https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 17:38:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8622 Mon, 26 May 2008 04:39:48 +0000 marianne 8622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Patience! I actually thought you were taller from your photos.<br /> I just have to remind myself not to bother with those types of tops. Funny, I used to think that volume helps to hide the lack of waist, before I figured out that fitted tops work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8599 Sun, 25 May 2008 17:53:49 +0000 Patience 8599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like unrolled too. It's funny-- we're both rectangles but you're probably a head taller than me. I had the same problem as Ana with the length before I hemmed them. I've been thinking for a while now that it's hard to do empire waists on a rectangle, especially gathered. It makes us look, well, rectangular as you said. On the other hand, being rectangles allows us to rock the shorter fitted tops with skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8596 Sun, 25 May 2008 14:46:16 +0000 marianne 8596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies! I see what you mean about the length. So great to be able to get opinions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8583 Sun, 25 May 2008 04:22:10 +0000 Ana 8583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, you must have long legs! When I totally unroll my clamdiggers, they come down past my calves! I like the unrolled look on you best, very sleek. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8582 Sun, 25 May 2008 04:12:13 +0000 Tanya 8582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like the unrolled better. It really makes your legs look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8579 Sun, 25 May 2008 03:30:09 +0000 Maya 8579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer them unrolled. They hit at a good spot that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8565 Sun, 25 May 2008 02:19:29 +0000 Julia 8565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the unrolled look better, it gives your legs nice shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8563 Sun, 25 May 2008 02:12:21 +0000 marianne 8563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Maya! Sorry I didn't try searching the history for it. I'll give the jeans a try.</p> <p>Ana, I am not sure about rolled vs unrolled. I think I prefer rolled, even though it's probably more casual. I took pictures but I was in a rush and the lighting is bad. I am wearing just an old t-shirt, but I think shorter tops actually work better on me. And I apologize for the lack of footwear.<br /> Rolled:<br /> <a href="http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/cyudo/Picture013.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i293.photobucket.com/al.....ure013.jpg</a><br /> Unrolled:<br /> <a href="http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/cyudo/Picture014.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i293.photobucket.com/al.....ure014.jpg</a><br /> I need to figure out how to use the timer feature... the mirror shots are just not working here.<br /> As for the floral shirt - J Crew here is usually well stocked. I tried on another one in a different pattern. The fit is great. The fabric is thin and you'd need a cami underneath IMO. I am also looking for short sleeved non-puffy shirts, even more casual would be okay. If you see one, let me know I wouldn't mind getting a good white one, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8544 Sat, 24 May 2008 20:41:55 +0000 Ana 8544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya has the matchstick jeans, so I'll let her comment on the those.</p> <p>Thanks for the update on the floral shirt. My J. Crew doesn't have it--you must have a flagship store near you, Lucky! I have been looking for a solid shirt that is the same cut and short sleeves, but it has been difficult to find. All the short sleeve dress shirts I have found have puffy cap sleeves instead of a true short sleeve. Or else they're just plain white or black, which isn't really my thing either. I think I'll take a pass on the flowered shirt then and keep searching for something else more suitable to my style. </p> <p>I bought the clamdiggers the other day as well and I LOVE them. I'm definitely planning on duplicating these. I've tried on the Caterina top and I thought it was okay. I just ordered the solid geranium colored one, but we'll see when I get it, I'll post pics and ask for opinions for sure. </p> <p>Looking forward to the pics of you in the clamdiggers--do you roll them or leave them unrolled? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8543 Sat, 24 May 2008 20:38:27 +0000 Maya 8543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've written about this many times before but I don't mind repeating!</p> <p>I can't say if the fit is similar because I had the clamdiggers on for a tenth of a second and I guess I didn't really pay attention. I find the jeans very snug. Unfortunately too snug. I bought the 26 which is my usual size, but I expected them to stretch a bit. They did not, so now the back pockets sit a bit low since I can't get them up over my big ol' booty. I tried on a 27 too but it was big in the waist. Now I wish I just bought the 27's and had the waist taken in. You're a rectangle though so I doubt you'll have the same issues. These are definitely rectangle jeans. I'd just order your regular size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8540 Sat, 24 May 2008 20:31:53 +0000 marianne 8540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and now I am kind of interested in matchstick jeans, too. I haven't tried them today. I would also prefer to wait a bit to see how the clamdiggers are after washing and wearing. If anyone owns the jeans, is the cut similar? Do they stretch out or shrink in length after washing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-clamdiggers-again#post-8535 Sat, 24 May 2008 20:20:10 +0000 marianne 8535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally made it to J Crew and got the clamdiggers. The are absolutely awesome! Thank you everyone! I'll take pictures, but today is going to be busy and it'll take a while.</p> <p>While I was there I checked out some tops. I tried the Caterina ones that someone was asking about on the other thread. They didn't work for me - too short and gathered empire waist makes me look square. Maybe it's just me since I hardly have a waist, it just seems that they should be longer or not as puffy.</p> <p>Ana, they also have the floral shirt you were asking about. I didn't try it on because they only had one size. I liked the cut a lot - but somehow the pattern makes it look a little frumpy... dunno, just doesn't look as crisp as on the web site. </p>