Finding the right fit

Finding the right fit

Girlfriends are like jeans. Until you’ve found the perfect pair you assume the ones you’re wearing are the best fit.

Then one day you come across an even cooler pair that are softer to touch and firmer in the bum and you realise these are the best jeans ever!

Perfection is relative. Which is why it’s important to shop around before settling for what might be second-rate denim/ girlfriend material.

This is something I’ve learnt over the years in relationships. When I was a teenager dating boys I assumed this is what ‘attraction’ felt like. They had decent haircuts and liked the same bands as me — both excellent reasons to go out with them.

Two weeks in and I’d be bored shitless. Like a pair of 501s — socially acceptable but not the right fit.

In my early 20s ‘attraction’ took on a whole new meaning at the sight of one particular chick. I stopped thinking too much and listened to my heart (and crotch which wouldn’t stop yelling). She was a sexy pair of Lee Riders who pursued me despite having a girlfriend, which left me (and them) with an uncomfortable wedgie. Next!

Then my first official gf. It was emotionally intense and I’d never felt such a deep connection with someone before. These Tsubis were an awesome fit until I wore a hole in the crotch. Should’ve thrown them out a lot earlier but I was hanging on to memories of how amazing they once were and how much I’d forked out for them.

My lady after that was more Cheap Monday acid wash skinny jeans. Just what I needed after the pretentious designer label. They were hipster party pants but kinda out of their depth at anywhere other than the latest pop-up bar.

When it comes to jeans, it’s not until you try on something better than what you have, that you realise there’s ‘better’ out there.

The girl in my life now — she’s pretty comfy. The sweetest fair trade organic denim. We’re still breaking each other in but I can wear her to dinner parties, work, rock gigs and even on the couch. And one thing’s for sure — she looks better dirty.

Whatever you do, don’t rush into a pair of G-Stars just because that’s what all the other dykes are wearing. Trust me. You can do better.

By MONIQUE SCHAFTER

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