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First try with the mom jeans

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I'm not convinced this outfit works at all, so you won't offend me if you agree. I think the cuffed jeans would work better with a more casual shoe, slip on sneaks or smoking slippers, but then the blazer looked out of place and I didn't find a cardigan that worked (for want of a nail, etc). Thoughts?

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Latest reply was from Sal

catgirl

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I think it works but the cuffs look a little weighty/bulky - not sure there's a fix for that but the same happens with me because the pants I cuff are full length otherwise.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Yeah, these are the tall length and I haven't washed them yet, so I had to turn up the cuffs thrice. I expect they'll shrink a bit when washed, so the cuffing wouldn't be as bulky after that.

LaPed

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Looks good to me. I think those shoes are fine. I love a blazer over jeans and I too find it hard to find "the right" cardigan for outfits like this one. I think you could also swap in sneakers and still rock the blazer if you wanted to dress it down just a notch.

I'm not bothered by the chunkiness of the cuff, but if it feels bulky, you could try making the cuff wider, then you wouldn't have to roll it as many times.

Jenn

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I wear blazers with Converse all the time, so I may be biased, but I think that's a look that can work. For me, the disconnect here is the heaviness/darkness of the top half of the outfit, compared to the low vamp/skin showing on the shoes. Something like loafers or booties might balance better.

I totally love that blouse you're wearing. Love love.

Ooh is that silk

I really like it (and adore your patterned top). Could it perhaps be the delicate necklace which looks a tiny bit out of place? Could something more chunky balance out the casual bottom half maybe?

Angie

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Good job, and what Una said.

CocoLion

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I think the fit of the pants/jeans is excellent. What does it look like if you roll the hems twice?

Anonymous

Laura, this is a great outfit!.it's interesting and modern.
The pants are perfect except for the weighty cuff which will be solved after washing.
I would add a touch of lip colour, if you wear lipstick.

Joy

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What Smittie and Una said. The outfit looks great but the cuff is a bit bulky. I hope washing will fix it.

kellygirl

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Love this. I think this is a great look--you look casual but polished. I agree with others on the cuff but seems like the bulk will go away after a wash.

annagybe

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I like it. Maybe try a wider single cuff

rachylou

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I think this is great. Do these really count as mom jeans?

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Thanks, everyone. Glad that no one utterly hated them. After an hour or two, I ended up rolling down the cuff one roll so they were only doubled, which also brought them closer to the ankle so there was less bare flesh between jeans and feet. I'll wash and dry a couple times and then decide if I need to shorten the hem.

Sal

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Late to this, but I like the outfit. I think the cuffing change will make an improvement - but I love the blazer, tee and jeans combo.