11.17.2009

UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS


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THE DENIM BAR BLOG

11.05.2009

SCENE IN

I am head over heels in love with Scene In. The video series in Washington Post's Arts & Living section breathes life into the DC fashion scene, giving props to residents of the coolest neighborhoods in our beautiful city. Check out some of our favorite people below.

DUPONT CIRCLE








CAPITOL HILL







DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS









NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SCULPTURE GARDEN








U STREET CORRIDOR







GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT







EASTERN MARKET








HOWARD HOMECOMING






11.03.2009

LIFE & LEISURE

Although inspired by the Palm Springs, California chic of decades past, our current selection from FREMONT is definitely East Coast all the way.

FREMONT Fauntleroy Shirt in Green, $165.
100% cotton.
Made in India.

FREMONT Half Ladder Pocket Shirt in Chambray, $162.
100% cotton.
Made in India.

SEXY SADIE, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

A different take on basic black denim.

WILLIAM RAST Sadie in Black Betty, $220.
Straight leg in a funky black wash.
95% cotton, 4% polyester, 1% spandex.
Made in the USA.

10.27.2009

FOUR WAY STRETCH

There's a graveyard in my closet. Jeans of yester-years that, previous to my time spent working at the Denim Bar, were bought when I looked in the mirror of the dressing room and thought, 'These jeans fit me PERFECTLY.' Jump one week ahead of the purchase, and my butt looks deflated and dumpy. I was uninformed and just plain naive in the early aughts, not understanding that denim stretches. Sometimes a little. Sometimes a lot. Sometimes to the point of looking like I've had a frightening, embarrassing experience in my trunk, when really I just didn't know how to buy my jeans. Now I know better, just as the rest of the DB staff does, and we do our very best to have our clients walk out of our stores with the most flattering fit for their bodies.

There's a new(ish) brand that we've carried for a few seasons now that will change. your. life. Imagine finding the perfect pair of denim that looks great now and will never, ever stretch out. I KNOW - I'M EXCITED TOO! This brand has every fit imaginable, and we always strive to have at least one skinny, one straight, and one boot fit in stock. Ladies and gentlemen (ok, just ladies...), I present to you DL1961.


Grace High-Rise Straight in Twilight, $158.
XFIT LYCRA, 73% cotton, 27% polyester.
Small logo embroidery on back pocket.
Made in the USA.


Milano Bootcut in Mykonos, $176.
XFIT LYCRA, 73% cotton, 27% polyester.
Small logo embroidery on back pocket.
Made in the USA.


Also check out: the Kate Slim Straight in Newport.
A great skinny in a clean medium wash!