rough edges

About a year ago, a new style sprung up which I found particularly interesting. The height of an average pair of boots now reached a point between a woman's knee and upper calf, rather than residing around the ankle. Now, this would not be easily noticed if the boots were constantly hid under jeans, but that is no longer the case. The newest trend, apparently, is that the boots belong on either the outside of the pants, or the pants should be rolled up above them.

While my first impression was that this was some sort of eccentric new idea, perhaps coined from the concept of trying to show off a designer label, but I have since changed my mind. Not only is this new style actually quite trendy and cute, but, more importantly, it's practical.

Anyone who wears jeans is familiar with the inevitably fate awaiting your favorite pair. After what seems like only a few wears, the backs of the bottoms will drag, fraying horribly and eventually ripping to shreads. City streets of brick and uneven pavement only accelerate this process, so those cute new jeans don't even stand a chance.

Until now.

Women can now roll up those jeans over a trendy pair of high heeled boots, or tuck them into their multicolored galoshes. Not only is it an essential part of your everyday style, but it saves money!

No longer do we have to worry about the shredded pieces dragging behind us, or the dreaded process of actually cutting those torn bits off. No longer will we have painfully uneven bottoms, forced to tell ourselves over and over that "it's fine, no one notices." No more muddy suprises as we trudge through our small apartments, leaving a path like a slug. No more cold, wet pants clinging to our legs as our jeans soak up the murky puddles like a sponge.

As you know, nothing is ever as simple as it looks. How do you keep those jeans from bunching up and generally being uncomfortable? Well, here's a few hints from about.com:

1.Start with straight-leg pants; you will have less fabric to tuck in.
2.Wear knee socks and tuck your jeans into them before slipping on the boots. You can also roll up the bottom of the jeans before tucking into socks for better traction.

Let your boots now act as the first line of defense, taking one for the team every time you step into the sleet, snow or rain. Be free to wear your favorite jeans, even on the most unfavorable of days!