https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:30:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2197638 Tue, 25 May 2021 11:42:39 +0000 Zaeobi 2197638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha I hear you - no need to stand on the other side of the room! Just enough so that we can see your whole outfit at an angle that doesn't distort the proportions. I find that cropping my photos before posting also helps in that regard - when they aren't full of empty space to the sides, others can see the details better because the cropping helps to 'zoom in' to the photo, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2197501 Mon, 24 May 2021 18:41:00 +0000 Anonymous 2197501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top looks great on you! Perfect for boho-lite summer. I like your nail color too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2197052 Sat, 22 May 2021 16:55:24 +0000 Christina F. 2197052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries, Zaeobi. I am admittedly terrible at the photos. I am also used to taking photos in my old tiny bathroom where I couldn’t back up, and I always assume you can’t see details when I’m farther back. &nbsp;:p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2197050 Sat, 22 May 2021 16:51:50 +0000 Zaeobi 2197050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see everyone has already commented extensively on both the jeans &amp; the top, so I have a request to make that's perhaps a little different but I hope you'll take it in good faith </p> <p>Would it be possible to take your photos a little further back, &amp;/ or with the camera a little more straight at eye level? Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the current camera angle is kinda looking 'down' on you, which makes it a little difficult to assess the fit of your outfit (see the bottom of the mirror to get an idea of what I mean). </p> <p>Again, hope it's ok to point that out - &amp; I hope I didn't offend! Of course if you don't see it or it doesn't bother you, then don't feel obligated to change anything in your photos - it's just a suggestion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2197005 Sat, 22 May 2021 14:39:44 +0000 Christina F. 2197005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh Preppy Pear, that’s interesting. I do have to consider that they are not a true balloon on me, but that may be OK. I’ll wear them a bit this week before I bring them to the UPS drop off. They didn’t pinch, even if the fit is not spot on, so that’s a good sign that maybe they will settle. They’d have gone back already if they pinched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196964 Sat, 22 May 2021 12:04:52 +0000 Preppy Pear 2196964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, I have those jeans and they did stretch out, including the tummy area/button fly front. You might want to wear them around the house a bit and see if they loosen up. I was surprised at how much they stretched, since they are only 1% elastane or something like that. Mine are probably JFE, but so comfortable and I’m a fan of the look.<br /> I think that you look really cute and that top is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196898 Sat, 22 May 2021 01:09:12 +0000 smittie 2196898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really really like the wash and they look like they fit well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196865 Fri, 21 May 2021 22:04:21 +0000 Christina F. 2196865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni - haha, I’ll change it. I’m 41. Still young but my mother did start menopause around this age. </p> <p>suntiger - good thought. They are pretty floppy. I think they would go under my chore jacket okay, though. </p> <p>Thanks, Suz! I will think about whether I want to try those. The cycle of ordering and returning pants and jeans by mail can be tiring too, so I may just hold off till I see what’s offered along these lines in the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196860 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:48:46 +0000 Suz 2196860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina</b>, I got the M&amp;S ones. They are snug in the belly area so you might need to size up in them if you try. But we often can wear similar styles / from same company so I thought I'd let you know. The length on these are good (for 5'4" ish me). They aren't as exaggerated a balloon as Angie's on her, but my thighs are bigger than hers, proportionately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196857 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:44:02 +0000 Anonymous 2196857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top...but...I'd be concerned about the layerability of those sleeves (from experience). Not stoked about the jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196854 Fri, 21 May 2021 21:40:29 +0000 Jenni NZ 2196854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the top, so pretty and a great colour on you. Am glad you are sending the jeans back.<br /> BTW, I rechecked your profile and think you’ve been the same age for 4 years?! A little young for peri-menopause according to that age... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196709 Fri, 21 May 2021 12:01:52 +0000 lyn67 2196709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top is great, and the jeans---I just wouldn't tuck with them- if comfortably enough-and still wanted. I can see they fit good(in the hips) but don't "look" that good there especially with the tucks or the half tucks! That's all my 2 cents- but you probably can find some better, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196708 Fri, 21 May 2021 12:01:07 +0000 Christina F. 2196708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I think k they’re not perfect and will defiantly return. They’re not awful either. </p> <p>Unfortunately, Gap jeans and pants never seem to work on me, even if I size up. The wrong shape for my body or something. I don’t really need jeans anyway, just was keen to try to a new style.</p> <p>The top can stay. I think they didn’t work with those jeans at all, which initially made me unsure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr/page/2#post-2196670 Fri, 21 May 2021 05:03:48 +0000 Bijou 2196670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a rule that when it comes to jeans they must be super comfortable. This is because I have some jeans that are super comfy and will always revert to those when wearing jeans. It is the same for shoes. I have learnt the hard way... my vote is return for the jeans.</p> <p>The top is great and definitely boho lite. Super cute with denim or white shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196666 Fri, 21 May 2021 04:25:31 +0000 Anonymous 2196666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is pretty on you!</p> <p>The jeans are kind of ‘eh’ to me. Not awful and not amazing.