Well they look darn good on the models. I think the zipper detail is always nice. I had them in the 80’s and they were very high waisted and uncofortable to wear, with no stretch. I always liked the zipper at the ankle though. I would definalty wear this new version.

Too edgy for me and not so good for my body. I’ve got saddlebags that don’t go away no matter what, so no skinny pants for me.

I’ve been lusting for some zippered leggings, and now I want these too! I really like the zipper detail — it’s unexpected and adds some edge. Very fab. Do you think such a style could work with flats?

I am all over this. Saw a pair in a magazine a few weeks ago and my heart started palpitating. One of my favorite trends of the 80s, only better!

p.s. The must-have brand of that time was Guess. I wonder if they’re offering any zippered skinnies this time around?

I wore these 20 years ago, is it really okay to wear them now at my age..they would look okay on my body…just the age thing.

I think I’m still to traumatized from the 80s for this one. I’ll look forward to seeing it on you gals.

I don’t mind them except I think they look best zipped. When they are unzipped it looks like you didn’t finish getting dressed! With the right top they will probably be cute.

I like the jeans with the zips on the side, however I have seen pairs with zips up the back and from distance it looked like the jeans where ripped.

I think I may just admire this look on others

The only ones I liked were the ones worn with flats (third picture). I odn’t like them with heels-looks too 80’s or hoochie momma to me

Definitely a very a cool look. However, since I wear jeans maybe once or twice a week, and I am not a huge jeans fan, I’d rather spend $ on something I am more passionate about.

I really like this look and having been searching for a pair that would work for me. Since my inseam is so short, I have found that most zipper leg jeans are far too long, and they aren’t something you could easily hem, so I’ve had to take a pass. I like the scrunchy look too, but there was just too much scrunch. I will keep searching.

Would not be flattering on my body at all. I will pass on this one.

Wow, I remember wearing these in college…I won’t be wearing them again, except maybe under boots.

You were an unusual (and nice) teen to listen to her mother’s good advice!

As for the look now, I don’t think I’ll do this. Straight legs are about as skinny as I’ll wear.

A little bit too trendy for my style–I can’t imagine this look lasting more than a year.

I am a college student mostly taking undergrad classes (despite being ten years older than your average freshman right now), and I see this style of pants everywhere. But, the thing is, most of the women who are wearing these pants are wearing them with, like, an oversized sweatshirt, or a plain tee. It’s a startling contrast, to see something so sleek and trendy on the button, and so “Eh, whatever’s clean!” on the top.

I am intrigued with this type of look. I might give them a try if I find an appropriate pair. I really like how they look unzipped with heels.

I like this too, but unless I find a pair for a bargain I’ll probably pass. I’m trying to rebuild my wardrobe from the bottom up and these wouldn’t be a staple.
I’m wondering if you wore boots over them if the zipper would be uncomfortable? I do need some skinnies so I could double these if they worked under boots.

I am too short and stores selling these will not have a pair that will be perfect for me (height-wise). Hemming them would be a huge problem.

-meream

Impossible to hem if you have short legs. Highly doubt they will scrunch without the zipper rubbing annoyingly. I’ll be taking a pass! Especially those acid-washed ones… yech. I did have a pair like that a long time ago; I was so happy they had the zipper detail, I ignored the fact that the acid-washing made me look like a hippo. A mottled hippo.

With that said, I can TOTALLY see these on you Angie – and our other long-legged YLF members! Reminds me of your zippered cropped leggings. It is a nice edgy detail, just not going to waste my time trying to find a pair that will work for me. Would rather invest in, perhaps, black denim skinnies (something I don’t have yet).

Banana Republic has great zippered skinnies right now that fit my short legs. So easy to fit in boots too.

I’ve been wondering about these too because I like them. I nearly bought a pair on discount but decided it would better to wait for post partum so now they’re officially on that list. The trick for shorter lasses is to go for the cropped versions which are bad for the tall but perfect length for the shorter inseam– ~28″. I know J Brand has them. I doubt they will work for tucking into boots comfort-wise but I want to show the zipper anyway!

Such a funky look, and appeals to my rocker leanings … but since I’m better off in straightlegs than skinnies, I’ve gotta pass. Positive they’ll look smashing on you, Angie.

I like these alot. I think better not so *unzipped* perhaps just a little, not past the ankle. I am sure if the right pair appeals I will be adding them…cute I think

I’ve got some. They’re a tiny bit long and the scrunching is a little bit annoying and uncomfortable. I don’t hate them, they’re just not my favourite comfy pair of jeans.

I’ll enjoy the look on others. I like them, but I don’t really need another pair of skinny jeans.

I like the zipper detail, but I prefer when the legs are completely zipped. I don’t have jeans, but I have a pair of olive-colored pants with zippers. I like them b/c they have the edgier zipper leg, but since they’re not jeans, I can wear them to work, so I get a lot more wear out of them then I would jeans.

I like the look, but I actually think it looks better with flats or low heels, with the zipper partially unzipped just above the foot. I don’t like how they look with heels. They look too short when unzipped.

That said, I won’t be able to find a pair with the right inseam, so I will sadly have to pass.

I loved these jeans….and had a pair by Guess back in 1982. I think they were also called “Marilyn jeans”. Of course, back then I was in high school and was all of 90 lbs. and looked like these models! There’s no way I could get away with this look now, so I’ll pass.

I think I like this look but the inseam would have to fit off the rack and that’s very rare for me. I agree with you Maya, I think I like the look in flats better!

wore in jr. high. i am so in trouble…

First tye-dye skinnies, then knit pants and now zippered skinnies. Seriously Angie, is there anything out there this autumn for us, non-skinny ladies?

I’ll enjoy these on others. I like them but they are a bit too out there for my style….although I also thought that about leggings until I tried them. We’ll see.

Hmm I think I’ll pass. I like them when zipped up, but unzipped, not so much. I think I’d rather get a pair of zipped leggings (I’m on the hunt as we speak!)

Skinnies are unflattering on me, so I will pass on these and keep on wearing my straight legs and bootcuts. However, on women that look good in these, I like how wearing them with the zips open allows the jeans hem to cover more of the shoes. I think that’s more leg-lengthening than wearing them with zips closed.

I tried on a pair of these at BR last night, and amusingly I grabbed the capri style ones first by mistake! They looked completely wrong on my body; I ended up asking the saleswoman to get me another pair of skinnies that “went all the way to the floor, please”. Hee!

I ended up with a straight-leg pair that I love; I’ll try some other brands of skinnies, but they just look and feel strange to me!

I’m showing my age but I hate this look – the zippered jeans with high heels look really trashy to me!!

On the other hand, your “smart jeans” look is a total class act that I love to see! I also think it flatters many body types.

I tried the zippered ones at Gap and if you want it to be able to open up and show some skin, you should skip these! The zipper opens up to more denim, so they become a bootcut look. I brought them home with trepidation; I wanted a second opinion since Angie had spoke so highly of the trend. Hubby LOATHED them, and really, rightly so. Back they go, alas!

own a fabulous pair from h&m already

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