https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:52:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1195382 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:41:07 +0000 Ornella 1195382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet she reads YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194796 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:55:04 +0000 Scarlet 1194796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just remembered the only woman I have seen in real life wearing BFs was when I was back home for the holidays. It was a woman, I suppose in her 60's. She looked very hip and fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194522 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:43:22 +0000 viva 1194522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marmee, your experience buying your BFs is part of the problem! And also sort of makes me crazy. :)<br />I am happy to report that when I bought my Gap BFs in Portsmouth NH about six months ago, I asked the SA about the fit because they were really really slouchy, wondering if I should size down, and he (notably male) told me no, that they were supposed to be that roomy. <br />It's interesting that Catnip made note of the well dressed men in NYC. We have some quite stylish men in southern NH too, mainly of the bearded hipster type -- longish beard, close-cropped and pomaded hair, dark cuffed denim, fitted shirt, and usually really nice shoes. It's a look for sure and one that I often find quite attractive and sweet. <br />The young women, in general, seem loathe to adopt styles that are not conventionally flattering. Still see a ton of skinnies tucked into boots.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194374 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:01:45 +0000 fuzzylogic 1194374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are Levi's 501s vintage?? Weren't the 80's only.....um..... Ok, they're vintage.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194368 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:38:18 +0000 Ingunn 1194368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure. I've seen some, but not many. The most ironic result of the return of the tapered 80's jean so far in my surroundings is that while I go to H&amp;M to buy a broken in "boyfriend jean", my 17-year old daughter recently bought a vintage Levi's 501 "mum jean" at the vintage shop. It is identical to those I wore to death in the 80's, down to the same size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194365 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:33:36 +0000 Ornella 1194365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given that I live near the large university site and bump at students on the streets, bicycle lanes and on the buses, I do look out for the BFs and don't see many. Hopefully not&nbsp;yet. The lemminging here&nbsp;is all about&nbsp;skinnies+scarf, jacket and boots.</p> <p>I definitely don't live in the coolest city and in all honesty&nbsp;sometimes I feel like 80s are not&nbsp;returning but time has actually&nbsp;stopped&nbsp;in the 80s&nbsp;(I heard&nbsp;Nik Kershaw in the radio in the shop&nbsp;the other day and basically fell into depression),&nbsp;but still...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194359 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:23:46 +0000 Style Fan 1194359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in the frozen cottage country north of Toronto.&nbsp; Right now everyone is wearing large down coats and Sorels.&nbsp; I wear fleece leggings and fleece tops.&nbsp; Sad but it is the only way to survive the temps.&nbsp; When I was in the South I wore BF jeans and relaxed skinnies and it seemed to me that others were also wearing these styles.&nbsp; I didn't see as many skinnies as last year.&nbsp; In Savannah there is an art and fashion college and the students wore BF jeans.&nbsp; Lots of great outfits happening there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194343 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:43:31 +0000 Vildy 1194343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've enjoyed all the glimpses at worldwide street style. Though there is a small branch of a university downtown plus another college and junior college branch, it is more of a commuter situation and there is otherwise no hip area. <br />I don't see boyfriend jeans anywhere. Still the skinnies.&nbsp; Though older women past retirement age will wear a looser straight leg, like what the fit of LLBeans was or is. I'm 65 and I do wear a boyfriend fit with rolled cuffs. Not "officially" that way, it's just a look I enjoy. Not baggy and drop crotch in the extreme, though I might if I happened on a pair and the material was very soft and more fluid and not stiff and farmer-like.&nbsp; Everybody treats me as stylish, whatever I'm wearing, and I don't have any sense that I'm being placed in a category of past it or weirdo. :D&nbsp; I purposely, though, don't wear skinnies. I think they look great proportionately on all kinds of ages and bodies but to my taste it's too TMI for me to want to sport. I'm arrogant that way and don't like giving that much away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194296 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:13:01 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1194296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here in Silicon Valley I've seen the occasional bf jean, mostly rolled with ankle boots but a few with slip on sneakers. And mostly with fluid or oversized tops. My students are in skinnies and lace-up booties this year, which is a nice change from their usual skinnies with uggs. But it's always skinnies. Or maxi skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194289 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:02:35 +0000 catgirl 1194289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see so many BF jean reviews that say "size down for a tight fit!" Or "runs large!" - makes my head spin. I don't think we are there yet.