https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:05:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716389 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:51:22 +0000 texstyle 1716389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I shop at AE for jeans I try to really pay attention to fabric content and the reviews (as sizing up is often needed). I must say some of the jeans I got a few years back were excellent quality, 98% cotton and still look great. I will have to see how this latest order comes out - I'm actually trying 3 different jeans - waiting for delivery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716280 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 01:49:26 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1716280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great assessment and thought process. I too would like to find some burgundy pants/jeans, and an olive pair. I found a wine-colored pair of skinnies at an outlet recently, but they're a tad too short and now that they've been washed a couple times they're basically crops. I should be able to wear them as ankle pants for a month or two longer but not through the winter. </p> <p>I haven't tried AE in years - I should probably give them a try-on again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716135 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:47:52 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1716135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to like AE. I'm going to have to go back and give their pants try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716099 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:10:38 +0000 texstyle 1716099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>viva - I know!&nbsp; AE is such an affordable brand but time and time again I favor those jeans/pants over higher priced ones I buy. Of course I haven't tried all the higher priced jeans - only a couple. Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716087 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:48:28 +0000 viva 1716087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great review, Texstyle, and one I'm going to read again when I am not on a plane that is about to take off. Hahaha! I'm really interested because you and I both spend so much time in casual pants and I'm trying to make sure I have enough/the right choices.</p> <p>What is fab to me, though, is that AE is such a great brand to you. How fortunate!!!! I would love it if that were the case for me instead of the much more costly AG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716041 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:45:56 +0000 texstyle 1716041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I think I'll give it a go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716038 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:42:56 +0000 Angie 1716038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shorter pants for starters.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716025 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:36:16 +0000 texstyle 1716025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I was thinking of that too - but do you mean into shorts or into shorter pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716020 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:31:09 +0000 Angie 1716020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Tex. You are Queen Slim Leg. Why don't you hack the cream jeans?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1716010 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:13:02 +0000 texstyle 1716010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - footwear does feel like part of the issue with the cream jeans. They seem to be a little bulky when I roll them much and I really need to roll as they are long for me. I don't want to spend $ altering them because it doesn't make sense, it would be better to just replace them.</p> <p>I have taupe sandals and tan sandals that are lower contrast and they work okay, but in fall/winter I get stuck. I have&nbsp; taupe booties and new cognac booties. I also have some dark taupe oxfords I never wear (another issue there). I guess I feel like the BF fit of the cream jeans with booties or oxfords feels too masculine for my taste. I have one other shoe that could work - a deep pewter flat with a cross strap in front that is more feminine, but then I think I need a more "feminine" feeling top. I'll have to see what I can come up with. </p> <p>So, maybe I've figured out the issue somewhat - baggy fit BF jeans may be too masculine to fit into the rest of my wardrobe which is already fairly tomboy - button downs, plaids, simple v-necks, simple crewnecks, etc.</p> <p>I may want to invest in a few more feminine tops but first I need to really look at what I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715883 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:00:32 +0000 celia 1715883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You actually make me wonder if I should add more jeans to my life ;)<br /> I like the idea of burgundy and patterned pants/jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715734 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:59:26 +0000 Suz 1715734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the burgundy AEs do work for you. I think that will be a great addition.&nbsp;</p> <p>I just passed my cream jeans along because while I used to enjoy them in the winter as a kind of "softer" less stark version of white, I feel with my grey hair the brighter white will work better.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder if it is partly a footwear issue for you with those as well as fit? I think you have lots in your closet that theoretically would work with them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your numbers do not sound at all extreme to me. As you know I'm in a similarly casual life/ environment and I have this many jeans alone -- mind you that is across all seasons and as I mentioned in another thread, in practice some of my denim is "winter" denim and some is fall/ spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>Would you like to add a patterned pant of some kind? They can be surprisingly enjoyable to wear -- IF you get the right pattern. A big if.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715709 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:58:11 +0000 texstyle 1715709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to add what I could - I can't find some of them as it's been quite a while since I purchased them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715693 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:32:03 +0000 Angie 1715693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tex, I wonder whether you could supply the Finds to these items? It would be fab to see your wonderful capsule visually.