We tried, as a family, stopping by Viktor on Saturday after our early bird dinner. That was a bad idea. We quickly tried to back out of the store while I yelled over my shoulder "I'll be back. Sans children. Next week!".
I went back in today, wearing my favorite 7 for all mankind jeans as the "standard". Sydney, the guy working the store at opening was there to serve me and only me and we got right to work. He told me to pick out the style and pockets from the jeans hanging on the walls. I explained that I was wearing the basic style I wanted (with a few changes in mind). I then picked the pocket shape and style from a booklet. On to the fabric. I was disappointed slightly with the choices they had for blue denim.
1. Shorter. I want to wear these jeans with heels and flats. We started with an inch shorter than the jeans I had on for the measurements.
2. Smaller circumference for the calf. I want something in between a straight leg and boot cut. I want to be able to wear these jeans in boots and out over shoes. Not too much flare is the key.
3. Higher waist line. I can't possibly be the only woman tired of jeans so low you have to get smaller undies to fit bellow the waist line. I want a mid rise jean. Not too high, not too low. We added two inches to the front and back of my 7 jeans.
I'm not thrilled with how those few inches of my stomach fared during my pregnancies. Addie said it best the other day during a game of belly button hide and seek the three of us girls were playing. When it was my turn to reveal my button, Addie asked, "why is your belly button junked up Mommy?" Ugh... more delicately than she had stated the obvious, I explained that those months that Mommy looked and felt like a manatee while pregnant with her and her sister were the reason Mommy's belly button was "junked up". Sadly, she's speaking the truth. Everything went back to where it belonged except that poor skin.
When I pointed to right underneath my belly button, and told Sydney I wanted to cover up the area that chronically suffered from my gestating two darling little girls, I cringed a little bit. I hadn't flashed that part of my body in daylight, to a stranger, for years. I guess I was nervous because I started chattering about how it would be nice to own a pair of jeans that are stylish but still comfortable and practical for having to bend over and squat down with young children without my underwear hanging out all over the place. I'm sure it was too much detail for Sydney, my custom denim tailor. "But, mam, you are still sexy for these jeans." he pipped up. Well thank you Sydney. Thanks for looking at the three inches of my body I dislike and still offering up a compliment. He must have sensed I needed it.
Anyway, we finalized some details. We talked about starting big and making changes as we go during the fittings. He asked about shoes and again about the boot cut v. straight leg. We decided to error on the wider side to begin with. Better to have too much fabric than not enough. We said we'd see one another next week and I was off.
I found this sign strange for a shop that apparently has more female customers than male.
6 comments:
Loved the sincerity of this post!
Max lifts up my shirt and screams BELLY while laughing hysterically. Doesn't do much for my self esteem when a 17 month old laughs at my belly. :O
This place sounds great. Will have to check it out!
You are the "Goldilocks" of jeans.
Not too dark, not too light,not too wide, not to skinny, you want them just right. Who can blame you? Can't wait to see the final result.
XOXO
Hi! Just found your blog today when I was searching for a school for our also "spirited" 14 month old. We are also posted in Manila and I am totally interested in having some custom jeans made- where is Viktor's shop located?? Thanks so much for sharing this info! :) Natalie Fullerton
Hi Natalie,
Viktor is in Greenbelt (4 I think) it's across from the California Pizza Kitchen. Nice to meet you. I'm waiting to go for my first fitting so I hope the jeans turn out nice!
Hi,
I'm here for work and your blog is amazing! How much did your jeans from Viktor cost and how long did they take? Do you love them? Also, do you know where the best place is to get my blonde hair cut and highlighted?
Thanks so much, you're blogs are great!
Amber
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