Fashion is fun partly because there is a huge wealth of dressing options on the market. Quite literally, there is something for everyone, every taste, and every style. But the number of choices we have to make when we're shopping (or even just getting dressed in the mornings) can feel a bit daunting at times. So it never hurts to have a few tips at your disposal, amiright? 

With that in mind, today on the blog we're going to be talking about how to wear wide leg jeans, a stylish and oh-so-comfy alternative to the skinny jeans that have been dominating the jean scene. I'll walk you through the pictures below and show you just how easy it is to seriously rock this trend.

A huge thank you to the fabulous Plum staffers who styled and modeled in these pictures!

Lydia Rose paired her wide leg Mavi's (now only $49) with a cozy sweater and fringed bag, channeling the effortless esthetic of the 70's. The pendant necklace and bold print of the sweater keep the look pulled together and stylish. 

Think wide leg jeans are not figure flattering? Think again. If you want to show off your shape, follow Amelia's lead. She tucked in her collared shirt and finished the look off with a wide leather belt. The long line created by her pendant necklace keeps the outfit from looking broken up.

If you want to dress your jeans up a notch, swap out a more casual top for a sheer blouse and blazer, like Lydia Rose did. Add some chunky jewellery and a textured bag and you're polished (but with a cool edge) for your evening out.

Heels or wedges look fabulous with wide leg jeans, particularly if you're petite, but I know not every woman is a fan of them. If you're apprehensive, look for a low wedge with a slight platform at the toe. This keeps the angle of your foot from feeling too extreme while still giving you a little bit of extra height.

And remember, there are no hard and fast rules in fashion. If you're unsure of how to style a particular item, just experiment with it. And don't forget to have fun!

Our gorgeous gals are wearing head-to-toe Plum, except in the final two pictures, where she's added ZigZag shoes and sunnies.

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Remember the days before retailers like Zara and H&M came to Western Canada? It was so exciting to shop their stores in the US and Europe because you knew that when you got home, no one else would be sporting your look. And that's exactly the kind of experience Plum gives visitors and locals alike. With about half of our merchandise produced in Vancouver by us, your look is truly unique and truly Canadian.

Here are some of my favourite new arrivals (I guess you could say I'm falling for them, groan). These beauties are in stores now!

Left to right: A sophisticated sheer blouse, $59, and a sexy snakeskin print dress, $135.

A stylishly cozy cardi, $95, over a snakeskin print shell top, $59 (left). 

a gorgeous tailored jacket, $220.

These are my favourite jeans! So comfortable I can do yoga in them. Made in Montreal they are both Highrise skinny's, (left) $110 and the right has leg zips at the cuff $120

And now for something extra exciting! To get you as excited for fall as I am, we're doing a giveaway of some of our most covetable new arrivals. Two of our absolute favourite items at Plum are our Simone dresses (made in Vancouver) and our Yoga Jeans (made in Montreal). So we're giving you a chance to win one of each! Find all the details here.

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Well, hello there! For our blog post this week, we've been taking to the streets of downtown Vancouver in the name of style! Photographer Richard Dolmat and I were pounding the pavement in search of fun and unique styles to document for No Guru.

Here's me, getting the ball rolling (and/or getting in the way of the photographer doing the test shot)

While there were those that breezed right on past, leaving my "I love your outfit!" trailing behind them, we did find some cheerful participants and some notable style to document. 

So, without further ado, here's your outfit inspiration for the day!

Neon floral? Colour me green with envy

I spy with my little eye a gorgeous cardigan from Plum.

That's what I call a dedication to coordination. Love everything about this pic!

I love colour in all its forms, but sometimes you forget that neutrals can pack a 'wow' factor too.

Coral and green make a great colour combination.

Two fashionistas (and two very different looks) at once! It just goes to show, there are lots of ways to be stylish.

A boho-chic dress is toughened up a notch with these stilettos.

If shoe envy is the sincerest form of flattery, this gal should feel very flattered.

We also  bumped into a gang of roving ninjas! One even climbed a tree. Gotta give them props for running around in all black in July. Hope those ninja suits breathe!

Scoping these street styles gave me a chance to reflect on all of the big trends that we saw over the spring and summer. Neon, florals, coloured denim, beautiful bold prints, we saw a bit of everything! But what I'd really love is to see some of the great styles you've been sporting this season!

E-mail me a photo of yourself rocking a spring trend (along with your permission for me to post it) and we'll consider posting it on No Guru! If you've got style, help spread the wealth ;)

E-mail photos to rebekah@plum.ca

Or if you just want to weigh in on your favourite trend from spring, you can leave a comment here, on our Facebook page (facebook.com/PlumClothing), or tweet me @PlumClothing

And if you like street style, here are some other great Canadian blogs you should definitely check out:

Danna from Halifax has a great eye for street style and documents it (as well as other musings on fashion and beauty) on her blog, YouLookFiiine

Stefania writes her street style blog, Textstyles,  out of Toronto. Textstyles is very visually interesting and definitely merits a look-see.  

And for Vancouver style, StyleQuotient is a must-see. It's a beautiful website featuring stunning fashion photography.

Have fun!

Click the above link to check out our fabulous new sale prices!

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