https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:08:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386529 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:10:09 +0000 Suz 2386529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well,I totally love them. Full stop.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386260 Sun, 18 May 2025 22:34:47 +0000 Lisa 2386260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep! These are lovely on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386165 Thu, 15 May 2025 21:24:00 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2386165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape of these a lot on you. I’m glad you’re deciding to keep them.</p> <p>I’m generally not a fan of cuffed jeans, but these seem to work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386033 Tue, 13 May 2025 23:12:50 +0000 DonnaF 2386033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the advice. I will try more pairs of shoes with the jeans. I’ve rarely worn the mule loafers in the photos because my feet get cold in backless footwear even with socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386032 Tue, 13 May 2025 23:08:47 +0000 Rock 2386032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are fabulous in every way, and they are a great fit on you. I returned from Milan yesterday and saw a lot of denim with wide cuffs and absolutely love the trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386031 Tue, 13 May 2025 23:08:05 +0000 unfrumped 2386031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aside from the fact that I have figured out they are not flattering on me, or at least not nearly enough to search high and low for some special iteration, I had trouble styling them, starting with some BR barrel chinos last year. Footwear proportion was a problem. They did not look good with chunky shoes like athletic-type sneakers. Very Mumsy. . I did better with some lower- profile fabric Softinos I have, but I have fussy-feet troubles with almost all low-profile shoe styles unless it’s limited wear, such as a mostly sedentary few/hour event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386030 Tue, 13 May 2025 22:41:12 +0000 DonnaF 2386030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, ha, ha. Over the years I've noticed that YLFers tend to be enablers. But thank you Jaime, Sharan, Kyle, Cookie, Janet, slim cat, Jennie NZ, RachelNZ, Staysfit, Jules, Olive Green, Indigoprint, RobinF, unfrumped, RunCarla, MsMaven, and of course, Angie. I do really appreciate the words of wisdom and caution! Since DH didn't object to these jeans I will most likely keep them. But before I cut the tags, I will do the Sit Test again and actually look down and check for gaping. Thanks for the reminder, Staysfit!</p> <p>@MsMaven. Lol. I actually need to decide whether I like the barrel jean look enough on me to keep them. Because of their thick cuff and 100% cotton stiffness, the utter silliness appeals to me believe it or not.</p> <p>@Unfrumped, you made some really good points about wearability. Actually, it's the white shirt and tweedy jacket in the pics that I'm worried about more. Tags are still on them. It would be difficult to layer over the shirt due to boxiness and difficult to layer under the jacket due to somewhat narrow sleeves. The weight of the cuffs on the jeans keeps cold air from going up the legs which I find to be a big problem in other wide leg jeans since I run so cold.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Olive Green and @RobinF: My legs are so short that I generally need to have Petite sized pants and jeans hemmed. These have a 24" inseam; I measured. The waist is super high and on the small side which works well for my proportions.</p> <p>@Jaime: No way could I size down in these! They didn't have the next size up in stock so I have no idea how they would fit. 100% cotton so I need to remember not to pop them in the dryer.</p> <p>Since I recently had my 72nd birthday, I am starting to consider whether I am veering into "mutton dressed as lamb" territory. I don't mind crazy or a bit silly, but I just don't want to horrify anybody! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386022 Tue, 13 May 2025 20:22:15 +0000 MsMaven 2386022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admit I just don't like barrel jeans. Susan B. over on Une Femme is wearing them a lot--and she's petite.</p> <p>The truth? I think they look better on you than Sue. #4 is my favorite--with the jacket the proportions look good to my eye and you look good overall.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't like buttons instead of zippers either. If you can deal with the buttons, I vote keep them if they are comfortable. So there! Look what you've done! Got me to change my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386012 Tue, 13 May 2025 16:59:07 +0000 Carla 2386012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! &nbsp;I vote&nbsp;<b>KEEP!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386004 Tue, 13 May 2025 15:29:55 +0000 unfrumped 2386004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are cute! But definitely a trendy, statement-type item. In a good way. Especially if you are craving something really fresh. </p> <p>So for me , I think I might tend not to wear them enough in season since I don’t go to a large variety of different places/ different groups, then might not think they have the longevity for me to keep cycling in for several years. Plus I think more about my situational norm. </p> <p>Not trying to be Debbie Downer. Just giving a perspective as I keep trying to analyze what I should add to my own wardrobe, why/ why not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2386000 Tue, 13 May 2025 14:05:06 +0000 Angie 2386000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER CUTE ALL ROUND. Perfectly styled by your stylish self!&nbsp;</p> <p>You will be in major trouble with me if you don't keep these.</p> <p>:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385999 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:34:53 +0000 RobinF 2385999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! It is hard to find barrel jeans in petite sizes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385994 Tue, 13 May 2025 12:19:47 +0000 Indigoprint 2385994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep. They fit well and suit your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385993 Tue, 13 May 2025 11:29:28 +0000 Olive Green 2385993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As another shorty, I am going to ho take a look at these. They look very 50’s, in a good way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385990 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:34:42 +0000 Jules 2385990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them on you, especially with the white shirt which I think balances them out perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385988 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:34:04 +0000 Staysfit 2385988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of love them. &nbsp;They’re super fresh and to be honest, I would never know you have bowed legs based on seeing these or anything you’ve ever worn. I have a pair from Madewell that were long enough for me (tall size) and they have a button front. &nbsp;The one thing I have learned to check carefully with a button front is to make sure the buttons are close enough together and that they stay closed when you sit.. if thats good they don’t bother me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385986 Tue, 13 May 2025 08:39:41 +0000 RachelNZ 2385986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The look great on you - especially with the cropped white shirt - very architectural! </p> <p>Seeing everyone trying barrel legs is getting my eye more used to them, I might have to give them a try soon. Although it feels like they are only just coming into some of the stores in NZ (might also be the type of stores I look at) but I have seen some on a few people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385985 Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:43 +0000 Jenni NZ 2385985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look like they are supposed to according to the stock photo… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385980 Tue, 13 May 2025 04:37:08 +0000 slim cat 2385980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's perfect on you - please keep them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385973 Tue, 13 May 2025 02:23:47 +0000 Janet 2385973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Sharan said! I really like them on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385972 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:13:49 +0000 Cookie 2385972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they’re pretty cool looking. Love the shoes with them. I like the untucked tops better because the waist seems pretty high. If they are comfortable, keep and wear with panache! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385971 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:09:56 +0000 Kyle 2385971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! And especially with the crisp white cropped blouse and loafers. Love that. You are making them work with your usual petite style and panache. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385970 Mon, 12 May 2025 23:55:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2385970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great on you, Donna! I see no evidence of bow legs, so I think they are working for you, not against you. Nice fit at the top, and I love the wide leg and big cuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385966 Mon, 12 May 2025 23:39:42 +0000 Jaime 2385966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Donna I kind of love them on you. My first thought was maybe you could size down, but actually I like them as they are - dramatic but wearable. I say keep ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-barrel-jeansfashion-victim#post-2385965 Mon, 12 May 2025 23:20:51 +0000 DonnaF 2385965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have bow (bowed?) legs so I have been highly resistant to even trying barrel jeans since I figured they would exacerbate that feature. But these came in Petite sizing so I thought I would at least try. They fit in the seat and don’t give me the horizontal folds in the back thighs that I get in most pants. But they also have a button and not a zipper fly which is not my favorite. What do you think? </p>