Bridging the Jean Gap

I am in the auspicious position of finding a pair of jeans that will appeal to my daughter (turning 19 years old this weekend) and appeal to my husband's thrifty nature. Bill only wears Levi's and the most he has ever paid for a pair of jeans is probably $59.99.

I do not know if Scottsdale is unusual in the jeans catergory but people buy and wear many different types and styles that can easily cost in the $100-200 range. Maybe we are too close in proximity to Hollywood, California but the big name brands are all the rage.

Me, I am somewhere in the middle. I like both the "regular" and the "designer" jeans. Personally, I get really tired of seeing so many folks wearing jeans 24/7. I know, I just aged myself terribly. They just aren't that attractive to me. Especially for work. That's a major turn-off for me, unless it's Friday and you have on jeans and a nice white button-down shirt with a good belt and shoes accompanying the pants.

Here's how I attempt to bridge the family jean gap:

Me: "Hi, honey. Laura wants a pair of designer jeans for her 19th birthday. They will cost up to $200."

Bill: "Oh my God, that's ridiculous! What a waste of hard-earned money."

Me: "I know. Is it okay, or not?"

Bill: "Fine, (spoken beneath his breath: but it's going to cost you!)."

Me: "Thank you. I love you."

Ah, the joys of being some one's Mommy AND some one's Wife.