Kyle you look great in these jeans. They definately do show off your long legs. They look comfortable on you and the fit is a head turner. I am not crazy about the worn patch on the side hip but the way you have styled them with your beautiful jackets and killer shoes takes them up several notches. If you had converse and a t-shirt than it would look like junior wear.
You description of the fabric sounds yummy. Does the junior fit feel different to the fit of the jeans you already own? I am not sure what the difference in the cut would be. I thought junior pants meant that the waist was a bit shorter.
I think you should incorporate these into your style especially since you live in a hot climate. After reading your description of the soft fabric, I hope they make these in a dark wash for a person like me who would not be able to make the tattered look work.
I have to comment on how good you look. I haven’t seen a picture of you for a while, you look great and I love your hair.

I like them Kyle! They are great. I am surprised how much I like the look of dressing up the distressed wash. It took a second for my eye to adjust, but it really works. You look wonderful.

My thought too is how great you look Kyle in all four photos. What would we do without jeans?! And to find a pair under $50.

They look amazing on you, and very appropriate for spring – great alternative to white denim, I think. I don’t think you look too junior at all. You look quite polished.

My issue with distressed jeans is often the distressing makes no logical sense, but these aren’t like that because it is likely one would wind up with distressing in the pocket area, especially if one was in the habit of carrying keys in one’s pocket.

Did you decide that the jeans looked better with lighter shoes? Curious about that, as I notice that most of the pics have the same nude shoes.

Kyle… You look fabulous! I think we were born with identical bodies — I too am 5′10″, ALL in the legs. Now I need to see the rest of your wardrobe so I know what else to wear!

Thanks for the great review, Kyle. You look sensational!

I’m not usually partial to denim distressing but the distressing on these jeans looks subtle because the wash is light (the contrast of the threads is not as bold). If I were to wear distressed jeans, I’d definitely go this route. It’s a great warm weather option – perfect for Arizona.

I asked a question in an earlier post on faded jeans. Could you get away with looking “smart casual” with faded or distressed jeans if the rest of your outfit was uber polished and dressy?

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In Kyle’s case, she absolutely does. She looks 100% professional and pulled together in these outfits. Granted, she works in a creative advertising environment. It’s not the type of ensemble that would fly with a conservative cooperate client, but in other instances, it gets my green light because Kyle is impeccable to the extreme. The whole is as strong as the sum of its parts – Kyle’s parts are STRONG and style is a package deal.

How do you feel about that assessment Kyle?

I have recently started reading YLF and enjoy it immensely. Kyle, I love the color of the jeans, as well as the style (not to mention how fabulous you look in all four photos with the different tops and accessories), but my eye kept leaping to the worn patch on your left hip. It just looks wrong–almost as if there was a problem there and you decided to wear the jeans anyway……I guess I prefer more of a distressed look or none at all! What I truly appreciated was seeing all the tops and accessories you put together with the jeans.

Kyle, you look fantastic! The jeans look great on you, and your outfits show the surprising versatility of the jeans. It looks like you are sporting a floral pin in the third picture?

Great post, Kyle! You’ve convinced me that you *can* look smart casual in faded jeans (and these are uber-faded, so you really, really prove the point!). Kudos to you for trying something new.

I bought a pair of Gap long & lean jeans in a faded wash (not distressed, but faded) and once they’re back from the tailor I am going to try some of these looks … thanks for the inspiration. You look gorgeous!

These look great! I am long past the junior stage of my life, but I really have good luck finding pants at the Nordstrom Juniors department. I am an inverted triangle, and juniors pants seems to fit better in the hip and thigh area. Although, many times Nordstrom’s very helpful sales assistants will bring me pants that feel a bit young. I then tell them I am 42, and need to stick to the more traditional boot cuts (not too many bells and whistles). I really like the Silver brand jeans. I think they work well for people with smaller hips and thighs.

You always look so chic and stylish. I don’t think you could ever look anything other than that, no matter what you wore.

I’m not quite on the faded bandwagon yet, especially for work, but you do rock those jeans. Maybe if I had your height and legs I’d try them – I still think I look better in dark wash. But for others, this seems like a great option!

Kyle, I am the same height as you so I know how difficult it is to find jeans that fit properly and that are long enough, especially to wear with heels. These look great, and I don’t think they look “junior” at all in the outfits you put together. Good price too! Two questions: When you tried them out, did you notice any dye rubbing off on your top or underwear? This is my biggest pet peeve with new jeans, although it’s probably less of a problem with light wash jeans as with dark. And how does the sizing work? Is 29 or 30 the waistband measurement, and do they run pretty true to size?

You look great Kyle! I especially like the jeans with the white wrap top!
I have always had a problem finding the right jeans. Juniors are always too narrow in the thigh, but to go up a size, gap in the waist just like you experienced. I think alterations may be a smart choice for me in the future.

Kyle, these jeans look wonderful on you. They will be welcomed by those who need a long inseam for PPL.
I would try a light wash but not distressed jeans. For me they are just too young and the back pockets look quite low on the hip.

Kyle, you are stunning! I love the jeans on you, but as Angie says it’s the whole package. Thanks for the write up– you’ve convinced me. For $30 I may have to try a pair.

Kyle, you look fantastic! I always enjoy seeing your stylish outfits. The jeans fit you perfectly and they are a great look for spring.

Angie… I am on the look out for a new pair of jeans, and when I saw today’s blog, I was excited to see a good pair of jeans at a great price. However, I am not the same body type of Kyle. I am 5′5″ and a size 29/30 with hips/thighs. More of the pear shape. These jeans look to have a flair on the lower leg, possibly looking OK on my body type. Do you know if they’d be good on a “pear”. Thanks!

