Trying the Trend: Boyfriend Jeans

Gap Destructed Sexy Boyfriend Jean

 Me: What do you think of my new jeans?
Husband: Are you going to paint something?
Me: Um, yea. Paint the town red in my awesome new jeans.

 And that's how I introduced my husband to my boyfriend (jeans). I'll admit that I'd been avoiding boyfriends, but after seeing them on countless celebrities and street style stars, I got curious. If stylish women are willing to put aside their skinnies, these baggier blues must have super powers or at least be super comfortable. 
So I tried Gap’s Destructed Sexy Boyfriend Jean. Comfortable, yes, but sexy? See painting question. To avoid the handyman look, I added pumps and a little bit of sparkle but kept things relaxed with a fatigue jacket (last seen here). After taking these jeans for a spin, I must say they're a liberating alternative to second-skin denim. As for any super powers? I discovered at least one during date night: you can go out for Italian and have room for gelato without undoing your top button.

Gap boyfriend jeans. Velvet jacket (also available here). Uniqlo sweater. Sole Society pumps. BaubleBar necklace. Michele watch. David Yurman bracelets. Lip color: Benefit Cha Cha Tint with Benefit Coralista Lip Gloss.




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  1. Caity @ Moi Contre La VieMay 23, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Great look!

    Haha. Boys... We wouldn't have blogs without them but they're just so silly. :) I need to start keeping track of some of the comments mine makes... Haha

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    1. JuliaMay 23, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      Thanks so much, Caity!

      You're so right! I guess I wouldn't be in any pictures on my blog if it weren't for the boy, silly fashion comments and all :)

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  2. Cara @ Cara's ClicheMay 23, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I love these on you and the pumps are a great way to keep them feminine. PS your husband cracks me up!

    xx Cara

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    1. JuliaMay 23, 2013 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks, Cara! I'm so glad you approve of the boyfriends (and my husband's sense of humor). I was tempted to go super comfy and just wear flats, but like you said, pumps make them feminine! xo

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  3. Sascha GurevitzMay 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Your shoes are HOTT (second T added for emphasis!)!
    xoxo

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    1. JuliaMay 23, 2013 at 11:29 PM

      Thanks, lady! I could totally see them on you, although you probably don't need a tenth pair of nude pumps ;)

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  4. CourtneyMay 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Haha I love your response to your husband! Boyfriend jeans are great. I bought mine from the men's section of Target:)

    xo
    Courtney
    The Hunter-Gatherers

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    1. JuliaMay 23, 2013 at 11:33 PM

      Thanks, Courtney! I love your blog, btw! Wow, you actually got yours from the men's section?! That's impressive! I'd love to see how you style them. Have you done a post on them recently?
      xo

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  5. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Oh, Nick. You're a gem!

    Julia, you are also a gem, but I tell you that all the time. You look adorable (standard). Cute butt.
    xoxo x 1,000 - BA
    www.bethanimlaprint.com

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  6. ElizabethMay 28, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I've been on the edge about the boyfriend jean trend, not sure I love it, but when done well (like here!) they look great! We'll see what happens. Adore your shoes :)

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    1. JuliaMay 29, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth! I know what you mean about being on the edge about boyfriend jeans. It took me forever to finally commit to a pair. Let me know if you try it! I bet you could pull them off perfectly!

      I'm so glad you like the shoes, too! I just wore them to a wedding and lasted the whole night without wanting to take them off, which is a testament to their comfort! xo

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  7. Randy FreemanJune 19, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    What kind of jeans are those?

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    1. JuliaJune 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

      Hi Randy! They're from Gap! Looks like the exact pair I'm wearing is sold out now, but this pair is super similar: http://bit.ly/15kgdQd

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