How to Wear Colored Denim
Last season's primary colors give way to pastels and Easter egg shades in straight, bootcut, and ankle silhouettes.
By Adam Glassman
Photo: Devon Jarvis/Studio D
Great Buys! Four of these jeans are $25 or less.
For colored denim, choose the same cut you would for regular jeans. But when in doubt, cigarette and bootcut styles tend to be the most flattering.
Lilac
$139; cjbycookiejohnson.com
Lavender
$25; aeropostale.com
Cobalt
Mossimo for Target, $23; target.com
Turquoise
City Streets by JCPenney, $20; jcp.com
Seafoam
$89; guess.com
Lime
Re-Start, $15; peppermintpark.com
Yellow
$158; joesjeans.com
Peach
$185; toryburch.com
Fuschia
$70; gap.com
Cherry
American Eagle Outfitters, $45; ae.com
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Parisa Fitz-Henley
34, actress, Brooklyn
Why She Was Hesistant to Try Color "I tend to go for classic rather than trendy clothing," Fitz-Henley says. "Things I can get away with wearing several times without anyone noticing."
Why She Loves It Now "Neon jeans actually feel very wearable—I love the pop of color," she says. "I can see how, when paired with the right pieces, these jeans can look good year-round."
Suede cardigan, Muubaa. Blouse, LC Lauren Conrad. Jeans, $239; closed.com. Necklace, Dannijo. Shoes, Nine West.
Adam Says...
Q: What do I wear with the new pastel jeans?
A: If you're a color newbie, stick to blushes, grays, and soft tan shades. They pair fantastically with black, navy (a superchic option), and neutrals. As for shoes, consider metallic flats—rose gold, silver, or bronze are unexpected and fun.
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From the
February 2012 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
