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A Few K/Rs - Denim Skirt, Boyfriend Jeans And Strappy Sandals

Ingunn

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Hi all, please help me decide what to do with the following:

#1-3: A pair of relaxed fit jeans from COS. They are something in between a boyfriend style and mum jeans, I think. They look quite different on the model, she is a lot taller and slimmer than me, obviously. I've rolled the hems, or else they will only look too short on me (hit me at the ankle bone). They are super comfortable, but I'm not quite sure of the fit. Are they keepers?

#4-6: Denim skirt, A-line and buttoned down. Very soft and comfortable denim with stretch. I bought the smaller size because the large one hit me a lot lower on my hip. Does it look right? Should I return it? Sizing up is not an option since it only looked too big.

#2-10: (Sorry for double posting pics from my other post) I'm wearing the same pair of strappy black sandals in all the photos. I like them. They are super comfortable, low heeled, and the only thing that gives me pause is the rather wide strap. Can I wear them at all with skirts? I'm also wondering if this style is coming to the end of the trend cycle? I think most of what I've seen online and in magazines is more refined this season, but where I live refined footwear is rarely seen unless it's a party. What are your thoughts on these?

Thank you for chiming in. All opinions are highly appreciated.

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Latest reply was from rachylou

carter

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The shoes are fantastic! You can absolutley wear them with skirts (or anything). The skirt's cute too. It doesn't look tight at all. The jeans are ok. That could just be me though. I'm not ready for higher rises. Also, the first thing that popped out at me was the fading on the hip/top of thigh. Finally, it seems like your existing jeans in #9 fill the same hole as the new ones...yes?

Ingunn

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Carter, thanks! I hear you on the jeans. They do sort of fill the same place as my other bf's. THe fabric is a lot more substantial, though, and I would love to have a pair of bf's with no holes in them that can be passable at work, too. I have noticed the thigh fading, too, and I'm unsure if I like it. The skirt is maybe not a 10, but I hope it can be a versatile summer skirt for me. I'm glad you like the sandals.

Transcona Shannon

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LOVE the sandals Ingunn - completely versatile in my opinion. Plus being super comfy is a bonus. Definitely keep. They look great with both pants and skirts as you've shown.

I quite like the fit of the jeans. Yes, I hear you about the bit of fading on the thighs but they are not unflattering. And to be rather personal, your backside looks fantastic in them! I also like the slim but not skinny leg. If they fill a hole, I say keep.

The fit of the skirt is good - no worries there. But I have a bit of a poison eye for denim skirts with buttons down the front. I would like the skirt more without that detail. But take my comment with a grain of salt

Jaime

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The sandals are great - and I love outfits 7-10! I like the jeans. I have a troubled relationship with denim skirts so I will stay out of that one.

Deb

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The jeans fit really well...but do you mind the faded patches on the hips? If not, keep.
I'm not a denim skirt person and don't find this look as modern, sophisticated or flattering as many of your outfits are.
Love the sandals with your jeans, black pants and black dress. Definitely keep.
#2,3 and 7-10 are great looks on you!.

Mona

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More love for sandals here. Definitely keep. The jeans look awesome on you and I think are a great addition to your wardrobe.

Alassë

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#7 is really sharp - a new style direction for you? It looks good.

Anonymous

Love the sandals...keep!

I'm with Shevia on denim skirts so I'll not comment much. The size looks fine though

The jeans are a good fit and I can see them being a useful addition for you.

KikiG

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Not a fan of that particular style and shape of denim skirt, but it looks nice on you and fits well. The shoes are great, and I think the jeans are a winner as well, the fading on the thighs doesn't trouble me or jar my eye. You gave me a terrific idea for how to style my white jeans with my black moto-style jacket--thanks!!

Ingunn

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I'm very happy for the sandal love - I'm inclined to keep them, I think. The fading on the jeans doesn't really bother me, but point taken. I am warming up to higher rises now, so I quite like the fit. But do I like them enough?

The jury is still out on the jeans and the skirt. Thank you for all input, it is very valuable to me.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I like the jeans - although only you can decide whether they're too close to what you already have. Sandals are great - I suspect ankle straps will be around for several years still. I'm with most of the others about the skirt; the fit looks good but the button front and a-line read super-dated to me, like you've had it since the early 90s and are pulling it out of the back of the closet.

lyn67

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Love these all. Great fit for the clothes but esp the ankle strap sandals. I have a pair in navy (and small wedge) and I. JUST. LOVED. THEM. and wore with everything!

Ingunn

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Lyn and Laura, thanks for your input. I think the feel of the jeans is very different from the oleo bf's, it is a much heavier fabric, which I like about them.

The response to the skirt puzzles me a bit, because in our local magazines and websites (the Scandinavian ones), an A-line denim skirt with buttons is a "must-have". Too funny - I who thought I was channeling a cool Alexa Chung-ish style in that skirt Seriously, though, I totally get what you mean, the photos show perhaps something else than what I was after (a bit of 70's glam). I suppose it needs a lot of modernizing with styling and supporting acts to pull it off the way I'd like to, and it is maybe not worthwhile.