</p> <p>I empathize with the bloat. I officially entered menopause two months ago and my lower abdomen seems to stay puffed up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196641 Fri, 21 May 2021 01:46:08 +0000 Jaime 2196641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the wash of the jeans and the general look, but defer to the fit suggestions above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196635 Fri, 21 May 2021 00:36:57 +0000 Angie 2196635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top too! Pretty and fab for Summer :)</p> <p>I echo what <b>Rachy</b> and <b>Jenava</b> said about the jeans. A good start, but you need more width to create the balloon effect. </p> <p>Like <b>Celia’s</b> suggestion for jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196632 Thu, 20 May 2021 23:58:57 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2196632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top on you- pretty color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196628 Thu, 20 May 2021 23:04:21 +0000 Glory 2196628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the jeans - fit, colour and length. Maybe try them with a few tops before deciding.<br />‘top is so great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196626 Thu, 20 May 2021 22:50:20 +0000 Laurie 2196626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is absolutely flattering!</p> <p>I am not a fan of this style of jeans on any shape I've seen it on, so I am not an objective critic. In general, and I'm still learning this hard lesson,&nbsp; if there are <i>any</i> caveats (not stretchy enough, a little too high waisted, etc.) - I will ultimately not end up reaching for the item, over something that is stretchy enough or not so high waisted. I vote return and keep looking for something fresh in style that is also comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196623 Thu, 20 May 2021 22:08:22 +0000 bj1111 2196623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has covered the jeans so Ill go with the top! I like it. The extension at the shoulder is flattering and looks balanced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196619 Thu, 20 May 2021 21:30:48 +0000 Jenava 2196619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blouse on you and I think you can style it in a modern way, esp. for summer. I have a "shadow" boho summer vibe too!</p> <p>The jeans, I think you need a little more width through the hips. Your hips have a nice round shape from your waist, and these are very straight in the hip. I don't mind the button fly, and the legs look good, and I think you can pull of the rise. If they just had a curvy fit through the hip I think they'd be winners. </p> <p>ETA, to try to explain what I mean, I think perhaps you do need something shorter in the rise, and with more of a tapered waist, but I like the width of the leg and the shape of the leg here, so I think they are close. I know you said you like the fit in the hip, I understand that, I don't think it doesn't "fit" you...it's just that the cut of the hip could be better for your shape, I think.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196616 Thu, 20 May 2021 21:15:26 +0000 celia 2196616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top on you and think it is flattering on your shoulders and arms. A lower rise pant or skirt would do it better justice IMO , I think the width of the sleeves need a bit more length on the torso.<br /> Regarding the jeans, having the Portuguese hips myself I understand the temptation because they do fit well on the hips. But I think you can do better. </p> <p>I have tried the GAP cheeky Straight in Finds and(although different leg shape) I find the fit comfortable.</p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196615 Thu, 20 May 2021 21:14:55 +0000 Christina F. 2196615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! The jeans might be a pass. I think I am just unsure how some thing that’s kind of fitted should fit me anymore, after a year-plus of pandemic. But unsure usually means a no. I know Marks &amp; Spencer make some similar jeans. I could give those a try. </p> <p>Cat - Madewell is very hit and miss. They do make some of my best-fitting jeans though! So it’s always worth a look for me despite them being a pain with sizing. </p> <p>Tried the blouse with the pants I happened to be wearing. It’s not my first choice of styling but, on this second look, the sleeves don’t bother me. That’s why I do take a second look! This might be useful as some thing that will look nice enough on Zoom, but that I can wear when it’s very hot—it’s very lightweight. I’m leaning towards keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196614 Thu, 20 May 2021 21:05:13 +0000 Janet 2196614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep thinking about how fantastic your exposed button fly jeans look on you, and these don’t meet that standard, to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196613 Thu, 20 May 2021 21:05:08 +0000 Irina 2196613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did notice pulling at the buttons right away but didn’t want to comment on that. Some people are OK with it and it is truly not a big deal. Especially, if you plan to wear jeans with untucked tops. Although, if this is something you are noticing too, it might bother you more later.&nbsp;<div>I love the top - boho light, fresh and summery, wonderful color on you. I imagine it with white shorts or a skirt. Or red :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196610 Thu, 20 May 2021 20:10:45 +0000 Joyce B 2196610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both, the jeans and the top on you. The button fly of the jeans makes it a little more noticeable but I find it is due to the buttons, I still like them on you and will check them out if they go on sale </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196602 Thu, 20 May 2021 19:46:30 +0000 Janet 2196602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I feel you on the perimenopausal issues. I had a rough time for a while and the true cause turned out to be fibroids. A hysterectomy ended up being the solution, and I have zero regrets! Sending good vibes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196601 Thu, 20 May 2021 19:44:22 +0000 cat2 2196601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a lot of Madewell things, but have not had the best luck with their jeans, the wash I tried didn’t look as good in person as I had hoped. Maybe move onto another brand? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/balloon-jeans-madewell-kr#post-2196599 Thu, 20 May 2021 19:35:41 +0000 Christina F. 2196599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>La Ped</b> - I am going to try the blouse with some other stuff - shorts for now. My blue bootcuts both need a zipper repair! (Both Wit &amp; Wisdom so maybe not a coincidence.) I hear you and <b>Rachy</b> on it being less of a balloon than it could be. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My take is that I mostly like the fit on the hips. Otherwise, I have no investment in keeping them or not, and am happy to look for a more appropriate pair. I often have to try a few iterations of a style of pants before I find the right pair.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p>