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			<title>YouLookFab Forum &#187; Topic: Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21</title>
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				<title>Anonymous on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I just choked on my coffee, and laughed at your comments, &#060;b&#062;Mary Beth. &#060;/b&#062;And &#060;b&#062;thank you for lifting my spirits on this gloomy day&#060;/b&#062; . The country club PTA soccer mom set is not the look I'm going for, that's for sure, but maybe inevitable at my age? &#038;nbsp;Hahaha. &#038;nbsp;Rihanna IS tall, I'm not, and in real life do present as a petite-ish person. &#038;nbsp;My photos often tell a different story because of the angle that an iphone shoots at - when I'm holding it, anyways ! &#038;nbsp;Anyways, I think you're right in that I can live without wide leg crops in my closet. I went through this last summer with pretty much the same results - and this experiment confirms it. I don't like JFE outfits - cannot settle for that with my body type.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Janet - yeah, I hear you. &#038;nbsp;The extra bulk in the wide jeans seems to be through the fly area/hip &#038;nbsp;and not really in the waist. Regardless, they are already gone and in the hands of the local thrift shop. As you like to say, the devil is in the details with regards to fit.
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				<title>Janet on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Janet</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I’m very late to this, but you already know that I find wide crops very challenging too. And it’s not just a height or leg length thing as some might think — in theory, I should look better in these styles than I do, since I have relatively long legs and a little bit of height. But they always make me feel dumpy unless I style them very carefully and with heels. It’s not an easy style for me, so I mostly avoid it. I dislike cropped flares on me as well, since they seem to emphasize the wideness of my hips and thighs while shortening my overall leg line. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;If I do the cropped silhouette, it’s likely to be a boyfriend or slim straight style that’s cuffed to the length that suits whatever I’m wearing that day. Not as trendy, perhaps, but easier and more versatile for me. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think you look great in the photos but totally understand the feeling, snd how something feels is very important. The jeans do look quite big in the waist so you probably need a size down.
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				<title>Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Mary Beth (formerly LBD)</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I didn’t read the other replies, but I frankly think that wide-legged crops just aren’t you.  Or at least, my impression of you, based on years of reading your posts and seeing your outfits.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I feel like Lisa P is the Too-Cool-For-School, Punk-Rock-Glam, Blondie-Bowie hybrid.  &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Those crops look like you’re trying to fit into the country-club PTA soccer mom set. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Maybe a different styling or brand of wide-legged crops would be different.   Or a different length that hits a visual ‘sweet spot’.  But sometimes you just know a particular style isn’t ‘you’.  &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;In a way, you’re like Rihanna - you read ‘petite’ to me, when you’re actually taller.  Those crops visually overwhelm you.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;The skinnies... I think those are fine, just mainstream and kind of a non-event.  Lisa, you’re an event, even if you’re just going to the post office.  You have a lot of crackling sparking energy that shouldn’t be damped down.
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				<title>ophelia on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;DonnaF you’re exactly right. Jeans sales had slumped due to leggings, &#038;amp; articles were written about the end of jeans. Viola, the high waist wide leg was (re)born.&#060;br /&#062;
I understand the need to stay in business, but am uneasy with a feeling of slight...sneakiness?&#060;br /&#062;
Living in a very hot &#038;amp; humid climate, I love the idea of not having skintight bottoms, though I won’t do a high waist.
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				<title>DonnaF on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>DonnaF</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Lisa, I think wide legs are among the trickiest to fit. I have a pair of Jags, maybe slim straights I bought because they looked good in back, but everything else in the brand looked terrible on me.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;The weight of the fabric and the fit through the thighs down to the knees can make a big difference, not just the rise. And there's a big reason why they usually show the models in heels. Plus, longer and looser tops and toppers so difficult to wear with very wide pants.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I feel like these various pant/jean silhouettes are a conspiracy to get us to buy different shoes (agreeing with unfrumped), tops, and toppers.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;How many frogs do you want to kiss before you find your prince of jeans?
