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Ask Angie & others: Return paisley pants from Asos?

Jonesy

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After I saw the Jil Sander spring show, I was really into paisley (inspiration pics 1 and 2 below), so when I saw these on asos.com I was smitten. However, I am heavily leaning toward returning: They are not tapered at the bottom (I would have them tailored to narrow them if I kept), and are too loose through the thighs, I feel.

#3: Front view (holding up shirt so you can see the fit--I would not tuck with these!
#4: Side view
#5: Back view
#6: Me grabbing the excess fabric through the thighs

P.S. Some of you may notice that Mr. Plant has been replaced...it is a sad tale, but Mr. Plant has gone to that great plant place in the sky, and now there is a new friend in my life to jazz up my pics.

What are your thoughts (about the pants :)?

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annagybe

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Yeah, I'm with you return.
Did you know Raf Simon is leaving Jil Sander and supposedly she, the namesake is coming back?

Jonesy

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Yes, I saw that! Should be interesting!

Meredith1953

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Wow! I can't get past the beautiful blouse on you!!! The pants are pretty but if they are too large or can't be tailored properly then I guess returns are in order. You can totally wear that style though.. and I don't usually like patterned pants!

Suz

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Wow. They would be really cool on you, but I agree, these may not be the ones you want to keep. Can't wait to see what you find to replace them. With luck, they will be just as nifty as Mr. Plant's replacement.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I think those are the first print pants I've seen that i am tempted to try. I really like them but see that they are a bit too big in the leg for you. They are pretty though.

kellygirl

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I think I'd like them better if they were more tapered and fitted through the leg. They don't look nearly chic enough for you, Jonesy! I also think they are a wee bit short. I like the length of the pants in the photo you linked.

Jonesy

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Thanks everyone, for confirming my impression! Yes, Kellygirl, they are the dreaded cropped length, but I was thinking they might work if they were tapered and slim-fitting enough. I really like slouchy, loose-fitting pants but the fabric has to be drapey. Ones that are made out of thicker fabric, like these, need to be cut slim IMHO, or they just look like golf pants or something (no offense to golfers out there :).

Jjsloane

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If anyone can work this look it's you, but I don't think this pair is the one for you. Length, needed tapering... close, but not quite.
RIP Mr. Plant.

Inge

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Aren't they supposed to be looser in the thigh area, Jonesy? I actually don't mind the extra fabric there, but I'm not an expert on this and I see the other ladies don't share my opinion.
I do know that you are made for paisley and floral print trousers, wow! And I love how you've paired these with that gorgeous purple shirt.

Welcome to YLF Mr. New Plant, we will miss your friend.

Angie

(website)

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Jonesy, I actually really like the way they fit on the thighs! I find them a little short though - the model's length on the runway seems better for the look that you are trying to achieve. OR, they need to be more tapered as you suggested.

The pattern looks a little pj like too - but I like the effect on the models so the devil is in the detail. I guess this type of white based paisley print needs a light top and footwear. That being said, on it's own that purple blouse is KILLER on you. Wow!

sarah

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Welcome to YLF, Ms. Plant!

I think you could get them tapered and they would look great. What about posting with nude/lighter shoes and pinning them a a bit down the inseam just to check? I used to taper my pants all the time back in the day (uh, that would be the 80s, of course). I, too, LOVE that purple on you. It's gorgeous.

Jonesy

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Thanks Angie, and everyone! I appreciate the detailed replies! I am attaching a pic of my other pair of patterned pants that are cut sort of similarly (i.e., not meant to be slouchy). They are more fitted through the thighs (still not tight like a skinny jean or anything) and I think they look better.

With these, the high waist coupled with the looseness in the thighs, the croppedness, and the 100% cotton (so I know they will bag out more) makes me think of bad chinos, if that makes sense. And, since I have no real curve to my butt, the looseness through the thighs from the side view makes me look like I just go from flat butt to stocky legs, with no differentiation :).

How's that for TMI!

Also appreciate your thoughts, Angie, about the lighter top and shoes. That adds another nail in these pants' coffin, since I don't really wear light shoes, other than my beige snakeskin ankle strap sandals (which I did try and look okay-ish, but not great).

