Vintage girl wears jeans for a week

[@percairion]

As an asthmatic I laughed so hard at how relatable " Who knew you needed oxygen for energy?" was..... I laughed hard enough to actually trigger an asthma attack so take that as my seal of approval for that joke lol

[@michelletackett9489]

That is why I hate jeans. Lol I wear dresses and I don't get any pain.

[@ScarlettDuchess]

My severe asthma improved drastically with vitamin K2. Worth a try.

[@Alina_Schmidt]

@@moi-gaui1206 I‘m asthmatic too and I do need warm clothes when it‘s cold. I can‘t imagine how or why that‘d be linked to be honest. I guess it‘s an individual thing.

[@ruthroo8954]

M&S Skinny Ivy. Soft and very comfortable.

[@GTaichou]

Recent sleep apnea diagnosis and first-time CPAP user here - thank you for the giggle. I just had this experience myself this week LOL. "Who knew you could wake up with ENERGY when you BREATHE in your SLEEP" 😂

[@thistley_42]

I love Josie’s comment about thinking of clothes as stylish or fashionable rather than flattering. Increasingly, I’ve noticed how much a lot of the ideas about what’s ‘flattering’ for different female bodies are about making them look as skinny but sill hourglass shaped as possible and promoting the idea that aspiring to having and showing off that shape at all times is more important than personal taste and preferences (and indeed comfort!)

[@codename495]

It’s perfectly reasonable to accept that what fits and looks nice on one body may not fit or look nice on another body. I’m 6” tall and quite curvy, I look like a refrigerator with a head in the boxy ugly messy garbage that is fashionable right now, but some people look really nice in boxy unstructured clothing. Not me and I’m not sad about it.

[@JustSaralius]

For me, the idea of flattering clothes is not really a matter of conforming to skinny ideals, but rather if a garment looks well fitted and well made. Like the jeans Jessica asked about - I would not say they looked flattering on her, even though she looked skinny in them. They just didn't fit well, in size and shape. I think most people nowadays don't know what a well fitting garment looks or feels like because all we know is off-the-rack clothing that aren't made to fit our shape and I think that's part of why people are viewing fit differently now as well as rejecting the skinny hourglass ideal. That being said, I agree that a lot of people just mean "slimming" when they say "flattering". But I wish we could start to value well fitting clothes again, because when we don't care how our clothes fit us or how they are made we keep encouraging fast fashion. Also, poorly fitted clothes wear out faster which is another way it encourages wasting fabric.

[@mckenzietwine]

To provide another perspective, I recently returned a pair of booties that were not flattering. I felt they made my legs look like chicken legs because of how large the shaft of the boot was. Objectively, they're fashionable, but to me, they didn't make me feel confident and happy with the way that I look. I see flattering clothing as items that make me feel good in my body.

[@sheilarough236]

A sweetheart neckline is flattering on almost everyone

[@flo9]

I think, at least for me, flattering means it's well fitted which means it is comfortable. That is definitely my goal, always and forever. I make 90% of my clothes these days for this reason. Flattering, to me, just means that it's not tight in the wrong places and wide in others. Moreover, I have so little energy that if I'm going to get dressed, I am bloody well going to make sure I look ok. I hate having clothes that make me look more ill than my pyjamas. Why would you do that to yourself, I have no idea.

[@dwalad1n]

What people don't tell you is you can still wear stockings under your jeans for warmth! And skinny jeans are not usually something you can buy online, they need to be tried on hahaha

[@xSwordLilyx]

This is interesting to read as I wear a tall inseam and exclusively order my jeans, skinny or not, online, and so does most of my family, in fact I even have to special order pajama pants for my dad.

[@emilyanderson1473]

You can but it’s not particularly comfortable

[@es8742]

Yes I wear thick leggings under my jeans for about half the year (I live in a cold part of the globe)

[@nonexistingessence]

@@es8742 same!

[@kevinruby9241]

This was my immediate thought... same solution for winter in a skirt, tights under the jeans! And it may change the sensation of having the denim rubbing your leg to something you are more accustomed to.

[@TransTess]

I never thought I'd hear such an accurate description of the feeling of dsyphoria and it's from Jessica wearing jeans lmao

[@theriverspath]

Same

[@sophisticatedPJs]

I was thinking that too! My family is really religious (in like a fundamentalist christian way) and so because of their expectations of me I've pretty much been wearing skirts my whole life, but as a genderfluid person it can be really hard some days to be wearing these garments of clothing that just shout "I'M A GIRL" at everyone that passes by. I love my dresses sometimes, but often it can feel really uncomfortable and restrictive to the way I want to express myself through fashion. It's pretty much almost exactly how she described it, even though I have an opposite problem to hers

[@geenskeen]

Philosophy tube's Abigail recently discussed in a video how she thinks dysphoria is experienced by cis people as well, and just pathologised unfairly in trans people. So this a great example of that Worth a watch!

[@ChronicRapunzel]

Was thinking the same way. I was like omg I feel that way about me😂

[@rachelannbarkley2329]

Yes!!!

[@pandenguinisodd]

I really love how Josie reframed 'flattering' and 'unflattering' to 'stylish' or 'unstylish.' It changes the judgment from being targeted at how your body looks in the clothes to just the clothes themselves. It's a lot more kind than reminding yourself of the ways you may or may not fit the beauty standard. 🖤

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

Flattering clothing has nothing to do with beauty standards. What is flattering on one person isn’t flattering on another. Flattering clothing means the waistband is in the spot you think looks best on you, whether that’s at the natural waist or under your bellybutton. It means the garment makes your butt look the way you want, whether it’s snug and sculpted or baggy and disguised. It means there is the right amount of material for you, whether it’s tight or lose. It means the hemline is cut to the length that makes you feel best, whether it’s at the ankle or is long. Everyone has different opinions on which of these clothing features looks best on them. Flattering clothing doesn’t mean it makes your body look straight or curvy or anything in between. It just means the garment’s waist, neckline, hips, length, bust, etc etc are cut and fitted the way that looks best, most FLATTERING on your individual body.

