Denim Styles and Definitions
Denim Definitions at Lola Monroe
Rise
Measurement from crotch to top front button of our jeans
High Rise
Measures between 10 to 12 inches
Low Rise:
Measures between 3 - 5 inches
Mid Rise:
Measures between 6 to 9 inches
Distressing
Simulated marks of age and wear for fashionable effect
Distressed
Denim that may have a combination of: raw or frayed hemlines, holes on the knees or thighs, or dyed in an artistic pattern, acid and mineral washes, or contrasting color variations including bleaching, paint splatter, color variations, printed fabrics etc.
Non Distressed
Denim that has minimal to zero: holes, frayed hemlines contrast in dyes, bleaching, or printed fabrics. This style of denim is typically appropriate for a casual or professional work environment.
Denim Styles
Particular attributes in a pair of jeans concerning the leg opening or waistband and closure.
Bermuda Shorts
Denim that sits directly above the knee, that have a more tailored and polished design to them.
Bootcut Jeans
Denim that flare out slightly at the ankle but not as dramatic as flared jeans or bell bottoms.
Boyfriend (Also referred to as Mom or Dad) Jeans
Denim that are less-fitted than straight leg jeans but more fitted than wide-leg.
Button fly Jeans
Denim that you don't have a zipper and instead you use buttons to open and close your fly.
Capri Jeans
Denim that are longer than shorts but are not as long as pants.
Cropped Jeans
Denim that don't fully extend all the way to your feet or ankles when worn.
Flare Jeans
Denim that starts getting wider at the knees, widening as they approach the ankle.
Jegging Jeans
Denim that are a combination of jeans and leggings. They are made of denim fabric ( to look like jeans ) with some stretch but are made to look like skin tight denim jeans.
Joggers
Denim that is generally baggy on the top and skinny at the bottom with an extended elastic cuff at the bottom of the legs.
Maternity
Denim that offers an ultra-smooth panel that stretches all the way over your belly for max support
Overalls
Denim that have a body-hugging fit and are worn over a top.
Shorts
Denim that is worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of your legs.
Skinny Jeans
Denim that usually have a snug fit between the legs, and they end in a small opening from 9 to 20 in circumference.
Skirts
Denim that is extended from the waist down.
Straight Leg Jeans
Denim that the width of the hem is straight from the hip to the ankle.
Tummy Control Jeans
Denim that smooths and snatches your waist and lower belly. They're designed with built-in panels at the waistline that control from within.
Wide Leg
Denim that are designed to fit loosely in the legs and have a more slim fit near the thighs.
Inseam / Length
Measurement from crotch to bottom inside ankle of denim or bottom leg opening of our shorts.
Wash
Simulated marks of age and wear for fashionable effect
Black
Fabric that is black in color.
Color
Fabrics of the following colors: Pink, Green, Olive, Red, Purple, Blue etc or that have a print such as stars, stripes or florals.
Dark Wash
Fabric that is almost black in color but still has an indigo or blue hue.
Grey
Fabric that is grey in color.
Light Wash
Fabric that is slightly darker than white, usually bleached to achieve its tone, but still has an indigo or blue hue.
Medium Wash
Fabric that is darker than our light wash denim but lighter than our dark wash. but still has an indigo or blue hue.
White
Fabric that is white in color.