We found this great article on eBay of all places giving some tips on how to get a great fit with NYDJ Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (a.k.a. Tummy Tuck Jeans). Here is an excerpt (read the full article here):
My advice when buying these jeans…DON’T buy one size smaller. They will be too tight and too uncomfortable to wear especially after washing.
Measure your hip first and always ask for hip and waist measurements before purchasing. I like to make certain that the jeans will fit my buyers before I mail them, so I take the time to correspond with each buyer in making sure they have a good fit. Some jeans may have manufacturer size errors, but the measurements will take care of that.
Allow one inch larger and then cook them in the dryer to shrink them to one size smaller. Don’t buy too large of a size, because you will find that they do not shrink that much. NYDJ jeans are tough and hold their shape, so you may not be able to shrink them that much.
Purchasing a size smaller will not only make you feel uncomfortable in a tight fit, but your cellulite will actually bulge through the thigh area since there is no reinforcement in that area of the jean. I strongly suggest wearing a pair of footless pantyhose like Spanx (not mid thigh) under your Capris, or any support panty hose under your standard NYDJ. If Spanx are a bit pricey, then Sarah Blakley (the founder of Spanx) sells the same footless pantyhose at a less expensive price under the name of “Assets.” You can be certain of a smooth look and fit once you place your NYDJ jeans on if you wear some kind of hose, or shaper mentioned above underneath them.
The James Store sells Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, and we’d love to help you find the perfect pair. If you have any specific questions about NYDJ jeans, feel free to call the James Store at 740-817-3649, or send us an email via our contact us form.
In the early 1980s Heinz Consul and his wife Yvonne founded the fashion brand Vanilia focusing on feminine collections. Over the years the corporation has developed into a successful medium-sized family business.
Soon after its establishment, Vanilia became a key player of the Young Fashion scene within the German market. As time has progressed, the brand has matured and Vanilia’s collections now target women who have matured and possess a high-fashion and quality awareness.
Towards the end of the 1990’s, Vanilia attained a distinguished reputation for its innovative yarn-died checks. Its unique styles without a waistband – Jacky and Becky – are now more important to the international women’s pants market than ever before. In the new millennium the family business is building upon consistency and reliability. (The best proof of this is the son’s recent decision to follow in his parents’ footsteps.)
Vanilia remains an attractive brand for the constantly growing target group: the ambitious “Smart Women.”
This group defines itself through both status and assertiveness. They appreciate both the dependable fit and comfort, as well as the high quality of Vanilia apparel.
Yvonne Consul: “The market has recently turned around, which is extremely positive for us. The customers value high quality more than anything else. Today Made in Italy counts rather than low prices.”
Moreover, the significance of a brand name such as Vanilia is of utmost importance for Smart Women, and as long as the brand fulfills their expectations they are very true, lifelong customers.
Visit the Vanilia department of the James Store website to browse and purchase Vanilia apparel. Questions? Call us at 740-817-3649 or use our contact us form.
The James Store is hosting it’s 2nd annual Girls Night Out event at the store (124 E. Broadway, Granville) on November 13th.
View the event flyer here: Girls Night Out 2008 Flyer
There will be:
Stop in, enjoy the festivities, do some holiday shopping, create a James Store wish list, and have some fun.
One of the things we pride ourselves on at the James Store is our experience in, and selection of, great fitting pants and jeans for women. And on that note, we are proud to announce that we now carry Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (or “NYDJ,” for short.) If you have never heard of them, it is worth taking the time to find out more. These are the jeans that Oprah raved about.
Here is a little excerpt from the NYDJ About Us page:
Praised by celebrities and real women galore, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans is the most innovative product to hit fashion and beauty industries since control top pantyhose. Never has there been a product that empowered women to look and feel their best the way Not Your Daughter’s Jeans® does. Not Your Daughter’s Jeans addresses problem areas that women across all body types, ages and ethnicities have. They slim the often problematic lower abdomen, contour the hips and lift the butt without the feeling of being stuffed in binding, tight and uncomfortable material. Say goodbye love handles that spill over restricting waistlines and derriere-revealing low riders. These jeans are incredibly soft and will feel more like your favorite pair of sweatpants than your most flattering pants. The secret, their special “crisscross” front panel design and extra stretch in the rear has lead to rave reviews from curvaceous leading ladies Rachel Ray, Diane Sawyer and Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
NYDJ joins our existing brands, FDJ French Dressing and Vanilia, to offer a whole suite of options for finding that perfect pair (or pairs) of pants or jeans.