[@l.g.2888]

@@findingbeautyinthepain8965 That may be what you use it to mean, but 99% of the time when people talk about clothing being "flattering" what they're really measuring is how much it alters the look of your body to appear to conform to the current beauty standard. As a plus size person, I've literally never had someone talk to me about what's flattering in terms of what makes ME feel good and whether clothes fit/look the way I want them to. It has ALWAYS been used in the context of a list of do's and don't's to disguise the fact that I'm fat. So maybe don't be so quick to be dismissive and correct someone based on your own personal definition of a word that isn't used that way the majority of the time.

[@Munomanom]

Yeh it seems most of us disagree with you, sorry haha I think if someone says "stylish/unstylish" it's referring to societies expectations (which doesn't often fit everyone) whereas if something is flattering it's not necessarily society's cuurent style but it looks good on the individual person... A lot of people go for 'stylish' clothes and get upset that they don't look like models... but if you go for something flattering, everyone could be a model :)

[@jennifers5560]

Yeah, I’m with you. It takes the body judging out of it.

[@P0nyl0ve]

@@Munomanom i agree with you, i think we should define flattering as "makes your body type look good/how you want iy" rather than "makes your body look like the beauty standard"

[@katemeeks8625]

I’m albino, so obviously VERY pale all over, and in my late 20s decided that I was going to try and dye my white hair. Went for a red auburn, as I knew red-heads have pale skin and I thought it would look the most flattering on me. I had to use permanent hair dye as the wash in ones literally just fall out immediately. Even dyed my eyebrow, at home, using the permanent dye. Was so scary, but found out my albino skin repels all hair dye so was able to just use a baby wipe to wipe away excess. I found when I went out though that nobody noticed me. I’m used to being stared at all the time, I’m bright white and use a guide dog. I stand out. But in queue for pharmacy I was incredibly taken aback to see that the pharmacist didn’t recognise me or the fact that I stood out. I never realised how much I relied on that! I was feeling so self conscious and freaking out that I was not experiencing the world the way I am used to. All this to say I understand what you mean about being really uncomfortable when nobody knows you feel it. You looked great in jeans by the way.

[@ahhh4117]

Thats really interesting how not being noticed was so new to you, was it relieving to not have so many stares? Did you like the red? (also the dog in the profile is very handsome)

[@katemeeks8625]

@@ahhh4117 thank you. His name is Fargo and he’s 4 years old, my current Guide Dog. It felt very, very unsettling not being noticed. I’m so used to be stared at, even if I can’t see them you can still sense it and sighted people with me get very angry about it whereas I am like “meh it’s normal”. Felt so much better once enough of my hairs true colour was visible that I could get a very short hair cut. I looked so odd with see through roots. Looked like I had a massive bald stripe! I loved the red, but the upkeep was so annoying and I found putting on make up for the first time ever to try and make my lashes coloured really difficult. Was a great experiment though. I learnt to accept my current colour, knowing I was CHOOSING my albino colour now as it was easier, not because I had no choice.

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

@@katemeeks8625 well that's great that it helped u find acceptance in the people staring at u... I hate being stared at. I'm autistic and agoraphobic. Going out is terrifying. Especially now that I've gained weight due to meds etc. I get stared at more. But even before I felt like I was stared at. Like people sense I have a weird aura. As a kid I would stare in the mirror trying to figure outvwhat about my looks made people treat me so differently. I guess it was some social thing I was not aware of. I would love to be not noticed.

[@katemeeks8625]

@@mary-janereallynotsarah684 it’s not exactly like I like when people stare, but that I “get” why they do. It’s frustrating as the reason they are staring is because of the amount of pigment I don’t have and it would be seen as a very much no go area if you stare because someone has lots of pigment. I’m not at all confident in my own skin (I still get people driving past who lean out of their cars as they drive by yelling AAALLLBBBBIIINNNOOO” like I don’t know). I think reaching that acceptance that it will happen, I won’t change the world and that’s OK was massive for me. I did find it so odd though when I didn’t stand out when I dyed my hair. Just because I was SO used to it happening, kind of threw my world on it’s head. It’s funny the weird stuff you get used to isn’t it.

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

@@katemeeks8625 people are rude. I mean. If I woke up black I would be afraid to go out for a whole host of other reasons. If I woke up as a white male I'd be more confident. Seeing the world through a different lens. It's weird.

[@cairns1155]

As a jeans-wearer learning to navigate dresses, thanks for putting fashion "disasters" in a humorous context

[@deniseperegrina6620]

I feel you! I ALWAYS feel so exposed in dresses! And feel like I'm only a moment away from someone seeing my undies! I never feel that way in a pair of jeans!

[@cairns1155]

@@deniseperegrina6620 then they may not be right for you :) its important to try so you can be sure, but there's no shame in feeling awkward in dresses. Do what makes you comfortable and confident, and you might be surprised by what works.

[@thunderpup7899]

I'm the same way!

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

@@deniseperegrina6620Idk why, but I feel the opposite. Maybe it’s because I wear fluffy dresses and skirts, like Jessica. I went out in sweatpants the other day, and the entire time I kept worrying they would fall to my ankles, and I’d just be standing there in my panties lol.

[@acc45460]

I have a pair of tight fitting black jeans and those look great with my black dress. So, combination is also an option.

[@Marigold11037]

Anybody agree that Jessica KILLED IT in the day two black jeans?? The contrasting style works so well the way she style it (and it gave me 50s vibes)

[@heidinaegele19]

Levi's slits are for boots, whether around or tucked in. Also those slits can be folded so that your jeans can become capris. They are also useful if you decide to wear flannels underneath to make them warmer. Being originally from the Midwest in the States, the wind there blows quite hard so skirts generally were a band idea because 60 to 80 mile per hour winds will go right up and through. So wearing jeans on top of pajama flannels or lined jeans were fantastic because they were almost wind proof!

[@roswitha2466]

Why would I want to wear pajamas out in the cold wind? 🤔

[@joyfairclough4686]

@@roswitha2466 She said pajama flannels (also called Long Johns) *under* jeans. It's just a way of layering up. When it hits 30° celsius below zero on those great plains, it's all about layers of the warmest stuff you can get on your body.

