https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:12:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244602 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:45:51 +0000 nemosmom 2244602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the relaxed, easier silhouettes for you, and your decision to store away the skinnies. I kept my skinnies in holding, for the sole purpose of wearing them with knee high boots. I can’t seem to adjust to the feel of straight leg jeans with knee high boots… </p> <p>Anyway! I am following your quest for full-length dark wash distress-free denim! Why are they so difficult to find?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244203 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:08:29 +0000 Anonymous 2244203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll take the high rises! I need them to keep my ample backside covered!<br /> Skinnies are definitely useful in winter to tuck into boots, but when it's that cold, may as well wear cozy ponte instead </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244192 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:39:38 +0000 Angie 2244192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Levi's Wedgies are a top pick :)<br />&nbsp;<br />Nice assortment, <b>notsaf</b>! Nice variation on skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244184 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:50:02 +0000 notsaf 2244184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy: Thanks so much for sharing these! They all look great and classic with a bit of a slouch factor.</p> <p>Fwiw, I just ordered a couple of sizes of the Levis wedgies to try, hoping the the leg-fit is not too awkward on me (I have skinny knees but round calves), as well as one and two sizes down in the Oliver Logan wide legs. Will report back.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244128 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:04:22 +0000 Jonesy 2244128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Notsaf,</b> I am happy to oblige! I don't wear jeans too often, but here are my current pairs, roughly speaking (I don't collect finds of my actual clothes--I have pulled these from Google because they look identical or close in terms of cut and wash):</p> <p>1) Citizens of Humanity (COH) Emerson. Mine are a similar wash, but my hems are frayed.</p> <p>2) COH Charlotte, similar wash to mine. These are classified as a high rise straight cut, though they look like skinnies on the model (mine fit a lot looser).</p> <p>3) COH Olivia, black rinse. These are a high rise slim, though again, they are looser on me than on the model.</p> <p>4) Rivet &amp; Thread patchwork jeans, from Madewell.</p> <p>5) J. Crew slim boyfriend.</p> <p>6) Gap paper bag waist; I have these in this dark rinse and a light faded one too.</p> <p>7) Levi's men's 510, sort of similar wash--mine are darker and the fit is sort of a slim straight cut, from maybe 15 years ago! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244117 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:38:39 +0000 Suz 2244117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm eager to try some 501s and re-try the Ribcage in a different wash and maybe cropped.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244101 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:07:44 +0000 Jaime 2244101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your picks and your reasoning and would be setting an alert on Poshmark for your Levi's in another wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244052 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:12:34 +0000 Carla 2244052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ notsaf - I’ve been pondering Levi’s &nbsp;current ‘resurgence’, especially the apparent rise in popularity of 501’s with women 50 yo and up. &nbsp;Nostalgia? &nbsp;Classic dressing? Or just another version of rediscovering all things OG - like certain brands of sneakers, Birkenstock’s, Addidas track suits, etc. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244042 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:48:41 +0000 notsaf 2244042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet: Laughing along with you indeed.</p> <p>Helena: Patience - yes. Gotta remember that! ;)</p> <p>Carla: Not behind the times, but classic! Though I am wearing different cuts, you turned me onto Levi's. I wore them all through college (low-waist, long, bell bottoms!), and have been excited to try them again this year.</p> <p>Jonesy: thank you! I'm curious if you have any denim in rotation and, if so, what. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244019 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:16:20 +0000 Jonesy 2244019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fun, diverse collection of denim! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244014 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:02:44 +0000 Carla 2244014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so darn behind the times! &nbsp;Never could wear skinnies due to thicker legs from triathlon and weight training. &nbsp;After a year of Covid lockdown - &nbsp;stress weight loss and no weight/strength training - I went jeans shopping early this year, and loved the fit of Levis 721’s (high rise skinny) and 724’s (high rise straight). &nbsp;I wear the skinny’s like in the product photo and with rugged boots, and the straights with a deep cuff. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Interesting comment about button downs and tucking. &nbsp;I’ve been doing more of that as well. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244006 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:56:50 +0000 Helena 2244006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% I agree notsaf I miss the predictability of skinnies but I think it's because I had the formula so down pat after years of wear ... We'll be there again in a year or two, once we find our "new signature jeans" ... Patience in the meantime, and onwards indeed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2244002 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:44:16 +0000 Janet 2244002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I put my skinnies in the holding zone at the end of last winter/early spring...and most of them got donated this fall. I kept one or two pairs in case I get an urge to wear them tucked into tall winter boots. Otherwise, I think they'll go. Even my old plaid ponte pants are looking dated to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243985 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:48:44 +0000 kkards 2243985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nice selection<br />i haven't worn a super skinny in years, the pandemic WFh had me ditching my last pairs, i am wearing straight skinnies, and BFs. and now i'm finding i'm wanting wide straights, and i'm tip toeing towards flares&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243980 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:32:48 +0000 notsaf 2243980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina: I think you got me started on this silhouette this summer with those wide leg white jeans from Massimo Dutti! Still no sign of dark wash ribcages even on Atrizia, but I'll check back there: thanks for the tip.</p> <p>Helena: That's so sweet! But I know you'll join me in missing the predictability of skinny jeans. Still, onward!</p> <p>Mary Beth: thank you! I've been doing a terrible job of documenting outfits, but I'll see what I can do. ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243943 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:36:30 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2243943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your sense of adventure, going "cold turkey" on the skinnies!&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope we'll get to see some WIWs soon :)&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243925 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:40:05 +0000 Helena 2243925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you weighed in; I confess I had a "what would notsaf do" moment when Lisa posted about jeans and considered trolling your Finds to find out lol!</p> <p>Love your picks and thanks for the styling tips - you have a real talent for hitting the perfect note between classic/minimal and current, and I am envious in the most positive possible way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243921 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:17:17 +0000 Janet 2243921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Every time I go too long in the rise, I regret it! All the more reason designers need to provide a variety of rises regardless of trend — we are all built differently! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243917 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:57:18 +0000 notsaf 2243917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet: Thanks! I'm still not ready for boot cuts (which I wore straight from 1995-2010), but I'm glad they're back for you. See above re: long torso and high waist. Every time I skimp on the rise I regret it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243916 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:56:56 +0000 Irina 2243916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, jeans hunting adventures… I’m still on it. I now have 3 pairs of Levi’s ribcage jeans, all in different colors and all with lyocell. Aritzia actually has them in more washes. I ordered from them a white pair in 100% cotton. I don’t know if they will fit the same and will find out some time in mid February! I also ordered a black pair from Massimo Dutti in what looks like the same cut as my blue pair. But sizing is so inconsistent, I ordered them in 2 sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243915 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:54:41 +0000 notsaf 2243915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa: worth a try on the Levi's as I saw you are looking to update your denim styles as well!&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy: Thanks! I've been fully tucking tees and button-downs and half-tucking pull-over sweaters. Sadly, I can't do long cardigans with these because there's just too much volume, but my blazers still work.</p> <p>Suz: Sorry you're in the in same boat! These BR one are comfortable enough, but yes the bag out factor is real. I think perhaps I have a longer torso than you do, so the ribcage Levi's sit higher on me for the right cropped length. The fabrication is 99% cotton, 1% elastane, which is just about perfect.</p> <p>Robin: Thanks! Yes, I really do like a high waist since I do have a longer torso. There are lots of mid-rise varieties though, if you look around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243913 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:48:15 +0000 Janet 2243913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great. I’m weary of all the high waists, but enjoying that there is more variety in silhouettes now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243911 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:34:40 +0000 RobinF 2243911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice looking jeans. I wouldn't mind some of these styles but the rises are probably too high I know the length would be wrong. Super cute though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243876 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:41:54 +0000 Suz 2243876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the BR crops and agree about the stretch out. I still wear mine, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tried the ribcage and they were not that great on me -- but I think perhaps I need the cropped version (or need to hem). I very much liked the idea of them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do yours have lyocell or not? I think I might prefer the rigid denim version.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243870 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:49:19 +0000 rachylou 2243870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice cuts. What kind of tops are you pairing with them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243865 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 2243865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you and I share size and style preferences - so I’m paying close attention here . Love the Levi’s and this cements my decision to try them as soon as I can find a pair . I’d actually prefer mine in black - like your find here . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adventures-in-denim#post-2243861 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:35:18 +0000 notsaf 2243861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At the beginning of the fall, I quit skinny jeans cold turkey, packed them all up and put them away in the basement. Given that I used to wear ankle-cut dark wash skinnies practically everyday, this was a big change for me. The last months have been a bit of an adventure in denim. Posts from <b>Jenn</b> and <b>Irina</b> on successes and failures are really resonating with me! I'm still looking for the perfect pair -- and when I find it I will be sure to get multiples! -- but for the time being I seem to be able to get dressed and feel like I'm living in 2021 (for a few more days!) even if I haven't found my HEWI: a high-rise, wide-leg, dark wash jean with a finished hem and a touch of stretch that hits just at the ankle! In the meantime, I can report from the trenches:</p> <p>1) <b>Banana Republic High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Jean</b> (28): These are a nice weight and a darker mid-tone, but are a bit boxy and gap at the waist. I may get them taken in. A good length that I can still wear with shorter ankle boots (and knee socks).<br />2) <b>KUT High Waist Culotte Jeans</b> (8): Similar the BR jeans above, but stretchier, more distressed, and shorter in the waist. I probably should have gone down a size. As it is, these read very casual. They may be better suited to warmer weather.<br />3) <b>Oliver Logan Aberdeen Wide Leg Crop</b> (28): These are a great dark wash and I can live with the unfinished hem, but I should have sized down: they sit too low on my waist and look much slouchier than on the model. I don't want to throw good money after bad, but I am thinking of trying these in the smaller size.<br />4)&nbsp; <b>Levi's Ribcage High Waist Ankle Straight Jeans</b> (29): I adore these jeans and love wearing them with button downs fully tucked in. Nice and high, heavy and tight in the right way, but sadly they are not blue and so not a versatile for me. Fingers crossed they pop up in a dark wash blue sometime in the new year!</p> <p>As you can see, sizing is all over the map. I need to follow Irina's advice and be careful about sizing up in jeans: just because the legs are more voluminous than the old style does not mean the waist and hips shouldn't be snug too. Thanks for reading!</p>