Jeans conquered the world 160 years ago. Initially, working clothes for gold miners and dockers are now considered universal. In jeans, go on dates and business meetings, they are dressed, going to the club and to study. In general, it is now difficult to find a person in whose wardrobe there would not be these comfortable trousers - except that the grannies on the benches have not yet got a jeans. Blue pants probably will not be out of fashion soon, after all for several decades they are a must-have for each of us, and are not going to give up positions. That's just the variety of styles and models with each goal makes the choice of "their" jeans more difficult.
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The best jeans manufacturers - which company to choose
If you need really good jeans, it is better to choose models of famous brands. Of course, they will cost much more expensive than clones and products of local producers, but you'll also be wearing them longer.
Excellent jeans are produced by American companies, although there are Italian and even Turkish brands that everyone has heard:
- Levi’s;
- Colin’s;
- Lee;
- Diesel;
- Guess.
You will find the best models from these manufacturers in our brand ranking. However, the choice of a well-known brand is only half the battle. Those who want to buy the perfect jeans should read the article to the end.
Types of jeans
Women's
They have a more diverse cut, original design, often delight the eye with an abundance of decor - nothing to do with Levi Strauss’s original idea, which created workwear from denim.
In addition, female models have a number of differences in design and cut. The button on the belt here is traditionally located on the right side, the fly is always fastened with a zipper (at one time ladies' jeans with bolts were in fashion, but they did not take root).
There are other differences. For example, the loops on the belt of women's pants are only 5, since the clothes with a narrowed waist keep well on wide hips and practically do not require a belt. And if you fold these jeans along the seam, you will see that the transition from the leg to the belt at the back forms a strongly curved and long “crescent” - on the male models it is shorter and not so pronounced.
Men's
Most often jeans for the stronger sex have a more rigorous design without too much decor. However, youth models are quite diverse, but they are far from a rich assortment of women's pants.
Buttons or buttons here are on the left side, the fly can be completely closed by lightning, "bolts" or have a short snake with a number of buttons. The loops on men's jeans are already 7, not 5, because the width in the belt and on the thighs is about the same - without a belt, the pants can't hold on.
Summer
These jeans are made of lighter and thin cotton, which breathes well and weighs less than traditional denim. The weight of trousers is measured in ounces per square yard (oz / yd²) - this is the generally accepted unit of tissue density. For summer jeans take the material with an indicator of 12 ounces. Some grunge models even have extra holes - such ones are very good to wear in the heat.
Pros:
- Low weight;
- For sewing, only natural breathable cotton is used;
- It is pleasantly felt on the skin;
- A huge range of different models;
- Often have a free cut and a belt on a lace or elastic band.
Minuses:
- Very frivolous appearance;
- Quickly torn and rubbed;
- Usually cost more classics.
Winter
Here, the emphasis is not on design, but on preserving heat. Usually these are classic models with an inner layer of soft insulation (fleece, bikes or even furs). These jeans are made of thick, windless fabric weighing 16 ounces or higher - cotton denim, sometimes stretch.The waist here is almost always inflated to further protect the lower back from the cold.
Pros:
- Discreet, close to the classic design;
- Well protect from cold and wind;
- Dense and durable - will last more than one season;
- Soft hem makes wearing jeans more comfortable;
- May have a removable or non-removable insulation layer.
Minuses:
- It can be hot in the fall and spring;
- Poor range.
Spring-autumn
This is a real classic - standard jeans from fairly dense, but not too “hot” material weighing from 12 to 16 ounces per square yard. In principle, for their tailoring is the same cotton diagonal development or stretch denim, as for winter models (only now without a warming layer).
Pros:
- Ideal for off-season, cold summers and even southern winters;
- Dense, windproof and durable;
- Very rich selection of models;
- Usually cheaper than "winter" and summer "with other things being equal.
Minuses:
- Quite dense and can hold down movement;
- Strength.
Jeans selection options
Many people buy jeans, based only on the first impression - like the design or not like it. Of course, the appearance is an important criterion, but if you are looking for your favorite pants that will be comfortable, durable and fit on the figure, you will have to pay attention to other parameters.
The size
Most often, the size of jeans on the label is indicated by the European system. Here is given the waist circumference W in inches, to which you need to add the figure 16 to get our usual size. For example, 24-25 corresponds to the Russian 40.
Jeans have one not very pleasant property - after washing, they “sit down”, and in the process of wearing they stretch rather quickly, ugly drooping or gathering in folds. This denim behavior must be considered when purchasing.
Choose pants so that at the time of the fitting they are sitting on you very tightly, with slight discomfort. Just the next day, they will stretch where they need to and ideally sit on the figure.
The second digit on the European and American jeans labels denotes the length of the product L along the internal seam. We have it tied to growth.
