How to Shop for Jeans

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: At least have an idea what you are looking for.

   When buying a new pair of jeans, several factors have to be taken into account: do you want the latest trendy look, i.e skinny jeans or do you want comfort? Age does play a part here I have to say, you do NOT want to look like MDAL (Mutton dressed as lamb), or a fashion victim; Also forget shredded, ripped at the knees or anything too tacky.
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   Step 2: Take a friend shopping with you

   , Maybe: it depends on the colour.
   
   Hot pink I would say only suits the under 18s but a dark green or black could be just what the doctor ordered. , This enables you to see the leg length and how much hem needs taking up, if any. ,, And if you need to lie on the floor to do the zip up, trust me, you need a bigger size! Muffin tops are so not a good look. , i.e a size 8 in one brand will be a size 10 in another; I have pairs of jeans that are labelled 3 different sizes, from 3 different designer brands and they all fit me. , Waist not digging in? Knees not feeling like their wrapped in clingfilm? Good; these may be the ones for you...
   
   Ask your friend what she honestly thinks. ,, Machine washing is fine.
   
   Use delicate settings for your jeans as they last longer this way. ,
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   Step 3: someone who will answer honestly when you ask that loaded question 'does my bum look big in this'?

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   Step 4: Decide if you want coloured denim.

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   Step 5: Take the shoes that you will be wearing most with any new jeans.

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   Step 6: Wear undies that are shiny or synthetic

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   Step 7: you want the jeans to slide over them and not get stuck

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   Step 8: especially if you are trying on lots of them.

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   Step 9: If you stick to one brand of jeans

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    Step 10: and one size

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    Step 11: there are minute differences in the fit in every batch of your size; good jeans are hand cut and this can mean a 0.5 centimeter (0.2 in) difference in a seam here and there; so take a few pairs of the same size into the change room until you find YOUR pair!

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    Step 12: Beware of vanity sizes!

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    Step 13: Make sure you sit down in any jeans before you buy them

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    Step 14: is that crutch seam comfortable?

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    Step 15: On purchase

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    Step 16: check with the sales assistant that you may exchange these jeans if they do not fit when you get home: explain you will get a bigger/smaller size on return to their wonderful and well stocked store (a bit of flattery goes a long way when jeans shopping...)

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    Step 17: On their first washing

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    Step 18: turn inside out and wash ALONE in cold water; these may run like Usain Bolt on first wash and you do not want other items getting cross dye marks on.

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    Step 19: Enjoy the compliments that will come your way!

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