Moussy Vintage jeans Archives

And just like that, we’re a week into April. I’m not sure how the weather has been where you are, but we’ve had cold, rainy days followed by 90-degree heat in SoCal. At least I get to wear all facets of my wardrobe. Hah!

But on to your Top 5 Favorites from March 2022.

Last month my review posts got a ton of traffic. Whether it was jeans or shoes, you wanted to know about specific brands, and those brands sold.

Here’s what you loved in March.

Clogs

I did a round-up of one of spring’s biggest shoe trends, clogs, and you guys seem to love them as much as I do. I bought these and these (stay tuned for styled posts) and shared them on Instagram, where you helped me decide on some winners.

Sneakers

After swearing off white sneakers (unless they’re leather), I fell down the rabbit hole trying to find Adidas velcro sneakers in my size. While my quest was futile, I did end up purchasing these, which I love. I wear them a TON. The off-white color gives them a unique pop and they’re comfortable enough to wear for 10 hours at Disneyland.

Princess Heels

Full disclosure, these babies run STEEP. They’re a significant investment, but my review of the pair I purchased garnered a lot of attention. Are they worth it? In a nutshell, yes. Read on for the full review.

Clip-in Bangs

My genius stylist Cheng knows I have wanted bangs for years but am too scared to take the leap. After trying several pairs of clip-ins (and looking like Peg Bundy) she found THE perfect clip-ins for me. Seriously the best $15 you could spend. Check them out in all their glory here.

Straight Leg Jeans

At this point, I should probably just give these jeans a permanent spot on the list. Yes, they are probably my favorite pair of jeans EVER. They fit amazingly well and I’m about ready to purchase pair #3. What do you think of them?

Tee // Jeans // Sunglasses // Bag // Sneakers

By now you know that when it comes to denim, I leave no stone unturned. I mentioned needing to update my Top 5 Denim post (one of the first blog posts I ever wrote for In Spades!), but before I do, I wanted to dedicate a post to Moussy Vintage.

This is a brand I’ve been stalking for years but never pulled the trigger until recently.

The Details

Moussy Vintage is premium Japanese denim. If you’re not aware, there are two parties that can claim winner when it comes to the history and expert, artisanal craft of creating denim. Levi Strauss. And the Japanese.

If you’re a diehard denim lover, I highly recommend at least trying this brand on. They are like the rarest, coolest vintage Levi’s straight out of the gate. Their washes are unparalleled. Literally EVERY SINGLE WASH is gorgeous – no fake looking or mediocre washes here.

This Tokyo-based label was pretty hard to find until about 5 years ago. They are now carried at major retailers and have a brick and mortar store in Soho.

The tough part about these jeans are 1) they’re expensive (but sales do exist!) and 2) they create dozens of styles and it’s really difficult to know how they’ll fit unless you try them on.

Sizing

A Moussy Vintage expert will tell you to go with the smallest size you can because the majority of their styles are 100% cotton and are made to mold to your body.

My take? I agree, but if you prefer a more comfort fit, size up one size. I am wearing a size 26 (normally a 25 or 26 in jeans).

My Uniform

The more time that passes in the pandemic, the more I realize my appreciation for jeans. Okay, I just read that sentence back to myself and laughed. I know I’m denim obsessed. But if you told me I had to narrow my closet down to 10 pieces, jeans would fill at least 2 of those slots.

A lot of people ask me what items are truly worth investing in. Denim is absolutely at the top of my list. Jeans get worn A TON. They have the ability to make you look amazing or just okay. They’re a workhorse item and strike the balance between fashion and function more than any other item in your closet.

So if you’re looking for a pair of superior quality jeans that only get better over time, check out Moussy Vintage.

Have you tried Moussy Vintage jeans? What are your favorite denim brands?