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Lee National Denim Day Oct. 3: Facts and Fashion Tips

September 22, 2014 by The Mom Jen 25 Comments

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Lee National Denim Day® 2014 kicks off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Friday, October 3. Join the movement by wearing your jeans in exchange for $5 to help the American Cancer Society® finish the fight against breast cancer. Lee National Denim Day is proud to have the American Cancer Society as the program’s beneficiary. Ending breast cancer is the overall goal, but the greatest immediate impact lies in helping those living with breast cancer – making everyday life better for those with the disease. From research, to treatments, to programs such as lodging for patients and caregivers, your Denim Day teams help women rise above breast cancer.

Since its inception in 1996, Lee National Denim Day participants have raised more than $91 million for the fight against breast cancer. With your help, millions will be added to that total in 2014. Lee National Denim Day is committed to improving the everyday lives of those with breast cancer – past, present and future. Find out how a simple gesture turns into extraordinary support for lifesaving screenings in communities nationwide, hope and care to those traveling away from home for breast cancer treatment, and investments in groundbreaking breast cancer research. Join Lee National Denim Day by creating a team and donating $5 or more at denimday.com.

Breast Cancer Statistics:
• Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women (excluding skin cancer) and second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women.
• Mammography can identify breast cancer at an early stage, usually before physical symptoms develop, when the disease is most treatable. Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health.
• One in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The American Cancer Society urges all women to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Mammograms are simple tests that take just a few minutes – just a few minutes that could save your life.
• This year, an estimated 232,670 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
• In 2014, about 40,000 women will die of breast cancer.
• There are currently more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

Working Denim at Work
Denim at the office isn’t only for comfort. This year more than ever, you will see casual Fridays become an everyday norm and dressed-up denim become a trend. So how do you stay casual while looking professional? Wearing denim to the office can be pulled off with the right pair of Lee jeans and a few finishing touches.

Use these styling tricks to make your next denim ensemble exec-level chic:

1)     Dark jeans are a must. Clean, dark denim says classic and sophisticated, while the distressed, boyfriend look can put off a weekend vibe.

2)     Don’t underdo your denim. Pair it with your staple work separates: a dressy blouse, cardigan or a blazer – style it just as you would a dress pant or pencil skirt.

3)     Not all denim cuts are office-friendly. Opt for clean (not slouchy) style – a straight, skinny, crop, or trouser.

4)     Decorate your denim. Any of your favorite accessories will do – a nice pair of heels, colorful skinny belt or statement necklace will make you meeting-ready in minutes.

5)     Feeling feminine? Try layering a Lee denim jacket on top of a colorful skirt or dress. Pair it with office-chic counterparts like red lipstick and pearls to polish it off.

So there you have it. With the right pair of Lee jeans and trusty pieces to style it with, you can achieve an office look that’s understated yet confident!
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Made to Fit Mallory Style Lee Jeans Review

December 9, 2013 by The Mom Jen 2 Comments

It is finally starting to feel like winter in my neck of the woods, so it’s time to unpack the sweaters and scarves. Being plus size can sometimes make it difficult to find comfortable clothes – especially jeans. The problem I have is how they sit on my waist and hips. I have an hourglass shape so they either sit too high on my waist or they gab in the back. Needless to say, once I find a pair of jeans I like…I wear them forever!

The Lee website has a large selection of women’s jeans including plus size and was easy to maneuver. There were a ton of different cuts and washes. You can use a quick glance to see some basic info about the jeans or get full product detail. I found it really easy to move around and go back to my search results – which some websites struggle with.

I finally settled on the “Made to Fit Mallory” with embellished back pockets. I choose a stretch Premium Label (premium fit collection), Natural Fit, Barely Boot-Cut in a petite length.

This is how Lee described them –
Have hourglass issues? These jeans were made for you, with an adjustable buttoned elastic waistband hidden inside to give you the perfect fit! With carefully-considered details fresh from the Lee design studio, the only thing left to do is offset the shapely silhouette with a beautiful blouse and statement earrings!

