No more Mom Jeans

It has been almost a year since I have given up the "Mom" jeans. I didn't know that there was a real distinction until I bought my first pair of "sort of" low rise jeans. They weren't TOO low rise, just enough to sit below my belly button and look stylish. I have to admit, they were much more flattering than my other jeans. Then Payton (my 15 year old) said, "Cool, no more Mom jeans?"

"Huh?" I replied. What do you mean? "You know, those ones that come way up towards your chest, like Erkel? Those are Mom Jeans."

Smart ass.

Holy Crap! Had I become a Mom? Really, like an uncool Mom? Unbeknownst (?) to me, apparently, sadly, I had. I thought I was just resisting the trendiness in favor of a more classic look. How was I to know that the kids actually had something right this time with the low rise style? Like I said, they ARE more flattering. In the next several weeks I got more compliments than ever including "are you loosing weight?" Well, no, I'm just not wearing Mom Jeans anymore!

Don't believe me? Check out this article on Fashion disasters on the LifeScript site. Here is an excerpt:

Mom Jeans

Fashion Disaster #4

The definition of “Mom Jeans” is jeans that sit way too high on the waist and taper in at the legs. They’re called this because many moms or older women can be found wearing them. This style of jean is extremely unflattering for your waist and bottom because you lose proportion and balance. Even if you’re an older woman, don’t be afraid to try a current style of jeans. Nobody said you have to get the very low rise jean. Just look for a pair that sits below your belly button and are slightly flared or boot leg.

Now, to be fair, they preface this #3 fashion disaster with #2 fashion disaster:

LOW Rise Jeans

Fashion Disaster #3

Low rise jeans are a huge improvement from jeans that cover the belly button, but many women resort to this bad fashion move as an excuse to show the world a bit too much. Some women’s jeans are low enough to make a plumber blush. There’s nothing sexy about this look. Remember these two fashion phrases: Less is more and crack is whack.

So, ladies, you must take care when wearing the low rise jeans in lieu of the Mom Jeans. I for one have never worn them with a shirt that would cause my stretch-mark laden chubby tummy to hang out in an unsightly manner. I think that is where some people go terribly wrong. Now, some shirts just aren't very long and a big stretch can cause a mistaken glimpse of the mid-riff, but as a general rule, it is to be avoided (unless of course you are Carmen Electra or Janet Jackson or some craziness like that). Also, many makers of women's undies are making low-rise versions. A MUST! You don't want your chones showing, EVER!

Since that fateful day, I have stayed away from the dreaded Mom Jeans. And (she grins), I need a new pair of the low rise jeans soon as the ones I have are sliding off of my body along with some pounds! :0)

Note: for a complete look at denim do's and don'ts check this out.

Comments

[Margaret]

I am guilty of the mom jeans because they are all I can find that fit me. And I refuse to wear really low ones which seem to be all I can see in the non-mom jean category. Where do you find the in-between ones? I do have several lower rise capris, and dress pants--but jeans are always a problem for me.

[BeckyBizzaro]

You inspire me Kris- I'm trying to shed some extra pounds myself now - it's getting harder and harder to get those lbs down.

Oh yeah - I'm not even a mom and I had some of those jeans... off to Good Will they went. If you want some great fashion advice and where I first heard of the MOM JEAN ... go see William Sledd's Ask A Gay Man - on You Tube - he is the bomb:

Denim Edition

OR try:
William Sledd Home

xoxo-
Bec

[jen]

Like Margaret, I have a problem buying jeans that fit, look flattering and are comfortable. I'm a bit of a stretch fabric queen these days because of the comfort thing and because of weight fluctuations.

[Catraggedy]

Good going on the "more fashionable" jeans!

[Heather]

Couldn't agree with you more! My sister who never wore Mom jeans and I who was a serious violator finally moved our Mother out of Mom jeans and she'd been wearing them a long, long time. She looks so much better and is now a believer!

[French Dressing Jeans Seller]

We sell a *ton* of FDJ French Dressing Jeans from our store in Granville, Ohio (The James Store) to women in their 40's - 60's. One of the main reasons they do-- according to our customers-- is that they don't look like Mom Jeans. FDJ has 6-7 different fits for all body types.

We sell online as well, and often customers will purchase 3-4 pair in a single order. It's crazy.

I put together a little web page dedicated to how to fit FDJ Jeans-- as well as pages to highlight each individual fit (e.g. French Dressing's Olivia.

Hope this is useful-- wasn't sure if the readers were familiar with this brand. You can visit their site (Montreal, Canada) at www.fdj.ca.

[celebrities exposed]

I like this jeans. Moms are so sexy wearing them.

[Martine]

LOL! The funny part is that high rise pants(even jeans) are now back in style. The new mom jeans are midrise bootcut jeans. I suggest that straight or skinny fit jeans will make the most of the figure, and make the legs look longer. Use the 80's for inspiration, and don't be afraid of the new!

[Women Jeans]

LMAO At the Picture you are pointing out ;P :D!