San, I'm sorry things didn't turn out to be great. Are any of them keepers? I would worry about 'a grandma in skinny jeans, I think it's all in how you wear something and you can certainly pull them of with your figure!

Sorry to hear that San. I love my clamdiggers but you have to find what works for you. I tried on the matchstick jeans and could not get them over my calves so I think they run super skinny. I would keep looking for a straight leg narrow opening jean (I think someone mentioned J Brand on another thread?). I don't think being a grandma should have anything to do with it, the J Crew style may just not work for you. Keep hunting, something out there may appeal to you later!

Thanks you're very sweet. I have an appt with a personal shopper at Nordstrom's for next week to try on some dresses and I can check out the jeans there also. You're right in saying that maybe J Crew style is not for me. I've had good luck with the David Khann brand so maybe there is something there that suits me better.
I must say I like the fit of the J Crew trouser jeans but they do run big. I thought the style, and the pocket size and placement were very good. These are not the high waisted. They are called the 5 pocket, in case anyone is interested.

Plenty of grandmas in skinnies in Paris, San. You’ll look great in the RIGHT pair. I know you’ll look good in DK’s, they are truly a fantastic cut. Have fun at Nordies!

Aw San, if my grandma wore skinnies I would think she's the coolest granny on the block (well maybe not, since she is in her 90's, but you get my point). I didn't think of the Matchsticks as being particularly skinny, but if you're not totally comfortable in them there are still straighter styles that might work. Angie's suggestion of the Soho is great. The rise is higher as well, but do size down because they will stretch and grow like you wouldn't believe.

Keep us updated on what you get from Nordies.

Ok great, thanks again for all the encouragment and advice. I will be shopping on Thurs so will keep you posted. You all are so wonderful to help each other (including me) keep style in perspective.
Angie we miss you here on our blog and it is good to hear from you from Paris. Hope all is going well.

Thanks San. I’m back, albeit jetlagged, and happy to be chiming in again. I have already worked with a client this morning. No rest for the wicked!