Overall Fit: Regular
Rise: Just below the waist (10 7/8″)
Leg: Bootcut (21″)
Features: Instantly Slims You (Tummy Panel), Flat Front
Closure: Button, Zip-Fly
Number of Pockets: 5
Back Pocket Style: Embellished, Detailed Stitching
Imported: Y
Manufacturer Style: P0605

Fabric Information
Stretch Denim: 98% Cotton/2% Spandex

I tried them on prior to washing and they fit great. After washing them, I discovered they still fit great!! YAY! Nothing worse than washing a pair of comfy jeans and making them too tight! They have an adjustable waist-band to keep from gapping in the back. The fabric is SUPER soft – which is nice because I have sensitive skin. The pockets on the inside are a silky type material that feels great against my skin. They sit great on my waist. There is no rising up when I sit and it doesn’t impede my movements. They are just a tad long on me (I’m only 5”1). I haven’t tried them on with anything with a heel – YET! They are a full boot-cut (don’t let the “Barely” part fool you) so they will fit perfect over all those long boots in your closet.

I’m over the moon that I found a great pair of jeans online – not always an easy feat! I’ve even put a couple on my Christmas list to Santa. Fingers crossed I’ve been a good girl this year! :o)

Bridgette writes for Jen is on a Journey–I’m a mom with 3 kids (translated…a husband and 2 boys – 10 and 12 ) who’s reached that 35-47 age bracket. I love music, coffee, crafting, and devouring a good book! I currently work as the Office Administrator at a preschool. I’ve also worked as an HR Assistant, 911 Communications Operator, and Golf Course Starter. Our family loves animals, camping and fishing, baseball, hockey, and going to the movies. We have 4 cats and 1 amazing dog, Buster. When the kids aren’t playing baseball, we love spending time with our friends and family.

Products sent to facilitate review, all opinions my own.

Moms Can Rock Lee’s Skinny Jeans!

September 9, 2012 by The Mom Jen 56 Comments

It’s been years and years since I’ve been referred to as skinny. One of my brother’s friends nicknamed me that when I was a teen, and I think back on how I should have appreciated it more rather than loathed it. I’ve seen the style of skinny jeans across the board on men, women, young girls, and young boys. Could I pull it off? Do I want to try? With my mom-ish figure how would it really look?

Lee’s Gold Label Ruby Skinny Jean showed up to my house and I was determined to get into them and wear them to get noticed. What do I have to lose? I’m a mom yes, but I’m far from washed up, so I gave them my best shot and guess what? I think I rocked them!

With heels I think they elongate my legs even more, love this look!

From my perspective I love that the jeans make my legs look so thin.

With sandals and a casual top I can wear them everyday! Add a hat and tennis shoes and the sporty look can take me to the soccer or baseball field.

I love them! I worried that since they sit low on the waist it would cause a muffin top, but they didn’t! Also I am short at 5’1″ so I rolled them at the bottom so they didn’t bunch up and I notice that that’s stylish and in so one point for us shorties! They come in a dark denim and the lighter color that I have on, Oceanside. They go great with a lot of tops in my wardrobe and can really take being dressed up as well as down!

Check out Lee.com to see other new and fabulous fits for fall!

Here is some inspiration:

Gold Label – featuring trend-right styles such as the traditional skinny jean and vintage flare.
Slender Secret – quality fabric and ultra stretch retains its shape all day long while providing a smooth, slimming look.
Perfect Fit – the newest fit innovation from Lee uses Shapetastic technology that features a compression mesh panel that lifts the seat and shapes the tummy simultaneously.
Curvy Fit – more stretch makes this new line hug and flatter curves in all the right places.

What style will you wear this fall?

Product was sent for honest review.

Lee Jeans for Women to Fit Your Body Shape!

September 12, 2011 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

I had 3 babies, there’s no hiding the tummy I still have that will stick with me for life. I also admit that my tummy does one-up my rear-end that is non-existant. Needless to say, finding jeans for my body shape is tough. Here are some tips from Lee Jeans trend expert regarding how to find the best fit for your body type. With fall fashion now in full swing, it’s more important than ever to find that perfect pair of jeans—Lee knows how stressful in can be, which is why they’ve gathered some awesome pointers below.

