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Ask Angie: What do I do next?

ramya

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Dear Angie and others,

This is the classic case of the return of the prodigal child :D. As you know post baby I have been absconding and now I am back. I have lost some weight and have acquired a whole new body type :D. I am still a pear but my butt has flattened off. Jeans the were my staple don't fit me. I am not completely sold by the new cropped flare trend. With short legs finding my sweet spot has been a bane. I have been hunting for new jeans for days now but not with success. With the ridiculous cost of alterations here, I want to now wait for a trip to India where I can easily get denims altered.

I do have 2 pair of OK jeans that I can still wear. So I have to now step into new to me area. Dresses and skirts. I have worn dresses a lot in winter because it just means pulling on woolen stockings under them and wearing a smashing pair of boots.With autumn coming in what's the way to wear skirts and dresses?I am at loss help me

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16 replies

Latest reply was from Scarlet

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Ramya, I don't want you to give up on jeans. What is the challenge with fit? You NEED jeans.

ramya

Veteran

The fit Angie. Either they make my butt look flat. Or the pockets are placed wrong. If the thigh fits waist is loose. And they are miles long on my short legs

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

It's all in the cut, Ramya. You CAN find jeans that work - I am sure of it. I'm just not sure how to advise you locally in Norway.

ramya

Veteran

True Angie that's why I am planning to shop for them in India where I am confident I can make them work. I was thinking of skirts and dresses till then?

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

When are you going to India?

ramya

Veteran

October end Angie. You are so sweet to take your time to sort it out for me.i love you Angie

catgirl

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Hey, I'm going to India in December! Meanwhile, good to see you and I'm going to suggest stretchy thick leggings (worn with tunics) in lieu of jeans - a new mom's best friend, and also good with your smashing boots.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Sure, Ramya. My pleasure.

I'm not sure you can get by without jeans until end Oct. Try to get at least one pair to tide you over - ask the Euro brigade here to help you out with fit perhaps? Where have you looked so far? Try jeggings with long tops too. (I see Una and I are thinking the same thing).

Also, you'll need Autumn weight skirts and dresses - do you have those? Tights, coats and boots are the way to finish them off as the weather gets colder.

ramya

Veteran

I do have 1 pair of distressed Jean and 1 pair of Levi's Angie. I like the idea of jeggings and long top look you and Una suggested. Will try to shop for those tomorrow
I do have autumn weight dresses. Not many skirts. Adding tights to shopping list. I also think that I should start WIW once again . Adding it to my to do list

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

There you go. That will keep you going. Lets see the WIWs!

catgirl

Veteran

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ly.....ort&f

This brand is FABULOUS. It holds you in and feels great. These will look like denim skinnies as long as you cover the waist.

Here's a Spanx version:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sp.....rt&am

I would wear these under kurtas too!

Scarlet

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Ramya, not much time to post, but consider some great maternity jeans. No shame in that. I find they suit my shape better until the baby is weaned and hormones change my body shape (again).

Astrid

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I don't think I would put a lot of energy into looking for jeans now when you know you will have the option of stocking up in India. October isn't that far away, especially if you have two pairs that are still okay. I personally love fall weather to wear skirts and dresses, I just need to add some semi opaque or patterned tights and my oxfords plus a denim jacket, blazer or cardigan if I don't wear a pullover and I'm good to go. Definitely shop for tights!

ma

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Clothes shopping in general is such a headache after the baby comes, wishing you good luck!

I thought I'd mention that I love Levis jeggings! They are thick like normal denim but stretchy, higher waisted, and have a wide waist band that is very comfy...they, in fact, remind me of maternity jeans like Scarlet suggested.

ramya

Veteran

Astrid true!! Patterened tights and semi opaque tights it is
Scarlet I never could fit the maternity jeans you know. The band over stomach never stays:( . Will try again.
Una tai I love both!! But I don't have nordstom here. Let me see if I find an equivalent

Marble thank you for suggestion. I will try finding them

Scarlet

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Ramya, look for some without the over-belly band. You are in the EU, right? Try searching for Pietro Brunelli. Also Gap EU might carry them. Some brands (like Queen Mum) have adjustable elastic in the waste where you can set the tightness on the hips with buttons, much like toddler jeans.