The New Year is fast approaching, which means you can expect to see some of new denim styles gaining momentum in the world of fashion. So, if you want to turn heads and attract compliments for your good looks, consider wearing the following denim styles.
Pre-Washed and Pre-Shrunk
When shopping for denim jeans — and other denim garments — you may notice that some are labeled “pre-washed” and/or “pre-shrunk.” As the name suggests, jeans boasting this label have already been washed and/or shrunk. The general idea is to wash and shrink denim jeans before they are sold so they retain their original size and shape. If they aren’t washed prior to being sold, washing and drying them may shrink them to the point where they no longer fit. This is why pre-washed and pre-shrink denim jeans has become a popular style.
Lightweight Denim
While most people have at least heard of pre-washed and pre-shrunk denim jeans, there’s another style that you may not have heard of: lightweight denim. While strong and durable, denim jeans are typically somewhat heavy. This isn’t necessarily bad, as some people prefer their heavy construction. However, a hot denim style involves the use of lightweight denim materials. Rather than feeling bulky and cumbersome, they are designed to feel exceptionally light. A typical pair of lightweight denim jeans, for instance, weights just 6 ounces. To put that number into perspective, a typical pair of denim jeans weights between 12 and 16 ounces — more than twice the amount of lightweight denim jeans.
Denim Shirts
Wearing a denim shirt is another hot style to consider for your 2018 wardrobe. Denim shirts are made of the same high-quality denim as jeans, allowing for a similar look and feel. The Custom Denim Shirt offered here at MakeYourOwnJeans, for instance, is the perfect addition to any man or woman’s wardrobe. As explained on the product page, it’s constructed of 100% pure denim cotton and is fastened with metal buttons. The Custom Denim Shirt also features two flap-style pockets on the front.
Pull-On Jeans
Ever wish you could just pull your jeans on without worrying about the zipper or button? Well, there’s a relatively new style of denim jeans that’s designed exactly for this reason. Known as pull-on jeans, they are designed with a soft denim construction with an elastic string around the waistband. They don’t feature the characteristic zipper or buttons found in traditional jeans. Instead, they have a single elastic string that’s used for securing and unsecuring them to your waist. Pull-on jeans are available for both men and women.
Acid-Washed Denim Jeans
Granted, acid-washed denim jeans have been around for many years. In fact, they were popularized during the 1960s when surfers in California would create their own acid-washed jeans by exposing them to sunlight. The sun would cause them to fade, resulting in a lighter color. Denim manufacturing companies took notice and began producing this style. In the years to follow, acid-washed jeans somewhat faded from popularity, but it appears they are coming back in style. It’s important to note that acid-washed denim jeans aren’t necessarily washed in acid, nor are they are exposed to acid in any way. Acid-washed simply means they are washed and processed to create a bleached appearance.
Gray Denim Jeans
It might be the most popular color, but blue isn’t the only color in which denim jeans are made. Denim jeans are available in nearly every color under the rainbow. Gray, however, has become a popular alternative to traditional light blue and indigo denim. Offered exclusively here at MakeYourOwnJeans, the Gray Denim Jeans #311 is the perfect example. Designed with high-quality dark gray denim, it’s the perfect color for fashion-conscious men and women. So, what makes gray denim such an amazing choice? Well, you can easily match it with other colors and garments. Gray denim jeans, for instance, can be worn with black, brown, white and many other colors. This cannot be said for traditional light blue or indigo-colored denim jeans.
Five-Pocket Denim Jeans
Have you heard of five-pocket denim jeans? Some of the world’s first denim jeans only had three pockets. They were designed with two pockets in the front and one in the back. Towards the end of the 17th century, however, jeans were designed with three pockets, including an extra pocket designed to hold a watch. Today, some manufacturers design denim jeans with a total of five pockets. This includes two pockets in the back, two pockets in the front, and an extra “coin pocket” inside one of the front pockets. Whether you use it to store coins or not, though, five-pocket denim jeans are a popular style.
High-Quality Denim Jeans
Of course, you should also consider adding high-quality denim jeans to your wardrobe. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers use the same high-quality denim materials to make their jeans and garments. Some use cheap, low-quality denim materials. While these sub-par denim jeans typically cost less than their higher quality counterparts, this is an instance in which the saying,” You get what you pay for” holds true. You might save a couple bucks by choosing a pair of low-quality denim jeans, but you may actually spend more money in the long run when you’re forced to repair or replace them.
Scrape-Washed Denim Jeans
Another denim style to consider wearing is scrape-washed denim jeans. As the name suggests, scrape-washed denim jeans are characterized by scrapping during the production process. The denim material is literally scraped to achieve a truly one-of-a-kind look. The end result is a strikingly aged appearance that many men and women prefer. If you’re interested in learning more about scrape-washed jeans, check out the True Blue Jeans offered here at MakeYourOwnJeans. They are designed using the scrape-wash process.
Wearing any of the styles listed here is the perfect way to ring in the New Year.
