7 Things You Didn’t Know About Denim Skirts

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Denim Skirts

Denim has become synonymous with jeans. Consisting of a durable warp-faced cotton in which the weft goes under two or more warp threads, it’s been used to make jeans for over a century. All jeans, of course, are made of denim. A denim construction is what distinguishes jeans from other types of trousers. But didn’t isn’t limited to jeans. It’s used to make other garments, including skirts. Denim skirts have become a popular alternative to traditional skirts. While you may have seen or even worn a denim skirt before, there are probably some things you don’t know about them. #1) Available With the Same Pockets as Jeans Denim skirts are available with the same pockets as jeans. As you may know, jeans have pockets. They typically have two standard-size pockets on the front, another two standard-size pockets on the back and two smaller “watch” pockets within the front pockets. The smaller pockets are known as watch pockets because they were originally designed for pocket watches. Pocket watches have since been replaced with wristwatches and smartphones. Nonetheless, many manufacturers continue to use them in their jeans. Denim skirts are available with the same pockets as jeans, so you can expect to find four standard-size pockets and two watch pockets. #2) Plain vs Stretch Denim All denim skirts are made of denim. With that said, some of them are made of plain denim, whereas others are made of stretch denim. If you’re going to buy a denim skirt, you’ll need to decide which type of denim is right for you. Plain denim is 100% cotton. It features the weft going under...
Be a fashionista with back-to-school denim fashion tips!

Be a fashionista with back-to-school denim fashion tips!

Denims can be as basic or as snazzy as your heart desires. A great pair of denims can really pull together an outfit, while a bad one can ruin the look of even a designer tee. So ladies, as you head out to shop for your back-to-school outfits, read our blog first to know what’s hot and what’s not this year. 1. Boyfriend Jeans – The boyfriend look is the hottest in school hallways this year. Choose from distressed, rolled up, or with some bling on it – rock this style in your own way. Oversized slouchy jeans with cropped or rolled up ends look great with fitted tees as well as boyfriend shirts. You can even go for shorts in the same style. 2. Skinny Jeans – Skinny jeans will never truly go out of fashion. What better way to show off your summer-fit figure than in a pair of dark body-hugging skinny jeans? Team it up with buttoned shirts for a casual look, or a nice blouse for a dressy look. 3. Overalls/ Dungarees – Go retro with a pair of denim overalls, paired with a comfy tee. Overalls this season have a very lived-in, 90s look. Choose distressed denim for the lumberjack look, or go jazzy and ultra-chic with stones, embellishments and embroidery. 4. Skirts – Can’t get over the hangover of summer? You don’t need to! Layer your miniskirts with tights and wear your summer favorites to school. Its great for a sporty and flirty look. Distressed denims continue to be hot and fashionable this season. Another hot style is patchwork denims. Pair them with...
Skirt all attention!

Skirt all attention!

Skirts are feminine. They are essential clothing for women’s wardrobes. Skirts can be worn in any occasion. Skirts can be paired up with tees, tops, blouses, jackets etc. It depends on what the occasion calls for. So, if a particular style of skirt does not suit your liking, you can select from the below styles. And all these are available for easy purchase. When selecting skirts, just remember that if you go for neutral shades, you have much more options of elegant dressing than if you go for bright and jazzy ones. Colorful or patterned skirts are fun but the subtle colors are always show stealers. 1. A-Line Skirt A- line skirts are smaller at the waist and widen evenly as they fall in length. Both at the hemline and the waistline, they are wider. There’s no specific length of A-line skirts as they are available in knee length, calf length and ankle length. These skirts appear are usually casual or semi-dressy. These skirts are ideal option for non-formal events. 2. Bubble Skirt Bubble skirts have a playful look. These skirts are fitted with elastic at the waistline and are always measured above the knees.  The elastic fitting is done to give the skirts, a scrunched up look. Some bubble skirts can be dressy. The fabric chosen for making these skirts enhance its bubble appearance. 3. Flared Skirt Depending on the materials used, flared skirts can be semi-dressy, dressy, or formal. Similar to A-line skirts however these skirts flare out towards the bottom. These skirts can be stitched calf length, knee length, or above the knees. 4. Flounced Skirt These skirts...