https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:54:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626839 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:14:03 +0000 Sveta 1626839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, I am thrilled for you!<br />CArla, give them a try if you have not done so yet, I am sure you will love them. They are so much better that GAP flares! The best feeling I had when I put them on that they are fitted on the thighs without being tight at all. It is a magical feeling to those of us with "generous thigh estate" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626585 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:01:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1626585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just got my pair, Sveta!&nbsp; I reserved them in the store, so I could get the 40 percent off that is only online at the moment.&nbsp; I did not size down (I couldn't actually), but I found the waist quite generous, along with the calves.&nbsp; The bu-thigh area was what I would call TTS.&nbsp; Of course, I take a curvy fit whenever I can get it!</p> <p>Hope to see yours soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626562 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:34:06 +0000 Carla 1626562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I always pay attention to what works for you! Besides admiring your style sense, we have enough physical similarities that what works for you, might work for new! </p> <p>FWIW, waist 30 in., hips 38 in, thigh 22 in, calves 15 in. - inseam 36 in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626523 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:45:34 +0000 unfrumped 1626523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I tried some on quickly and was interested but they only had the regular in store, and they seemed to be too long for the purpose of the style. I am not a petite at all in pants, but if going for the well-above ankle look, I would have to try those. Then I worry for sure that they will be too short in stride, because they are already sort of low-rise.<br />But the fit through the hip and thigh seems rather good considering I usually need curvy styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626426 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:16:10 +0000 Sveta 1626426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, thanks for the confirmation it was not only me! :-)<br />Suz, for some reason I thought you alredy have these BR kick flares? Actually this is why I decided to order them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626300 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:25:35 +0000 Suz 1626300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping in to say hi -- now I will have to order a pair of those, of course. &nbsp;</p> <p>I will probably need petite, alas. The fit in the rise won't be as good but I won't have to hem them. I'll experiment.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am sure they will look brilliant on &nbsp;you, Sveta!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626258 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:15:23 +0000 Carla 1626258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Struck out at Gap today. White kick crops and white G/F 30's fit waist, but uncomfortably snug on my 22 inch thighs. If I sized up, the waist/hips would be too loose. I'm going to check Mark's Work Warehouse. The Hanna Fit works for me, and they do 99% cotton, 1% Lycra denim that is quite thick ( no show through.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626226 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:20:47 +0000 Sveta 1626226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, Gap GF fit is not tight in the hips / thighs but definitely skinny on the calves. If your calves are not too big give them a try. I have tried size 10 and hip / thigh fit was fine but too snug for my 15.5" calves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626224 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:12:47 +0000 Jules 1626224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was checking out the girlfriends online and thought they really didn't look like a looser bf fit at all. My order arrived but I'm a bit afraid to even try on the white denim! I knew size 12 in the kick flares was taking a chance but they already look too long anyway so I can't size up. I may have to give up on this style pretty quick since you can't really hem or roll them and preserve the flare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626221 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:09:38 +0000 Anonymous 1626221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BR cropped jeans on sale 40% off sale ends today!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap/page/2#post-1626195 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:50:52 +0000 Sveta 1626195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colette, we have different bodies. Even when we have the same body type our particular bodies are different so no wonder we get different fit in the same jeans.<br />For BR crops - try Resin wash because Medium does run at least 1.5 sizes smaller. Here we go - the same company, the same cut of jeans and such difference in fit in a different wash!:-( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1626105 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:01:42 +0000 Colette 1626105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, thanks for the update. I'm going to try the BR's again because they didn't work for me last year and revisit the Gap crops to make sure I had my glasses on when I tried them. I don't understand how we can have such different fit experiences? Well I do, but it still surprises me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1626090 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:40:52 +0000 Sveta 1626090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gail,</b> it is definitely not you! BR crops fit me in size 30 and in white GAP kick flares I had to size up to 32! 31 was too snug, especially for white but 32 did not fit well at all so they stayed in the store.<br />I really like BR ones. I still have not decided between 30 and 31 so I kept both for now and will try to decide on the size. However after BR jeans GAP kick flares just looked blah to me - BR quality and fit is so much better. I really hope BR makes them in white in the same fit as the Resin wash (as Medium wash ran smaller).<br />I also tried on the girlfriend jeans which Angie has and recommended. Alas - they are not friendly to those of us with "athletic" claves-&nbsp; they were totaly calf-sucking on me! I guess kick flares are a godsend for our calves!:-)<br /><b>Tanya</b>, thanks for the tip on Express jeans, I will check if our store has them!<br /><b>Elizabeth</b>, of course I have an opposite probelm - BR jeans are on the short side for me. However I like them like this, especially for warmer weather as they are more flattering with flats at this length </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625684 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:37:05 +0000 Gail 1625684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok update here.<br />&nbsp;I liked the dark wash BR ones &nbsp;and my regular size fitted, my only pause is that they may be a little longer than I would like. I bought them and also ordered &nbsp;a size up in the petite so will be able to decide. I will return the pairs I got from the Gap they are &nbsp;good around my behind and waist but a bit big on my thighs . The white ones from Loft I am still deciding on , they are a bit tight on my thighs. Anyone seen the BR ones in white yet ?