Here are tips for the four main body shapes:

o Pear: This shape should look for a slight curve at the top of the jean because this will prevent a gapping waistband while also allowing for room in the hips. A mid-rise jean with a lot of stretch also flatters a pear shape, as well as clean dark washes and a boot cut. Lee’s Slender Secret line offers many options for this woman, including the Slender Secret Bailey Flap-Pocket Bootcut Jean in Destination.

o Apple: The apple-shaped woman should look for a jean with plenty of room in the waist and less fabric in the thighs and legs. Stretchy denim will work well, but these women should be sure to pick a quality jean that won’t stretch out throughout the day. As for washes and back pockets, this shape should avoid hand sanding or whiskers on thighs and instead go with an overall darker wash, but should dismiss the advice to choose plain back pockets because minimal detail can actually work to their advantage. The Lee Comfort Waist line provides great solutions for apple shapes, such as the Milan Straight Leg Jean in Caspian.

o Hour Glass: The hour glass figure is actually either an apple or pear shape. If the hour glass woman’s thighs are bigger than her hips, she should follow the pear shape recommendations. Conversely, if her shape starts to round out just below the smallest part of her waist, she should follow the apple shape suggestions. To highlight the hour glass woman’s natural curves, a slim fitting jean from the new Lee Classic Fit line is a perfect option, especially the Nell Skinny Bootcut Jean in Indigo Shine.

o Boyish: This figure should look for a jean that adds a curvy, feminine shape, such as the trendy flare leg or boot cut. Even a slim straight fit can help create a flirty feminine look—just loosely roll the bottoms of a skinny straight jean and add heels. Boyish figures can also turn to hand sanding and whiskers to create some shape on top, as can an interesting back pocket design. The Lee Slender Secret flap pockets jeans serve as great choices for this woman, particularly the Keller Bootcut Jean in Charcoal.

I love the Keller Bootcut Jeans, the pants are stylish and with the decorated flap pocket, it adds a little oomph where my behind should be!! Where do you fit in? Visit Lee’s Women’s department and start shopping for your fit today, http://www.lee.com/store/LEE_STORE_US/en_US/category/women.html!

I went for a jeans fitting with Lee at BlogHer and will be getting a pair of jeans to fit my shape.

Men’s Lee Jeans and Shorts Review

June 26, 2011 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Back when I began my review site, I had the opportunity to be a Lee Jeans Ambassador for the women’s line. To this day, I still have and wear my Lee jeans, pants, and shorts and find they are a fabulous fit for me. This Father’s Day, my husband was sent a few pairs of Lee products to try out and convince him that Lee is great for the whole family!

My Husband’s Take: I’ve never had a pair off Lee jeans before, just too loyal to the brand that I’ve always worn. However, my last pairs of jeans didn’t last very long and I was ready to try something new. I tried on a pair of Lee Dungarees, Carpenter style with my typical size and was pleasantly impressed with the fit. These jeans were comfortable, stylish and functional. The front pockets are deep and wide enough to hold everything I need without it falling out when I sit and the side of the hip cell phone holster works great for me. You don’t know how many times I’ve lost my phone out of the pocket of my pants in the car, at work, etc.

The fabric and stitching is durable and backed by a full one year warranty. I can wear these every day including to work, thanks to my job’s flexible dress code. These Lee Carpenter jeans are just what I needed to replace my old worn out pairs. The jeans come in 7 shades of denim and are available online for a great price of $29.99, regularly $50.

I also tried a pair of Lee belted Osage shorts. These cargo shorts are great, I got a pair that is walnut colored and pretty much goes with anything. They include plenty of good sized pockets for carrying cell phone, pocket knives, change, wallet etc.

My favorite feature is the included belt which uses a simple but effective slide buckle. I’m going to use this belt with my jeans and other pants, it’s works that well for me! With summer just beginning I’ll be looking for another pair soon.

Online the shorts are available in 10 patterns and 5 colors for $22.50, regularly $45. Shop for your next pair at http://www.lee.com/.

My husband is happily impressed by the fit, quality, and function of the jeans and shorts from Lee.
We were sent product for this honest review. All opinions are our true experience.