Denim – Oh So Fancy Francie

White Jean Sale

I rarely promote a sale on items I don’t personally own, yet. However, I know my denim as I have owned, tried-on, and sold many styles. I’m posting here so you can get an idea of how this stuff fits and get in on the sale pronto!

All designer denim are from Bloomies 25% off sale.

Frame Le Crop Flare. My favorite style are cropped flares in any brand Frame has lots of compression so if you like a snugger, stretchy fit, this is a good way to go. I tried these on in the store and found them to be true to size. Usually, I size up in white as the weave is tighter, but this one, a little too baggy.

Seven for All Mankind High Rise Flares. 7s have a generous stretch and are always so comfy. The label has come around over the years so I have become a fan again. Because I know 7s to stretch out, I ordered my normal size. If you’re not sure, just order two sizes.

AG Vintage Fit Jeans. I liked this style for a more traditional denim look. I know from experience, AG runs a little snug, but it holds it’s shape well. However, I’m following my white denim rule on this one and ordering a size up.

Madewell. Two Styles here. A cropped wide-leg and a demi-boot. The jeans I’m wearing in the post are Madewell from three years ago. If the designer jeans above are not on sale enough, here are some alternative styles. In my experience, Madewell stretches a lot. So, I’d go your normal size, but again, if you’re not sure, order both sizes.

Good luck! You’ll look fab.!

Four Staples For Fall

As I shopped for items I knew I wanted, I stumbled upon four items I had to have–needed. All of them will work into the winter months too.

The slip skirt is everywhere. I wanted one for fall last year and never got around to it. This year, it was a must! I have a summer version, baby blue, and i loved it. The shiny fabric doesn’t mean it’s a dress up piece only. It can be worn with all kinds of boots, sneaks and sandals if you wanted to take it up a notch.

Aritzia slip skirt paired here with studded booties from last year and with combat boots. The slip comes in several colors.

ohsofancyfrancie slip skirt, vince sweater, booties — Feminine and Cozy.

ohsofancyfrancie slip skirt combat boots — Feminine and Cool.

I love a good turtleneck and Anthropologie delivered. The quality is top-notch and the string of buttons at the cuff make it oh-so-fancy. I love it so much I got it black and cream. I paired it here with vintage jeans by AG. High-waisted can be tricky but the Alexxis is soft and oh-so-flattering!

Two staple items you must add to your closet!

ohsofancyfrancie button sleeve — Button embellishment make the top.

ohsofancyfrancie turtleneck vintage jeans — LOVE!!!!

Sherpa is the textile of the season! I went the rounds trying to select just one that was cool and pretty. Banana Republic had the one! It’s over-sized, as is everything right now, so size down. Versatile enough to wear for work, date night, or casual night around the fire pit–your own blanket!

ohsofancyfrancie sherpa coat — One giant bear hug!

All of the above will be on repeat, so expect to see them paired up with multiple looks.

Two Denim Styles for Fall 2021

The old stand-by skinny is not the only denim in town now. Wider options are working their way in from the just past skinny, straight, to the dramatic, wide. Two styles are featured in the post: flares and wide.

I was a little apprehensive with the flares at first. When you go from a five-inch pant-width to ten-inch, that seems like jumping off a cliff. I like how the leg narrows at the thigh, forming a mermaid shape if a mermaid had legs. Oh-so-feminine!

Shoe pairing is easy. A pointed toe is ideal in order to elongate the leg. Sadly, my pointed-toe days are over–the “rewards” of “growing up.” Pretty much anything goes as shown here with a peep-toe bootie and sneak.

The wide-leg style felt like I was really stepping out of my comfort zone, by a mile, but it was only six inches from my skinny-jean days and one inch from my flare dare. I really feel cool in these jeans no matter how I’m dressed, sneaks or heels. Which is your favorite?

Check out my progression below:

Flares: JustBlackDenim

With RomiBasha Khaki Cargo jacket and P448 Johnny Dama

ohsofancyfrancie justblackdenim — Casual cool flares.

Generation Love floral top with Monroe peep-toe bootie.

ohsofancyfrancie justblackdenium — Dressed-up.

Wide-Leg: MotherDenim

ElieTahari Long-sleeve in navy and Golden Goose sneaks.

ohsofancyfrancie motherdenim — Even sneakers look posh.

GenerationLove lace top and Monroe peep-toe heels.