Kyle you look FANTASTIC. These jeans look like they were made for your body! Very sharp.
I have to add that personally, the distressing in the pocket area makes them more casual than smart casual to me. I don’t really see these working in the same way a darker wash and/or non-distressed jeans would work in a smart casual work environment. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that they are a 100% perfect fit on you and that your outfits look super fab!

You look gorgeous Kyle! I think anyone who doubted that you can look polished and smart in faded jeans should be convinced now. I actually like the distressing. It’s very subtle and makes the jeans look lovingly worn rather than rock and roll.

Kyle! You look more radiant every time we see you! Those jeans fit you perfectly and I love it that they are so soft (a delight to wear).

I agree that the light wash is more casual than most of us could get away with for ’smart casual’, but you definitely make them work here with your different outfit combinations. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve ‘got up your denim sleeve’;-)

Dang, my last excuse for wearing jeans that are too short is gone! These fit in length and budget! Someone please translate a 29/30. Is that an 11 in junior world?

You look great. I have always loved the distressed look. Denim just worn to death and faded looks NOTHING like this . Distressed denim has it’s own look, and I love it on you.

I also really feel chic wearing my all over light wash joe’s jeans. In fact, they have a similar look to yours.

I want rigid for my next denims, as most of mine are soft either to begin with or now from so much wear.

The distressing looks good, I’d take them to the tailor to have the distressing reinforced by patches, lest it grows even more.

These junior jeans look fantastic, as you’ve paired them with smart casual tops! Good job and great post. Thanks for being a sport. Just out of curiosity – are you wearing heels? If so good for you at 5′10″.

Thanks all for the supportive comments. These jeans are worth a try, especially at less than $30!

San: The junior fit is a bit different for me in that I typically like a slightly higher rise. Otherwise, the difference is mental.

Shiny: I slightly preferred these jeans with the lighter shoes because the shoes were slightly more casual than the black booties. Somehow it just felt right to me. But I could have gone with an animal print, for example.

Angie: I would not have been comfortable dressing these jeans down much. A tee shirt with these jeans would be inappropriate for a 48-year-old. So the slightly nicer finishing touches elevated them a bit.

Rosie: You did correctly spot a floral pin on the sweater, which combines two of my favorite touches — animal print and a floral pin. The sweater is from WHBM.

Joelle: There was no issue with dye transfer whatsoever. I do think they run pretty true to size. I can wear jeans that range from 29 to 31, depending on the brand.

CLC: I think generally the 29/30 would be comparable to an 11. Of course I’ve not shopping in juniors for quite some time!

Wow Kyle, you look fantastic! You have legs that go forever and you are so slim! The jeans look great on you. You look good in all your outfits. I especially like the one with the black and white sweater red cami and floral pin. I am generally not partial to light washes, but they look great on you. I don’t think they would look as good on someone who is shorter and heavier. The distress jeans look would also not be appropriate for my workplace. However, they work for casual jeans and what a deal on the price! Did you say you were 48?!! You look KILLER! Very nice write-up!

Carissa: I do wear heels a lot, actually. More than I wear flats. I like to play up the long legs, as it’s relatively unique and I consider it a strength. If I am going out with my husband I tend to wear flats so that I am not towering over him, as he is just slightly taller than me.

Eva: Yes, I am 48, but YLF is helping to keep me young!

I think you look terrific! Love the wash, not minding the “distressing” too much and you put together perfect, fun outfits. Very appropriate for most occasions (except meeting clients, office looks of course) around town.
At that price especially, it is encouraging to try the trends.

Kyle you look absolutey fabulous. I am also not a huge fan of the distressed look, but I think you pull it off here with the classy tops you wore with the jeans. I actually just bought a light wash pair of jeans from WHBM. I am glad to see that the light wash is not totally written off here on YLF. I definitely see the virtue of a dark wash for smart casual in an office setting — but I am a SAHM and smart casual or Mom casual (but not dowdy Mom casual) is my life. I like the light wash for spring/summer with smart tops like yours.

Kyle – You looking Amazing! I love how you were able to dress them “up” or “down”. Definitely an inspiration for this 20-something gal

Kyle, you look just stunning. STUNNING. I have missed seeing you on the forums!

The distressed jeans look terrific on you, and I particularly do like the worn square on your hip. The faded look of the jeans contrasts perfectly with the bold, dressier tops, making it smart casual in a very fresh way. LOVE IT.

Kyle,
I am at the tail end of this post but wanted to reaffirm what all of the ladies have said about how great these jeans look on you, and your long legs.
You look wonderful in them. I totally agree with the importance of dressing these up for women our age. I am older than you, but if I lived in a the southwest I would definitely wear a faded jean like this. I am not sure of the distressed look. But you pull it off effortlessly with the choices you made with the rest of the outfit(s).
Thank you for your post. Keep them coming!

Kyle, you look INCREDIBLE in these jeans! I envy your long legs. Unfortunately, I am “vertically challenged”, and at just 5′3, highly doubt I can pull off the same look. Nonetheless I am really toying with the idea of buying these jeans and trying them out.

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You are a beautiful woman, but even on your lean lines, they do nothing for your thighs.

Sorry. Another “fashion sucker punch” on women who are normal weight.

I’m thinner than you and my bleached jeans are long gone. They look best with a little breathing room in the thigh, and a little bit of fold here and there. The idea is casual, not poured into.

Take care or you will soon look like those women from the previous “tight jeans for large cans” blog entry.

Dark wash came into style for so many blessed reasons