Should I keep or keep trying? - YouLookFab Forum

Category

Dressing

Should I keep or keep trying?

susan

I bought these Kahn jeans and thought they were great. However, before I took them to get hemmed, I tried them on and now I am not so sure. Is the color too faded? Should I try for a different wash? These are 3777 Nikki, color Huntington. I especially wonder about the difference in wash between the front and sides. Has anyone else seen or tried these?
They were very expensive for me and I want them to be worth it.
Can you help?

http://s353.photobucket.com/al.....usanshull/

password ylf2008

Dressing

21 replies

Latest reply was from susan

kellygirl

Veteran

The fit is to die for. I like the wash but it does look more casual than a dark jean.

Amanda

I think the wash is dark enough and the fit looks great. There is a bit of whiskering -- is that what is bothering you?

susan

I guess everyone has been talking about dark wash jeans and I don't want to buy these if they are out or on the way out!

Ellen

They fit beautifully. That is an attractive wash - it's about what you're looking for. They won't work as well for smart casual, but if you're putting together fashionable looks I think they would work beautifully!

Ellen

I should say if you're putting together fashionable casual looks...

marianne

They look great, and the fit is amazing!
I would suggest getting a uniform dark wash if you are looking to invest in one pair - I think it's a lot more versatile.

Nicole

Veteran

You can't beat the fit...but I find the fading to be a bit bohemian. Do they come in a more consistent option? Less whiskering and fading ?

susan

I don't know. I think you girls are right that a uniform wash would be more versatile. Maybe someone on here knows if they come in a dark wash. I will research and see what I can find.

Laura

(website)

Veteran

Maybe I am the odd person out, but I really like both the fit and the wash.

I have a pair of DKs in a wash called "crystal" and it's darker than this, but I also have a pair in a wash more like yours. Different styles come in different washes, so maybe you'll need to try a different style to get a darker wash.

yublocka

(website)

Veteran

I think the fit looks great on you!

As for the wash - depends on whats already in your wardrobe! Is this going to mix it up a bit?

susan

Maybe I will keep these and look for a pair of darker wash straights or skinnies. These do make my normally short, chunky thighs look thinner-that doesn't happen every day! I usually only have a couple of pairs of jeans that I wear at any one time, so I could use another new pair.

Laura

(website)

Veteran

DK makes a straight leg jean that's a very dark wash - maybe it's even black? - I can't quite tell from the photo.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....3&P=1

It's a big investment though. The Express Mia skinnies also come in very dark washes and they're only about $60.

susan

Thanks, Laura! I will check those out.

susan

Just wanting Angie's opinion. Sorry for bumping up my own post.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

yooohoo, I'm here.

The fit is GREAT. How casual is your lifetstyle?

susan

Thanks, Angie! My lifestyle is casual. I'm a teacher.

susan

Sorry about that. For some reason, I lost the connection. Anyway, we live a casual life, but I would like to be able to wear these jeans out to dinner, to the city when we get to visit, etc.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

The wash is borderline smart-ish. Try a darker wash?

susan

Next week I will have a chance to shop at Nordstroms, so I will try a darker wash. Hopefully, I can find another pair that fits as well!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Good idea, Susan. Keep us posted and I'm holding thumbs.

susan

Thanks, Angie! I appreciate all you have done to help me improve my style!