https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:23:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1666677 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:44:05 +0000 catherinestewart 1666677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The good things about jeans is that it goes accordingly with ages. There is no problem wearing&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fashiondoxy.com/women/women-s-clothing/women-s-boyfriend-jeans.html">black boyfriend jeans</a> as long as the pair of clothing is right and trendy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1216540 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:45:10 +0000 Nebraskim 1216540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I used to LOVE Eddie Bauer jeans but no longer. They have added a significant amount of polyester to their fabric (which keeps the price point lower) but I HATE them now. They feel "wet" to me now and even worse, they attract lint, pet hair, dust, you name it, it sticks to their jeans -- doesn't matter what the wash/color is....lint and hair stick like glue. I sent two fairly new pair to the charity shop because of this major annoyance. If the BF jeans have polyester, run away (unless I guess lint/hair on your pants is not bothersome to you). I have not tried the Eddie Bauer BF jeans so I don't know the fabric content or the cuts. Last I checked, their trouser jeans were still cotton/spandex and I still like their cut so I would buy trouser jeans from EB. The fact their other jeans are made with this inferior fabric really bums me because otherwise, their jeans are cut well for my body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1216525 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:01:38 +0000 unfrumped 1216525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on some last year and this year bought a pair from J Jill, the slim BF. I did not expect to find them there at all because&nbsp;JJill &nbsp;not been one of my "pear" sources and never buy pants there; just some tanks. But they fit fairly well in the so-called waist and I liked the fabric that is mostly cotton and not a stretch fabric, and a medium wash for summer.</p> <p>I think &nbsp;I like some of the new "slim" versions of the BF because they're just fitted and tapered enough that I don't feel so bottom heavy with a very boxy cut all the way down, but are not a true skinny that makes me look like an ice-cream cone. So I sacrifice a bit of the super-BF look but still get a style that seems different enough from straight, skinny, boot to feel like a change for me this year. As Angie says, you just have to try on a bunch to find the fit you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1216519 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:44:55 +0000 KMRW 1216519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am another 60+ pear&nbsp;and you have given me courage to try these jeans, thank you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1206042 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:13:33 +0000 Anonymous 1206042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad I found this thread and will read Angie's recommendations for BF jeans on pears. I had eyed them, but did not try any on when I was at the Gap. I think I am so done trying to find a pair of capris that are flattering and may just give the BF's a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1204415 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:46:51 +0000 scrybil 1204415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and Shiny...you're quite right! I migrated to a more tailored look many years ago as my budget and professional life grew. Now feeling attracted to a looser, boho inspired look, but don't want moonbeams and peace redux at risk of looking silly. Important to me to be reasonably fashionable in my work, but I don't want to compete with the 20 and 30 somethings in the office. So hard to find the balance! In this, as in so much else.</p> <p>As you said, sigh..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1204394 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:31:27 +0000 scrybil 1204394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alrighty! Took the plunge, bought the Eddie Bauers. And you guys are right.....comfy, on trend, adaptable to jeans + blazer + graphic T without looking like I'm grasping at my misspent youth! Now might try the Kuts...and the Kimmies.....</p> <p>About the time I get on board this train, something else will come along. But you know what? I wore my riding boots into the sunset and then back again a couple of years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1199565 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:31:22 +0000 shiny 1199565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I'm not a pear, and only (!) 48, I think I can understand your underlying question. Those of us over a certain age do not want to be associated with mom jeans -- baggy, shapeless, high waisted, comfortable, light wash. We've spent a decade+ mastering the art of dark wash/no distressing, form fitting, flattering, not baggy, structured (not necessarily comfy unless lucky!), polished&nbsp;jeans. In fact, we've only just got acclimated to the idea that such polished jeans could stand in for our regulation perfect fitting black dress slacks, in almost any occasion.</p> <p>It's kind of a headache to now be confronted with exact opposite of what we have spent all this time trying to get away from. Sigh. Thus is fashion cycles.</p> <p>And yet... comfort calls. So enticing, that call. And lighter washes, even distressed looks, call too, as it's interesting break from dark wash crisp &amp; polished.