https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414481 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:22:09 +0000 MNsara 414481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, just echoing what Marianna said about you should notice some stretch within a few hours, and they could continue to give a little during a day of wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414458 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:38:10 +0000 marianna 414458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They should stretch out within a couple hours of wearing them. All my pants do what yours are doing above -- it's inevitable with my body shape, so I'm not sure if I'm the best person to weigh in on this. I think it also depends on what kind of top you wear with the pants. This current fit won't work with a close-fitting top or tucked in top, but will be fine under a loose flowy top, IMO. No one sees the waistband on my pants so I care more about how they fit through my front, legs, and rear (the stuff people see!) I really don't care if my waistband is folding over... no one sees it, and my belly folds over when I sit, so naturally my waistband will too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414425 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:57:35 +0000 rute 414425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems you need to size up!<br /> I'm curious already about this brand! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414421 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:21:24 +0000 HeleenH 414421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the 14 would be better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414398 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:11:09 +0000 san 414398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does the waistband feel uncomfortable to you? It looks like it is digging a bit, but only you know if it actually hurts.<br /> It sounds like there are many different styles. Maybe another style would feel more comfortable.<br /> Do you think the waistband is too high for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-414382 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:17:14 +0000 Samar 414382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, very helpful comments . . . and the main thing I got from you was that NYDJs stretch, so I must size down. The trouble is I'm not sure what my size is (I wear 14-16 in pants, depending on the brand, but often I'm sizing up to try to get the rise higher!) so I went with the "feel" . . . i.e., I bought the ones that were a little tight/uncomfortable in the store (size 12), with the expectation that they would stretch out and then feel just right. The 14s felt "just right" already in the dressing room, so I assumed they would be TOO big after stretching.</p> <p>My question is, WHEN are they supposed to feel "just right"? Does it take a week? Two weeks? Several washes? Because right now (I wore them all day today, and half of yesterday) they still feel too tight. See how they are folding over at the waistband and giving me "muffin top"? So does that mean they are too tight and I should take them back and get the bigger ones? Or do I just need to be patient and let them stretch over a longer period of time?</p> <p>Excuse my ignorance on this; I have never bought something expecting it will stretch before! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412282 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:15:42 +0000 Suz 412282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting, Angie...the ones I have are black. I think that is one reason that I feel they are okay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412273 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:02:57 +0000 April 412273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of NYDJ white denim clamdiggers that I like very much. I've tried on other NYDJ jeans in the same size and they were extremely big in the waist -- and I don't have a small waist. So there's some variability, Samar, but I don't think they're all bad by any means. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412188 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:33:15 +0000 Angie 412188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The quality has improved, and I have just started putting a few clients back into NYDJ's. So far so good. You must size down. </p> <p>I don't think that the washes are great - they don't resemble authentic denim. So that's the downside from me. However, their black denim is really good and that's where I start with my clients. They also do great Ponte knit pants and denim skirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412068 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:40:32 +0000 Suz 412068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of the legging jeans. They do not fit me like leggings at all; more like skinnies, and not super-skinny, at that. The rise is very high. I don't mind that, although it wasn't really what I was after. I had complained that some others I was trying on were too low in the rise and the SA interpreted that to mean that I wanted a high rise; I did not; but I am (personally) LONG in the rise so very low rise jeans don't work; I need a mid-rise. </p> <p>I find the NYDJ stretch out a LOT. I would have bought at least one size lower if I had known. However, they still look good tucked into boots with a tunic length sweater over top. </p> <p>These were my first jeans following a large weight loss and not having bought jeans for a number of years, so they were an experiment. For me, they were not the "it" jean, but I am not sorry I experimented with them. If they fit you well and look great, I would say, go for it—but just be aware that they will stretch out with wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412060 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:33:55 +0000 marianna 412060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear NYDJ (and I sell them at Nordies too...) and I do like them. I think the name of the brand makes them seem frumpy but that's not true of all the styles. I like them because they hold in my belly and don't give me muffin top. If you have a belly these jeans are usually a good fit. I ALWAYS recommend sizing down because they do stretch a lot, and some of them run really big. Buy them so they're snug -- you won't regret it -- even if they're a bit uncomfortable in the store. They have tons of different styles and silhouettes and colors now, so I would suggest going to Nordie's and trying a bunch on and seeing what fits best. I currently wear the Modern Flare and I also bought the Denim Legging, but I might return those because they're a little short on me (but great for tucking into boots). I also just received a pair of the Trouser style as gratis and they fit well! I also have a pair of NYDJ clams. Oh! And I almost forgot... I have the ponte pants and I love them.</p> <p>As for quality, they wash up well! I never dry them. They are expensive (and probably overpriced) but the fit is fab so it's worth it to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412043 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:13:50 +0000 elpgal 412043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope Marianna chime in because she loves her NYDJ. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412031 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:25:20 +0000 nicoleb 412031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never worn them so i have no idea. If you're looking for a high rise jeans though i would point you in the direction of Urban Outfitters. I love there BDG brand and i have a pair that fit me like a glove. I've worn them multiple times without washing and they didn't stretch or get saggy at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412030 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:22:25 +0000 chewyspaghetti 412030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I remember hearing about them is that they stretch out a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412009 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:42:42 +0000 Elly 412009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pics please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412004 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:33:03 +0000 Jjsloane 412004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the key is what works for YOU. Do not be swayed by what doesn't work for others if you feel good in them! I have not had luck with the fit on NYDJ brand, but also no luck with many other brands that get a lot of love here (Gap Long and leans for example - loved the maternity ones, now they don't work for me at all). They just don't work for me. I try, but it's ok if they don't work. This forum is about finding what works for YOU. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412001 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:18:31 +0000 Makrame 412001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of those and really like them because of the high rise. Haven't noticed any problems with them, and I have worn them for over a year now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-412000 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:18:08 +0000 Sona 412000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've worn NYDJ in the past but find that they have tremendous 'give'- so sizing down is always wise. I think what works on a specific body is different than what might work on a given body type in general- if that makes sense.<br /> If if fits well, makes you feel confident and you like it-t here is nothing better fashion wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-411998 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:13:31 +0000 Kelly 411998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any experience with those jeans, but I am interested in what you said because I often find that mid-rise jeans are lower rise on me than I think they are supposed to be! Finding a pair of jeans is something I am hopeful for this fall, after getting rid of the ones I had because I didn't like the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-needed-can-we-revisit-nydj#post-411984 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:21:01 +0000 Samar 411984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to Nordstrom today looking for jeans as recommended, and absolutely everything I tried on was too low-rise for me, even the ones they said were mid-rise. Very uncomfortable and made my tummy spill over very unattractively. Everything EXCEPT the Not Your Daughters Jeans brand. The rise on the NYDJs was _perfect_, and i loved how they looked. So I brought them home, but now looking them up here I am getting a bad vibe about them; people don't seem to think they're good. But I'm unclear on the reason why. Do they not hold up well? They look bad after washing? Or what?</p> <p>I will take them back if you think they aren't worth keeping, but I really really liked the fit, and the saleslady at Nordstrom said they didn't have ANYTHING else with that high of a rise. If the quality is not good on NYDJ, do you know of any other brands I should try instead?</p> <p>ETA: these jeans only say 1% spandex, not the 4% I thought someone mentioned </p>