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HOW TO WEAR Red Jeans, Mint Jeans

UPDATED 2/2013: 1. KORAL, $180 2. J.Brand, $181 3. Truck Jeans, $19.99 sale 4. Frankie B., $151

I really need to give in already; the colored jeans trend will be done and gone before I have the courage to commit. I’ve been hemming and hawing over which hue to do, and have narrowed it down to RED and MINT — they seem the most versatile to me. To further convince myself, I had to gather ways in which I could put each to use…

UPDATED 2/2013: 1. Else Jeans, $68 2. Hudson Jeans, $176 3. Black Orchid, $127 4. Siwy, $108


While RED is a bit bold, it’s a color I could see in any season. MINT seems like it’s season-restricted, but a fresh alternative to denim blue. What do you think?

Have you braved the colored jeans trend?

RED images (clockwise from top left):
See Jane, via Wear Color, via The Simply Luxurious Life, Brooklyn Blonde, Stockholm Street Style, InStyle
MINT images (clockwise from top left):
See Jane, via We Heart It, Harper and Harley, Teatime Thoughts, Late Afternoon, Boden, Seal It With a Kiss

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Jackie {York Avenue} says

    Does it count if I bought a pair of red jeans months ago but have yet to actually be brave enough to wear them? Probably not! Gotta get on that, glad you posted this-I think I’ll pair them with my chambray shirt and keep it simple.

  2. rym says

    I just bought a mint colored jeans, got lost in the store with all the choices of colors! Now i think i have to go back and get a red pair :)

  3. Chelsea says

    I am loving the new colored denim with prints, and pink! We are selling through so fast, lady! If you want colored denim you gotta get on that. xo

  4. Tamra {ever swoon} says

    I haven’t embraced the colors yet, but I’m thinking I want a pair of blush or mint. I feel as red is really aggressive in the summer, but when does aggressive stop me? :) I just want to hit the stair stepper first.

  5. Alex says

    I started my colored denim collection with a coral-red and highly recommend going the red route! You can wear throughout all seasons and red is such a classic color! I find myself able to pair almost anything in my closet with them. mint seems like it might pass after this spring!

  9. Sharon@house58blog.com says

    Yes, I have a pair of kelly green colored jeans and Iove them. They look fab with leopard print for a little wilder look, also love the preppy/casual with a navy and white stripped boatneck shirt with them. With your adorable figure and style, you are a natural to wear them!

  10. Emily | Recently says

    I think I’ve blogged about colorful jeans more than once, but I’ve yet to pull the trigger. I lean towards red jeans for the same reason as you- versatility! I’m thinking I’ll go with pink/red of some color. I did see quite a few green versions on St. Patrick’s Day that were super cute!

  13. WhatWouldGwynethDo says

    In the exact same boat, which is so me. I hem and haw about these trends until they have passed and then I am too late. I was eyeing some turquoise ones but alas…something else caught my eye. As usual.

  14. Courtney Deyle says

    love this post! my first pair were a pinkish color from anthropologie, and i love them! there are so many colors to choose from now, but i think mint will be my next purchase. i was just at the mall this weekend and zara has a pretty great collection, and madewell has a colored denim overload :) i love having a visual of how to wear something…i too will need to bookmark this one. thanks erika!

  15. Bettina says

    Loving colored jeans! My first pair was a faded red color from AG, but I’ve quickly moved on to cobalt blue and green! I love the both #1′ s in the red and mint green, the crop looked look super fresh for Spring. If you’re going with one, I vote for the mint green since it’s not as bright and looks so great with muted neutrals, stripes and florals for Spring!

  16. designstiles says

    Red was the first color I went with. And mint is the color I’m itching to get into. I’ve worn pink, but mostly I wear gray. Gray counts as a color, right? :)

  21. Brooke says

    Love, love, love my pink jeans and red jeans. Sooo many different options to pair with.

  23. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    I’m so into this trend, that to me it doesn’t even feel like a trend, more like “let’s just add some color and be more creative”. I had a hard time choosing the colors I wanted and I narrowed it down to coral (I don’t like red, never have) and cobalt. Also wanted a mint pair but couldn’t find a pair that fitted properly and that was affordable at the same time. I love bdg jeans, I’m a huge fan, love their cigarette style ones, they fit like a glove!

  24. Denise says

    I have red and love them. Navy also looks great with red, especially navy and white stripes. You definitely feel like red is more attention getting.

  27. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    Ok here we go again, let me if I remember exactly what I said:
    I’ve been lusting for them badly, and somehow I feel is more like trying to have fun and be creative than a trend. My top 3 color choices were coral, cobalt and mint (I agree with you that red will transition easily into all seasons but I’m not a “red” girl).
    I’m a huge fan of BDG’s but couldn’t find the mint one at the shop I went to.

  28. tobe | because it's awesome says

    I went with red, and I’m suuuuuuuper happy that I did! Mine are AG Stevies and the fit and feel are to-die-for! That said, they’re a bit pricier because I knew they could live past this season/year. I’d totally consider a minty pair at a lower price point! They’re just too cute. And with your gorgeous coloring — DONE.

  29. alyson says

    absolutely LOVE this; such great inspiration. As a redhead I sometimes avoid green because it gives me the Christmas feel (ha, no joke, a little crazy I know) yet totally in love with mint jeans. On my spring must have list.
    PS: totally love your blog!

  30. Brittany says

    Hi,
    This post is wonderful! I love the creative ways you can wear each pant color! I have been a long follower of your blog keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing!

    Best,

    Brittany

  33. percentblog says

    I have two pairs of green- one is sort of a army green that reads very green-khaki that I loved all winter. Now I’m obsessed with my teal green joe jeans. Would love to see you do one of these for pattern jeans- all the polka dot and flower prints that are hot right now. And actually, as I write this, I’m waiting for coat one of paint on my DIY colorblock jeans to dry!

  35. Annachiara says

    I narrowed down to the same exact two colors. Red, I remember being 15 and a pair of dark red levis 501 being my most prized possession. So if you get a good pair, and keep them, they will be back in style. Mint, my most fav color and it will match 75% of my accessories :)
    I got the gap legging jeans and they super comfy and the red is just perfect. Really good quality for $69. On the mint, I got a pair out of the free people website (sea man color) and I love them because the fabric is very light so I can wear them through summer :) i have found that both look awesome with the right floral or tribal print ;) and of course my leather studded converse!

  36. Albertina says

    I love the red with lepard and neutrals! I actually bought the light pink neon and a pair of the floral….let’s see if next year they are still in! This is a cute round-up

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