[@GwenC13]

Interesting!

[@mygirldarby]

Those slits are just current fashion. It started recently and looks ridiculous. Jessica is right about the slits being silly. Fads are almost always stupid looking. Levis never had those slits in them before a couple of years ago and they were not made for Midwest long johns and boot wearing. Levis is a fashion brand and has been for decades. They aren't utilitarian work clothes anymore. They were originally made only for men who did hard physical work. They were cheap and the denim was stiff and wouldn't tear easily. Back then they were considered unfashionable work attire for the lower class and were looked down upon by the wealthy and middle-class. Levis did not recently decide to put slits in their jeans for people working outside in the Midwest, lol.

[@mygirldarby]

@@joyfairclough4686 you believe Levis put slits in their expensive jeans so people can wear long johns under them? That is not true. It's just a fashion fad right now.

[@annekirrin9068]

A top tip that I was once given - if you have tummy pain, use a wheelchair or just like to be comfy - wear maternity jeans! They're absolutely brilliant and you can't tell as your top just covers the stretchy waistband.

[@katyajohanna]

Wait, that is brilliant. I have endometriosis amd wearing tight stuff around my belly sometimes is unbearable, so I have many fabric pants with an elastic waistband, but sometimes I just wear my yoga pants, which have a similar fit as maternity pants. I love how they sit over the belly, because that makes it feel protected and warm, but I never thought of trying maternity jeans.

[@annekirrin9068]

@@katyajohanna Hello there, yes a friend with endometriosis suggested it to me actually, and now I only wear maternity jeans or leggings. They're so comfy, I think all women's trousers should fit like that, as it's so much kinder to the body. I get mine from H&M as they are a reasonable price and they last very well. I hope your tummy isn't too bad today, endometriosis is a tough thing to have. All the best, Angela

[@lynnie1342]

My cousin kept a single pair of maternity pants after her last pregnancy (12 years ago). They’re her holiday dinner pants now

[@nicolepiechocki3118]

Jessica I was surprised you didn't lean more into a Katharine Hepburn-esque vintage trousers look. I feel like the iconic wide-leg high-waist trousers with a fitted turtleneck or peter pan collar fits your aesthetic really well.

[@amalia1973]

i love josie's reframing of "flattering or unflattering" to "stylish or unstylish". it's such a helpful way to look at it, especially as someone recovering from an ED

[@bossyboots5000]

I loved that too. And I loved the way she said it - so matter-of-fact, like doesn't everyone think this? Such a healthy way to look at clothing. Best wishes for your recovery

[@SageK253]

I'm a trans guy, and you talking about not knowing clothing etiquette and being out in public dressed in ways that don't fit you and you don't know if you're doing it right was SUPER relatable.

[@susansaphire5983]

Another commenter said that she describe gender dysphoria perfectly! I'm excited to hear what she means so I can better understand it myself!

[@cassandramiller4477]

2 things: 1. Your Wednesday outfit gave me real "Rosie the Riveter" vibes, so vintage look achieved! 2. When you talked about not knowing jeans etiquette, and going outside for the first time feeling self-conscious, that really hit home for me. As a trans woman, I remember having those same feeling about being out in dresses! Heck, I'm still trying to learn dress etiquette, after 4 years!

[@mikaylaeager7942]

As a cis woman who has been wearing dresses since birth I still don’t understand dress ettiequte.

[@tengwarsenna]

It's so hard! I have no idea what I'm doing with my clothing, ever.

[@TheHestya]

We're aaaalll in this togeeether... 🙌🙌🙌

[@sunnaarnadottir5384]

It might help to know that a lot of us don't really know what we're doing and just wing it and hope for the best, by even just thinking about it you're already doing better than me lol

[@lb5368]

Jeans that are real denim (without added spandex or other stretchy materials) definitely stretch throughout the day. The cotton "relaxes" with wear and body heat, to the point that old denim worn by one person will take on their unique body shape! I once bought a second-hand pair of Levi's made in the late 1980s or early 1990s (100% denim) that had a ghost wallet permanently imprinted in the back right pocket from the previous wearer 😁

[@krose6451]

As a plus size person sizing issues is one of my favorite things about skirts. So much easier to find a skirt that fits in a way I like than pants or dresses. Especially when shopping second hand. So seeing Jessica compare jeans that are supposedly the same size had me nodding. So many moments in this I could relate to even as someone who has 20% jeans in my wardrobe, 50% skirts, and most of the rest is honestly almost entirely capris lol oh hey, maybe come summer Jessica could do a week of capris.

[@AsmrAmurana]

this was absolutely wonderful to me as a large woman, too! Even the skinny people get stuck!

[@hollyschmidt9316]

I just wear endless leggings 😂

[@delphinecohen2631]

Honestly, as someone who only wears second-hand jeans because the fabric is much much softer after decades of washes, new jeans can be sooo uncomfortable and weird to wear, and now working in a cafeteria where I cannot wear skirts for work I have relied on my mum for tips regarding everyday jean wear. For colder days, it is totally acceptable to wear tights under them! Or any weather really. No one will know and will probably help with feeling more at ease with them, sometimes in freezing days I go the extra mile and put a pair of long socks over the tights.

[@JustSaralius]

I think a Marilyn Monroe type of casual jeans look would be a really nice addition to your wardrobe. (And a "safe" and simple way to style jeans!) Getting those vibes from the Levis and the white shirt and vest combo. Cozy and stylish! As well as vintage. ;D

[@fratguide]

There’s a wonderful line in the Addams Family Musical where Morticia rips off the bottom part of her dress and Gomez exclaims “My dear you have Legs!” And that thought crossed my mind while Jessica struggled. Such a fun video

[@labellelace]

Cotton jeans do “warm up” and stretch out after being worn for a while! Brand new or fresh after a wash, jeans feel stiffer and tighter, and the material softens and loosens over just a bit of wear. A familiar comparison is the way that the sleeves of cardigans will stretch out a bit after wear, but will tighten right back up after a wash. You weren’t crazy for feeling as if your jeans were larger at the end of the day, they were, haha! (Also definitely recommend curating a vintage denim collection, they will always fit better, be made from a nicer material (so they’ll last longer!), and they fit with your wardrobe, making them easier to style

[@fdulcia8528]

"Look! Legs. I have them. Who knew?" just loved that part. Made me laugh.

