https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201845 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:08:26 +0000 kkards 1201845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once got past how great you look in pink, I focused on the jeans. I really like them. That being said, I think a tailor could easily reshape these as you have drawn, but I would start by just taking in the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201804 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 07:18:06 +0000 LAR101 1201804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE this pic of you in photo 1. &nbsp;The colors, the lighting. &nbsp;I think you look beautiful here. &nbsp;I'll leave the tailoring advice for others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201672 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:32:19 +0000 DonnaF 1201672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No personal experience, but what about Levi's Supreme Curve or Bold Curve straight leg jeans sized up to boyfriend looseness?&nbsp; The web site at least always seems to be running sales so I would not pay full price.</p> <p>FWIW, I have a smallish torso (no booty) but big thighs and muscular calves.&nbsp; The Kut Catherines did not work for me as they were too narrow through the legs.&nbsp; Sizing up would only get me a straight leg look.&nbsp; For jeans to actually LOOK baggy on me in the legs is almost impossible even if they are actually relatively baggy.</p> <p>Other brands I've found with bigger legs are Jag, NYDJ, Gloria Vanderbilt (is that brand still around?), Macy's in-house brand, and Big Star -- but I've only bought straight legs and baby boots.&nbsp; I haven't really searched for boyfriends as I don't care for the look with the footwear my feet can tolerate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201665 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:21:37 +0000 Suz 1201665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in #1 -- gorgeous colours for you. But I hear you on the cut of the jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder if there are any curvy cuts of BFs around. It looks to me like it's a partly a case&nbsp;of poor contouring on the rise.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201647 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:02:50 +0000 Kiwichik 1201647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To be honest I didn't notice poof/ploof? until you showed the waistband. I think they look fine so long as you don't wear anything too clingy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201597 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 01:50:48 +0000 Kristin L 1201597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great in pic 1. If you like the pants, why not take it to a tailor and see what can be done and about how much it would cost?&nbsp;</p> <p>On a side note - I love your sweater and scarf. It looks like a great relaxed outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201531 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:36:38 +0000 Sarah A 1201531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this same problem! The jeans "hug" my thighs and move up to the crotch point and then poof out in the zipper area. I can push the waist lower and this helps the poof. Although the back side needs a long cami that stays tucked in that case. the legs could be more tapered in keeping with most common iterations of the BF trend but I am kind of lining BF's with a wider leg currently. I think Denise (Cocolion) got my eye turned onto that look last year and I thinking wider boyfriends work (but might be harder to "pull off" styling wise...) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201473 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:45:39 +0000 dustt 1201473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a huge fan of the Gap Sexy boyfriend - they have tons of thigh room (which I also need)&nbsp; but they run big even for boyfriends and I tend to size down one size to get my preferred fit in the bum ( don't have much of one) - plus they're on sale right now!!! - wooot!!! good luck!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48600&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=928919002" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=928919002</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201470 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:39:09 +0000 Von 1201470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Celia - I would size up, but I find that going more than 2 sizes up is just too much fabric to work with at the waist when having denim tailored.&nbsp; It leaves too much excess in the front. </p> <p>Rute and Joyce, these are close to my typical rise - but they fit strange.&nbsp; I will try to make it to Nordie's tomorrow to see the Kut's in person.&nbsp; Since I have "dramatic curves" (also known as a huge butt) if they fit my waist, there is no shimmying them down! I have to buy them with the intention of wearing them where they fall. </p> <p>I have felt the same way about these for 2 years, but still I keep them because they're comfy, though ill fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201420 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:39:41 +0000 Joyce B 1201420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Von, maybe if you try the pants a little bit lower on the hip that might help?<br /> I think we are used to pulling up the jeans to the waist and that does not seem to work so well with bf jeans.