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Ladies, jeans that fit perfectly come a dime a dozen, so don’t be so quick to toss out those old worn jeans. Designer jeans such as Levi, True Religion, Express and Seven can range anywhere from $48 to $100.

However, paying this much for a pair of perfectly fitting jeans isn’t so bad. Ladies we all love those jeans that fit like a dream. Unfortunately, that perfect pair may come across once in a lifetime.

Therefore, many of us deem that perfect pair of jeans our favorite, which means it definitely will get more wear than the other pairs. Finding that perfect pair of jeans can make you look good, feel good, and boost your confidence greatly so I want to share my affordable tips and secrets to saving your money, by preserving your favorite pair of perfect fitting jeans.

Ten ways to get your money’s worth with those jeans:

10. Wear your jeans at least twice before the first wash, this stretches the material and creates that great fit on you

9. Wash your jeans inside out with other jeans and dark colors

8. Wash your jeans in COLD WATER; it helps keep that dark denim color you love. There are also rumors that adding vinegar to the wash keeps the dark denim color and doesn’t harm your jeans or other items in the wash.

7. Use detergents that are specifically for washing jeans or color preservation. There are so many new detergents that help make darks darker and whites whiter. The detergent used to preserve and brighten colors would be a good investment. Besides, your favorite jeans are worth the extra money for detergent that will extend the life of your jeans in the long run.

6. Don’t dry your jeans in the dryer; let them hang out to dry. This stops your jeans from shrinking (unless you want to shrink them for a better fit)

5. Don’t toss away those jeans with a little hole or snag in them. Rip them up more and create your own distressed acid-wash jeans which is a big Fall 2009 must have!

4. Spots on jeans that won’t come out, add more spots, create your own pattern or design, and have fun with it!

3. Add bling to your jeans with studs and rhinestones. Rhinestones in the right places can enhance any pair of jeans

2. Dry clean your jeans. This can be a little expensive but it will be worth it when you see yourself in those jeans that hug you in all the right places.

1. If you really have to get rid of your jeans, don’t toss them-Donate them!

With these simple and affordable additions and subtractions, you can turn those ready to be tossed away jeans into the jeans of your dreams!

Shaneika Booker is a senior studying Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. When she’s not writing stories for ChickSpeak, she’s blogging and Twittering like CRAZY, changing her hairstyle every week, or just sitting around watching SpongeBob on Nickelodeon.

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