Denim pants are practical clothing that is a basic element of men's and women's wardrobes. Every year, fashion designers create interesting styles of denim pants. Jeans with cuffs, which are distinguished by a looser cut and a sporty style, have become very popular this season. This category of products includes models with elastic bands or turn-ups at the bottom of the legs, which serve as an interesting decoration for the pants.
Purpose of cuffs
A cuff is a decorative detail of clothing that is used to trim sleeves and trousers. Jeans can be finished with cuffs in the form of turn-ups or elastic. Decorative cuffs can be one-piece or sewn-on.
If you need to roll up your jeans and get false cuffs, you can only experiment with brand-name pants. This will allow you to demonstrate the impeccable quality of the stitching along the trouser leg hem. Renowned designers of fashion houses Versace, Calvin Klein, Victoria's Secret, Gucci recommend rolling up any jeans except flared models, bootcuts, flyers and jeggings. False cuffs look great if the bottom edge of the cuff falls exactly on the thinnest part of the ankle - this technique makes the legs look slimmer. The purpose of cuffs depending on the type of processing of the trouser leg edge:
- single - denim fabric is folded by 2.5 cm. Suitable for finishing trousers of various styles and cuts. Focuses on the tapered bottom of the jeans, refers to the universal type of bottom finishing;
- long — the cuff size is 5 cm. The cuff reveals the inside of the denim, visually shortening the length of the legs. Trousers with long cuffs are suitable for slender, tall women, the trim compensates for height, makes the figure more proportional;
- narrow - the width of the cuff is up to 1.25 cm. It looks relevant on products made of light denim. Such cuffs are made on skinny jeans to give them a fashionable shortened look. Narrow cuffs in combination with light shoes favorably emphasize the ankles;
- double - the cuff is folded twice, creating a wide lapel that looks good on boyfriend jeans and straight-cut models. When combined with chunky shoes, interesting looks are created, but the pants visually shorten the torso;
- elastic - the width of the cuff varies, the elastic tightly wraps around the ankles, giving the pants a sporty look. Elastic bands of different widths are used to sew men's jeans with cuffs and women's models.
The cuffs on the bottom of the trousers are used for decorative finishing of jeans and narrowing of the legs. Since cropped denim trousers are in trend, in fashionable products the cuffs are made just above the ankle or in the middle of the calf muscle. False cuffs are very popular - non-factory cuffs made by yourself. When rolling up jeans, you need to remember that the result should be neat cuffs, and not life preservers on the calves.
Jeans with cuffs for men highlight the shape of the legs well, so they are recommended for tall and slender representatives of the stronger sex. Women can successfully highlight the advantages of the figure and hide the disadvantages of the physique by wearing jeans with an elastic cuff.
On which models can they be used?
Initially, jeans were considered an exclusively male clothing option. Nowadays, many fashionistas willingly wear denim pants. Due to the successful cut of the pants, you can choose a model with cuffs, effectively emphasizing the advantages of the physique - slender legs, beautiful hips, graceful ankles, ankles. Cuffs do not go with all styles of jeans. Models for women on whom cuffs and elastic bands look good:
- Straight classic trousers. Cuffs of various widths are appropriate. The model is universal, well suited for creating images in the style of casual, sport-chic, classic. Straight women's jeans with cuffs harmoniously combine with high-heeled pumps, closed shoes, comfortable sneakers, trainers. It is not advisable to wear a long oversized top, but loose blouses are suitable.
- Brutal boyfriends. They have been on the catwalks for several seasons in a row, although at first glance there is nothing special about the style. These are loose-fitting jeans, often with torn or frayed legs. Factory cuffs on the pants give the "hooligan" models a more feminine look, so it is appropriate to wear boyfriends both with sports shoes and with heels.
- Skinny (second skin). Very narrow jeans, tightly fitting the figure from the waist to the ankles. They completely cover the ankles, which is how they differ from slims. Unobtrusive thin cuffs look trendy on skinny pants, which give the models a fashionable shortened look. Skinny jeans can be combined with a spacious top, high-heeled shoes.
- Bananas – retro style hot & trendy, reminiscent of carrots. The jeans are flared at the hips due to the draping of deep folds from the waistline. The waistband is elasticated, has rivets, buttons, and a classic zipper. The pants are very narrowed at the bottom, the length is to the middle of the ankle or slightly above the ankle. The cuffs-turn-ups give the jeans a finished look, elegant lines.
