https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:07:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1825919 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:39:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1825919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, get jeans now. Buy one or two pairs of less expensive ones, but styles and washes that you really like. Don't settle for just what is inexpensive. You want to look and feel good! When I found myself in your situation, I went to Lucky. They aren't the least expensive jeans, but they are reasonable, they have styles I like, and they always have sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1825538 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:58:17 +0000 tulle 1825538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote here for boyfriend or girlfriend jeans from the Gap or Ann Taylor, where they carry a lot of jeans in different cuts and fabrics, or from Old Navy, where most sizes seem to fit more loosely.&nbsp; They won't break the bank, and you'll feel much better having a pair of jeans that feel comfortable until you are able to go back to your favorites.&nbsp; The&nbsp; effect of having only too-tight pants in your closet is depressing, I know--especially in hot weather! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1825462 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:16:39 +0000 Lucy 1825462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy the jeans! It will be a niggling irritation if you don't. And why not get one pair, and enjoy them! Really wear them. And then toss them when you lose the weight. But it's important to look and FEEL good for now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1825352 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:43:54 +0000 The Cat 1825352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you are really missing your jeans, and as you have many opportunities for wearing jeans, I would say: Of course you should buy yourself a good pair of jeans (or two pairs!) for the size you are now. Perhaps choose a pair with some stretch in it. Jeans at reasonable prices can likely be found at H&amp;M, Cubus, KappAhl, Lindex, Zara or Vivikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1825198 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:38:26 +0000 DonnaF 1825198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And then in a year or two you can make those BFs into cut-offs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824534 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:13:04 +0000 harmonica 1824534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your positivity! I'm very relaxed about the weight gain and will work slowly to make the changes I need. A healthy body is more important than a number.</p> <p>krishnidoux - I'm all set with your suggestions! You are a gem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824514 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 11:58:29 +0000 krishnidoux 1824514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not a pair of BF jeans (one size up) worn low with belts, and tops front tucked. You can get one at the cheaper stores, but Gap has fab ones. For the summer, you can pair with a white tee and a woven belt; roll the bottom and wear with tennis/sandals/loafers. Add a smart jacket. Add a hat; when Fall comes, unroll the bottom and wear with booties that match the leather belt (or complements it). Borrow a V-neck ample sweater from BF, father, brother &nbsp;- or, like did, son! - and wear it with only a cami underneath, front tucked. Add a scarf and you are good to go.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824487 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 09:22:02 +0000 Style Fan 1824487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy jeans for your body today.&nbsp;&nbsp;It sounds like jeans are an important part of your style and you are missing them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824481 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 07:37:20 +0000 bella 1824481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mango and Zara are having sales right now as well. I've had good luck with finding jeans from there, and they have a ton of stores all over Europe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824467 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 05:36:41 +0000 Anonymous 1824467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get some jeans that fit. It will actually help motivate you to work to lose the weight as you may feel better about your body than feeling unhappy about the tight fir of your old ones. Make some small changes in your eating habits. They are effective over time and you will feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824463 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 05:06:30 +0000 Gigi 1824463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely get yourself a pair of jeans that fits the body you have now. You don't have to spend a lot of money, but it will make your life a lot easier to have a pair to fall back on. Also, if you should ever have weight fluctuation again in the future, it will be nice to know that you're covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824415 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 01:46:54 +0000 Bijou 1824415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been in this position before and bought the jeans. I like having one pair in reserve if I go up in size. It does not mean that you have given up the motivation to get back to your preferred size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824354 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:55:15 +0000 lozz_oz 1824354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy the jeans! Dress for the body you have now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824351 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:52:13 +0000 harmonica 1824351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! You have convinsed me to look for an inexpensive pair of jeans. I'm in Europe, so will look for other low end brands. Thanks for the suggestions anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824237 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:29:50 +0000 Dianna 1824237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others<b>&nbsp;</b>that you should try and look for a pair or two of inexpensive jeans.&nbsp;&nbsp;As Christina F and Juniper Green said, Loft&nbsp;&nbsp;may be a good option, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824186 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:34:47 +0000 JuniperGreen 1824186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're missing jeans enough to get some good use out of even a temporary pair. </p> <p>Loft is doing 50% off in-stores today if you're near one - between that and Gap I bet you could find a good deal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824182 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:25:39 +0000 Christina F. 1824182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy jeans! I recommend Loft, if those fit you well - there's almost always a sale, and the quality is nice for the price. You may not want to buy premium denim yet. ON jeans are also a steal and would last enough to make good transitional pieces. You may only want one kind of basic pair (dark wash and straight legged maybe) right now, but I think you'll be glad you bought them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824075 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:08:41 +0000 Janet 1824075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, if you think your weight is temporarily up and don't want to invest a lot in some jeans, i would go to Gap or ON or even check out the jeans rack at Nordstrom Rack or TJM/Marshalls for some budget-friendly options. But it sounds like you need a pair or two to dress the body you have right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824030 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:31:03 +0000 harmonica 1824030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Liz</b>, <b>Traci</b> and <b>Sara L</b>! </p> <p>I only wear jeans 2 (max 3) times a week, but for the last two months I haven't worn them at all. I have missed them from time to time, but I have never been unable to dress. That's what holding me back from going to the store - and I'm on a little shopping hiatus. Should I make a challenge and have fun with what I already have?</p> <p>I'm keeping my white jeans out of this matter because they are not suited for activities with the kids, tidying or cooking. </p> <p></p> <p><b>Liz</b>, <b>Traci </b>- I love unambiguous answers!</p> <p></p> <p><b>Sara L</b> - you are so right! I don't know how long it will take me to lose weight. I'm not stressing about it at all, just acknowledged it and will work slowly to deal with it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824020 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:14:58 +0000 Sara L. 1824020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would buy an inexpensive pair to get you through this season. &nbsp;It sounds like jeans are a wardrobe essential and you don't know how long it will take to lose the weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824012 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:06:10 +0000 Traci 1824012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>+1 for buying a new pair of jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1824001 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:56:44 +0000 Liz 1824001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, absolutely, get some jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-fitting-jeans---what-to-do#post-1823989 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:51:02 +0000 harmonica 1823989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Five months ago I bought two pair of jeans and they instantly pulled together a number of FFBO. I realised that jeans in a medium to light wash is a wardrobe essential for me. However, due to weight fluctuation they now are about one size too small and feel tight and uncomfortable. </p> <p><i>I need some help to decide whether or not to buy one pair of fitting jeans</i> <i>- or just go by with other options </i>until I'm back to my preferred weight. I don't want spend much on "transition jeans" and I don't have the time for a real hunt. I might find a decent pair on the summer sale, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know I can get by without the jeans this summer and autumn. I have a pair of olive cargoish pants that can substitute and I really like&nbsp;my pure blue chinos for summer. (Well, so far this summer is sooo "unsummery" with 10-15 C / 50-59 F.) I&nbsp;also have skirts and dresses for casual days, but crave bare legs (which is too cold these days).&nbsp;</p> <p>On the other side, a good pair of jeans is such an easy piece that pulls together an outfit, especially when autumn comes. Many of my tops gets more wear with jeans and my lifestyle and environment (work, family, friends) are very jeans friendly.&nbsp; </p>