[@abbyvankeer8555]

I hated jeans for most of my childhood- the texture was just not comfortable for me. I honestly don’t know what happened but sometime in my teenage years they suddenly became perfectly comfortable, so really why jeans are nice to wear or not is still a mystery to me.

[@bleechrcreechrr]

Weirdly same, as a kid I hated the texture so much. I wore sweatpants for winter for 6 years. And then at some point as a teen I started wearing them and it was fine

[@emryspaperart]

from my memory, the jeans i was put in as a kid were always proper very thick utilitarian denim and it definitely had a barbie doll garment kind of feeling to it - too thick a fabric for such a small body. then the jeans material got thinner and thinner and stretchier and more plasticky in my teens and while i still didnt like wearing them there was a notable difference in the fabrics being chosen by manufacturers for different ages ranges. i wonder if that was part of it for you?

[@dragonflies6793]

Reverse for us! We wore jeans exclusively in middle school and now are uncomfortable in them

[@weissrose1081]

it's the opposite for me: used to be fine wearing jeans when i was little and now i cant stand them as an adult and much prefer skirts and dresses 💀

[@carlyblack42]

Same! Sweat pants in the winter and soft shorts in the summer. Then I got into my teens and started wearing jeans exclusively until college

[@annikan42]

Everything you said about how weird it was being so uncomfortable and no one knowing is exactly how I feel when I actually dress up and look "nice!" To everyone else it's pretty normal, and that's part of what makes it so weird. I loved hearing about this from your perspective

[@waffles3629]

I'm like Josie with the whole "I don't notice flattering" part. I notice comfort, and that is my number one priority when buying clothes.

[@HOHNancy]

I haven’t worn jeans in years since I am more comfortable in slacks/trousers. I’m glad you have explored what wearing jeans is like. You look great in anything vintage, including jeans (which was popular in the 1950s). Also, thank you and Josie for making me laugh and I enjoyed seeing Claudia as well. Thank you for another wonderful video! ❤️

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

You are so welcome!

[@beepityboopity]

My mom had abdominal surgery in the past year and the second day she was home she was wearing jeans as her “comfortable clothes.” As a neurodivergent, I can’t even wear jeans. Ever. And she was wearing them after surgery!!

[@cruelaz]

the neurodivergent urge to immediatley strip out of my "outside" clothes into my "inside" lounge clothes the moment i open my door hahah

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Yesssssssssssss

[@Flareontoast]

@@cruelaz glad I'm not the only one! I'm NOT wearing jeans/non-stretchy pants at home!!

[@labellelace]

Funnily enough, I relate to both sides of this. I put on my “house clothes” as soon as I get home, but I love 100% cotton denim. Having said that, I’m SUPER picky about jeans. I hate the way cotton-poly blend denim feels, plus I have an hourglass shape so jeans that are snug in the waist but not too tight in the hips and thighs, while having no stretch, are nearly impossible to find (ala poor patterning in modern ready-made clothing). My absolute favorite pair of jeans is a vintage pleated pair of 80s Jordache, they have so much extra room in the hips and are well loved, so they’re super comfy. They’re made of probably the thickest denim out of any of the jeans I own, but because they are so well worn, the fabric is soft and warm. I also have a pair of 90s Lee jeans that fit me perfectly in waist while still being big and loose in the legs, plus the fabric has been worn soft, adding to the comfort. I have fallen asleep wearing jeans many, many times, as the ones I own have been so carefully curated and are very comfortable. Basically, in summary, I recommend second hand, preferably vintage, jeans! They’ve already been worn in, and vintage denim is patterned in a way that allows room for an actual person to fit in it, can’t really go wrong :)

[@mygirldarby]

@@cruelaz I'm pretty sure just about everyone does that. I always have and so has everyone I know. Most people aren't going to sit around in their work/school attire and relax. I immediately change into a soft t shirt and lounge shorts or pants and slippers when I get home and so do all my family members. I'm just a typical person and that's been my observation anyway.

[@kaz555]

I used to wear jeans from my teenage years until my IBS, chronic pain & fatigue got worse. I wear trousers which are more comfortable with knee high socks under them for extra warmth. It was odd to see you in jeans. I liked the look with the ones you wore with the red top. Glad you found a practical benefit to wearing them. My suggestion for another themed week is vintage playsuits. Thank you for an enjoyable video.

[@joylox]

I second this! I'm working on a wedding outside inspired by vintage jumpsuits and playsuit patterns because I'm not a fan of dresses (plus my legs get really sweaty and nylons aren't always helpful), so looking at some of those designs and styles is fun! There are so many different looks too. I saw a video that said "nice dress," "thanks, it's actually pants," and that's been my idea ever since! Less restrictive than jeans, but still separate leg holes leading to less chances of wind blowing a skirt up too high.

[@knittedbywhitney]

This was SO interesting to watch! It was really fun to see you navigating a staple piece of clothing for most people that you never wear yourself and asking questions most of us don’t think about. I’d love to see you try wearing a week of menswear-inspired outfits (like a Peaky Blinders three-piece suit) because your style is very feminine. Lovely video as always Jessica! ❤

[@sarahwatts7152]

This could be really cool!

[@wkt2506]

1 week wardrobe-swap with the wife?? 😁 Baby might get confused but I'm sure you could find a way round that one

[@judithlashbrook4684]

I'd love to see jessica wear black, her outfits are all so jolly and colourful, so maybe a "I wore gothic/steam punk for a week" would be fun and that way alot of the shapes would be the same but in dark colours and with witchy/badass accesories....

[@DrVamp-yf7vg]

@@judithlashbrook4684 ikr! That would be so cool! :)

[@KathrynsRavens]

As an occasional jeans wearer who used to live in jeans I often layer them with tights or long johns when it's cold to keep warm. The weird sizing issues are such a norm that drives me bonkers. I really find wearing dresses for most of the year so much easier and more comfy

[@asympti2185]

Any given brand/style of jean, you just have to try on. It's the only way to know whether they fit.