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/citizens-of-humanity-dylan-loose-fit-jeans-forever/3361318?origin=related-3361318-0-1-1-2-RR&#038;PageCategoryId=PP" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ci.....egoryId=PP</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194287 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 05:55:39 +0000 Scarlet 1194287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More great reads! I can't quite put into words how delightful it is to read these responses and get these little snippets into regional styles and stand out images and experiences, like the glimpses of people who style it well, the ones who really don't, the willful sales assistants, etc.</p> <p>Diana, that does sound like a great outfit and good point about noting what the online reviews say. I find it difficult to evaluate potential jean fit these days following reviews. It seems a big part of the gap that I see between retail and street must also be people sizing down. I couldn't imagine that at first because all of the fashion images show oversized bottoms, but it doesn't seem to penetrate. I guess I can understand that now in retrospect due to the extremely different silhouette and change in rear flattery. Probably at the moment an issue from my side as well is that I am not getting out much aside from my commute, so I mainly see people dressed for work or students and that set square in conservative middle classdom.</p> <p>It would be fun to go check a different part of town. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194261 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:46:36 +0000 deb 1194261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claudia, I just bought the Ralph Lauren's also, I have to wait until next Wednesday to pick them up. (I thought it was yesterday) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194257 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:33:35 +0000 rabbit 1194257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen rolled jeans forever in Portland, but they are often skinnies or straight leg. &nbsp;Looser/distressed jeans I've usually seen worn&nbsp;with other menswear influences - oxfords, street sneakers,&nbsp;combat or moto boots, menswear belts - again a look that's been around a long time. &nbsp;I've yet to see the boyfriend look with heels&nbsp;for example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194253 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:24:44 +0000 Adelfa 1194253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DD was just commenting last weekend that she never sees them. We are in Westside Los Angeles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/3#post-1194228 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:51:30 +0000 Jaime 1194228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am still seeing mostly skinnies or straight cuts. I need to do some research in other locations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1194225 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:49:43 +0000 Catnip 1194225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of rolled up straight leg jeans here in New York City, and some but not so many real boyfriends.&nbsp; I have noticed a number of women of a certain age (that may be over 40, or possibly over 50... who can tell) wearing somewhat looser straight leg jeans.&nbsp; In fact, I just bought a pair from Chico's that is currently at the tailor.&nbsp; It's just beginning to warm up, so we will see what happens.</p> <p>Fashion-wise, the real people to watch here are the men.&nbsp; They are wearing clothes to die for, and I want them all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1194224 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:49:27 +0000 Ariadne 1194224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had the first warm, mild day of the season here today and one of the other moms at school drop-off was wearing BF jeans, styled superbly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1194188 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:50:23 +0000 fuzzylogic 1194188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I asked around and apparently EVERYBODY is wearing them. Clearly I just don't get out often enough..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1194001 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:10:43 +0000 cciele 1194001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reporting from SF and Peninsula: Still mostly skinnies and often cropped. Or yoga pants. Fashion-forward people seem to be leaning toward harem pants/track pants.</p> <p>I agree with the observation that people are sizing down on BFs! Especially when I read the online reviews, people are saying they run large and you should size down one or two sizes. Uh, no, they are meant to be worn loose!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193998 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:01:30 +0000 Marmee 1193998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went&nbsp;to the Gap the other day&nbsp;to try on the Sexy Boyfriend Jeans. &nbsp;I started with one size up from&nbsp;my regular size. &nbsp;The SA just about had a fit when she saw me, and suggested I try three sizes down. &nbsp;At a favorite boutique, my regular SA told me that Rag &amp; Bone slim fit BFs in&nbsp;<b></b>my regular size&nbsp;were not a good look, and that I should size down. &nbsp;At Nordstrom (in downtown Seattle), despite the fact that&nbsp;I told the SA my regular size, and asked to size up, she brought most&nbsp;in&nbsp;one size down and only a few&nbsp;in my regular size. &nbsp;When I asked about sizing up from my regular size, she told me that then the back would be drooping, and I didn't want to go around with pants that looked like they were falling down. &nbsp;Go figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193844 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:00:23 +0000 gryffin 1193844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet - perhaps I have a skewed sampling but the thing I see most is ill fitting jeans.&nbsp; Skinnies, for sure, but the kind you cringe because you think the seams are going to go at any moment and muffins splling over everywhere.&nbsp; "Mom jeans"&nbsp; (sorry all who find this term annoying, but I'm not sure how else to describe them).&nbsp; I am not talking fashion forward high waist.&nbsp; I'm talking high waisted, flood ready, tourniquet effect sausage waists, frump jeans.&nbsp; There are some well dressed in the mix, they are mostly skinnies rolled, cuffed or tucked with med to high distressing and worn with high heeled booties, boots or wedge sneakers.