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				<title>Helena on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Lisa, echoing those who say these LOOK great but if they don't feel that way, then, that's your answer. To me, cropped wide legs are always going to have a somewhat shortening or 'staccato' effect which does not look wrong given the style, but which can feel wrong if that's not the silhouette you enjoy.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;On the wide-legs though, I do agree that they need an alteration in the waist, which could account for why they feel off.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Toxic positivity - the final scene of &#034;Life of Brian&#034; comes to mind, if you know it  <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-biggrin icon-emoticon-biggrin "></span> 
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				<title>Anonymous on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;This is a fantastic collection of comments - I'm so appreciative!&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;gryffin&#060;/b&#062; - as usual, you provide the most insightful and informed thoughts and I love reading them. &#038;nbsp;Just to clarify, my usual slim or skinny jeans are not like the ones I posted. I'm well covered for a regular, straight leg, looser fit jean with a higher rise. &#038;nbsp;I'd love to try Madewell, and perhaps next time I'm buying jeans I will . &#038;nbsp;COH gets a lot of love here on the forum, but they are out of my price range (in Cdn $ they are quite spendy, never mind the fact that aren't available anywhere &#038;nbsp;here at b&#038;amp;m even to try on) . &#038;nbsp;I now see that a wider leg jean needs a different jacket/top situation, which is probably reason enough not to bother with this style. &#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;kkards&#060;/b&#062; - I agree with boots being a better footwear choice with wide legs than flatter shoes. &#038;nbsp;I'm just still interested enough in fashion to persevere with&#060;b&#062; some&#060;/b&#062; things, but you're right again in that forcing something to work is a waste of time . &#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;bella&#060;/b&#062; - I had to laugh at yourthougtful and diplomatically-written comments about my hair - because &#060;b&#062;you are dead right !&#060;/b&#062; &#038;nbsp;Less volume and less styled is definitely more modern, &#060;b&#062;and I know it .&#060;/b&#062; But do you think I can leave my hair alone?? &#038;nbsp;Every time I try , I last about an hour before messing around with it and adding in some product. &#038;nbsp;It's so difficult after decades of volume to leave it alone. One note though - I do know my iPhone photos and my general incompetence with taking pictures exaggerates the size of my head and hair. It's not quite that way in real life  <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-wink icon-emoticon-wink "></span>  &#038;nbsp;But still - you are right- and I need to push forward with a more modern look.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;rachylou&#060;/b&#062; - yes , SQUARE is all I see too. &#038;nbsp;And the waist issue is interesting. &#038;nbsp;I never think of it when I'm dressing myself - and you are totally right in that it's a more current look. I'm not quite ready to surrender to tucking though, so not sure how I can achieve that.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;synne&#060;/b&#062; - yes, I did some reading on TP myself, and it's very interesting indeed. &#038;nbsp;And thank you for acknowledging that I'm not here to be talked off the ledge or out of my feelings about a look.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;Suz&#060;/b&#062; - I agree that these wide legs should be longer - again, something I don't necessarily look for when trying on . I agree that slim straights are classic, and as mentioned, I'm well covered in that area. &#038;nbsp;I also have a new pair of cropped flares that I quite like - but they are Jag, which I'm now wary of . &#038;nbsp;We'll see how they perform. &#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;Brooklyn , Roxanna, Jenni, Robin, Gillian, Echo, Sloper,slim &#060;/b&#062;cat,Aquamarine, - thank you all for your thoughts - you've given me a ton to think about !&#060;/p&#062;
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				<title>unfrumped on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think of pants ( including jeans in tgst cage) as really a pants- footwear COMBINATION, and for better or worse, I’m very particular about what goes with what on ME. That has to do with however I see my body type, silhouette,  size of my feet, vamp  style etc.&#060;br /&#062;
So nowadays I’m having to really build from the footwear up and I’m not one who can just toss on the same white sneaker or loafer or whatever with any style of pants. I have lots of shoes but want to gradually whittle that down smaller more versatile collection with occasional  updates.&#060;br /&#062;
YMMV as having less fussy feet.&#060;br /&#062;
So, I’m not at all anti- trendy in jeans or other- there have been, and will be more, pants trends that are right up&#060;br /&#062;
my alley. I’m just trying to get more realistic about which components give me an overall outfit I’m happy with as looking good and authentic. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Plus I think there is still a big pandemic effect for me-  even  with vaccine and things looking better, my “ going out “ remains limited for right now and I just won’t wear certain things around the house that  I might wear for “ people, places, events”.
