Top 5 Boyfriend Jeans

clockwise from top left: H&M Boyfriend // 7 For All Mankind // GAP Boyfriend // Rag & Bone Boyfriend // Citizens of Humanity Boyfriend

Mastering the boyfriend jean can be a dangerous game especially when it comes to finding that perfect pair of lived-in, baggy Boyfriend jeans. Below are some tips to keep in mind when looking for your soon-to-be favorite part of jeans.

1.You always want a pair that is tailored at the ankle. "Slim straight" or "skinny" boyfriend jeans are what you always want to look for. When they aren't tailored at the ankle you run the risk of them truly looking like you are wearing jeans that are way too big.

2. Make sure they fit in the waist. Denim of all nature will stretch and grow with your body so you always want to make sure the waist fits.

3. A BF jean tends to run a little bit higher in the rise, which is what you want. The whole point of this jean is for them to be slouchy and give that laid back feeling. So, when it is a low rise BF jean you run the risk of the jean just looking like they are too big in just the butt and knees, which is never a good look (can we say mom jeans?). And dare I mention the wretched M word...muffin top?

4. Distressing. A very evil word when it comes to denim. What is too much? What is not enough? I believe that H & M and 7 For All Mankind (both seen below) have the best distressing. It's enough for anyone, of any age.

5. Finally, how do you wear your BF jeans? If you really want a more laid back look, wear them with a baggy tee, but make sure you are wearing something with a heel. (we don't want it to look like we really don't give a damn about anything!). Or, wear them with a cute flat sandal (my new favorite Birkenstocks) and a more fitted tee, maybe even tucked it.

{Amy}

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Clutch: Kate Spade // Jeans: Citizen of Humanity// Shoes: Hinge // Jacket: W118 by Walter Baker // Shirt: J. Crew, similar here// Sweater: madewell, similar here// Necklace: Kate Spade

Lauren Frisch Photography

We were put on this earth to create. We were shaped and formed and essentially made by the grace of god to have specific skills and to go out into this world and create something beautiful. At the young age of 26, I've been lucky enough to call some of the most talented people, my friends. Some are talented in the way they listen, the way they give, the way they cook, the way they love, and some, in the case of Lauren Frisch, the way they create beautiful images.

I've never been one to buy expensive art or ever even care about that sort of art (sorry art majors). But photographs, sign me up. Not only do I enjoy taking photographs (I actually considered minoring in it) but I have albums upon albums of family photos and signed copies of Anne Leibovitz books. I guess you could say it runs in my family to cherish pictures, my dad was a photographer his whole life and still takes some of the most breathtaking landscape photos. I don't care who the photo is of, if the composition is right and the photo speaks to me, it's going up on my walls.

I met Lauren through my Husband's good friend, Kyle, as Lauren was Kyle's girlfriend. Now, I have the pleasure to say that I cannot WAIT to see them get married in July. Lauren reached out to me and after talking about what we dreamed we wanted to come from my blog and what she would love to start doing, we decided to get together and take a few photos. When I say Lauren is talented, it's an understatement. I truly believe she is one of the best wedding photographers out there and her eye for natural lighting and candid shots is untouchable.

Thank you, Lauren, for helping me see that 'Impatient Dixie' could become something I'd dreamed of.

And now I challenge you. What do YOU create? What's your skill set? If you're to scared to go out and find it, then you will never know who you might have touched, what you have seen, or how different you're life could have been. If I hadn't followed my path and created something for me then I would have never found my 'Never Ending Love Story' (see clutch). 

{Amy}