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715648 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:15:34 +0000 Style Fan 1715648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of the AE burgundy jeans that you have ordered.&nbsp; Burgundy is such a great neutral that is also a colour.&nbsp;&nbsp; It seems it will work well into your jeans collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715546 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:10:06 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1715546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have worn my white jeans with a dark heathered gray T and lighter brown belt and sandals. You could go with a total warm neutral look- shades of tan/brown from head to toe, or do a black top with brown accents. With a navy top you could do brown shoes, or gray or black. I think it's just a matter of finding the right combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715542 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:01:02 +0000 texstyle 1715542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chewyspaghetti - I haven't quite put my finger on the cream jeans issue but they are a pretty loose fit so just a little baggy. They are very comfortable soft denim. I am a neutrals girl so I was thinking of trying them with a simple charcoal linen tee (for warm weather) or maybe a navy top, but not sure what color belt/shoes to pair them with. I don't mind some contrast as I love to wear white tops with dark denim for example but when I turn it around I get a bit stumped on the shoes and belt mostly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715538 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:57:26 +0000 texstyle 1715538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diane, yes, I agree burgundy would be a good change from the denim day after day. That's also why I added the deep olive and the two twill pants to change things up. Here's hoping they work.</p> <p>I can relate to wanting to clean everything before a vacay - I do the same thing. I think because I want to know I will be relaxed when I return, instead of dreading housework. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715536 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:55:16 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1715536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you identified your issue with styling the cream jeans yet? Do you like high or low contrast outfits? Do you crave color or are you a neutrals girl? Is the style/cut the issue? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715532 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:50:06 +0000 Anonymous 1715532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do need a good selection Texstyle, because your over all personal style and your lifestyle mean that casual pants work so well for you. I think the numbers sound pretty good to me, though I'm no expert. I'm glad to hear that you've ordered a replacement for the Dres btw, as I think a burgundy tone of pants will be fab for you. Fingers crossed that the new ones work out.</p> <p>I had planned on starting some kind of closet assessment this week as I though I had a bit of free time before going on hol, but instead I'm doing so much cleaning...why do I always feel it necessary to clean the house from top to bottom before going away??</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-my-jeans-and-casual-pants-for-fall-and-winter#post-1715527 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:39:56 +0000 texstyle 1715527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After inspiration from the recent closet reviews and clothing counts by<br /> other YLF members, I tried on ALL of my jeans and casual pants last<br /> night to analyze what I will keep for fall/winter and what will move<br /> on. A glass of wine helped motivate me for the task. </p> <p>I wasn't too pleased I had duplicated 2 pair of jeans that I don't love<br /> (so that's 4 pair of nearly the same jean, slightly different washes<br /> that I'm putting in the hold bin). I was distracted last year with<br /> another business and I think I forgot I had already ordered the same<br /> jeans. Those are mostly feeling tight right now.</p> <p>I don't know why I have trouble styling light colored pants like the<br /> cream BR jeans. I've worn them only a few times and feel a bit odd in<br /> them for some strange reason. They seem very comfortable on, but maybe<br /> it's what I'm pairing them with that isn't working to my eye. I have<br /> purchased some new tops that may work better with them so I should try<br /> to do an outfit lab post I guess.</p> <p>I decided the burgundy Dres are going back. I just don't love them on me and they would require alteration in length.</p> <p>Which of course meant I just *had* to find a potential replacement. I<br /> ordered 2 more pair of jeans from AE (one being a deep berry) - every<br /> pair of AE jeans I have in my closet I still love! It's a fit/fabric<br /> combination for me. These were on deep discount so I ended up getting<br /> them for $15 with the other pair. I can't create a Find for some reason<br /> so here's a link. I sized up per reviewer's suggestions.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ae.com/women-aeo-denim-x-jegging-crop-berry/web/s-prod/0325_2729_669?cm=sUS-cUSD" rel="nofollow">https://www.ae.com/women-aeo-d.....m=sUS-cUSD</a></p> <p>My inventory now includes:<br /> White Jeans with silver brocade type pattern (only wear on occasion but<br /> thinking they'd look good with the new silver Ecco sandals)<br /> BR Cream Jeans in (boyfriend fit) - rarely wear but I'm going to try again this year</p> <p>BR Black Ponte Pants (only wear on occasion)<br /> AE Crop Jeans in light wash, no real distressing (slightly slouchy)<br /> AE Straight Jeans in light wash, no real distressing x 2 (slightly slouchy)<br /> AE Artist Crop Jeans (last year's model) dark wash with some whiskering, fading (skinny fit)<br /> AE Tomgirl Pant in Twill in Khaki (a lovely golden Khaki in a boyfriend fit)<br /> AE Tomgirl Pant in Twill in Olive (boyfriend fit)<br /> Big Star Skinny Jeans in Deep Olive (skinny fit)<br /> Big Star Jeans in Dark Wash 2 variations (skinny fit)<br /> AG Crop Jeans with embroidered hem (slouchy fit)<br /> Levis in light wash, no real distressing (a few years old)<br /> KUT Jeans in dark wash, some whiskering, boyfriend fit (heavy weight/winter only)</p> <p>15 total pairs of pants (so far)</p> <p>I may pass on the BR Cream jeans if I don't wear them this year.<br /> and I may be adding the AE burgundy jeans and a dark wash cropped pair as well</p> <p>Since I wear jeans/casual pants every day from late fall to early<br /> spring I need a fairly large assortment but I need to be mindful of<br /> wearing them all instead of picking just a few favorites as I tend to<br /> do.</p> <p>Sorry for such a long post - maybe it will help others planning their own fall/winter pants. </p>