When choosing, you must be guided by the following numbers:
1. 30 - for women 162-170 cm tall, for male models it corresponds to 170-185 cm;
2. 32 - in female models this height is 170-178 cm, in male models 185-197 cm;
3. 34 - up to 186 cm in women and over 2 m in men;
4. 36 (only for women's pants) - from 186 and above.
The length of the jeans to choose a little easier, since they can be shortened in any studio, but in the case of some models such as flared such a number will not work.
Landing
The choice of the height of the belt depends on personal preferences, but it is better to focus on the features of your body.
There are 3 main types of landing pants:
1. High (highrise) - has a high waist, so visually lengthens the legs. These pants can be worn without a belt.
2. The average (regularrise) is the most universal, suitable for everyone, regardless of the constitution and age.
3. Low (lowrise), landing on the hips - a youth version with an open belly. It requires the perfect figure and the right linen, otherwise you risk becoming the hero of the next demotivator.
the cloth
Since the time of the first jeans, the list of materials for their tailoring has been greatly expanded - mainly due to synthetic additives that improve the wear of clothes.
1. Denim - classic twill. Dense fabric of double weaving of dyed and unpainted threads. Today it is considered the most expensive material for such pants, but it has a very high strength. This denim is easy to recognize on the lighter side of the reverse side.
2. Broken twill - denim with weaving, "herringbone", thanks to which it becomes very tough and dense.
3. Gin is, in fact, ordinary cotton, light and breathable. It is not expensive, but denim strength is far from him.
4. Stretch - stretching jeans, which is obtained by adding strands of elastane. It fits perfectly, but stretches even faster than regular denim.
What jeans to choose
We have already figured out that for summer we need lightweight pants made of thin gin, and in winter it is better to wear pants with insulation. In all other cases, you can safely wear the usual tight jeans. But when choosing, one should also take into account the peculiarities of one's figure - it will determine the appropriate version of the cut.
Women's jeans styles
Modern designers every year invent something new, so the choice of female models is extremely wide. Consider only a few of the most popular options that will help, if necessary, correct figure flaws.
1. Bloomers - free on the hips, but rapidly narrowed at the ankle, forming a cuff. They are comfortable, do not constrain movements, however, they are suitable only for women with long legs, since they conceal height a little due to the wide cut. Here it is important not to overdo the volume of trousers, otherwise they will fill you up.
2. Flush - almost always come with the addition of stretch. Tightly wrap the belt and legs to the knee, extending to the bottom. Suitable for women with massive hips and make legs visually slimmer. Since the legs on such trousers can be longer than usual, they require high-heel or platform shoes.
3. Flutes - designed for girls with the perfect figure and slender legs. Fit tightly the body, like leggings, and emphasize all the advantages of its mistress. However, if you have wide hips, and below are quite beautiful legs, you should not refuse such a purchase. Just pick the right top: a long tunic, cardigan or jacket to mid-thigh.
Several important selection rules:
1. High-waisted jeans are suitable for owners of short legs, as well as women with wide hips. Look great with shortened tops and jackets, almost completely reshaping the figure of his mistress.
2. Low-rise jeans correct the proportions of women with a short back or slimy waist. But they sit well only on girls with a tucked belly.
Men's jeans styles
1. Standard Regularfit has a straight and slightly loose fit, so it suits most men. They help to hide a small fullness or excessive leanness, go well with any shoes and riding.
2. A small flare will create the same effect and even hide uneven legs. But the best of all these jeans look on tall men with a powerful torso - they make the pumped figure more harmonious.
3. Relaxedfit have a relatively loose fit with a biased fit. Such models are suitable for men aged with already appeared belly. Also, the width of the trousers increases here, starting from the middle of the thigh, thereby masking the not-even legs.
4. Loose (Baggy) fit - are bag-shaped. They are very convenient and comfortable, but they only look appropriate on thin young guys.
5. Taperedcut - a special cut jeans, narrowed to the bottom. Look good only on smooth and slim legs. They require careful selection of the length, otherwise they will gather in folds over the shoes.
How much are jeans
Cost of men's jeans:
1. Regular men's jeans, depending on the name on the label, will cost from 1,300 to 34,000 rubles.
2. The next price step from 1 to 44 thousand is occupied by summer models.
3. Warm pants cost the most for all: they will have to pay from 1.5 to 54 thousand rubles for them.
Cost of women's jeans:
1. "Summer" can be bought from 300 to 75,000 rubles, and a designer flaw will transfer them to the price category of 2.5-43 thousand rubles.
2. The off-season classic starts from 500 rubles and sometimes reaches the mark of 150 thousand.
3. Flush begins with 600 rubles. and reaches a ceiling of 75 thousand. Models with spectacular abrasions cost twice as much.
4. Winter pants with insulation girls can buy for 600-30000 rubles.
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