<br /> I just got some Kut Catherine bfs and they do not gape and the thigh space is roomier than other bfs. Also I am checking out the Silver brand which comes in slight curve and curvy fit as well and is supposed to have nice butt space and roomier thigh space.<br /> I think your pictures look nice, maybe just try them a little bit lower in the hip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201390 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:47:01 +0000 rute 1201390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh eh you did a great job pointing what bothers you! For me Angie gave me a tip that helped me: choose bf's with lower rise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201381 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:30:15 +0000 celia 1201381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first photo but if you don't feel comfortable ditch the bf.<br />Finding jeans is a problem and I do find that they are doing them with narrower and narrower legs.<br />Have you tried sizing up in skinny bf? I have well developed tights and this seems to work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201284 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:08:31 +0000 rabbit 1201284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! &nbsp;The thigh/butt/waist fit is&nbsp;such a luck of the draw thing.</p> <p>For me I fit juniors size 11 very well sometimes (as long as they are at least mid-rise). &nbsp;Women's size 10? Too small. &nbsp;Size 12? &nbsp;Too large. &nbsp;And then I have to find a pair of&nbsp;junior pants with the least amount of&nbsp;bling :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201276 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:04:06 +0000 Von 1201276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the main problem with the waist poof is that it makes tops look bad - it's not smooth at all.&nbsp; I just hate rolling cuffs and would love to have them just chopped and tapered.&nbsp; I realize that I just don't go for these jeans in the winter time, so it's not like I'm losing a good pair of jeans.</p> <p>I just wish clothing was more consistent.&nbsp; I just hate not being able to get into pants legs when I try something that isn't meant to fit slim through the thighs - some of us need that extra leeway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201273 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:00:39 +0000 rabbit 1201273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The waist area as visible&nbsp;under the shirt&nbsp;looks a little&nbsp;like what happens when I try on lower cut jeans (of whatever style) in my size - I think&nbsp;they just aren't cut for people with thighs or hips. &nbsp;Although like <b>rachey</b> I think it's not bad with this style. &nbsp;</p> <p>I like the general style on you a lot&nbsp;and agree with your tailoring&nbsp;changes, but would maybe shop for a skinny jean that is tapered and mid-rise, and just size up from your usual-- it could end up being less expensive and maybe fitting better overall with the right one, dunno.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201261 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:47:32 +0000 rachylou 1201261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ploof to me is not an issue - they're bfs after all. Although, it might make things awkward for tops, the way they fall, etc. But I agree with your pen marks on the cut and shape of the legs, and that would be an easier alteration.</p> <p>The other day I went and got a pair of Hue jeggings. I couldn't remember if I do a size S or M. I wear a 4 and S is listed as equal to a 4-6. Talked to a clerk and we were all ready to go with the S when her fellow clerk comes by. My clerk says to her, "You tried these on, right... what size were you? XS?" Let me tell you, this girl was a tiny thing and she said she couldn't get an S on up past her knees sometimes.</p> <p>Right o. Me and my clerk turn around and go "Medium." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201254 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:42:03 +0000 Sal 1201254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look wonderful in the first photo. The legs look great and the styling is spot on.</p> <p>When you lift up the top I can see that the fit is not perfect, however I think the leg length and leg shape are good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-problem-boyfriend#post-1201246 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:34:35 +0000 Von 1201246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today's boyfriend is a bit of a mess, and I hate him. To be fair, I got these from the thrift store for like $3, so I shouldn't complain at all.</p> <p>Perhaps I should take these to a tailor for help - but I don't know if they can fix the problem.&nbsp; It seems like the waistband and the rise aren't working so well with the cut of the legs, and it creates a very bad ploof in the waist area. It's not flattering at all!&nbsp; I wonder if it can be helped at the tailor, or if I should find a new BF. See my handy pink markups on Pic 2. </p> <p>In searching for a new BF at lunchtime though, I realized that either I have elephant thighs, or they are making pants in my size with teensy thighs, because out of 5 pairs, I could pull up exactly ZERO of them past my knee. And these are BF cuts in my waist size. Does anyone have a rec for someone who makes boyfriends with roomy thighs? I can't do skinny BFs, straight, or narrow.&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm ok with these thighs until shopping day! </p>