(Fashion)

None Of My Jeans Fit Me, But This $0 Hack Changed It All

June 29, 2017

I’m not the tallest, but I’m no shrimp either. At five four, I’m on the precipice of petite status but usually stick to regular sizes. A battle I consistently face, however, is finding well-fitting jeans, specifically of the cropped variety. The hem always hits below my ankle (if not several inches past)—a look that makes my legs appear far shorter than they are. I should mention that I find tailored hems on denim to be insufferable and shudder at the sight of rolled cuffs on my body shape, so those options are out. It wasn’t until recently that a friend and fellow editor imparted some wisdom that has utterly transformed my denim wardrobe—and the trick costs nothing to pull off. All it takes is a pair of scissors to cut my favorite jeans to my desired length (as a woman with athletic-shaped legs, I find straight legs and flares most flattering) and the ability to slam said pair against the floor with a reasonable amount of vigor (which I can most definitely do—I work out). The result? A perfectly raw edge that appears as though the designer planned it all along. Sure, the unfinished effect is experiencing a spike in popularity that will eventually fade, but frankly, I don’t care. For me, the triumph of exposed ankles and leaner-looking legs is all I need. It works for my body type and imbues total confidence—and that’s what style is all about. Give it a try! And shop my denim picks at every price point.