Cardigan Empire

Salt Lake City Fashion Stylist

Denim Affordable: DownEast Basics Giveaway

Sometimes tiny budgets are even more troublesome to fit than tiny waists. And while I believe denim is worthy of a modest investment, given the complexity of perfectly swaddling durable, twill cotton cloth about a unique sets of curves, I was actually rather delighted and surprised by this diminutively priced option from DownEast Basics.

But before we get down to the denim, let us start by admitting that I am a blue blooded, blue jean snob. To be fair, it’s just my thighs and seat that are snooty in the presence of modern dungarees, well my waist too. But my entire upper body and calves are completely unpretentious around indigo cloth. So you can imagine my entire lower body’s unabashed surprise when DownEast Basics delivered their Platinum Jeans which were not only affordable but also flattering. Let me explain:


1. Wash. Delightfully dark causing my lower figure to recede into proportion with my upper figure. And no messy whiskering or sandblasting to highlight my prominent thighs and hips.


2. Cut. Not to clingy through the thigh, not to flared on the ankle, just a flattering, perfectly proportioned bootcut.

3. Rise: A bit low for my ideal, (I dream in denim mid-rise). Pair these with a longer top or regret it everytime you bend over or sit down. And while I appreciate that the waistband was not overly snug (thereby squishing soft delicious centers everywhere) it was a little too roomy around my waist. Not an uncommon problem for me, and not difficultly corrected by my neighborhood tailor.

4. Length. Comes in 32 and 34 inches from crotch to hem. Perfect for me and my shorty legs, but you 36 inchers will want to keep shopping around.

These jeans were in fact so affordable, one can afford an entire outfit (see suggestions below) for the price normally surrendered for premium designers. There’d probably even be a few dollars left over for me to get the waist altered.



You can win your own pair of DownEast Basic Denim too missy, here’s how:

Either: Go to DownEast Basics, inspect their denim selection, and leave a comment detailing the pair you think may be a match.

And/Or: Become a DownEast Basics fan on facebook and leave a confirming comment on this Cardigan Empire post.

The winner of the Denim Giveaway will be selected on Friday, October 16th. The winner gets to select a pair of DownEast Basic Denim in her cut and size of choice. I’ll even help you decide which pair to get, should you desire assistance.

In the meantime, feel free to assemble the rest of your ensemble using any of the fashionable, affordable options at DownEast Basics and enjoy free shipping. Enter “cardiganempire” in the promo code, valid, 10/13 – 10/27.

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