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Crop kick (again) (ETA flats and correct title)

Cerinda

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Maybe more than anything else I've seen lately, cropped flares look wildly different on different bodies. I was excited to try a pair to refresh my denim. Now? Not so much.

Pictured, Gap crop flares. These are actually 2 1/2' above my ankle, and just barely clear the boots (the cognac ghillies and white gladiators I will wear later are not nearly so high).

What do you say to the length?
What about the fit? Do cropped flares need more ease to look right?

I'm not loving the look: insufficiently intentional. Hemming or chopping will compromise what little flare these jeans have. I also think they're way too big. So maybe I'll mentally move them to the gear capsule and use them for hiking and mucking around creeks and rivers and so forth. I'm hoping the BRs come back into stock in my size, but my budget doesn't have room for another mistake.

I greatly appreciate your feedback!

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Anonymous

I agree with you that this fit is not giving you the flared look you're after.
I think you would have to find something that flares out more, and is tighter through the thigh.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Length is good, Cerinda. 2 to 4 inches ABOVE the ankle BONE. Fit is a little baggy on the thighs. These look more like BFs that have not been cuffed. Still cute on you though! Nice outfit.

Anonymous

I think they look cute, but they don't look like flares to me. it's more the boyfriend fit.

Beth Ann

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How do they look styled with shoes or sandals? I think you might like the lighter, looser look with warm weather styling. If not, there's always -- wash them in hot water and put them in the dryer! If you're really displeased with them as is, that would make them a bit shorter and smaller!

Aida

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I see the same thing as Angie. These read more like a cropped/unrolled BF, and versus cropped flares generally needing to be fitted on the thigh. So, opposite of the question of ease you're asking! If you can get a little pegged roll they're be a cute slim BF.

Runcarla

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Hmmm. Interesting what Angie and Aida wrote. During my search for white jeans this week, I came across a store with a pile of white denim that had all the hems rolled. When I tried them on, the roll was so high on my calf - it cut the circulation. I unrolled the hems, and lo-and-behold! - there was a flare!

Though on the borderline, I'm not a true 'tall'. I'm 5 ft 7in +/-, but my inseam is 35 in. Regular crops are just about perfect on me, which leads me to believe regular sized folk (if there even is such a creature) need to either size down, or try petites to hit the crop sweet spot.

christina

At 5'5, I'm having a difficult time finding cropped flares that are short enough - and I'm an hourglass which adds another level of complication. My best look was the tighter fit through thighs so the flare was more noticeable. I had luck with the Loft curvy fit Kick Crop in regular.
http://www.loft.com/curvy-kick.....aultColor=

I am craving more of a flare so am continuing to look.

I tried the Madwell Cali Demi-Boot Jean. I LOVED the fit and finish on these. But, they were not cropped and hit my ankle. These would be hard to hem.
https://www.madewell.com/madew.....5296/E5296.

I tried the J Crew Billie demi-boot crop jean. I needed the petite sizing to hit a good length. The waist is very high so I'm not sure I'm keeping these yet.
https://www.jcrew.com/womens_f...../E7755.jsp

I want to try some Mother jeans because they seem to really exaggerate the flare. This would be a super splurge for me.
https://www.shopbop.com/hustle.....v_1&a

Anonymous

Length of jeans aside , this is a really nice outfit . Grey jacket and boots , cream coloured t- all pretty colours on you. You have long legs from hip to knee - and that's maybe what's throwing you off here . Let's face it - this cropped flare thing is a tough one , and I'm not convinced it's very conventionally flattering , despite it's popularity here .

Maneera

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I like this outfit a lot, Cerinda. But I can see why you have doubts. Because the fit of these jeans is relaxed overall, you aren't exactly getting the whole on-trend 'cropped flare' look with these boots. I think the flares could be a tad shorter----1 or 2" higher than they are now. I also think you'll get the proportions just right when you wear these with slip on sneakers, oxfords or any other flat/heeled shoes and sandals. Try them with shoes other than boots, assess how you like the proportions, and then decide if you want to shorten them. In all honesty, these do look good on you and this outfit of neutrals is quite fab!

