This summer, jeans are the name of the game. Dressed up or down, they remain, as ever, a wardrobe essential. Whether you pair them with flats for a casual backyard gathering or dress them up with a favorite pair of warm weather sandals, there’s no escaping that denim is the fabric of now. This season, jeans are all about “finishing touches at the hem” says Nancy Dube, owner of CoCo Collection in downtown Andover. From embroidery to fringe and slant frays, the latest jeans go the extra mile toward making you feel and look fabulous. When it comes to silhouette, the crop flare is seemingly everywhere, and the popular high waisted versions we’ve seen over the past year are sticking around for the season. If you’ve never tried one of these styles, you should, because CoCo Collection prides itself on fitting current trends to the customer, all while taking body type and preferences into account. The key is to hone in on a look that appeals to you and make it work for your body type, while remaining open to new styles you may not have considered, but could very well look great on you.
Say you’re interested in the crop flare trend but aren’t sure where to begin. The Jodi Crop by AG may be for you. This versatile jean, made of stretch denim with a broken-in wash, comes in a slender fit that opens to a subtle flair, perfect for those new to this cut and style of denim.
The Jodi Crop by AG. Image courtesy of CoCo Collection.
If you’re in the market for something a little more daring consider slipping into a pair of these embroidered hem jeans by McGuire. Featuring navy and gold accents, as well as on-trend rips and tears, this pair of pants is sure to make a statement. Not into even the most strategically placed distressed holes? Dube and her team at CoCo Collection work closely with a seamstress who patches jeans from the inside for those desiring a more modest look.
Bell sleeves are also enjoying their time in the sun, and if you want to fully embrace the trend, this blue bell sleeve top by Fifteen Twenty should be part of your summer collection. With detailed embroidery and 3/4 sleeves it is something you’ll wear throughout the next several months and into the fall, simply pair it with a fitted denim jacket for cooler weather.
Blue bell sleeve top by Fifteen Twenty. Image courtesy of CoCo Collection.
Dube says CoCo Collection’s promise is to offer clothing that is as “fashionable, wearable and as full of life” as the women who walk through their doors. Couple this with the boutique’s commitment to making personal connections with every customer and your first visit surely won’t be your last.