Affordable Premium Denim
I’m a denim snob. It’s not the brand I covet, it’s the fit. Truth be told, it’s hard to find a decent quality pair of jeans that holds their shape and looks rockin’ on my bod for under $50. I’ve tried many brands - BDG at Urban Outfitters being my latest cheap find, but none stack up to my tried and true Earnest Sewn, Denim of Virtue and Rich and Skinny. The former was a $54 bargain and the latter are all in the $150-$200 range.
I wear my jeans more than any other article of clothing, so why would I skimp on this purchase? Then again, why must I pay such a high price for a great pair of jeans? This exact question was on the mind of Karyn, the founder of Alias Denim. She was tired of paying too much for designer jeans and started her own line of premium denim with a retail price of only $40. Sounds too good to be true you say? Well, you better believe these jeans are spectacular for the price. I have been wearing and washing the Sweet Dee style for over a month and must admit that Alias may finally set this denim snob on the path to financial recovery.
The Sweet Dee is a dark wash jean with a bit of stretch – but not so much that they are sagging in all the wrong places after a few hours. These held up well for a few days of wear and were ultra comfortable
even with the lower rise. The fit through the thigh is tight enough to render a flattering silhouette whilst escaping the crime of making your legs look like mini sausages. My husband even commented that the view from the front was very flattering. This is a good thing as I have larger hips and muscular thighs, so it is difficult to find a perfect pair of pants. The other issue is length since I have long legs. The inseam on the Sweet Dee was a generous 34 inches which is perfect to wear with flats or heels up to 1.5 inches. If you are shorter the jeans will give you extra length to wear with high heels or you can easily have them hemmed.
But don’t just take my word for it. Several other ladies have tried the jeans and love ‘em as well. New styles are on the horizon so keep an eye out for great happenings with this new brand and shop for affordable premium denim at the Alias online store.
Elaine B. Said:
Wow I love it! I used to hate really blue jeans, but I own a few pairs and I love them.
November 25th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Lena Said:
Nice! They look great on and what a good deal.
November 25th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Momisodes Said:
Those look awesome! I have to admit that I actually prefer darker denim. Like you, my jeans get more mileage than anything in my closet. And I hate forking over a week’s worth of groceries for a pair. $40 is a fabulous price. I’ll have to check them out.
November 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Reluctant Blogger Said:
Wow that is a fab price. Like you I am fussy about denim. Cheap stuff just never seems to feel good or hang right.
And you look fab as always of course!
November 26th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Emily/Randomability Said:
I HATE shopping for jeans and my hips and thighs are the icky part of that. I might have to go check it out.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:16 am
lceel Said:
Uh oh. Good lord. Just - Uh oh.
Oh - and YUM!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Linda Said:
Wow, you look great in those jeans! And jeans are so difficult to shop for, it puzzles me sometimes why it’s so hard to find a pair that fits me perfectly. LOL.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Love,
Linda
November 26th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
The Muse Said:
Nice modeling~Very persuasive sales tactic…
I agree, jean snobbery is a must, because fit is everything!
November 27th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Kim Diamond Said:
Those jeans look great on you, I just love jeans I ware them just about everyday.
December 1st, 2008 at 4:14 am
ladylanguage Said:
Lena - Thanks!
Sandy - These would look better on you than me!
RB - I agree, especially with denim. Thanks!
Emily - Go for it
Lou - You are too funny!
Linda - Back at ya - hope you had a nice holiday weekend and thanks!
Muse - Hmmmm, I’ve never been much of a sales person, imagine that!
Kim - Thanks and I appreciate you stopping by
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:56 pm
The Muse Said:
RUN RUN RUN…
too slow…
TAGGED my friend
(well only if you want to be
)
December 4th, 2008 at 4:35 am
LisaLisa Said:
Oh the jeans are so up my alley…very affordable and cute as well. Merry Xmas my friend!
December 9th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
ladylanguage Said:
LisaLisa - So good to hear from you friend! Hope you are well and have a Merry Christmas also!
December 14th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
deka Said:
the jeans look great on you
i’m still searching for a great pair cheaper than my $175 citizens
my issue: i need 36″ inseam
any suggestions??
http://www.thatshideous.com
December 14th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
ladylanguage Said:
December 15th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Kitty Kat Said:
Those look pretty good. Charlotte Russe has great jeans for cheap. and they always have says on their denims.
January 9th, 2009 at 5:54 pm