[@SammiJarrad]

Having chronic pain, I only dress for comfort. It was a hard transition not always wearing something cute.. but my body and pain thank me for being comfortable. 💜

[@dantemaquiavelli9039]

Jessica in jeans??? What is this, the Invasion of the body snatchers all over again??? Don't worry, you look most lovely in everything you wear! Although dresses and skirts will always be something yours 😂❤️

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Indeed! Also, I wonder if the skinny jeans were a trap picked by Claudia with the intent of needing to "rescue" her wife out of them 🤣

[@sharronkennith7833]

Your reactions to the jeans laid out on the bed are so wholesome, the first thing I thought of was the gentle befuddlement 1950s housewife trying to figure out the fancy housework gadgets her partner bought just because they were new and flashy. And as a fellow long lady, I totally understand the struggle of trying to find pants the right length!

[@Fluffie13]

The darker vintage jeans looked amazing on you while also fitting your style. If jeans aren’t your thing maybe try dress pants that match your style. I had some that felt just like pjs. I hated wearing dress pants but needed them for a new job and got the perfect comfy pairs.

[@cass6020]

Just gotta mention that the editing for this channel is always excellent. I feel like it doesn't get talked about because we're all excited to talk about the content and have a good time, so I just wanted to praise the editing as something that doesn't get enough

[@helmiina19]

If you get cold in jeans you can put leggings or stockings underneath. I do this with stockings and leggings too just layering them to feel warm.

[@jamieevans1542]

I do exactly the same thing, just with tights instead of leggings or stockings.

[@helmiina19]

@@jamieevans1542 They're not the same thing?

[@jamieevans1542]

@@helmiina19 I find that stockings are more sheer than tights and leggings tend not to have feet. But all three options are still excellent no matter which one you pick. I just happen to have tights instead of stockings or leggings.

[@helmiina19]

@@jamieevans1542 Oh that makes a lot of sense. I have all three of those things I just didn't know there was a different term for them in English. Thanks for teaching me 💕

[@jamieevans1542]

@@helmiina19 fair enough. Happy to help.

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Agreed with Josie! Clothes are stylish or not (and that doesn't have to necessarily mean fashionable, either, you can be wearing all trendy pieces and not look stylish) rather than flattering or unflattering.

[@nanamiharuka3269]

I mean a week after all is 5-7 days, no one said it had to be consecutive days *shrug* so if we get 5-7 days of Jessica attempting jeans I'll be happy to see all your outfits and opinions!

[@samanthab3292]

Right even "5-7 random days this month" would work haha

[@ivoackermann15]

as a person that makes his own trousers because he doesn't like the trousers you can buy: the reason why clothing keeps you warm is because it traps air. air is a really bad (heat) conductor. That's also the explanation why skin tight jeans are cold. they don't trap a lot of air and conduct heat away from your body a lot better than air would. i think you understand why cold air around the flappy lower bits of that jean would be cold.

[@microwaaave]

the moment when you were watching the fireworks and signing with your son really warmed my heart 🧡so precious

[@ixchelkali]

This was fun and funny, especially since I have virtually lived in jeans since the 1960s, except when forced not to by dress codes or very hot weather. BTW, you weren't imagining it, they do stretch as the day goes on. You did well at moving outside your comfort zone. I applaud your willingness to try something new. My mom didn't try jeans until she was in her 70s. I got her a pair when she was about 60, but it took more than 10 years until she was ready to make the leap. She did like them and switched to wearing trousers all the time, but by the time she tried them, she was more comfortable in elastic waisted pull-up granny trousers. So well done, you, for not waiting until your grandchildren are in school to try them.

[@zhenia2511]

As a person who wears mostly jeans and who deems them the most comfortable clothing, Jessica's description of her discomfort is the way I feel wearing a skirt. I hate having my unshaved legs exposed (and I hate shaving them even more) and the amount of opportunities for sexual harassment once you wear a skirt is endless. I'm oddly afraid someone will pull the skirt up.

[@bossyboots5000]

I have the same worry about someone lifting up my skirt, or that if I were wearing a strapless top they'd try to pull it down. I also take public transport so that creates more of a risk factor. But it just occurred to me that that isn't feeling uncomfortable in a different fashion type, it's feeling vulnerable for sexual harassment or assault. Which means the discomfort comes from an external societal issue, not the garment itself really

[@zhenia2511]

@@bossyboots5000 I take public transport often as well, since I am a college student and my college is 8 minutes away from my home by a public transport ride. I feel you on the top issue as well. I am a girl with naturally extremely large breasts, which increases amount of inappropriate behaviour towards me. I don't even wear this type of clothes in fear something bad will happen to me. I agree that the fear has less to do with the garment itself and more with vulnerability towards sexual harassment, but I don't know how to deal with creeps and avoid such confrontations at all costs.

[@bossyboots5000]

@@zhenia2511 I think it's a sad state of affairs that women feel they have to avoid certain clothing in order to avoid being victimized. It makes dressing an act of self-preservation instead of joy or comfort. I understand the need to draw as little attention to oneself as possible to try minimize potential harassment. Just do what makes you feel safe. Also, you are never responsible for other people's actions, no matter what you wear. Perhaps you can try to wear a skirt or dress you like in a safe place like a friend's party or a wedding. Somewhere where you could have fun with it

[@CalindaSharisse]

You can wear shorts (bicycle shorts are good for not being bulky) if you'd like a more secure feeling. And opaque tights or over the knee socks are great for not shaving. Whenever I wear a shorter skirt, I wear leggings to feel secure.

[@zhenia2511]

@@CalindaSharisse Oh, I've realised I'm NB recently so I'm definitely not going to hide my unshaved body parts anymore. Comments like "you look gay" or "ha-ha, you're a man" validate me nowadays more than anything.

[@englandcalling9721]

Never in the field of sartorial conflict has so much been worn by so few. The slit in the bottom of the Levis jeans allows you to show an ankle, without having to roll up your trousers. Hussy and practical all in one.

