https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:15:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220768 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:16:50 +0000 Diana 1220768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, so I think that most of the BF styles here look a bit too bulky at the bottom to roll nicely. I think you need a more tapered pair if you want to do the roll.&nbsp; The Luckys in pic 2 come the closest in terms of taper, but since you mention they have other problems I don't think they are the one.&nbsp; I do like the smaller KUTs as a full length, unrolled jean.&nbsp; </p> <p>I wonder if you'd have more luck with a slouchy skinny type of style, like the AG Nikki.&nbsp; Unfortunately I don't really know of any more affordable options in that style.&nbsp; Maybe some others will chime in.&nbsp; </p> <p>Have you also tried just going a couple of sizes up in a regular skinny jean?&nbsp; It doesn't work for me because the waist ends up way too big, but depending on your body shape it might work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220711 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:24:49 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1220711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the Eddie Bauer ones, not rolled up like boyfriends but just worn as straight legs. Maybe that's because I'm a fan of their jeans in general. Have you tried any other cuts from them?</p> <p>You can usually order long lengths via Lucky's website - they usually have a 34 inseam option (and they have free shipping). I have had good luck with the Sweet Jean and the Sofia cuts which are intended for curvier hips and thighs, which from the pics I think you have as well. The straighter cuts from Lucky I tend to have to size up on, and then wear them hip slung with a belt.</p> <p>On the low end, I've had luck with both Old Navy and Target's Merona jeans recently - you can find talls in store and there are several cuts to try. Gap has not been good to me recently; I still snag some older models at the thrift store but I think they changed their fit model or something so it's not nearly as good as it used to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220676 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:48:15 +0000 Jenny H 1220676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>JAileen, thanks for the compliment regarding my legs! I should clarify... I LOVE having long legs. But I just wish it were easier to find jeans/pants that fit and length is just one of the many fit problems I frequently encounter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220614 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:47:10 +0000 Angie 1220614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the KUTS best by far, and there is no doubt in my mind. I&nbsp;prefer the smaller size. I would go with those.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wear nude&nbsp;knee-highs with booties&nbsp;to keep your ankles warm in A/C. I do that all the time, and it works.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220606 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:39:58 +0000 JAileen 1220606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 4, and 5 look great on you. However, I'm notoriously bad at picking jeans! Angie said I wear them too loose. I'm a pear also, and am very annoyed by waists that are too big. I bought boot cut from Eddie Bauer (curvy fit) and boyfriends from (Kut from the Kloth Catherine) Nordstrom. I also bought some bfs from Macy's but they got the thumbs down. I know having long legs is a problem for you, but they make you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220572 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:13:53 +0000 Jenny H 1220572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, that's a good suggestion re: the Gap. I only tried their boyfriends during this search but it might be worth trying their bootcut styles. As far as leg openings, I'm getting feedback that they look too wide when I try some of the straight leg and tapered options and I was wondering if that was because my calves/ankles are so thin in relation to my hips. (For example, the Lucky Sienna Tomboy-- those are advertised as having a straight leg and I could see a slight taper but they still look too wide). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220481 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:12:58 +0000 Janet 1220481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I feel your pain re: jean lengths! </p> <p>Have you tried the Gap? They have long lengths. I just bought a pair of the Perfect Boot in a long length -- I have not measured the inseam, but it sounds like we have similar inseam requirements, and I can wear them with a 2.5" heel and they *just* touch the ground. The Sexy Boot and Curvy Boot also seemed to fit well (I have ample hip and thigh, so this is no small feat). </p> <p>I think rolled hems look best on narrower leg openings -- straights or tapered boyfriends. I have some AG "Tomboy" jeans and they always show them in stock photos rolled, but I wear them full length. If you want to have the option of wearing your jeans rolled as well as full-length, I would try some straight cuts -- wider hems rolled always look a little stumpifying to me. </p> <p>It's a shame the Luckys are too short (they're always too short for me too) -- they look really good on you. I like the smaller Kut Catherines too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-jeans-jeans-the-difficult-jeans#post-1220471 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:53:59 +0000 Jenny H 1220471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie and Fabbers,</p> <p>I've been on a frustrating search for jeans over the last month or so and it was suggested that I create an "Ask Angie" documenting my search. I don't wear jeans a lot but I would like to have one pair of great jeans in my closet. At this point in my search, I have honed in a bit and the one thing I know is that I want jeans that are capable of being worn at full length rather than limited to only cropped or ankle length (my ankles get so cold in air conditioning!). I'm on a non-premium jeans budget-- hoping to spend less than $100. Other than that, I hope to find something that is flattering or just flattering enough.</p> <p>I've mostly been trying boyfriends, but at this point I'm open to any suggestions. Someone here (was it viva?) complained that boyfriends aren't great for casual Fridays at work-- that comment does have me thinking although it hasn't made me rule out boyfriends as an option. Another note in this vein: I'm not on team distressed.</p> <p>I think part of my struggle might be due to the odd mismatch between my calves (which are super slim, measuring 13.25 inches) and my hips (decidedly not slim). </p> <p>Here's the photographic record: <ol> <li>My existing bootcuts. It strikes me that these are the most flattering of the bunch, but I have long legs so the 32 inch inseam is too short for heels and can only be worn with flats</li> <li>Lucky Sienna Cigarette. Ruled out now since they are so short, also, too body con.</li> <li>H&amp;M boyfriends. There was a funny bunching at the crotch when I moved that you can't see in the photo, so ruled out.</li> <li>Lucky Sienna Tomboy. Consensus was that they were too wide at the leg opening</li> <li>Eddie Bauer Boyfriends, bigger size. Some people liked these, others described them as Mom jeans which is NOT what I am going for.</li> <li>Eddie Bauer Boyfriends, a size smaller. Never before seen on YLF.</li> <li>Kut Catherine in a bigger size. I think this pair got one vote.</li> <li>Kut Catherine in a smaller size. This pair got a couple of votes, but I received very few comments so I was unsure.</li> </ol> Also tried (but not documented in photos) <ol> <li>Levi's Boyfriend Skinnies. The very first pair I tried,&nbsp; maybe I should try these again.</li> <li>Levi's 501. Leg opening looked too wide.</li> <li>A couple other Lucky styles with too wide leg openings</li> <li>Gap sexy boyfriends. I don't remember why but I didn't really like these.</li> </ol> Thanks in advance for any thoughts/tips/pointers/leads!</p>