Stop in the store or give us a call to learn more. Vanilia and FDJ French Dressing are offered for sale in our online store; NYDJ is coming soon.
Until November 8th, if you purchase $50 in Vera Bradley merchandise, you will receive a free ticket to High School Musical 3 (in theaters October 24th.) Either stop into the store, or for those not located in Granville give us a call at 740-587-3061, to take advantage of this promotion from Vera Bradley.
The James Store is rapidly expanding its selection of Vera Bradley merchandise, and if you can not find what you are looking for, we are happy to place a special order.
Here is a short video describing the different patterns of the Vera Bradley Fall 2008 collection and their inspiration. Hear directly from the designers what motivates and inspires them.
View the video clip.
Visit the James Store’s Vera Bradley page to learn more about how to purchase these and other Vera Bradley items. Feel free to call our internet help line as well: 740-817-3649 or email us at info@thejamesstore.com. While we can not sell directly over the internet, we can help you find what you are looking for over the phone.
The James Store has now begun making its Robeez Shoes and Booties available for online purchase. Check our Robeez information page and Robeez department of our online store for details.
The James Store will be hosting a Lilly Pulitzer trunk show on:
- April 16, 10-6
- April 17, 10-8 (note the extended hours)
This is a great opportunity to see the spring and summer merchandise from Lilly, as well as get a look at the fabulous new spring & summer offerings from The James Store.
If you have questions, please give us a call at 740-587-3061 or email info@thejamesstore.com.
(Never been to a trunk show? Learn more here.)
From the Karen Kane website:
Growing up in Santa Barbara, California, Karen Kane had a love affair with clothes. As a young girl, she knew her future held a career in fashion design. After graduating high school and receiving a degree in fashion design, she was on her way.
In the late 1970’s, Karen met her future husband and business partner, Lonnie. In 1979 they married and started Karen Kane, Inc. in their garage. As the years paseed they had 2 sons, Michael & Robert, and watched their company grow. Over 25 years later, Karen Kane Inc. has expanded to a 150,000 square foot facility in Los Angeles that employs over 200 people and distributes clothes around the world.
A quote from Karen: “A woman needs simple, stylish clothes because life is complicated. As a wife, mother and professional I need to know my clothes are polished enough for work and relaxed enough for weekends, are easy to maintain, can travel with ease, and have an integrity to last a long time, not just a season or two.”
You can purchase the latest Karen Kane clothing styles from the James Store.
For the past 25 years, New York native Suzi Chin remains one of the dress industry’s top designers. Her vision is as simple as it is complex: “Today’s woman is both unique and multifaceted. The dresses must be original, fresh, feminine and sexy– but have to also cater to both lifestyle and individuality.
Suzi designs and develops updated silhouettes utilizing fabrics and prints which she painstakingly develops herself. Suzi also spends an inordinate amount of time designing unique novelties that are an integral part and a trademark of her collection. She has a great eye for color and a unique ability to mix fabrics giving the line broad market appeal.
Suzi fully designs and develops five lines each year, which translates into more than 500 dresses! Continually developing her ideas, Suzi’s line is always fresh and responsive to the latest trends whether they come from Europe or the United States.
When she is done, each dress has its own attitude combining exclusive colors, original prints, fabrics and embellishments. Catering to a braod market of both mother and daughter, Suzi’s dresses are a stunning combination of design, color and texture that answers the needs of today’s fashion conscience woman.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in New York City, after graduating from Parson’s School of Design, Suzi began her design career at Albert Nipon where she almost immediately became its head designer. She spent the next 12 years at Jones Apparel Group where she was the design driector for its Anne Klein and Nine West divisions. Her move to Maggy Boutique allowed Suzi to fulfill a lifelong dream of being the sole creative force developing and creating her own line, limited only by her imaginaition.
Suzi lives in a home overlooking the Hudson River with her husband of 15 years, two wonderful children, and her dog, Alfie.
You can purchase Suzi Chin dresses from the James Store.
