https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:19:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244135 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:41:31 +0000 Chris987 2244135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>lisa p</b> - yeah the weight fluctuation thing can be so annoying.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>CarolS </b>- good luck!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>cat2</b> and<b> SF</b> - thanks for the shopping suggestions. I can't/don't shop at Nord or Rack since they fired me as a customer in 2020, and honestly I'm so happy to have found something that works that I'm totally ok paying full price. If I decide I want additional pairs I'll definitely check out sales.&nbsp;</p> <p>thanks <b>Jonesy, Style Fan, Angie, suntiger, shevia, Suz</b></p> <p><b>Julie</b> - good for you! The ones I looked at have the exact same rise measurement for petite vs regular, it's only the inseam length that changes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244119 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:45:16 +0000 Suz 2244119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's fabulous, Chris!! Yay!!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244095 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:52:40 +0000 Jaime 2244095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent solution! Why are jeans so tricky indeed!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244084 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:23:34 +0000 Anonymous 2244084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I've had luck with NYDJ too- I should try those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244082 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:21:29 +0000 Julie 2244082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These used to be my go-to jeans, though I'm more into bootcuts now. In a few Marilyn variations they have a "short", ie not petite so the regular rise, but about 30 in inseam rather than 32. In case anyone finds that useful!<br /> Glad you found your jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244056 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:16:19 +0000 Angie 2244056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY :)</p> <p>*happy dancing with you*</p> <p>How very satisfying! Made them a top pick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244047 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:03:39 +0000 Style Fan 2244047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; Finding jeans that work is exhausting.&nbsp; NYDJ never worked for me, but it sounds like they are perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244025 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:55:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2244025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got my NYDJs on deep sale at Nordy’s. The Rack probably would’ve been their next stop. Difference between hips &amp; waist is under 10”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244017 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:13:10 +0000 Jonesy 2244017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on finding your perfect jeans! Not an easy feat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244016 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:11:20 +0000 cat2 2244016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris: I am a fan of NYDJ jeans as well. Just FYI that I found the best prices at RueLaLa and Nordstrom Rack. Past season, of course, but since they tend to switch styles slowly, that might be worth a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2244004 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:47:20 +0000 CarolS 2244004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the added description, Chris. They might still be worth a try. I need the short rise and stretch to allow my waist to fit. I figure if a pear needs them taken in at the waist they might - key word might - have enough room in the waist for me once combined with stretch. Jeans are such a tricky dance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243996 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:08:45 +0000 Anonymous 2243996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked them enough to buy them but must have been very skinny that day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243995 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:06:29 +0000 Chris987 2243995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Rachy </b>and <b>Helena!</b></p> <p><b>RobinF</b> here's hoping you find something that works for you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>CarolS</b>, not sure these would work for you - I'm pear shaped with a defined waist (larger than it was years ago but still defined) and when pants fit my thighs the waist is usually too big. For me it's thighs that are the widest part, not hips. And I'm very short and short waisted so only mid rises work on me&nbsp; But worth a try if you run across them I suppose.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hah <b>lisa p</b> - I suspect you wear a smaller size overall than I do so yours would not work for me but funny that one person's trash is another person's treasure ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243987 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:53:50 +0000 Anonymous 2243987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! &nbsp;I just put a pair of these in my donate bag. For some reason I had bought a petite size (for length) but never wore them because the rise is &nbsp; so short. &nbsp;I must have fit into them for 5 minutes one day a year ago but never wore them again. WHAT IS IT WITH JEANS THAT IS SO DIFFICULT??? &nbsp;Glad to hear they fit you so well, and if you were closer, I'd give you my pair ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243975 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:22:43 +0000 CarolS 2243975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Following with interest. I've never tried NYDJ, but have a similar issue in terms of challenges with a high rise. With the amount of stretch and your need to take in the&nbsp; waist it also sounds like these might accommodate my proportionately larger midsection (usually a couple of sizes bigger than needed for my hips, leading to some serious fit challenges with non-stretch denim!). Can't wait to see these in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243972 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:03:21 +0000 RobinF 2243972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to stay focused! It pays to stock up when you find a style you like and that fits well. I have some of the same requirements as you and I know the struggle is real. Unfortunately NYDJ have never fit me or I would copy you :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243970 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:57:24 +0000 Helena 2243970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243967 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:49:29 +0000 rachylou 2243967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! Cannot wait to see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nydj-marilyn-solved-my-jeans-dilemma#post-2243962 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:26:58 +0000 Chris987 2243962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been doing end-of-year shopping/wardrobe review, and ruminating over the pathetic state of my jeans collection. I know there is plenty of this malaise going around from recent forum postings. </p> <p>My preference in jeans is for mid-rise straight-leg styles and the occasional boyfriend/girlfriend which I usually wear the with cuff unrolled. Not distressed. Mid rise for me is between 9 ½ - 10”; anything longer is uncomfortable and looks awful. Classic, not trendy. I'm not philosophically against trendy jeans, I simply find most trends do not flatter me. It's been SO hard to find jeans like this. B&amp;M stores near me are useless and I'm exhausted from the order/return cycle. </p> <p>When I leave out the ones in non-blue colors, the skinnies that I just don’t want to wear, the ones in this style that don't fit right, and a few misc. others I have exactly 4 pairs in my wearable collection. Two are KUT with fabric that seems thin and worn (even thought not super old), Tommy H ones that are a little too big (and the next size down is a little too small), and one Wit &amp; Wisdom that is good. Not a good state of affairs, since jeans are an essential for me and I wear them almost daily. </p> <p>I headed <i><u>again </u></i>down the rabbit hole of looking at what new brands might work, finding very little, bemoaning my fate, and then remembered the NYDJ ones I have in olive. For some reason I wasn't considering them because they are not blue, but they fit really well and the quality is good. </p> <p>I found the same style in a dark wash and ordered them in the same size as the olive ones. <i><b><u>They are JUST RIGHT!</u></b></i>  Nice thick fabric that is 90% cotton an just the right amount of stretch for me. The rise length at 9 ¾” is perfect. I will have to do the same small alterations I did on the olive ones, but that's easy peasy. (Couple of darts at the back waist and shorten the hems). </p> <p>I just put an exact dup in my Macy's shopping cart, and will look for another pair in a lighter and/or darker wash,  and that should solve my jeans dilemma for a while.  YAY!!   The regular and petite full-length versions are BOTH too long, and there is some slight variation in rise length for NYDJ jeans in this "Marilyn" style, but there are a lot of choices, and this is far more workable than that ugly rabbit hole full of skinnies, high rises, flares, barrel leg, wide leg, crops, and all the other styles I don't want to wear, at least not right now.  </p> <p>The Jen7 jeans in Angie's roundup today look like they might have a similar fit but I've never tried that brand so NYDJ it is for the win! </p> <p><i><b>**HAPPY DANCE**</b></i></p> <p>will post some photos eventually.  </p> <p>  </p>