with creative possibility instead of that "ugh" feeling? I want to help you make clothes a source of inspiration and a way to embrace your body every day.
Rules for Wearing Bootcut Jeans
Rules for Wearing Bootcut Jeans
It turns out there aren't actually that many rules to wearing bootcut jeans. This classic is back again in 2023 and it's such a universally flattering silhouette, that many OG bootcut wearers are cheering to see their comeback.
What makes a bootcut jean so easy to wear for multiple body types? It's all in the slim leg and tapered bottom flare.
That flare outward really helps to balance curvy hips and pear shapes with a similar symmetrical curve out at the hem. And for straighter friends, the bottom flare helps to hand some more shape and curvature. Inverted triangle and apple shaped friends can also enjoy the way that a fitted bootcut jeans highlight their legs and then create a little balance at the bottom of their outfits.
So moral of the story: no one needs to feel left out when it comes to bootcut denim.
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My number one tip for wearing bootcut jeans is to think about how you want to harness their amazing balancing power for your individual frame. For me with curvy hips, I like to pair my bootcuts with a button up shirt to create a more straight silhouette that's balanced on top and bottom. Others might choose to accentuate and play up the hips by pairing their bootcut jeans with a more form fitted top, or simply something with more drape than structure. When you know how to a style can either emphasize or de-emphasize, then you have more control and intention in how you incorporate it in an outfit.
Tank is handmade using the Blomma tank sewing pattern from Paradise Patterns.
Another note about bootcuts is that they do originate from western wear. So unless you want to go full cowgirl, avoid costume-y outfits by minimizing the other western themed pieces you pair with the jeans. I like to intentionally choose more chic and feminine accessories like simple layered jewelry and neutral colors to help avoid farmer costume-ville.
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Finally, what shoes can you wear with bootcut jeans? Shoe choice is often the most confusing part of adapting to new denim trends. Fortunately, you can pull off almost any shoe with your bootcut jeans. A pointed toe flat, mule or boot will always look very polished and help elongate the leg line.
Round toes like clogs can also work. Since they tend to be more bottom heavy, just make sure your jean hem is long enough to cover most of the shoe and leave the toe peeping out.
Sandals and heels also work great with bootcuts (again leave a longer hem for pairing with heels). And you can even play with sneakers.
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