[@scilines]

Hussy 😂💀

[@toffeefuchs]

As someone who has grown up only wearing jeans and just a few years ago started wearing dresses and skirts this video is so fun. I felt soo odd in dresses at first but after just a few months I didn't really want to wear anything else anymore. Dresses are just so comfy. All my jeans are now just sitting in my closet being ignored unless I go out to do gardening or walk the dog on a muddy day.

[@brittany5225]

loved this.

[@luaourus]

As someone with EDS, jeans are good for me precisely because they restrict my legs and it doesn't feel like everything is going to pop out of place all the time lol But it makes my skin really suffer, so I’m still trying to find out a solution- how do I look pretty and fashionable while trying to hold my body in place _and_ not squeeze it like a lemon? Really fun video, you looked great (and always delightfully vintage)!

[@Sue-pn7mq]

I started wearing leggings because of this reason and like them so much better. EDS and clothing can be a struggle. Good luck finding what works best while it still looks great.

[@Listen1OmySilentTears]

Leggings are a wonderful skin protector! I cannot *stand* the feel of jeans, but work in a warehouse, where jeans are the most practical to wear. So I protect my legs from the feel by wearing leggings! I have various thicknesses/types for differences in weather and body changes, so I can dress for work more comfortably regardless of the temperature or state of my body. Best part is, no one else has to know!

[@taweja]

As an extremely pear-shaped human the idea of buying jeans by waist measurement gave me such a fear you weren't going to fit into things and then they were *too wide* at the thighs? I could never

[@codename495]

I’ve never in my life purchased anything by my waist. Buy something at least three ( usually more) sizes too large and take the waist in.

[@ginger6readspaceman]

When I was taking a fashion course the woman said that men's pants are made to fit a waist and inseam. And women's pants were made by waist only. And that ALWAYS confused me about them. Because I find for the vast majority of women or those with curvier bodies the waist is almost NEVER the widest part of the pants. So I've always made clothes from the widest part (usually the hips) inseam, and then pull in for waist measurements. Whenever I've made clothes for anyone of any bodytype. (Because men can have wide hips too. A complaint i hear from my guy friends often).

[@joylox]

I always have things be too wide in the hips or too small in the waist. So I either get ones with elastic waist, or men's ones. I'd love to make my own, but denim sucks, so I'm sticking to thinner cottons and corduroy.

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

The vintage ones suit you so well! I love the vintage look with jeans. Giving land girl vibes 😂 Also just like with anything, not all jeans will be for everyone. I've only recently found my perfect jeans and it's game-changing. There are so many (almost too many) styles.

[@Amozon28]

Regardless of the jeans being comfy or not its still so different than jessicas normal style i think part of the discomfort is how not her style it is. Id love to see a week of jessica wearing pantsuits. Bc there are fancy/feminine/vintage pantsuits that would prob suite her style more while also having her wear pants for a week

[@avivalewinter3000]

Different people experience the sensations of clothes differently. That’s valid

[@beepsoop]

Lovely video! The way you talk abt how wearing jeans didn't feel very 'you' and you felt like something was wrong even if nobody noticed is actually a very good description of what it feels like to be trans, funnily enough. So congrats on suffering through that hahah

[@cassandramiller4477]

My reaction exactly!

[@lyllydd]

BTW, the stretch jeans are indeed denim. It's usually a denim (cotton) blend, with spandex or some other stretchy fabric. Full denim does need a few washes to soften up. I also want a pair of those pajama ones that you tried first. ♥

[@angiect3791]

Josie blew my mind too. The first thing I care about is how flattering an item is for me. I don’t care if they are stylish or trendy. 🤷‍♀️

[@casuallyceltic]

I too find corsets quite comfortable! I feel like I'm getting a hug and my squishy, weak belly isn't exposed to idk knife attacks? I also stopped wearing jeans around age 19 (7 years ago!) and I'm exclusively a sweaters and leggings or dresses and pantyhose kinda gal! So much better than stiff, itchy denim imo!

[@Karincl7]

Do people still wear leggings ??

[@christafranken9170]

@@Karincl7 I do, sometimes Not the leggings as pants thing, never done that. But leggings instead of pantyhose are great for winter

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

@@Karincl7 Yes. 😁

[@itssteph263]

I haven't worn jeans in about 3 years, I mostly stick to yoga pants. If I could find comfy, stretchy jeans with actual functioning pockets I would go back to jeans. I'm all for having Josie tries wearing vintage dresses for a week.

[@samit2658]

I have some stretch jeans that would fit your brief. I live in jeggings

[@mikaylaeager7942]

I haven’t worn jeans since before the pandemic. What’s the point? Why not be comfortable?

[@l.g.2888]

@@mikaylaeager7942 God same. I only own one pair anymore and I've only worn them twice in two years, both times for a costume. 😂 I live in leggings, pajama pants, and long dresses with billowy skirts.

[@karly.asshhh]

@@mikaylaeager7942 There are super comfortable and cute jeans, you just have to look for the right fabric and cut. Also a pair of jeans look so much better than leggings or yoga pants in most ocassions.

[@ariadne0w1]

I have a pair from Sears that are 70% cotton, 19% polyester, 10% viscose, 1% spandex. They look great and are super comfortable, they look like normal jeans but have enough stretch I'll actually wear them even when I don't have to leave the house.

[@anniestrooo]

I’m a fan of jeans honestly! I find them very easy to wear and comfortable! It just takes FOREVER to find the jeans that work for you and your body type

[@NyxTyrianthinus]

I know the feeling of beeing very unomfortable while no one knows and no one suspects it, very well. I am goth, but working as an educationalist in a very posh area, so I have to be a little undercover goth. Today I wore one of my green work pullovers and felt exactly what you described feeling, beeing about outside in jeans. Even though when I dress more "mainstream" I am less looked at, I feel sooo very strange and uncomfortable. It is so weird. Slowly I am getting more brave and wearing more gothy things at work, that I realy feel like myself in. Lucky for me, bad for the children, we have a baaaaad lack of people working in peadagogics/education and care in germany. So what are they going to do? Fire me and never get anyone to fill in for me? So maybe I could get away with just beeing myself. The reason is stupid though, I wish more people would be more tolerant of otherness of every kind and I wish we would not be so understaffed in the soial sector. Btw, I learn so much about living with chronic illness and disability from your channel, even though I already know a thing or two. I love that and it is invaluable to me, as I am working in an inclusive daycare.

