By Anni CaylorRemember summer of 2012 when cutoff Levi’s shorts were seen everywhere and loved/hated by everyone? Now they’re back, but in all their fulllength glory. The infamous mom jean. The highwaisted, flatbacked, light wash fashion statement from decades past that most people hoped would never come back. But here we are, and we are obsessed. They’re comfortable, casual and have begun to end the skinny jean takeover/continued the latest infatuation with ‘90s nostalgia. They can be found anywhere from Zara and Forever 21 to Urban Outfitters and Topshop. Fortunately, this latest revamp of the mom jean has come to us much improved. They are somehow more flattering than their predecessors, and come in every wash and color you could hope for. The tricky part, however, is what to pair them with to make sure they stay far away from frumpy. For me, the first step is to always cuff the bottom. I still can’t figure out the science behind why this makes them look so much better, but I know it does and I always have to do it. The next factor, and the most important, is the top you pair with it. I always stick with something that isn’t too loose, and that is either a crop top or can be tucked in to show off the waistband or the belt. If you wear a long shirt, the look will become too top heavy. Make sure you let the jeans emphasize your waist, like they are meant to do. Once you get all of this down, you can put your focus to accessories. This is where you can really mix it up. For shoes, I always choose my favorite Steve Madden colorful loafers, but I also love the look of a pair of heels with an ankle strap, or some booties (ideally short enough to not reach the bottom of the cuff). Next, if you’re wearing a simple and understated shirt, think about throwing in a thin belt. I have a floral and sequined one that I like to use to add a point of interest (and, again, an emphasis on my waist), especially if I’m just wearing a white or black tee. If you’re really wanting to go all out, you can do even switch up your purse. I have a hard time remembering (or putting in the effort) to match my purse to my outfit, but when I do think about it, I like to go with a smaller crossbody bag that isn’t too bulky. Now that you know the mom jean can actually look chic, why not go for it. You can get them for less than $30 from Forever 21, and due to the cut, they look good on everyone. They’ve already quickly become my goto, since they are loose and comfortable and finally give me an excuse to whip out my favorite crop tops again, at least when our crazy weather allows. Leave a comment below on your thoughts on this trend!
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