A Piece Of Clothes Which Does Not Lose Its Popularity Over Centuries

If you open your wardrobe you might find a pair of jeans or even a few of them. A denim skirt, a pair of shorts or capris can be also there. And if you are expecting a baby you can also find a pair of maternity jeans which you wear every day for an evening walk. In general it is hardly to imagine a person who does not have jeans. They became a 'must have' for many people regardless of their professional occupation and everyday activities.

Even if you have several denim items you might never stop to think what the origins of jeans are. According to some authors, the word 'jeans' derives from the word 'Genovese' as it is believed that sailors of Genoa used to wear pants manufactured of blue cotton and wool fabric. Yet as blue fabric could easily get dirty they used to dye it in indigo colours. Of course, now your trendy maternity jeans can come in each colour and you can hardly imagine that a couple of centuries ago people wore only blue or deep indigo jeans pants. The word 'denim' which is nowadays applied to describe materials used for jeans manufacture might originate from the French expression meaning the place where that fabric was made. Present day jeans owe their popularity to Levi Strauss, a German immigrant to the United States whose name became a jeans brand. It was him who made jeans a traditional piece of clothes for miners during the Gold Rush. He noticed that their pants were chafing quickly and offered them waist overalls which were rather durable and at the same time cheap. Since that jeans underwent many changes, and if you have a look at a pair of maternity jeans, for example, you can see a button or a zipper on them as well as some pockets.

When designers realised that jeans were one of the most popular items of clothing, they made jeans an object of fashion. Now, jeans come in such a variety that can suit all silhouettes and tastes. You can go for a pair of skinny jeans and wear them with tunics and flat shoes. Or you can put on tight jeans, your best high heels, a top which sits snugly and a casual jacket. Denim skirts, shorts or capris can be a good solution for a sunny summer day and can go with closed or peep toe canvas shoes or sandals. If you prefer to wear jeans which are not so tight you can choose straight or baggy models. If you are an expectant mother you can also find a pair of stylish maternity jeans or other denim items which can meet your taste.

If you are looking for jeans to wear in spring or summer you can buy light colours like white or traditional blue. Your jeans can be made of cotton with some percentage of spandex for a better fit and can go with long printed tunics or blouses which provide a loose fit. If you are going to wear your new jeans in autumn or winter you can choose straight stone washed jeans, indigo or black colours. You can wear a jersey or a piece of warm knitwear which covers your bump.

So, if you really enjoy wearing denim your pregnancy can be a good reason to add a pair of new fashionable maternity jeans, a nice denim skirt or a pair of stylish capris to your wardrobe.

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