[@wkt2506]

Social media content from someone you actually appreciate seems like SO much so a better way to truly understand about difference rather than how these things are usually "taught" via textbooks & other educational materials that can carry in in othering and patronising attitudes without meaning to. I have learnt a lot from friends (and the odd romance), and I think social media is the next best thing.

[@fdulcia8528]

I think your own reaction to be wearing jeans is just so cute.

[@jennifers5560]

Yeah, you can see that it was a difficult for her to wrap her head around wearing them, but she persevered and saw that jeans would be acceptable in certain situations.

[@Sheena10]

The part where you said you wanted a sign on your forehead announcing you are "dressed in an uncomfortable manner" so that others would know; I was quite familiar with that feeling, lol. The way you articulated the feeling and reasons driving those feelings was very understandable. I could not have said it better myself, thank you for that.

[@ceirwynsinclair4198]

I wore jeans through almost all my elementary and secondary education. It wasn't until my final year of high school that I learned just how much the discomfort was holding me back. I started wearing skirts all the time, and man that made my life so much better! Then I had a job where I had to wear trousers... it is very strange how quickly I became accustomed to not wanting to show my legs, or have anything tight around my hips! I always wear long skirts... so even showing ankle feels strange... and calves are downright risque! Thighs? Nope. Me showing anything above my knee would be lewd to my brain! Kudos to you Jessica for trying something new!

[@asympti2185]

Whereas I wasn't allowed to wear jeans to school in my family until high school. That did the job: decades later, I almost never wear anything but jeans, since then. Nothing else is as comfortable and me.

[@inotanzen]

The MRI rant had me feeling so seen as a neurodivergent (adhd and possibly autistic spectrum) person 🥲🫶 They really are little doom tubes aren’t they? CT scans are so refreshing by comparison! So quick and easy 😩

[@KyliaSkydancer]

As another non-jeans person, I applaud you for going out of your comfort zone.

[@sciencemama6801]

"A coffin that's yelling at me" is the PERFECT description of getting an MRI! LOL

[@jennifers5560]

“This is a lot up in my crotch” -This is something I would never expect to hear from Jessica!!!

[@codylinn8913]

Applause for being maybe the only person on KZbin to instantly captivate my attention by wearing jeans for a week lol love your work!

[@laurenragle5228]

I think all the looks you pulled together with your jeans were super well done! I especially loved the little heels you wore with the light Levis. ❤ I do find as I wash and wear jeans, they get more comfortable. But I also tend towards the ones that are less "denim" and more "pajama pant", as you described. Being on the larger side, I love jeans with a good stretch, too. 😊

[@cheerijessie]

As someone who also finds swing skirts far more comfortable than jeans, this was a fun video. I have to say the Vivien of Holloway one looked the best of the jeans, your regular style looks the best for you though. Incidentally, I've found out about so many dress shops from your videos, wish they'd partner for coupon codes too

[@dragonflies6793]

Her description of "no one knows everything is wrong" is something I relate to so much but with my gender presentation

[@judebrown4103]

Now why couldn't I have put it so succinctly?! Hope you grow to feel comfortable in your skin as I have done. 🙏

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

❤❤❤

[@joylox]

I was thinking the same thing, I'm like, yup, that sounds like social dysphoria... And of course, clothing is a huge part of gender presentation and self expression, so when I find things that I like, often things I've sewn, I feel much more like myself, and that's important.

[@kiwiamy]

I've only seen a couple of comments mention this - one of the most comfy things about jeans is when the denim has softened and moulded to your body, so they fit -you- perfectly. Unfortunately this usually comes from wearing them in, so needing a wear while stiff a few times and wash a few times. Unless you get the mixed fabric of newer jeans which are softer/more flexible anyway.

[@k.s.k.7721]

For the Wednesday jeans outfit to wear to a CT scan - penny loafers, high top canvas sneakers or saddle shoes are the best and most period-accurate options for such a sporty vintage look. Generally worn with white socks, but red socks would be very fun also. To finish it off, a letterman sweater would be my first choice.

[@amybergeron9637]

I think the slits in the Levi's tell you that they're summer jeans, meant to be worn with sandles or pumps when it's warm out! The light colour and slots slits keep you a little cooler. Jeans can be quite seasonal!

[@uberrapidash2556]

I obviously haven't gotten through the whole video yet, but -- jeans have to be broken in! They will be a bit stiff at first. But they get soft!

[@jennydowding6127]

That was one of the most fun videos I’ve seen in a while. I am nowhere near your aesthetic and not very interested in fashion, but it was all so “Jessica”

[@SkeindeerKnits]

As someone who hasn't owned trousers since I was *A Child*, and never any jeans whatsoever, this was very relatable content. Thank you. Skirts and dresses forever! 😄

[@ashrichfield7135]

your description of feeling not like yourself being out in public is really relatable and tbh is a really good way to describe that aspect of dysphoria actually haha

[@CobaltHanna]

We've come a long way since the style swap! I'm proud of you Jessica!

[@BurntKloverfield]

Your whole experience is so charming, and it's so incredibly interesting to see you have this experience with jeans, and you point out things that I have started considering normal. Like being cold. it's winter here too, and I'm freezing in my jeans, and I'm looking at my leggings and going "what ones can fit under my jeans?" and I never considered that wearing a skirt with tights would be warmer. But also, your whole "I don't know jeans etiquette" and "I am dressed uncomfortably" really resonated with me as an autistic person. Like how you're feeling about jeans and how they're not you is how I feel so often in so many other situations. You're really inspiring in how you live how you're most comfortable even though it's not everyone else's normal, and I love it so much. It really gives me a little bit more courage to find myself and my own skin. Again, you are so charming! Applause for you wearing jeans!

[@OVRQT]

New clothes should always be washed before being worn! There are chemicals on the fabrics to help keep their shape and keep bugs away. Chemicals that can absorb into your skin through your pores. P. S. You looked super cute in all of the jeans!! I especially liked the pair with the plaid cuffs.

