Two weeks ago I took a friend style shopping to get some new outfits for her Birthday and a conference we were heading to, the weekend that has just passed.
I took my friend to Sussan because I wanted to purchase a navy sleeveless duster, but it had already sold out. I busied myself pulling items from the shelf for my friend to try on. There was an extra 30% off the sale rack and I had my eyes on a few pieces that I could wear for Autumn.
Once my friend had tried on her outfits and decided which pieces she was going to wear, I randomly grabbed a pair of black jeans to wear with the tops I had picked off the sales rack.
As soon as I put the jeans on they felt good. I loved the fit and where they sat on my waist. I couldn’t afford to buy them at full price, so placed them back on the shelf.
I couldn’t stop thinking about those jeans and went into my wardrobe to look at my current jean stockpile. Most were in need of being donated because I have lost weight from walking Esther to school and most of the jeans sag at my bum. #notagoodlook.
On the Wednesday before leaving to go to Sydney, Jacob had a day off work so we headed to a newish shopping centre to see if I could find a cheaper black jean alternative. I could find them, but they still didn’t fit as nicely as the ones I found in Sussan. I resorted to buying the jeans full price because I was keen to own them.
You wouldn’t believe my luck when I walked into the store and those jeans had 40% off! They had been put on sale that morning. They are still on sale if you’re looking for a pair of ripped black jeans this winter, check them out.
I’ve still got to get a pair of denim jeans, but I’m glad I got these black straight leg ones. The rips at the knees give them a bit of edge.
Here are a few pics of me wearing them when down in Sydney.
I’ve never been a fan of owning black jeans because they tend to fade quite quickly. I don’t like the faded/worn black look. To keep these jeans crisp, I think I will let them dry in the shade to retain their colour. Do you have any tips on helping black jeans retain their colour?
I’m linking up with Essentially Jess for IBOT.