Suz

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You look wonderful in the soft blues and greys! I agree with what others are saying about the jeans seeming more BF style. But I am having problems of my own with the kick crops. More to come on that. Oy. As LisaP says, this is a tough trend!

Jaime

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Love the jacket on you. I would play with rolling the jeans a bit to hit your sweet spot.

Cerinda

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Smite, Angie, Xtabay, Aida: Thanks for the help identifying the real issue: it's not the fit, it's the cut! And the cut isn't bad, simply not what I had in mind. Christina, thanks for the links.

BethAnn, Maneera: Hoping for 5 minutes and decent light tomorrow so I can post with flats. Hot water is a real possibility. I wore the jeans all day today and they are a sloppy mess. And yes, Shevia, Aida, will add a roll.

Runcarla, I'm a little over 5'8" and short waisted. It's a mystery to me why I have to have so many of my trousers hemmed. LisaP may have the answer: it never occurred to me that it may be my femur length. That explains a lot of things; for example why I have to wear such long shorts to look even reasonably well-proportioned (hit that golden 2:1).

Thank you all SO MUCH for the kind words on the outfit. I'm determined to move into mid-tone and light neutrals this S/S and it really is stretching me beyond my comfort zone (20 years as a PIB: recovery is a process). I bought this leather jacket partially to serve as a crowbar: yes, I love the lines and the fit and the feel; yes, it suits my style and lifestyle; and guess what? it looks deathly dull with dark neutrals (it only took about five minutes walking it around the sales floor to see that).

Can we officially designate cropped flares and straights the top Tough Trend of SS16?

Brooklyn

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I have not tried it yet, but it does look like a tough trend to me. I agree with others that you should roll the jeans. They aren't tight enough in the thigh and flared enough for the cropped flare look. But you still look good!

Deborah

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I see as Angie does. And I must confess that I struggle a little with the flared cropped look:(. Can I say tho that your jacket and boots are to die for. Fabulous grey tones!

Cerinda

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Well, it helps to know I'm not the only one with my shorts in a knot. Waving at KL and Roxanne and Suz and LisaP and Alaskagirl and Kellygirl and Deb and ... (sorry if I missed you). And those of you who have managed to nail the look -- good on ya! and I'm jealous.

Here are the promised revisions

loosely rolled with white gladiators
peg-rolled, same
Loosely rolled with cognac grilles
peg-rolled, same
unrolled, same

Bring it on, people. Treat this as a lab. One of the most liberating ideas I have picked up here (Thanks, Angie!) is I can try a trend just for fun; it's an experiment, not a mistake (so long as it's in my budget, and this one is). I have some tentative ideas about what these need, and once the forum has delivered its collective wisdom, I'll check back, consider/reconsider and divulge.

And BTW, Gap calls these Authentic 1969 crop kick jeans

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Tanya

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I like these best peg-rolled, with either shoes. Basically worn as one would wear BF jeans. For true kick crop-flare, I would get a pair that is tailored through the thighs. Also wanted to say that these soft colors look lovely on you.
BTW, I have a straight cropped pair that is supposed to be fitted but stretches out a lot with wear so they end up looking fairly similar to yours. I am planning on taking them to the tailor to take them in the upper leg area all the way to the knee.

Anonymous

The way you've styled them in your latest round of pics is awesome! They look like perfect boyfriend jeans! But...#5 is iffy. I really think these need to be rolled.

Aida

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Love 'em peg rolled, Cerinda. I think that's going to be the best treatment for them.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I echo Tanya and Aida. NICE.

Anonymous

Me too . Pegged just a bit is perfect on you. You wear jeans and a t like a boss

dakotacheryl

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I love these jeans on you...def a boyfriend vibe. I really liked the original photo, but also like the pegged and rolled versions. Great versatility.

Cerinda

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So far this summer, they've gotten more wear than I thought they would: pegged with sandals (IRL) and unrolled with moto boots (festival gear). They haven't turned out to be the summer workhorse I had in mind; that's been the really washed-out Gap skinnies.

Style Fan

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I like the jeans in all the versions. Great workhorse. FWIW I don't do the cropped flared or crop kick jeans. Too much work. And I would have to buy different footwear.