jeans

I haven't bought jeans in years. Mostly cause I am seriously picky about them. Have to be 100% cotton denim. Which in women's jeans you don't see anymore. 98% cotton and 2% spandex is not the same. Jeans aren't supposed to stretch. They are supposed to mold and support. And last forever. That was the point in the 1890's. Miners, cowboys, sailors wanted solid pants that weren't expensive.

And let's not get started on the cut. All I can say is some of us are not short waisted and long legged.

Why does fashion trump tradition? Jeans with a skinny leg or a boot cut that are low waisted only fit like 1% of the population. And then you have to buy the new fashion jeans. They are good for date nights, but not working in the garden, mowing the lawn, going to class or just hanging out. Although with the other ones you will hang out, but not everyone wants THAT view.

Did they think that alienating people who have been faithful customers who can't find their jeans anymore was a good thing?

Life lesson #4 aka What not to wear

This is another warning. This time it's more like what not to wear. And I swear this happened. I could not make this up.I was checking my e-mail from my newly repaired computer in my new house. And out of the corner of my eye I notice someone across the street.I noticed her because she was walking in high heeled boots and didn't seem too used to them yet. Sort of a wobbly walk.The next thing I noticed were the color of the boots. White. And I am not claiming any great knowledge of fashion, but even I know you don't wear white leather high heeled boots in the winter. And especially not tucked into black jeans. That was the horrifying part. I couldn't believe it. She looked like a go-go dancer or something.So please don't wear white shoes in winter and if you have dress boots wear them under your jeans and not tucked into them. But if you do know that the rest of the world has the right to laugh and point as you walk by.