Blue Jean Evolution

I took my daughter blue jean shopping today. My how things have changed!

I remember when I was a kid, if you wanted to buy a pair of jeans, you had to go to Jefferson Feed Store or to a uniform supply house. And still there were only men's sizes available. And then, we'd spend weeks making them look worn out.

Today I sat in the "Blue Jeans Bar" while Elizabeth tried on jean after jean in all sorts of colors and varying degrees of wornness. Apparently pocket size and pocket placement are also a big deal.

I'm not totally out of touch. I did know that there are straight legs, flared legs, trouser legs, and boot cut legs. What exactly that means, I'm not sure. But based on what I've learned from watching What Not to Wear, that my body style should wear a trouser leg. I think the wideness in the legs is suppose to detract from my unusually round tummy.

We finally decided on jeans. Hmm, they don't cost $25 anymore!! All I can say is that it's a good thing I had a 20% coupon.