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				<title>RobinF on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I actually think these both look great on you, especially the second pair. That being said I struggle with wide legs also. I'm only 5'2&#034; and they look ridiculous on me (how did I wear them 15 years ago with no problem?). And I can't wear high waisted jeans so looks like I am stuck with my current skinnies (which are more straight leg on me - thanks to a thick waist) for the near future. Jeans shopping can be a struggle! Why do I love them so? :)&#060;/p&#062;
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				<title>always trying on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>always trying</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I agree wide legs can sometimes add 10 pounds.&#038;nbsp; They have to fit thru the thigs, and not be too thin a fabric.&#038;nbsp; Also not too wide.&#038;nbsp; After wearing my high waisted straight leg jeans for 4 or 5 days, then putting on old skinnies I realized how much more comfy the high waisted straights are.
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				<title>gryffin on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>gryffin</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Lisa - I think this is an issue of &#034;how to I want to be seen?&#034;&#038;nbsp; What silhouette is my happy place.&#038;nbsp; I'm only 5'3&#034; and leg lengthening is important to me despite the fact that I have long legs for my height.&#038;nbsp; My &#034;skinnies&#034; don't fit like yours.&#038;nbsp; I like either Madewell 9&#034; skinnies (that are actually about 9.5&#034; and fit me as high rise.&#038;nbsp; I typically buy a size up so there is a pinch an inch diffusely and they skim but give a long flattering line.&#038;nbsp; Their skinnies usually have stretch but don't stretch out if that makes sense.&#038;nbsp; The Paige transcend skinnies in the size up are also great.&#038;nbsp; For ease I prefer the slim boyfriends.&#038;nbsp; If you have not tried the COH emerson slim boyfriend in blue ridge they are incredible.&#038;nbsp; They run big, I suggest a size down and although they are 9.5&#034; rise they create a longer torso than the madewell and are incredibly flattering.&#038;nbsp; The wide leg denim is very on trend but you need to offset the volume IMHO with a fitted top and shaped cropped jacket.&#038;nbsp; There's a lot of fit points waist and hip fit, width of leg and length of crop, that needs to be just right.&#038;nbsp; I think the most important point is decide how you want to look, what are you going for?&#038;nbsp; Then research and try until you find it (hedge bets by finding someone of similar height and weight and body type and lemming if possible).&#038;nbsp; But I hear you girl - too fitted or lots of volume are just not looks that are speaking to me either.
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				<title>kkards on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>kkards</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Re wide crops....i love them, but i personally find them, oddly, a better winter pant than spring. For some reason, i find they work really well with slim high shaft boots, but also seem a little off with sneakers, flats or sneakers. That doesn’t always stop me from wearing them with sneakers etc, LOL&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I’ve reached, and it seems so have you, that point were if I’m not feeling something its time let it go and move on. Life’s to short to try to force something&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>bella on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>bella</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Both outfits look good to my eye, but I know that it is always about how we feel than how we objectively look.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I want to make two concrete suggestions, but please take them with a grain of salt.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;The first is, the wide-leg jeans might simply be too big, try sizing down, and maybe even try a different brand with less elasticity content in the fabric. That said, the high waist trend is throwing me off. I have a really short waist, and I am missing low-waisted pants which almost looked normal on me. Perhaps the same applies to you as well, in which case this is not the best season to find jeans that fit.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Secondly, and I am basing this on a recent post of yours, before trying a completely new haircut, maybe try styling your hair with a little less volume. I think with the effect of covid, we are seeing more of a return to natural-looking, effortless hairstyles. So maybe just trying to let your hair do its own thing without much interference might just give you the more trendy, updated effect you are after. I might be completely off the mark here, and I am saying this with the best of intentions, so please feel free to disregard if you feel so inclined.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
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				<title>rachylou on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Hmm. The first pair do seem a little big - they’re making you look very square. The skinnies were flattering IMO, but maybe the thing is I’m not getting a sense of a waist. I feel like the best jeans look right now gives a sense of the waist.