<br />Size info: the Gap size 29, Loft size 28, BR size 27&nbsp;<br />Hows that for consistency &nbsp; NOT !!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625526 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:46:35 +0000 BrieN 1625526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You reminded me -- the loft "flares" absolutely were calf sucking on me too! Very odd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625360 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 21:29:32 +0000 Beth Ann 1625360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad I came back to this thread. &nbsp;I tried on the Loft KCF (kick cropped flares is hard to type), and the fit was too snug in the 14. Even though all of my older pants from there still fit fine. &nbsp;I also realized that I will want a more "deliberate" flare. &nbsp;Some of them are calf sucking on me. &nbsp;Unfortunately, my local BR didn't have these int he store.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625339 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 20:21:20 +0000 Anonymous 1625339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet is right - these jeans, as well as so many other things out there right now - are , well, whacked in terms of size. I can't even get the BR ones over my thighs in a size I wasn't even wearing when I was pregnant, yet my size 28's from two years ago (also BR) are fine. &nbsp;The GAP ones fit me much, much better and in a 'normal" size. Whatever that means. &nbsp;It's too bad that there is zero consistency in BR sizing and fit now. &nbsp;They used to be reliable in everything to do with fit, quality and sizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625190 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:51:59 +0000 Janet 1625190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gail, don't despair! It really probably is the pants. I've been having the same crisis lately trying dresses. Tried to squeeze into a couple of size 10s and was thinking OMG I must have gained a ton, only to realize that the size 6 that is in my closet from two years ago still fits fine. </p> <p>Sizing is whack right now. Don't let the number get you down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625176 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:30:07 +0000 Tanya 1625176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To complicate the matter further, Express ones are back in stock:<br /><a href="http://www.express.com/clothing/women/dark-mid-rise-bell-crop-jean/pro/6997290/cat1910084" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/clothin.....cat1910084</a></p> <p>Angie and I have these, as well as some other fabbers.&nbsp; I know that Express pants fit you well, so this might be a good option, plus they have promos very often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1625157 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:47:01 +0000 Gail 1625157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I must have REALLY gained weight ! I had to go up not one but TWO &nbsp;sizes in the Gap kick crops for them to be comfortable. In the Loft ones I went up one size. I still have not made it to BR to try theirs on. So far I have the white from Loft and both white and a denim pair from Gap. Hope to get the BR ones and then have a major try on. The Loft ones were kind of sausage like on my thighs. Will be munching on a lettuce leaf and kale today :((</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1624277 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:29:48 +0000 Jules 1624277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sveta, the damage you do to my credit card ;)<br /> Based on Colette's endorsement I ordered the white kick crop flares... And a few other items. To try with my shoeme order. Naturally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623857 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:31:27 +0000 MTBGirl 1623857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta I have the dark resin wash also, tags removed. I find the rise a little short for me but will make do. I tried the Loft white curvy cropped flares and they were so tight in the knee and calf that I could not even think of wearing them. (I exchanged them for the flare trouser jeans (ha!) which I love and am wearing today) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623848 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:16:41 +0000 Elizabeth P 1623848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The resin wash, the one Angie recommends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623845 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:06:09 +0000 Sveta 1623845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elozabeth, do you have the dark wash or medium wash in BR jeans? I found that medium wash is at least 1.5 sizes smaller that the dark wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623842 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:01:27 +0000 Elizabeth P 1623842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finding this very interesting, I have my normal size and a size up at home at the moment, and am about to order two sizes up!&nbsp; The reviews all say to size up a size or two as well.&nbsp; My normal size fits, I just don't like HOW it fits... certainly not like the model. I feel very lumpy in them. Maybe they just aren't for me.</p> <p>I might try the Gap ones as well, esp the white. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Looking forward to seeing you in yours... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623839 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:53:48 +0000 Cerinda 1623839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be ready to size down on the Gap ones. &nbsp;And the regular length may well be right for you (I've got to hem mind).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623784 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:28:09 +0000 Angie 1623784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, they stretch, and YES the lighter wash is smaller.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623780 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:00:03 +0000 Sveta 1623780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, these are the ones I have! I have also tried a medium wash pair but it fits tighter and I liked the dark ones better.<br />Unfortunately I have gained a bit of weight since last fall ( ) so I may need to go with 31 - but I will post the pictures for you to look :-)<br />Do they stretch a lot as far as you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623771 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:23:57 +0000 Angie 1623771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet the size 30 is better. These need to be quite snug. And the BR's have a wider flare which is better on your calves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-banana-republic-kick-flares-vs-gap#post-1623765 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:16:30 +0000 Sveta 1623765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, I will definitely let you know. Good luck with your hunt!<br /><b>Angie</b>, I have both 30 and 31 at home now. I think 31 fits better but now you got me thinking.. size 30 felt too tight but maybe they stretch a lot?<br />and what do you mean "better fit on my calves"? Should I be after less flare rather than mpre in this style? My calves are pretty big so they fit me with much less flare than the model in the picture in both sizes..<br />I will try to take pictures tonight and post them...<br /><b>Colette</b>, you do give me hope for white flares from Gap </p>