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pair of pants ever

» What do you call a denim expert? A jean-ius!

Morgan Hannah
Life & Style Editor

 

don't know about you, but I can’t say

any other pair of clothing has gotten me
quite as excited as a classic ol’ pair of jeans.
Sure, they may not be as comfy as a pair of
sweatpants—though I personally wouldn't
wear those—but jeans are hands down my
go-to bottoms for every occasion.

Denim has been a fashion staple since
1873, when Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss
first invented them, according to PBS’
website. These dungaree bad boys were
originally invented as work pants because
of their durability, but soon morphed into
an iconic fashion must-have in the 60s’ and
70s, according to the BBC, when new styles
and washes were being pumped out of
production rooms all over the place! From
cowboys and actors, to the mighty legs of
rebels from the 1950s, it’s no wonder this
tough cotton twill textile blend is taking
the world by storm. I] mean, you see ‘em
everywhere! Everything can be and is being
made out of denim—handbags, backpacks,
shorts, shirts, skirts, jackets, and even
heels! But nothing is quite like a sweet,
sweet pair of jeans.

If you aren't quite sold on jeans being
simply the best pair of pants ever, then let's
jump right into a list of all the reasons why
you should give those under-appreciated
pair of denim pants a hug:

1. They make your butt look great

Starting with the most obvious thing
about them, jeans are a rockstar at making
your butt look amazing! When trying on
some new shorts, slacks, or sweatpants in
the store, youre not likely to swing around
and poke your butt into the mirror to check
how it looks. But I'll guarantee that you do
that each time you try on a pair of jeans.
C’mon, | do it too.

2. They're durable.

I’ve already mentioned this, but since it’s
such a unique characteristic of denim, this
fact deserves to be talked about twice! With
that cotton twill textile blend, you can put
your favourite pair of jeans through pretty
much anything without any wear and tear.
And, as a bonus, jeans hide stains and spills
far better than a pair of cotton slacks can.

3. There are so many options!

Jeans come in all sorts of styles, shapes, and
washes. If you want zebra skinny’s, you got
‘em; if you want purple straight legs, that’s
an option! I personally prefer a soft, light
blue pair that hugs all the right places. And
good thing too—they’re literally the easiest
pair of pants to shop for.

4. So easy to style.

Jeans are the most versatile piece of
clothing ever. Can you honestly say that
any other pair of pants hanging in your
wardrobe can be styled with anything?
From fancy blouses to graphic tees, jeans
work with everything—saving you time
for more important things. Another bonus
these denim delights offer: the darker the
wash, the more work-appropriate they
are— jeans are not just for casual Fridays!

5. Worth it.

Just the weight of a pair of jeans alone
makes them worth every dollar. And the
fact that they last three, if not four times
longer than any other pair of pants I own
make them worth it to me. Not to mention,
jeans are often hand-stitched! When I walk
up to the cashier with a pair of jeans in one
hand and a pair of leggings (or slacks) in
the other, the comparison highlights what a
good deal I’m getting with the jeans.

Now, why not start a magical
sisterhood with your favourite pair of
denim jeans? Or at the very least, pay
tribute to the best damn pair of pants ever
invented. Thanks Davis and Strauss!

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