https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 16:39:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-884084 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:38:15 +0000 Lauren 884084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Liz! Welcome! <br /><br />And yeah, I think with people noticing the pouch too i'm going to invest in a new pair, it's time And thanks Diana for the Gap recommendation<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883845 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:12:47 +0000 Liz A. 883845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lauren, I'm new here, and I will be following your blog. &nbsp;We're not exactly the same size, but our shape is quite similar. &nbsp;You have great style. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883250 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:25:44 +0000 Anonymous 883250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they look great.&nbsp; The pooching crotch area doesn't look bad at all to me and in fact is what I would kind of expect from a BF style, but.....if you like these overall (and can't get passed the pooching) then yes, it is probably a good time to invest in a pair of new BFs. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883172 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:21:57 +0000 K. Period. 883172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they look good--baggy weird crotches are part of what I see often in boyfriend jeans. &nbsp;However, if you want to change that, would it be possible for your tailor to take in the side seems a bit, just on the front side? &nbsp;You might lose the rivet, but maybe the tailor could start just below it? You also might lose a little of the darker line just beside the seam on the front side, but that can be taken care of with a well chosen blue pen, right? &nbsp;And I love side seams that are a smidge to the front of the pants because they visually trick the eye to create a more slimming shape. &nbsp;I notice it a lot on very slimming pants. &nbsp;The side seam doesn't run along the side of the pants, but runs just a bit to the front of the pant. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883145 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:58:37 +0000 bj1111 883145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ you look fab! &nbsp;and congrats on the weightloss.<br /><br />yummy curvaceous goodness. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883034 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:02:43 +0000 Diana 883034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I see what you mean about the pooching.&nbsp; (Rae calls this the "plum smuggling" look.)&nbsp; I think button flys and stiffer fabric tends to do this unless they're REALLY oversized.&nbsp; <br /><br />As a fellow pear-shaped lady, I can highly recommend the Sexy BF jeans from Gap.&nbsp; I went one size up.&nbsp; You will need to wear a belt as the waist is really big.&nbsp; The fabric is soft and slouches very nicely, no pooching in sight.<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883030 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:59:59 +0000 modgrl 883030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ PS - what don't you like about yours? too much slouch? <br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883028 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:59:03 +0000 modgrl 883028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I DIY'd a pair of bf jeans too. I found myself drawn to all of the cropped styles of bf jeans. Since I'm not wearing my bootcuts anymore, I hacked off the wide leg bottom part and made perfectly cute slouchy bf cutoffs. I can't wait to wear them this summer! Great reuse! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-883018 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:54:50 +0000 Anonymous 883018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice! Now <i>that's&nbsp;</i>making good use of your clothing.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alteration-story-creating-boyfriend-jeans#post-882942 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:38:39 +0000 Lauren 882942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A few weeks ago I pulled on my favorite distressed jeans, excited to wear them for the warmer weather in Charlotte. I pulled them on and realized I had lost some weight and they were about 2 sizes too big (yay!). Not wanting to throw them away, I took them to get altered to fit my waist, but still be a bit baggier so as to serve the purpose of boyfriend jeans, thus creating my own. In short, bad idea. Full story +&nbsp;before and after pics&nbsp;here: <a href="http://bit.ly/ZZP9US" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/ZZP9US</a>