Nikki Parkinson

The bengajean is a wardrobe essential

Sponsored by Blue Illusion

I’m often asked just what wardrobe essentials a woman needs.

And I answer: it depends on the woman in question.

What I might consider a wardrobe essential for me, you might have no need for.

My whole relationship – and now love affair – with wardrobe essentials was borne out my previous special skill of always being able to add a new top to my wardrobe … but then arriving home and finding I had nothing to wear with said top.

There it would sit – alongside all the other tops I thought would change my wardrobe life – the store tag winking at me, mocking my impulsive shopping effort.

Not any more. I’ve reformed.

I’m just as excited (if not more!) to stumble across a wardrobe basic that is good quality and gives my wardrobe depth by offering up all manner of outfit possibilities.

One such wardrobe essential is the Blue Illusion bengajean.

Now, they’re not much to look at on the rack – or in the flatly image below – they are definitely something you need to try on to believe.

After wearing a pair for the first time last year, I got what the lovely women in Blue Illusion stores were always talking about.

It really is the go-to pant.

The Blue Illusion bengajean comes in a number of lengths, including shorts, but it’s the cropped and full-leg styles that are super popular.

So popular that 18 pairs are sold every hour in Blue Illusion stores.

Why is the bengajean so popular?

The Blue Illusion bengajean is made from super-stretch Turkish denim; with an advanced elastane fabric finish.

This combination makes for a streamlined silhouette when wearing them – and that to me is the most flattering way to do a pant.

They are zip-free and have mock pockets. While you might baulk at this, this is actually a good thing when it comes to maintaining a smooth line in our outfits.

It’s essentially comfort denim, which is great for travelling – or just the every day.

I’m wearing the size L and I’m 166cm tall.

Style tips

1. Buy as firmly as you can. Because of the elastane, the bengajean will relax easily. Buy loose and you run the risk of a saggy bottom within an hour or two of wear.

2. Don’t like to wear shorts? The cropped bengajean is your new best friend. Choose a lighter colour for high-summer and they will still feel lovely on your legs.

Blue Illusion ink stripe tee $89.95 | cropped denim bengajean $149.99 | white quilt denim jacket $199.95

3. Look for tops that end at the hips – or slightly above – This is the length of top that will cover the front bits and balance out the outfit proportions.

4. Not happy with the top length? Try knotting one side of a top to create a length that works for you.

Blue Illusion linen peplum tunic $139.95 | sky blue cropped bengajean $149.99 | Elena scarf $79.95

5. Start with neutral shades. Blue Illusion always offers a number of seasonal colours in its bengajean – they are most certainly fun but budget for neutrals first.

6. Bengajeans have the ability to be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. Just change tops and shoes and add a jacket and you are set.

Blue Illusion paisley print tunic $179.95 | mint slim denim bengajean $99.95 (on sale) | pompom scarf $79.95 | necklace worn as bracelet

7. The most flattering of bengajean styles is the cropped style. This a style that is flattering to all legs as it hugs the legs and finishes near to the most narrow part of the legs … the top of the ankle.

8. Blue Illusion offers a size range of XS to 3XL: my curvy sisters will understand how good that is to hear.

Blue Illusion sangria button front shirt $129.95 | cropped benagjean $149.99

Well, you didn’t think that with it being this close to Christmas that I would avoid a Christmas theme get-up, do you?

Of course not.

Red white sparkle – always a winner in my books.

Special offer

Blue Illusion once again has a $25 discount voucher for every Styling You reader – Merry Christmas! It’s valid in store (just print it out or show this post on your phone) or online using the DRESS25 code at checkout.

So tell me, would I find a pair of bengajeans in your wardrobe? What colour and what do you wear them for? Which look do you like the most?

Coordinated by The Remarkables Group

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