</p> <p>The question is, how to adopt to our figures, lifestyles, etc. And though I am not a pear, I have to say that I am finding jeans that fit and work, for the first time not just in years but my entire life. Part of that is the wisdom to know what to look for when assessing what works for my particular body shape. Part of it is also having the income to spend on better brands -- though that is not a requirement/gating factor at all, it just means wider selection and also a bump of encouragement because that's the styles&nbsp;I find where I tend to&nbsp;focus my shopping.</p> <p>As a pear, check out the 7's Kimmies. I think this is good entry way for BF jean. These are cut for pear shape (contoured waist band) even though I am not. I think would fit much better on a pear. They aren't super baggy but are nicely distressed/lighter wash. The AG Nikki's are another to try.</p> <p>At your age you have wisdom to be uber-discerning here, and you should be. But venture out into the waters and try some on, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised, then hooked.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1199545 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 01:21:32 +0000 Angie 1199545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>All</b> my 70-plus clients wear BF jeans. And love them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1199467 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:10:52 +0000 scrybil 1199467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much folks! I tried on the gGap jeans...a little too distressed for me. Tried the BFs from Eddie Bauer and liked them...darker wash, slimmer cut. But can't tell if they'll stretch out or not. I don't think I can pull off a super sloppy/distressed look, so I'm not going to be happy if these get too loose. Anyone have any experience with Eddie Bauer jeans?</p> <p>And...take a deep breath...want to try with new hot pink pumps for spring. Whew! This forum is having some kind of effect on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189866 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:01:04 +0000 Lisa 1189866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear shape and find the Kut from the Kloth Catherine's work well for my shape.&nbsp; Plus the distressing and whiskering isn't too heavy, and there are no rips or holes in them, so they do not look too casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189444 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 11:42:04 +0000 Claudia 1189444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While not pear shaped, maybe this blogger's post on "Demystifying The “Boyfriend” Jean" will be helpful and inspiring:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://amidprivilege.com/2014/01/boyfriend-jeans-review-budget/">http://amidprivilege.com/2014/.....ew-budget/</a></p> <p>Also on her blog, "Artsy Cousin Shows Us How To Wear Boyfriend Jeans – With Enough Color To Perk Up The Winter Grays":&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://amidprivilege.com/2014/02/artsy-cousin-color-perk-winter-grays/">http://amidprivilege.com/2014/.....ter-grays/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189441 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 11:27:08 +0000 Style Fan 1189441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear BF jeans and am a pear/hour glass.&nbsp; I am 58 and wear what I like.&nbsp; I do find a more fluid look in jeans works better with a curvy bottom half.&nbsp; Actually I feel more at ease in looser jeans.&nbsp; Tight jeans are uncomfortable.&nbsp; My first pair of BF jeans from 6 years ago were distressed and patched.&nbsp; I wore them constantly.&nbsp; I still have them and love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189429 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:31:11 +0000 fuzzylogic 1189429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, deb! Have fun with your new BFs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189418 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:39:37 +0000 deb 1189418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought my first pair this afternoon then I came home and read Angie's how-to's </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/30/how-to-choose-and-fit-boyfriend-jeans/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/.....end-jeans/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189405 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 06:57:31 +0000 Adelfa 1189405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any issue with your age! BFs are very suitable for all ages because they are modest and the extra room is forgiving. Some people think that excessive distressing is not for somewhat older women, though you'll find disagreement on that. Lots of pears on the forum wear BFs. I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189399 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 06:33:42 +0000 fuzzylogic 1189399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm.... I have little (okay, no) experience dressing the pear shaped body type. I would suggest trying a few pairs on, snapping some pics and seeing how you feel about them the next day!</p> <p>Does anyone have anything sensible to add? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boyfriend-jeans-on-pearsover-50#post-1189247 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 02:50:44 +0000 scrybil 1189247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the BF jeans look, and appreciate Angie's recent post about how they can flatter pears. But what about those of us over 50? (Ok, actually 60)? Wondering if there might be some feedback on that look for us older pretty pears......and if I can pull it off? </p>