https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:39:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190921 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:26:31 +0000 Bijou 2190921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie - so glad you are going with the balloon jeans. Very sorry to hear about your Mum.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190917 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:30:18 +0000 Adela 2190917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>First of all, Angie, I'm very sorry to hear about your mum. It's so hard when your parents are not well. I went through this with my father and my father-in-law. And those Covid restrictions make it even harder. My husband's mother lives alone (I imagine it's not that far from your parents...), she is almost 80, we are worried about her all the time, but not being able to visit... <br /></div><div>Now about the jeans, of course I think that the first pair fits you great but I agree that the second is even better. I'm tempted to order them myself but know from past experience that this style doesn't work for me. I hear what you're saying about bare ankles, though. I only wear shorter jeans when it gets warmer, which is not yet :-), exactly for the same reason. I admire people who don't care about the cold and wear bare ankles all year round! <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190811 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:06:30 +0000 shiny 2190811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried the Madewell balloon jeans in petite and they were absolutely comical on me and went right back.&nbsp;</p> <p>THIS is how they're supposed to look and I love them on you.</p> <p>I also thought the 501's looked great too. The balloon jeans just look more trendy and you can really carry them off so you should and I will live vicariously!</p> <p>Hugs to you and your mom.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190666 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:50:00 +0000 Suz 2190666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I <b>love </b>the balloon jeans and want to try them for myself -- I got the M&amp;S version but these Levis look even better.&nbsp;</p> <p>Second, since you have a sentimental attachment to 501s, I think it's worth trying a different pair or different wash of the 501s in the same size. I have found with jeans, sometimes it makes a difference. I do think that camera angle affected our impressions here, and also, the jeans will relax some in the crotch area. As someone with a long rise, I often have that problem and I know from experience that after the first wear the waist and hip stretch just enough to relax the crotch point in this type of style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, the conversation about phantom penis, polterwang, and not needing a new husband cracked me up so much I almost spit out my coffee!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190660 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:19:53 +0000 SuzyQ2 2190660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried shrinking your original 501's? I can get mine down at least a size when I throw them in the dryer after washing. When I'm happy with the size I go back to hanging them to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190648 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:58:54 +0000 slim cat 2190648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great fit and look - do keep those balloon jeans! The color/wash &nbsp;is fab - &nbsp;and very cute with your top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190643 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:44:48 +0000 anchie 2190643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am keeping a baloon jeans, I am so surprised that I like them, I ordered them more as a joke, to amuse myself. And they also got approval from the whole family which never happens. </p> <p>I am little disappointed about 501 because I have sentimental attachment to them. It happened that I wore a pair when I first time met my husband and 2 previous boyfriends. But since I am not looking for a new husband that is fine And out of all jeans I ever had, I received most compliments on them, even recently on my current pair that is now too big, but when it was a correct size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190642 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:44:29 +0000 Anonymous 2190642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah right - polterwant - that was great! &nbsp;Hahahaha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190634 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:27:19 +0000 Janet 2190634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not overall a fan of the balloon jean style (mainly because I know I would look horrible in them) but dang if these don't look good on you. </p> <p>A forum member years ago called the PP phenomenon "polterwang" and I can never forget that.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190622 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:05:25 +0000 Anonymous 2190622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow - those new balloon jeans are perfect for you! &nbsp;I'm almost tempted to try them myself . &nbsp;</p> <p>And phantom penis is the best thing I've heard in ages. I'm not sure I'll be able to get the visual out of my head. &nbsp;;) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190592 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:18:28 +0000 Star (Lise) 2190592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes!&nbsp; These do look so much better.&nbsp; The fit does your rear justice More so than the 501s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190589 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:07:28 +0000 anchie 2190589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, here is the link <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/last-season-favourites/balloon-leg-jeans/p/853140005">https://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/...../853140005</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190583 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:48:02 +0000 Angie 2190583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER STUNNING</p> <p>LOVE! These fit soooo much better! Chic.</p> <p>Please provide the link when you have a moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190565 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:58:50 +0000 anchie 2190565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Baloon and painter jeans arrived. They sent me the wrong size in painter style, so here is the photo of balloon style. Verdict?<br /> Please ignore the mess in the background, it is my husband’s play corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190557 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:02:33 +0000 ophelia 2190557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them on you. I’d like them a bit longer but I’m out in left field on pants length.<br /> I’d unpack them &amp; give it another try...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190449 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:41:24 +0000 Style Fan 2190449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear about your mother's health.&nbsp; I don't have any suggestions to offer you, but those Levis look pretty good to me.<br />LOL about the phantom penis.&nbsp; Good one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190401 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:56:38 +0000 Angie 2190401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, the second view is better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut/page/2#post-2190376 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:42:09 +0000 smittie 2190376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look perfect to me, but I thought the first set of pictures was good (maybe slightly tight in the rear but these jeans will relax).</p> <p>Lol to hiring a new photographer. Second view is much better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190373 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:39:13 +0000 anchie 2190373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have already decided to return them, but I honestly think they don’t look that bad or that they are tight, my husband took a pictures from a weird angle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190363 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:31:01 +0000 Angie 2190363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, these look a little snug on the crotch point.....although they might stretch out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190361 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:29:03 +0000 anchie 2190361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all, it seems I should return this pair. Ordered baloon and carpenter style, hopefully they will be here as quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190348 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:41:43 +0000 slim cat 2190348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best wishes to your mom' recovery - sorry to hear about all the suffering.&nbsp;<br />Not sure about the 501' fit - and the stiff fabric ( but I do like the color ). Carpenter jeans sounds like something fresh and new ( I know the irony - lol ). It could be the casual option that works for cooler spring days - long length and such. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190345 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:33:42 +0000 anchie 2190345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy - how interesting , good to know I am not imagining it&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190342 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:31:41 +0000 anchie 2190342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must give credit for PP to Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen, where I first saw that very acurate description of a common fit issue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190340 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:28:26 +0000 Vildy 2190340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fervent good wishes for your mom's recovery.&nbsp;<br />Phantom penis is built into design of 501, so says Fashion Incubator, a patternmaker.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />When I first read the subject line of your post I thought you were going to post pictures of your 500 pairs of the same jean style or 500 pictures&nbsp;<br />of your one pair of jeans.&nbsp; Now all that *would* be a rut!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190338 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:18:40 +0000 Anonymous 2190338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chokes on a bite of salad at PP* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190336 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:17:07 +0000 ophelia 2190336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I’ve recovered, I like the fit. They don’t divide the cheeks like mine do when the rear is too tight, &amp; they don’t bulk in front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190334 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:13:41 +0000 ophelia 2190334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“Phantom penis” {almost spits out soda that I just had to be drinking while reading}...PP is one reason I won’t wear high rise jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190290 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:55:57 +0000 Star (Lise) 2190290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also liked the Sailor jeans idea.&nbsp; I think they could suit your style.&nbsp; Not a fan of the fit of these 501s.&nbsp; They fit ok to my eye but not great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-rut#post-2190286 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:35:48 +0000 anchie 2190286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Lisa p - I already have a size up in different wash but they are much worse - droopy bum behind and phantom penis in front <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>suntinger - material is very stiff and no strech, but they re going to relax a bit with wear. I am not sure how to avoid wrinkles in back, they always happen on me. <br /></div> </p>