By the Way Sunday

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~Blue Jean Baby~

Do you wear blue jeans? How often?

Yes, I do, as often as possible. They are my de facto uniform. I'd live in them if I could, but at this point, I'm down to 3 or 4 days a week.

What color/fabric style do you prefer? (examples: regular denim, faded, dingy, holey, etc.)

I'm not fussy about style beyond the idea of having 5 pockets and sturdy belt-loops. They have to have hip room for me, and I guess I prefer faded jeans, but no holes. I don't like dark, deep blue denim; it screams "NEW!" and makes me think those jeans haven't been worn enough to be broken in and comfortable.

If allowed, what kind of jeans did you wear in high school?

I barely was allowed; my mom was not happy about it. I wore whatever I could get her to buy me...no memory of what brand they were.

Over the years, what jeans were your all time favorite?

I loved my Levis 501s button-front boy jeans. That was B.C. (before child) when I didn't have the hips I have now and could wear boys' jeans! 501s are nearly impossible to buy in this part of the country anyway, and they cost a bundle, so I haven't owned a pair in almost 20 years.

What is your current favorite pair of jeans? Share the brand & style and tell us why you like them so much.

Lee Riders, flared and cut below the waist. I've had them for...uh...maybe 6 years. They are starting to be scary, like the fabric is so soft it might start to separate (not tear, just come apart like a good, well-cooked steak) while I'm wearing them. They fit perfectly. I can't find that style around here either, and I can't remember where I bought them. Boohoo.