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  • Writer: Michelle Marie Sawtell
    Michelle Marie Sawtell
  • Mar 15
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 23

I totally fell hard for a pair of dark wash organic cotton super wide-leg jeans. Yes, they were way too long for my 5’1” self, practically a full-body takeover 😂. Did that stop me? Absolutely not. When the vibe is right, you make it work. ✂️


I love a little edge, so out came the fabric shears. A quick DIY chop transformed them into effortless retro meets modern chic, and I am officially obsessed.


Fit tip – if the rise and waistband sit exactly where they should, you are golden. Length is the easy part. Go rogue like me and cut them yourself or have them tailored for a more polished look. Either way, you will rock it! 👖 ✨


A top-down perspective photograph capturing a styled casual outfit. The shot features a person sitting down, wearing dark wash organic cotton super wide-leg jeans draped over brown leather Birkenstock Boston clog shoes. One hand rests gently on the leg, showing a sparkling ring on the finger. The cuff of a light olive-green utility shirt jacket with a dark grey inner lining trim is visible in the foreground. The outfit is set against a light-colored natural wood plank flooring.
A close-up, top-down photograph of a casual outfit styled by Michelle Marie Sawtell. A person is sitting with legs crossed, highlighting dark wash organic cotton super wide-leg jeans with a clean DIY raw hem at the ankle. A brown woven leather belt with a brass buckle secures the waistband. The look is layered with a charcoal grey shirt tucked into the denim, underneath an unbuttoned sage green utility shirt jacket. A brown leather Birkenstock Boston clog shoe is visible on the crossed foot against light wood flooring and a beige armchair.
A high-angle, close-up photograph highlighting the upper half of a styled layered outfit by Michelle Marie Sawtell. The shot captures a person from above with short dark brown hair, looking downward and slightly away. She wears an unbuttoned sage green utility jacket with chest pockets over a dark charcoal grey button-down shirt. A hint of a brown woven leather belt and the dark wash denim jeans are visible at the waistline.
A detailed, close-up lifestyle shot documenting the custom DIY styling process. The image clearly features the raw, hand-cut edge of the dark wash organic cotton wide-leg denim, showcasing the textured frayed fringe strands along the new hemline.

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