How to dress up jeans
I used to be a t-shirt and jeans kinda gal. Then I got pregnant. My body went through changes…I didn’t feel like myself at all. After delivery, I lived in sweat pants and milk-stained t-shirts until my maternity leave was up. I felt disgusting. As my body begin to take it’s own shape again, my previous clothes seemed so blah. I wanted to better represent myself…to put more thought into how I looked. It’s been 3 1/2 years since my first pregnancy. I haven’t looked back since.
I still like to wear jeans, but with a little more pizzazz. Here’s what I do to kick things up a notch…
- Trade that t-shirt for a blouse to give more of a polished look.
- Add a fun statement piece of jewelry like a bib necklace or danglely earrings.
- Get rid of the gym shoes. Heels look great with jeans, but a cute pair of flats or sandals can work, too.
- Bring a little color to the look with a bright lip and/or a bag.
- The finishing touch…a little smile and self-confidence.
How do you keep things causal yet classy? And if you’re looking for a new blouse for those jeans of yours, make sure you’ve entered this giveaway!
blouse, jeans, clutch – thrifted // tank – Loft // earrings – vintage
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well fabulous is an understatement!
I can so relate, I never wore makeup until I went back to leave after having my first baby and from there I think my style has really grown up and come together. Im not happy to look dressed anymore, I want to look polished. Funny what kids do to us isn’t it.
Well said, Polly! Polished is the word I was looking for!
so pretty april, love that top!
love the top too, i know what you are saying about your body changing, and wanting to represent yourself better!
Great style in here!!!
Love the boyfriend jeans dressed up and the heel is so fun. Glad you found a way out of your rut. Blogging definitely helped me! Hope you had a great Memorial Day…Jill
Btw, your photography is stunning. Out of curiosity, what camera and lens do you use for your fashion shots?
Thanks, Jill! I use a Canon Rebel T2i with a 50mm f1.8 lens. And I should probably give my husband some credit, too…his skills are improving along this blogging adventure!
one of my fav ways to dress up boyfriend jeans….a silky pretty feminine top! You look beautiful and I love those earrings…you always have killer accessories.
C
In love with your earrings! WOW
Your look fabulous…
I would love to have you over at Little Miss Mama and see what I wore today with the $8 Peplum Top I just made {thanks to a HUGE Old Navy Sale}.
http://www.littlemissmama.com/2012/05/what-i-wore-peplum-love.html
Stop by and say “hi” when you get a chance.
XO
Tairalyn
http://www.LittleMissMama.com
Oh yes! Red heels and denim work! Have a fashionable and fab weekend,
Nicole
http://www.momtrends.com/2012/05/maxi-skirts/
Love the blouse and the red pout!