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				<title>Jenni NZ on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I just Googled toxic positivity. Yes, have been on the receiving end of it in decades past. I try not to do it.&#060;br /&#062;
I really like the colour scheme here, and how you look in both pairs of jeans ( but disclaimer, I don’t like any ripped jeans, it’s in my profile!)&#060;br /&#062;
I am down to one pair of jeans only since I edited out the NYDJ pair that dug into my midsection. Mine are cropped straights from 2017. Much prefer more legging-like or ponte pants!
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				<title>Synne on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Synne</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Went to sleep after dropping the toxic positivity bomb here! Lol. I like that term. I first wrote to you that &#034;you're being way to critical on yourself, and that I don't see what you see&#034;, basically belittling and invalidating your feelings, when maybe what you wanted was sympathy. In retrospect, classic &#034;toxic positivity&#034;. How I understand this, it's about how you meet other people's emotions. NOT how you choose to view life. We all need positivity in our life and optimism for the future!!
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				<title>Ledonna N. on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<dc:creator>Ledonna N.</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I cannot see it you look fab&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Off to read up on toxic positivity. Maybe this is me
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				<title>Suz on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Suz</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Well, I think you look good in both, but I see the issue with the waist on the wide legs.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I have always felt that for my shape at least, a wide leg works better when it is on the long side of cropped. I don't know what. It doesn't really make complete sense. But there it is.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think skinnies or slim straights will always have a place. I don't have any stretchy calf-sucking skinnies any more but I do have several pairs of slim straights that look kind of like skinnies on me (because of my thicker legs) and I am never giving them up. So there.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;You look sensational in the style of jean I cannot for the life of me make work -- the cropped bootcut. I admire that style every time I see it on you. It looks dead awful on me. You have slender gorgeous relatively long legs. I have shorter, ahem, thicker legs. I think there is a lesson there. It's kind of what &#060;b&#062;Shevia&#060;/b&#062; says -- find the style that works the best for you, and then reverse engineer to figure out what other styles could work, or won't work.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;In my case -- BF jeans tend to work well, tapered trousers or cigarette pants tend to work well -- so I tried balloon jeans because they also have nipped in ankles.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I like wide legs but admit they need careful styling for me.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>Brooklyn on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2185036</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Brooklyn</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think they both look great but the wide legs look fresher/more trendy. And a little more warm weather friendly. They do look too big around the waist. They shouldn’t be that stretchy. But I think it’s a style that can work for you.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I can’t really help much with jeans because I like full length jeans, with a relaxed fit or flared on my calves. In a darkish but variegated wash. All of these elements are virtually impossible to find. No wonder I resist jeans shopping!
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				<title>Anonymous on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2185035</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Shevia - you just reminded me to google toxic positivity . Very interesting - and it’s something that is hard to avoid here on the forum . I don’t believe my personality “allows” me to throw out toxic positivity. As to saving skinnies - I thought of that too - but I think I’ll take my chances and let them go now .
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				<title>Jaime on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2185025</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Jaime</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Toxic positivity. Well, I will be spending some time thinking about that later.&#060;br /&#062;I have jeans thoughts too. Wide legs are also very difficult for me - I am shorter and applier (more apple). A good fit in the waist means the rest is too wide and baggy - proper fit elsewhere means I am strangled. Boyfriend fits have always been my friend and I sort of reverse engineer other fits from there.&#060;br /&#062;Save the skinnies. They look objectively great and skinnies will be back. Probably sooner rather than later.
