https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832440 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:08:05 +0000 JAileen 1832440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, I'm glad you're okay with it. We can have different opinions.</p> <p>Isabel, thanks. I agree with you about the tapering, but I'm not sure if I'll do it.</p> <p>Fashiontern, your reasoning makes sense to me. And thanks for the music reference. I'd never heard the song.</p> <p>Jenni, did you get a lot of American tv in New Zealand? </p> <p>Joy, thanks!</p> <p>Sal, thanks! I probably would never go super short.</p> <p>Liz, thanks for the explanation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832280 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:02:55 +0000 Liz 1832280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ, yes, something that is brand new can be dated. There are a couple of departments I regularly shop in at my local department store that can very easily skew into dated territory. Those lines fit me (which is why I shop them) but the cuts and details aren't at all fresh or current, so I have to watch what I let myself buy there. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832269 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:08:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1832269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol @ Sal!</p> <p>Jenni NZ, of course your husband knew--any guy who had a pulse and a tv connection in the 70s (or during rebroadcasts) does! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832214 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:39:57 +0000 Sal 1832214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look really nice on you. &nbsp;And you still have the ability to turn them into Daisy Dukes should you want to ....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832212 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:35:54 +0000 Anonymous 1832212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JA, those look so much better, perfection to my eye.&nbsp; Enjoy.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832207 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:27:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 1832207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But another thing I don't understand: how could something brand new from a reputable brand be dated? Isn't that in the eye of the beholder? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832200 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:22:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 1832200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Fashiontern, I asked my hubby this morning when I got the reply if he knew who Daisy Duke was. He said of course, she was from a TV programme... um... thought a moment... Dukes of Hazzard! Then he said, and don't you know the Katy Perry song, and found it on You Tube for me. All pretty much news to me- then he proudly said, "I could go on the forum!". I can see my husband is up with popular culture much more than I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832186 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 03:13:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1832186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with cutting them. Before, they hit right at the calf muscle, so it looked like your leg didn't have any shape. This looks much nicer.</p> <p>JenniNZ, Meredith gave you the essential info (including pic). Do you remember Katy Perry's song "California Gurls" from a few years ago? It mentions Daisy Dukes:<br /> California girls, we're unforgettable<br /> Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top<br /> Sun-kissed skin<br /> So hot we'll melt your Popsicle<br /> Ooh oh ooh</p> <p>And in songs in other genres too <a href="http://www.lyrics.com/lyrics/DAISY%20DUKES" rel="nofollow">http://www.lyrics.com/lyrics/DAISY%20DUKES</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832166 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:52:53 +0000 Anonymous 1832166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support your decision to cut them! I don't suppose you'd consider having them tapered a little? The narrowing of the leg pre-cutting was flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832158 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:59:33 +0000 The Cat 1832158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fine. But since you ask: The original one looked even better on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832098 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:38:18 +0000 JAileen 1832098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I'm glad you approve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832094 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:33:47 +0000 Angie 1832094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Much better at the shorter length, Janet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832085 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:19:35 +0000 JAileen 1832085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, they were brand new. However, I didn't care for the detail, and so I hadn't worn them. I like them better now. I'm glad you like the length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832084 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:17:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 1832084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still sad I liked that funky detail. But anyway, I do like this new length too. I hope they weren't brand new! I hope they were thrifted and cheap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832078 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:01:48 +0000 JAileen 1832078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here they are. I cut another inch off this morning, so the rolls could be smaller. Do you like the length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1832048 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:09:05 +0000 jill58 1832048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did the right thing. I thought the length was odd too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831989 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:17:16 +0000 Sara L. 1831989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you're happy with the result. &nbsp;I've bought jeans from the thrift store with the sole intention of cutting them into cut-offs. &nbsp;It's fairly easy to do since the jeans only have to fit at the waist - no worrying about length, boot cut vs. straight, etc. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831986 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:13:18 +0000 JAileen 1831986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, Firecracker, they are very close to my knee. I might cut them a little shorter. I think the roll needs to be very narrow. Daisy Dukes? Hahahahaha! Good one, Joy!</p> <p>The Cat, Jenni, sorry, too late, I already cut them. I had them for a few weeks without wearing them because I didn't like the hem detail. I sensed they were dated, apparently, but didn't realize it.</p> <p>Meredith, thank you.</p> <p>Robin, do you mean shorter than knee length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831964 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:49:10 +0000 RobinF 1831964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them shorter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831954 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:25:35 +0000 Meredith 1831954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen: I think you made the right call. You will get more use out of them as shorts.</p> <p>JenniNZ: Daisy Duke is a character from an old TV show, "The Dukes of Hazzard" who wore very short cut-offs. In the US it is common to call shorts with minimal inseams "Daisy Dukes." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831916 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:37:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 1831916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What are Daisy Dukes anyway? And I liked them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831898 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:36:13 +0000 The Cat 1831898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote leave them as is. I really like that detail and the overall shape of the jeans - and what is more, these features emphasize your gorgeous, slim legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831850 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:42:12 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1831850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay--good cutoffs are hard to find, in the right fit and length. I've been tempted to buy jeans just to cut off, but I haven't done it. I finally found some inexpensive Gap cutoffs this summer that worked for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831849 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:40:20 +0000 Anonymous 1831849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Firecracker. The length just above your knees sounds just right. I was hoping you were not intending to make them into Daisy Dukes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831796 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:25:53 +0000 JAileen 1831796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, thank you. You're right - dated. I was so excited to have pants that fit! I cut them off, and rolled them. They come to just above my knees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831792 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:03:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1831792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would cut them off to shorts, because I think the style looks dated. But it depends on what you had in mind when you bought them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-turn-these-into-cutoffs#post-1831761 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:40:54 +0000 JAileen 1831761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought these Gloria Vanderbilt cropped jeans recently. They fit very well, but have a funky detail at the hem. Should I cut the hem off and turn these into cutoffs, or leave them as is?</p> <p>ETA: see new photos at the end </p>