- Harem pants made of thin and thick denim. Elastic cuffs are an integral part of women's pants. The models are characterized by drawstrings at the waist, a loose cut, and wide legs. They sit neatly on slender legs and look interesting with simple sports shoes (sneakers, slip-ons), shoes, and sandals. A slightly tight top is selected for a well-draped bottom.
Modern fashion offers male and female audiences several more models of pants on which cuffs look most advantageous - joggers and cargo. Jeans can be classified as a sports type of clothing, but there is a certain difference between the two models.
Joggers were originally worn only by men, but many ladies liked the stylish, practical pants that can be easily combined with different wardrobe items. Joggers are a modern version of sweatpants, so they are made with a standard waist height, and instead of a belt, an elastic band and a drawstring are often used. The bottom of the joggers is finished with a cuff, the legs are not tight (loose cut), slightly tapered at the bottom. Joggers are a compromise between casual and sport chic, the legs are narrower than harem pants, but wider than slims and skinnies. The style "shortens" the figure and makes the bottom heavier, so you need to choose joggers carefully. The pants combine well with different tops and shoes, are suitable for creating stylish images, city looks, everyday outfits, walking ensembles.
Cargo jeans are a loose-fitting sports-type model with a large number of patch side pockets. Cargo was created as a military-sports unisex option; the trousers became popular with women with the spread of emancipation. Cargo is readily worn by both men and women; thanks to the wide legs, you can adjust the fullness of your hips and balance the top and bottom. The tapered cargo model, Afghani, is very popular with ladies. Men's cargo jeans with cuffs at the bottom are also a tapered option that differs from sports joggers by having pockets and a belt instead of an elastic band. Belts and military-style tops look trendy with cargo.
There are many options for jeans with cuffs - all you have to do is choose the right model for your figure, height and competently combine the pants with shoes, top, and accessories.
Common mistakes when creating an image
Denim pants with cuffs are practical, comfortable, do not restrict movement, and can be combined well with other wardrobe items. The items are suitable for various occasions, excluding strict formality and festive occasions. Well-chosen pants are not a guarantee of a beautiful look, since you need to choose the right shoes and top for basic clothes. In order not to look ridiculous, you need to correctly combine jeans with cuffs in different looks. The most common mistakes that men and women make when creating looks:
- Forget about the season. For the warm season, jeans made of thin denim in lighter shades are more suitable, for cool weather - models with cuffs made of thick denim of the corresponding color range.
- Women often wear sneakers, trainers, and ballet flats with sports models with elastic bands. Cuffs visually “take away” height, to compensate for this, it is better to wear sandals or high-heeled shoes with jeans with elastic bands on the legs.
- They combine sporty-cut joggers with formal blouses or shirts, creating a business look, but forget about matching shoes. In this case, it is appropriate for men to wear monks, and for women - classic shoes, wedge shoes.
- Combine an oversized top and cuffs. Since the pants are not initially tight, a multi-layered top, shirts with casually rolled-up sleeves will suit men. For women - asymmetrical blouses, crop tops, T-shirts, blazers tucked into jeans at the front.
- False cuffs are created by rolling up wide or flared pants. Roll-ups are conspicuous, disrupt the proportions of the physique, and look ridiculous. If you want to roll something up, chino pants, boyfriends, and skinnies are suitable for this.
A common mistake is to wear jeans that are not your size. Women with curvy shapes resort to this trick, but the resulting images lose their harmony. Some ladies, for example, believe that boyfriend jeans can correct any figure flaws, but the goal of creating a fashionable look is to emphasize the advantages of the physique and get an interesting image.
A mistake made when creating stylish outfits is called “mauvais ton”, that is, an incorrect manner of dressing. Skinny jeans and boyfriends with cuffs or roll-ups are the trend of the season, but tight pants gathered at the ankles like an accordion are an unforgivable mistake. A fashionable outfit should be harmonious, so you cannot wear indigo jeans with cuffs and a pale blue denim windbreaker, it is better to choose a black top. You should not combine jeans and high boots, so as not to look banal, old-fashioned. If a lady wears ripped boyfriends with cuffs, there can be no talk of tights, even flesh-colored ones. Mauvais ton is any detail that disrupts the harmony of the image. Experiment with style and color combinations carefully, subordinating the fashionable ensemble to a single idea.
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