Fall Is Coming Whether You Like It Or Not...

Talking about fall too soon is gross IMHO. (sorry if you are mentally throwing your PSL at me!!!) Personally, I like to extend summer to October and its currently (checks phone) August. I am still out here in a caftan and I intend to keep it that way for as long as this weather allows me to. But here’s the thing about fall. It doesn’t care if you’re ready. One morning, I am going to walk out of my apartment and do the weather on my instagram and tell you that it is in fact time to break out your jeans. When that moment comes, I do not want you to panic so I am here, showing you some reasonably priced denim that will make you feel fresh when the time comes. Old Navy sent me four of their new styles to try and I am happy to report that they are all winners. As a reminder, I am wearing a size 18 and I am 5’11.

Denim is a category that I no longer think you need to spend money on because retailers like Old Navy have mastered the fancy denim cuts and fabrics. AND this whole lineup comes in a real size range of 00-30 so there’s something for everyone! Real size inclusion-thank you Old Navy!!!

Arc: High-Waisted Wide-Leg Barrel: This is a new shape for me. We had barrel. I did barrel. We have more barrel below. But now we have Arc. This one surprised me the most. It’s a mid-rise with a curved leg that gives you that rounder, barrel-ish shape through the hip and thigh, but it’s not stiff or structured in a way that feels like a costume. It just moves with you. The denim itself feels substantial too, not the thin stuff you brace yourself for at this price point. This is the one I’d reach for if I wanted to feel a little fashion-forward without doing anything hard to get there. I should note that all the tops I am wearing are Old Navy as well! (linked on each picture :))

High Rise Wide Leg: This is the one I’d call my “I have somewhere to be but also want to be comfortable” jeans. High rise, relaxed through the hip and thigh, easy wide leg that skims rather than clings. It’s the pair that looks a little more put together than the effort it actually took, which is my favorite kind of dressing. I will note that the rise was slightly short on me in this style though so tall people, be aware.

Low Rise Baggy: Okay, okay okay. I have been shit talking low rise jeans for over a decade and loathed the return of this style. BUT, maybe I was thinking low rise Britney Spears with a bejeweled bra top and now low rise slouchy chill. Zero pressure on the waist. It’s giving off duty, thrifted, effortless, all the things. I love this one for a lazy Sunday that somehow still needs real pants.

Barrel: High rise, baggy through the hip and thigh, but with that sculpted barrel leg that gives it real shape. These are cropped and have a heavier denim feel. This is the one that makes me feel like I got dressed on purpose, even on days I very much did not. This pair is currently on sale for $20!

Every single one of these felt genuinely good to wear, not just good to look at, which is the whole test for me at this point. And I will not stop talking about the price point…everything is under $55.00 regular price but are all on sale for $30 and under! (make sure to use code EXTRA) So when that moment comes and I tell you on my weather report that it’s time to get back into jeans, you will be prepared!