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				<title>Roxanna on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2185017</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Roxanna</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Wide jeans are not my friend. Wide pants that drape and collapse along the body are my favourites, but have stick out stiffly and make me look wide and dumpy.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;That being said - I actually think you look spectacular in both pairs of jeans here. Trendy and proportionate in the wide legs and sleek and Svelte in the skinnies. Are you sure it's not just a case of poison eye after being in a finding Frame of mind? Because I think these look great on you!
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				<title>Anonymous on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think you look great in both, but a picture only shows how good the pants look posing and not how aggravating they are to wear or the frumpy feeling it can give. I think with jeans especially it is hard to tolerate discomfort and lack of flattery. Since jeans are so universally popular it feels like they should just be comfortable and look good. But I think they’re one of the hardest things to buy and enjoy. I’m a very recent convert to wide legs, and &#060;i&#062;on me&#060;/i&#062;&#038;nbsp;I only like high waisted cropped pairs. If I don’t show my waistline and my ankles I feel like I’m drowning in pants.&#038;nbsp;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;Unrelated to my jeans ranting, love the rest of your look here!&#060;/div&#062;
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				<title>Echo on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184995</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Echo</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I am no help because I think you look great in both. I realize that pictures don't tell the whole story, and your comfort level matters more than what others see, but I think both are flattering. Then again, this is the reason I almost never wear jeans - I can never find a pair that I think looks AND feels good!
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				<title>Anonymous on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184993</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Sloper- thank you for the great analysis . I appreciate it ! I know see , between your description and Irina’s pic , that a longer length with better fit through the hips makes a world of difference . I can fit almost anything else on myself properly except for jeans .&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I’m set for bf , gf, cropped flares and straights for the rest of the year - my only other denim purchase will be a pair of white jeans of some sort . Not skinnies .
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				<title>Sloper on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184985</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Sloper</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Haven't read all the comments so am probably repeating...&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think what's not working with the wide leg jeans is that they are too cropped (oops, typed &#034;crapped&#034; first - a Freudian slip?).&#038;nbsp; While the crop length shows off your trim calves and ankles, it's too much contrast of wide pant vs slim you - and you (Lisa) are seeing that effect as &#034;dumpy and short.&#034; Which you are NOT.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Maybe try a small size/different brand (to help with the extra fly fabric) and full length.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I've personally found wide legs to work best if they fit impeccably at the waist and hips, and the wideness starts gently at the hips.&#038;nbsp; Also, if you wear a longer length with some shoes with height, you can get that optical illusion of longer leg.&#038;nbsp; Of course depends on lifestyle and your comfort.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Only you can say what's best for you regarding the skinnies.&#038;nbsp; Have never been fan myself as I find them to be to revealing of my own bulges. ;-)&#038;nbsp; They look good on you, but a silhouette refresh is always spirit-lifting!!!
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				<title>slim cat on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184982</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>slim cat</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I couldn’t make the wide led jeans work for me either- switched to cropped bootcut/flare ( may  post later - still work in progress). I do similar color on top - dark cropped denim plus navy top ) with contrasting jacket - feel a bit better that way.&#060;br /&#062;
Wide leg jeans could be taken in - if you are willing to give them another try.  &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Otherwise- boyfriend style jean is still my friend ( they aren’t boyfriend strictly speaking- cropped straight legged jeans with my own destructions /YouTube lessons).&#060;br /&#062;
I love your jacket and blouse- fab on you.
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				<title>Aquamarine on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184973</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Aquamarine</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I like both looks on you and think the wide leg crops look especially nice. If these particular ones don’t feel right, maybe another brand would. I think the style, however, works just fine on you.
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				<title>notsaf on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184971</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>notsaf</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I agree with Murph11: I'm a millennial (admittedly just about the oldest possible one), and I think the skinnies look cute! But to each her own. I've been gravitating toward wider cuts as I do every year when the warm weather hits. Keep trying with wide legs but don't toss those skinnies just yet!&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>Murph11 on "Battle of the jeans. (They both lost.)  4.6.21"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-the-jeans-they-both-lost-4621#post-2184966</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Murph11</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think you look amazing in the photo #4 outfit, from head to toe. I have a love/hate relationship with wide crops, and they puzzle me too, so...
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