It’s in the Jeans

We gone from standard cotton pants to sleek leatherwear (for the daring), and now that trusty pair of jeans is going up in the world.

Jeans are no longer cowboy wear or your faithful companions on weekend trips to the mall: Today they have walking proudly into the office and even the fanciest of events.

In their favor, denim jeans are strong and durable, with that tell-tale and becoming worn appearance. By some miracle of design, most of us, despite our figure flaws, look good, or at least OK, in our favorite pair.

While we still have our trusty blue jeans, times have changed. They now boast different colors, cuts and with prettifying adornments, such as embroidery or sequins. In last month’s edition, I wrote about jeans getting technical with the addition of iPods.

The changes are allowing jeans to move out of their comfort zone. They can be paired with a formal shirt or even tuxedo, which fashion designer Ralph Lauren did when he appeared at one event.

A formal jacket, white shirt and jeans live up to the definition of smart casual. Even your shoes can match thanks to the advent of denim shoes. Try something different from the standard pairing of polo shirt and jeans. Be happy that someone created jeans so that you can look good. Make the most of them.

+ Samuel Mulia

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