Denim: An indispensable wardrobe addition.

I have just remembered, there was a nice anniversary picture of Camilla and Prince Charles back in March and she looked great in jeans and blue suede boots.

Exactly MawB! Young at heart! Agree on the elasticated waist!

Denim is a good wind break but feels cold to the touch in the winter so denim jackets requires insulation underneath in colder wearher . It's far too thick for shirts and dresses. Okay for skirts and trousers.

So much for the practicalities of denim. The semiotic aspect of denim is interesting and a book could be written on it, let alone a discussion on gransnet.

Way to go! (It's probably the rebel in us for those who love denim).

Alexa I have owned a few denim dresses, and they are not to thick !!

b1zzle

Way to go! (It's probably the rebel in us for those who love denim).

That's interesting

I think I avoided denim because everyone was wearing it!

Last time I wore slim (well, slimmish!) dark denim jeans and a nice top, DD said 'Oh, you look nice Mum'!
Was she just being polite? No, she would have said 'I don't think that's you' if she thought otherwise.

That would be a chapter all to itself, blzzle.

Oopsminty DH has never, ever worn denim.

Hand up here from another denim lover. Age doesn't bother me, I'm not vain and don't really care if other people like or dislike what I'm wearing. As long as I'm happy, nothing else matters.

In the last year I've made 4 x pair of jeans with plans to make another pair in a few weeks, once I finish the current jacket. An embroidered denim jacket is planned too.

Do you remember wearing cheese cloth tops with denim jeans? The perfect match!

Actually what I like about denim jackets Alexa is that they can look absolutely fine with a summer dress in our often uncertain weather or if there’s a breeze and far less frumpy than a cardi. There are jackets made of lighter weight denim than the traditional Levi jacket and also twill in white, dusty pink, black or beige etc - look at Joules or Ruth Langford on QVC
I think we all know about “de Nîmes” don’t we?

Alexa I like your name a lot and I use it myself on another site. So when I see your posts I do a double take!

Thanks.Same here BlueSky. I have another of my favourite names on another site I go to and when I see that other name printed anywhere it feels like my real name.

MawB I too like denim jackets in that context. Personally am not bothered about mutton dressed as lamb as I am more concerned about garments hiding my aged imperfections if possible.

I’m with you there Alexa only I’m sure you don’t have any that need disguising

I can only try MawB. One advantage is so few garment shapes suit me it is so much easier to choose what to wear.

I wear jeans ALL the time - except in bed!

You have just reminded me I’ve got a sleeveless denim gilet, goes upstairs to find it

Alexa

I can only try MawB. One advantage is so few garment shapes suit me it is so much easier to choose what to wear.

I agree Alexa it has taken me many decades to realise that I cannot wear some things so like you, I just don’t!

Love jeans and denim jeggings. Have recently bought a denim sleeveless dress which is light and ideal for the hot weather this week

I may be a little younger than many on here but I can't see myself EVER giving up denim. It can match up with any other colour. Suitable for most seasons in the UK - I wear jeans with boots and jumpers in winter, in summer with sandals and a tshirt, vest or light blouse.

Denim jackets as mentioned upthread can look very smart or super casual. They are great for chilly summer evenings - again they go well; with most colourways and fabrics.

As i get a little more mature I might change the style and cut of my jeans but hopefully will keep wearing them for a long time yet.

lostinfrance

I may be a little younger than many on here but I can't see myself EVER giving up denim. It can match up with any other colour. Suitable for most seasons in the UK - I wear jeans with boots and jumpers in winter, in summer with sandals and a tshirt, vest or light blouse.

Denim jackets as mentioned upthread can look very smart or super casual. They are great for chilly summer evenings - again they go well; with most colourways and fabrics.

As i get a little more mature I might change the style and cut of my jeans but hopefully will keep wearing them for a long time yet.

I will never ever stop wearing jeans or denim. My favourite is skinny jeans but I think I may start to get a few pairs in a straight leg. X

I have never worn jeans as any I tried on were uncomfortable and if you are larger than a size 10 make you look like an elephant.

Nanof3

I have never worn jeans as any I tried on were uncomfortable and if you are larger than a size 10 make you look like an elephant.

That's me then!!

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How judgemental!
Not half as bad as those women who eye you up and down critically.

Nanof3

I have never worn jeans as any I tried on were uncomfortable and if you are larger than a size 10 make you look like an elephant.

What a downright stupid remark.
You have clearly not found the right brand and if everybody shared your peculiar point of view, nobody would make jeans any bigger than a size 10 as nobody would buy them.
Well cut jeans like well cut trousers can flatter any figure provided they are well made.