&nbsp; Any boyfriend looks I saw were clearly not intentional in fit.&nbsp; Perfect pants length&nbsp;- not a chance - clearly we are preparing for the next flood.&nbsp; Noah is out building the ark.&nbsp; For the amount of money spent on clothing &nbsp;in my area, I see very few really well dressed stylish women.&nbsp; Sad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193824 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:45:37 +0000 Liz 1193824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see lots of rolled and cuffed jeans (when it's warmer), but they are still quite fitted. My take is that skinnies have been <i>so</i> prevalent for the past decade that anything not skin-tight "feels" like a boyfriend jean--even though the fit is only slightly looser than skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193819 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:40:28 +0000 texstyle 1193819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm laughing to myself because I certainly see people wearing what looks like BF jeans, but in this small town area I don't think it's on purpose. In fact, I wanted so bad to ask a contractor the other day if I could take his photo as his distressed jeans were so authentically distressed and his entire outfit was so ready for a day on the job site, yet he could have easily stepped off a runway. </p> <p>That said, the rolled jean and rolled jeans with heels, flats and shoes of all types&nbsp;has been seen here for a couple of years now.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193803 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:29:41 +0000 Diana 1193803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, from what I remember from the distant past that was fall when it was warm enough to actually wear rolled jeans... I saw plenty of women in Boston wearing rolled up skinnies and straights, but not too many of the very baggy BFs.&nbsp; It will be interesting to see what happens when spring actually happens here.&nbsp; </p> <p>I still remember a really great outfit I saw on someone on the subway in the fall though - true BF jeans rolled up, longish sheer white blouse with black buttons, black leather moto, heeled oxfords, and pink striped ankle socks.&nbsp; I really want to copy that sometime.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: I have this theory that BF jeans sell well because a lot of women are buying them 1-2 sizes smaller than usual and wearing them as skinnies or straights.&nbsp; It's admittedly good for one's ego. ;)&nbsp; If you read reviews of BF jeans online you see this happening a lot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193783 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:16:33 +0000 Scarlet 1193783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the response, and from across the globe! This has been a really interesting read.</p> <p></p> <p>Sounds like some other people have had the same experience as I have when I ask the SA for a size up on normal skinnies. They think I am nuts.</p> <p></p> <p>I agree with everyone who said it is hard to judge in winter, but I am thinking of last summer and fall and also curious what this spring and summer will bring.</p> <p></p> <p>Laura, that’s a good one too. I don’t see people rolling the hem of their pants, except for me. I wonder if this summer will be different.</p> <p></p> <p>Leopardluxe, interesting point about the confidence aspect.</p> <p></p> <p>Aziraphale, yes I think art students are further ahead on the fashion curve as a rule.</p> <p></p> <p>Angie, yes, I get what you mean at mainstream at the retail level, and I fully agree because the look is widely available in stores here. I didn’t disagree with you. I am just curious about the gap between retail and street that I see in my little world.</p> <p></p> <p>Mo, interesting theory.</p> <p></p> <p>Celia, I agree with you and others who have pointed out how the BF’s can be a welcome alternative in summer where it’s not too too hot.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193652 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:31:28 +0000 claudia 1193652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a pair of Lauren boyfriend jeans at a great reduced price at Macys. I didn't know if I wanted to spend a lot if they didn't work for me. I LOVE them! They look great with all different types of shoes and tops. Mine came with a navy woven belt and are not really baggy. They are 100% cotton. It seems like most jeans have some lycra in them. I bought my usual size. I cannot wait until the snow flies and I can wear them for Spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193651 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:31:15 +0000 Angie 1193651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And a big YES to what Mo said. I was with a sales assistant last week who was wearing BF jeans - <i>that were sized down to tight straight legs.&nbsp;<b></b></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193637 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:26:25 +0000 rachylou 1193637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nary a one. But then I work in a corporate office building. I don't think bfs are neat enough for such an office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193596 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:02:50 +0000 crutcher 1193596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just walking across campus of the large midwestern university where I live and counted the skinnies and boots plus 3/4 quilted coat...almost a uniform..We have just had a snowstorm and the temps are still low but you are only seeing skinnies and boots..Me too as it is such a comfortable look... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-the-women-in-your-every-day-life-wearing-bfs/page/2#post-1193559 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:32:32 +0000 Karie 1193559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The retail stores are stocked with them here. Shelves, mannequins, etc. - they're very much on display. I remember seeing people wearing them last spring/summer/fall (but maybe that was just me passing by lots of mirrors!). I do live near the state capital, and&nbsp;several major universities and colleges.&nbsp;We'll have to wait until the snow clears before I can comment on what happens this spring. I know I can't wait to start wearing mine! </p>