How to Wear Black Jeans
Select a style., Go casual or business casual., Get ripped jeans to add edge.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select a style.
Find jeans that compliment your body type.
Factors to consider are the jeans’ shape, length, rise and pocket placement.
The most universally flattering style of jeans is boot cut, which as a slight flare at the bottom of the leg., Skinny jeans are predominantly casual, as are jeans with a faded wash.
Straight and tailored black jeans are dressier., If you want to rip them yourself, practice first on a pair of old jeans if possible.
Distress the denim first where you want the cuts by rubbing it with steel wool or sandpaper.
Then cut jeans using small, sharp scissors or a box cutter.
Alternately, you can go online and look for black jeans that are already ripped.This is a hip casual look seen on rockers and off-duty models. -
Step 2: Go casual or business casual.
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Step 3: Get ripped jeans to add edge.
Detailed Guide
Find jeans that compliment your body type.
Factors to consider are the jeans’ shape, length, rise and pocket placement.
The most universally flattering style of jeans is boot cut, which as a slight flare at the bottom of the leg., Skinny jeans are predominantly casual, as are jeans with a faded wash.
Straight and tailored black jeans are dressier., If you want to rip them yourself, practice first on a pair of old jeans if possible.
Distress the denim first where you want the cuts by rubbing it with steel wool or sandpaper.
Then cut jeans using small, sharp scissors or a box cutter.
Alternately, you can go online and look for black jeans that are already ripped.This is a hip casual look seen on rockers and off-duty models.
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