ETA: Thanks Sarah!

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Debora

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Pausing for a brief moment of silence for Mr. Plant...I'm sure he is enjoying plant heaven with all the plants that I have dispatched there.

The paisley pants look to short to my eyes, but my gosh, you are rocking print pants in the above photo!

taylor

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the photo looks great!
I like this sort of fit...the length doesn't bother me... a little shorter with heels/flats.
http://eatsleepdenim.com/blog/

Transcona Shannon

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Following my moment of silence for Mr. Plant, let me say that purple blouse is sooooo fab on you - what a gorgeous saturated colour! I think the pants look good but not a 10...so keep looking until you find the perfect ones.

sarah

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*chuckling at the bad chinos comment* I SOOO get what you mean by that.

Jonesy

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Thanks for the love for the purple-pink blouse! I normally would never get this color, but it was on sale at J. Crew in my size, so I snapped it up.

Thanks for that link, Taylor. Yes, those are quite slim-fitting and I think she is rocking them, even with the flats :).

Sarah, glad someone else gets my drift on the chinos thing. If these were beige, and I were wearing thick-soled white tennis shoes with them and a sports hoodie.....shudder.

Beth Ann

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You've already received expert help X10! May I just pause to say that I'm struck dumb by the fabness of the high-waisted skirt in #2, and by your amazing purple blouse!

christy

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I'm still having a hard time with the printed pants in general (I can be a late adopter!) so I'll leave that to the experts, but I seriously laughed out loud at the thought of the fabulous Jonesy wearing beige chinos, thick soled white tennis shoes and a sports hoodie! I think that would be a sign that the world was truly coming to an end....LOL!

rae

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Yeah, I prefer the fit of your other patterned pants. The paisley ones don't live up to the legend. :T

Sarah A

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just wanted to chime in and say I love the other paternned pant outfit you posted in the comment addition. I think im on return for the original pant posted.

catgirl

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Jonesy, your inspiration photos are always, er, inspiring!

I think you are right. You have a great eye for when something is off, even on you, which is the hardest thing. To me, these fall in between tailored and slouchy, and that's what's making them seem off. They seem in danger of looking like something dated or frumpy, which we simply cannot have for you.

Your TMI description (from butt to thighs undifferentiated) is exactly what happens to me with slouchy pants in certain fabrics!

sarah

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I have some chino shorts that I wear pretty often in the summer - in black and olive. I sure hope they don't fall into the bad chinos territory, but I do wonder sometimes... especially for those of us how are flat of butt...

MsMary

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My condolences on the loss of Mr. Plant!

Welcome to Ms. Plant!

I like the fabric of the pants but it seems like it would be too much trouble to make 'em work. Toss 'em back and keep fishing!

And I love that top -- by the time I found out it existed my size was gone!!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Taylor, I like the outfit in that link! The crops are shorter and more tapered. THAT'S the secret!! I can't scream it from the roof tops any louder than I have already been doing

Jonesy, I LOVE that pattern mixed outfit. One of my all time Jonesy favourites! Those cropped pattern pants are sublime.

(RIP, Mr. Plant).

ManidipaM

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First, I think that top is AWESOME on you!

Second, I actually like the fit through the size if you can get it to taper lower down the leg and also take up the hem a bit. I know I'm the minority here, but just my two cents --- personally I like this looser fit in the thigh IF it is a soft fabric (you mentioned chinos, so if these are heavy or medium-weight cotton, yes, I'd agree they should have been narrower).

Scarlet

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I like the idea of the pants, but they seem just a tad too short unfortuantely. I think the cropped length would be okay if they were just a tad longer. I am pretty much a sucker for paisley.

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Plant's untimely demise Long live (the new) Mr. Plant!

Deborah

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Jonesy, I love the pants and I think they are very you:). But I do agree that a more tapered and slimmer fit throughout would be the most flattering. I would either have them tailored to fit or keep looking:)

Jonesy

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Thanks for weighing in, everyone! They are boxed up and ready to go back. I guess I have some company on Team Flat Tush :).

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