Denim Styles and Definitions

Denim Definitions at Lola Monroe

 

Rise 

Measurement from crotch to top front button of our jeans

High Rise

Measures between 11 to 13+ inches 

Low Rise: 

Measures between 3 - 7.5 inches

Mid Rise:

Measures between 8 to 10.5 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.