[@laviniasnow4494]

As a woman that constantly wears trousers (wearing dresses only for events because feeling quite self conscious when in dresses on a daily basis, but working on that aspect) I can tell you, skinny jeans are a nightmare! If high wasted trousers/jeans are available those are my go to because they give structure. It's like wearing a corset and I love it! It took a while to make those around me that kept gifting me skinny jeans (because they're trendy) or low wasted jeans to stop. I wear bootcut, slim fit or straight jeans which are high wasted or mid wasted as an alternative and I style them in retro or vintage styles. 🙂 P.S.: You look good in jeans Jessica, but wear what makes you feel good.

[@alyxholder8773]

The bit where Jessica is self-conscious about her bellybutton showing being 'immodest' is adorable 🤣 It is interesting that the jeans showed more of the mess than dresses, especially since that pair were dark washed.

[@rebekahepperson4054]

I have a pair of Levi jeans from when I was in high school that I bought when I was a size 2 that I could still wear last year at a size 6. All jeans stretch some as you wear them, but Levi’s are extra, extra stretchy. Loved seeing how you styled them! Hope you feel better soon!

[@damaracarpenter8316]

Me seeing the title "OH NO!" hahah! I haven't owned jeans for several years now. You are a brave woman!

[@jennifers5560]

She was brave, she really embraced the challenge though.

[@elspethfougere9683]

I love josie so much! They are the perfect assistant for you! Jessica, flattering? Josie, Ive never thought about that before, i mean theres fashionable and unfashionable 😂

[@genericusername42198]

Jessica is the reason I started wearing dresses more. i tend towards 30s and 40s styles mostly cause of the petticoats getting stuck in the manual wheelchair and being itchy to sit on but by god! daytime nighties that make me look put together with minimum effort? yes please!

[@superfrenchthellama]

I'm hypermobile and I love skinny jeans, as long as they're stretchy, because they sort of hold everything in place. I imagine in a similar way to loving corsets, it's nice to have something hold you in and give support to wobbly joints!

[@sannegodijn301]

Now claudia needs to do a wear vintage dresses for a week video

[@michelleswanson6347]

I say just wear what you want to wear! I live in skirts and dresses in the summer and sweat pants in the winter. I have one pair of men's jeans I will sometimes wear, but I don't usually like jeans either for a variety of reasons. My one pair of jeans is the only pair that is comfortable, looks good, doesn't let cold air up the legs, and doesn't bother my stomach

[@jamieevans1542]

27:42 I wear jeans all the time, occasionally a denim skirt. On particularly cold days, I do wear tights under my jeans. Don’t know if other people think this weird, but it works for me.

[@SilverHawk214]

I do the same!

[@DanaBentley]

As someone who lives in jeans, it still takes a lot of effort to find jeans that fit, are comfy, and fit your style. It isn't helped by every brand changing their sizing/fabric/fit every year. Sometimes Levis are perfect, sometimes Old Navy, and I still mourn the loss of a North American chain of stores that made every pair of jeans in a way that fit me perfectly but went under over 10 years ago. Also, the best jeans are ones that not only fit comfy from the beginning, but get better and better with washings and wear. Levis are actually really good for this.

[@uberrapidash2556]

I feel like the only real jeans you had were the Levi's -- if the material isn't jean material but it looks like jeans, it's still not jeans. At least, that's how I've always understood it, here in the southeast US (I'm from rural areas). Also, I have no idea what the splits in the bottoms of the Levi's are! I've never seen that before! That was so strange. It was fun to watch you try out pants! It seemed like you had fun, too. :)

[@turtle4llama]

It is denim weave, but it has elastic added so the stiffness is less noticeable. It's still jean fabric.

[@ForTheLoveOfMusicals]

When I’ve worn clothes that were unusual and uncomfortable for me the worst part was getting compliments, because from the people who knew it was unusual for me it felt like an insult to my normal

[@juliee593]

I relate to that, it feels like people aren't complimenting you, they're complimenting the fact that you're hiding your true self to be more compliant to whatever norms you're expected to fit...

[@varethiustariel]

Random moment of clarity, so I own approx one 50's style dress (I'm just starting out, more to come, promise!) and I had a white cardigan to go with it and I tied it up at the chest last night and I was like "Yes, this looks SO much better than it does loose!" and when you said "Something smaller on top to balance it out" that absolutely made all the sense in the world to me all at once. Real Eureka moment!

[@alyssia7239]

Jeans aren't comfortable but they're practical and go with everything I own. I put on pajamas as soon as I enter my appartment though ;)

[@hollo0o583]

The vivienne jeans are full denim I believe and thus better suited for colder weather!

[@scifirocks]

Try the maternity jeans hack, I've not tried them yet but they're supposed to be great for lots of disabilities

[@sallahietanen913]

The levi's having a split at the ankle - I think it's supposed to be 90's/Y2K style. When I was a teen back in the nineties (Finland, mind you), we would seam rip the inseam so the ankle bit would sort of flare around the ankles and tops of sneakers. The reason why you're baffled then is that the levi's were too short: for the split inseam to work, they have to be too long. Or that was the theory. At one point the thing to do was to make straight jeans into bootcuts by ripping the seam and making the ankle wider by sewing some flowery fabric into it.

[@Philemaphobia]

Jessica DOES have a belly button! PS: the disadvantage of jeans is that you always see how awkwardly and not ladylike at all One sits…. Which You can hide under any half way decent skirt and you just have to care about your feet, not the whole leg. What a complete lady you are. This might be one of my new favorite videos you made!

[@superhpfan00]

Comically, today I had a conversation with some other gnc folks who wear ‘mens’ jeans, about what brands they like (and how the sizing works). Had some weight gain and now I don’t fit into any of my old bottoms, might as well wade deeper into stealth androgyny. You look lovely in jeans Jessica.

[@maaikebouwman1168]

I like these kind of vlog style videos, and nice to see Rupert and Claudia in the videos.👍

[@PwnageFury]

This reminded me that when I was a kid my mom would always change out of jeans into a skirt anytime she left the house. I 100% support the swap to the green dress for the event, it was a wonderful look!