Janet

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The sandals are great! I'm not sure of the skirt or the jeans to be honest. I think skirts like that take some careful but adventurous styling to make them look current, but I may just be showing my skepticism about norm core looks.

I confess, I'm not a big fan of the jeans because of the defined faded spots, but keep in mind that those spots at the thigh are the first thing to jump out at me because I'm sensitive about that area on myself. If you don't mind that, the fit looks properly boyfriend-y. I kinda think you could find better ones, but that is just me.

AM

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Ditto on sandal love. And Ditto with what Janet said.

CocoLion

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Love the new jeans, actually I like them more than your existing jeans. Also the skirt and sandals look great on you. I don't think the sandals look dated at all, I think this trend is hanging on for a while. Maybe ask this same question next year? They look modern and they are not stumpifying.

Anonymous

The only thing I don't like about the jeans is the placement of the high thigh faded patches which look kind of odd and decidedly unnatural.. The skirt is cute, and I don't even like denim skirts, but this one fits you so well, the length is great and it lies flat in the front and the back.. the sandals look great too and I see no problem with wearing them with skirts.
I'm wondering what prompted the misgivings about these things? Maybe you just got all the wear you want out of them and they could go on to someone else who'd enjoy them more?

Sal

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You look great in all these pieces. The sandals are wonderful...I bought some black flat sandals this summer and they have been such a great useful item. Definitely keep!

I like these jeans on you. I think they are flattering and fashionable. The wash does have a couple of faded patches but only you can decide if that bothers you or not.

I think the skirt fits with the 70s look....I have a soft spot for A line denim skirts...to me they are more comfortable than denim shorts, and can be worn in a bigger variety of settings.

Ingunn

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Hah, Janet, you should have no worries, you always look fab and not too wide anywhere at all The fading is more pronounced in the photos than in real life, and I'm okay with it. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment.

Denise, you know that I tend to agree with you at all times. Thank you for your supportive comment.

Isabel, thank you for your kind comment. I'm not giving away these pieces, but contemplating if I should keep them or return them to the stores. I'm sorry for not making that clear.

Kiwigal, thank you! Another vote for keeping the lot. I think both the jeans and the skirts are a lot closer to be keepers by now

Suz

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I love the sandals and want to know what they are! Not that I will be able to get them here, but I would love to try.

I like the jeans a lot, too, and if they don't duplicate your others, I say keep.

As for the skirt, I think you can style it to be very current. It looks good on you and will be useful. I have a bit of a worry about denim skirts with button fronts, having suffered unpleasant sensations of "bulge" with them in the past, but the new fabrics probably lie better. I would do a sit and stand test to see, though.

Ingunn

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Suz, the sandals are Vagabond, and I'd be incredibly happy to help you get them. Please don't hesitate to ask! Thank you for the supportive verdict on my denim pieces. The skirt is soft, but the buttons stay closed, and I've done the sit down test with it. It passed!

Katya

I think you look great in all of these. And I do like the denim skirt, but I wonder if it would look more modern with a different top. Perhaps something with shorter sleeves and without buttons. I have an A-line denim skirt and find that it does not work with my button-downs. Just a thought based on my own limited experience.

Ingunn

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Thanks, Katya, that's a great tip, and sounds very sensible. I will road test it shortly

harmonica

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The fit of the jeans and skirt looks good to my eye, but do you love them? I'm sure you'll style each piece very cleverly and updated, so that's not my concern.

rabbit

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I think they all look good. I'm not sure that the jeans look significantly different than something you already have though (to my less educated denim eye, I defer to Cocolion on all things denim.)

The skirt has a very pleasing length and shape on you. I think Katya has a great idea about trying different top shapes.

I think some fashion-eye things are so location specific (in a very very broad generalization, I feel like it may be that parts of Europe are far ahead of the curve of middle America, and therefore what looks 'old' to middle America might have been gone so long from general wear in Europe that it's a retro revival rather than a holdover. For example there was a time when 70's wear looked really dated because it was still fully stocked in thrift stores and there were plenty of people still wearing it. But it's now been 40 years, and it does look fresh. It may be that a fair amount of non-urban center America is still wearing some late 80's 90's and a lot of early millennium wear for example).

The sandals work well in all the looks and the ankle strap echoes the belt nicely.

E

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I love your sandals! I'm not big on denim skirts, but I like how that one fits you. And I can see you styling it in an Alexa Chung way, to be sure.

I think you look much better in the jeans than the model! They fit you really well in the rear, so as long as you're ok with the fading, I think you can rock them.

Elle

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LOVE the sandals. They look good with skirts and pants and are not dated at all. I think the jeans are a keeper - I like the way they look on you. I can't comment on the skirt since I also have a troubled relationship with denim skirts

Runcarla

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Ditto what TransconaSharon said - about the sandals, AND the jeans. The fading on the thighs doesn't detract, and they are worth keeping for the rear view!

This is a really nice set of outfit pics.

kkards

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Love the skirt, and I think Anna posted something very similar recently. Also love the sandals, and I hope they are still current, as that look is just starting to show up where I live! I like, however, I wonder if the length will work in the fall or will these jeans be limited to spring, and does thst change anything?

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