the 90s called.

boy meets world. jelly sandals. clueless. black lips. and freaking nysnc- the 1990s will always be the best generation of all time. this is not up for debate. conversation over. since this time was absolutely unforgettable, obviously its "best ofs" are one day going to make their come back. well i am happy to inform you that today is that day.

which of these fabulous 90s creations am i referring to? katy perry reminded us at this year's mtv vmas what 25 years ago looked like (omg was it that long ago??). the starlet of the time period, oops-i-did-it-again-genius britney spears, rocked the first ever all jean ensemble matching her boy toy of the time jt- how could we forget? the version perry walked the carpet in may have added a few studs (and a date that is not even name worthy when being compared to timberlake) but the idea is identical. jean on jean on jean. skip forward to 2014. jean is still bangin'. totally rad. so dank. (sorry that is 90s me speaking) 

right now jean shirts are everywhere you look. but just because it is available doesn't mean it is the right one to purchase. there is more you can do to abide by the "britney pre life-breakdown" look than wearing a jean button up with leggings. let's get real. 

the first thing you will want to find is the right boyfriend fit. these are meant to be slouchy and loose fitting, while still showing you are a woman. yes, the idea is meant to be like you put on your boyfriends jeans (obvi), but they don't have to literally fit 10 sizes too big. i prefer them to look a little worn, having a few snags and tugs here and there. oh and also- light wash over anything. 

now let's go back to the jean on jean thought.  if you already own a jean button up, this can be used with the new boyfriend jeans. in a perfect world, the jeans and top should be close to the same shade. stark contrasts in wash can make this outfit seem super tacky. half way tuck-in the button up into the bf jean (i will discuss the art of the half tuck very soon) and add an oversized sweater to the mix. a nude color bootie and layering necklaces (remember?) will complete your look. 

now here is a tip for only those who are confident in their styling. there can be a third jean added, a jean inception if you will, if you layer a jean jacket on top of the button up. achieve this by keeping the jean shirt a slightly (and i mean slightly) darker shade than the jacket you choose to pair it with. adding a printed cardigan over it all will make it seem less intimidating. this makes me nervous advising you to try. it could either go so so good or so so bad. there is a fine line. but i am trusting in your skills! you can handle this! 

check out the example i gave today and do not veer far from it. usually it is okay to add your own funk, but this jean subject is very sensitive. ask spears. that is why her career went down the drain. it's true. unproper jean usage. bless her heart.

coco.

my favorite part of this pairing is the jeans. these are the perfect amount of destroyed. the shades of blue all flow nicely, and that is the ultimate goal when creating the all jean look. careful on your colors. i repeat: careful on your colors!

boyfriend jean (ralph lauren)

light wash jean button up (asos)

mixed wash jean jacket (forever 21)

mute tan booties (aldo)