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Different flares and tablecloth skinnies

catgirl

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So the harem pants went back and these arrived. The first are petite flares from Free People. The wash is much more what I wanted, and the fit is too - tighter on top, more flared below the knee. But I still may be too short and thick for this to work. I LOVE them in the mirror, but these pics tell a different story. Thoughts? Do my thighs look huge? Should I give up on this trend too?

And at the opposite end, these Mother tablecloth skinnies. I had my doubts about these but in reality they are actually beautiful and truly look like a henna pattern. Too much going on? Too tight? Too not 2014?

Both unstyled with inappropriate shoes. Sorry, it's just too messy out to put on real shoes in the house right now!

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Golden

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Your thighs do not look huge! They are cute (and I like your skinnies too)

kellygirl

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Flares look great. Thighs look fab! Love the print of the other pants. How would you style those? I'd think you want to show them off and not hide them with a tunic/boots? I'd like to see those styled before I commit

Tina

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I must say I love them both.
At least you can wear petite flares, I'm too tall for petite and too short for regular:-(

rae

(website)

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Once again I love the flares! not so much a fan of the Mothers. I guess I may feel like the printed skinny moment has passed?

Gigi

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I think the skinnies look gorgeous on you! I don't think the flares make your thighs look big, but the flare part looks a little stiff to me. Is the fabric really heavy, or is it just how it looks in the pic?

Vildy

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Your thighs do not look huge and anyway, thighs are sexy.

Lantana

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These both look fantastic.
Not too much going on.
Not too tight.
Not thigh-centric.
You are not too short nor too thick.
As for 2014, I have no idea.
But what matters, I ask myself, the year or the decade? I would like to post that question on the forum. May I mention this thread?

lyn67

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Love them both, and seeing your big natutal smile in nr. 3 I feel your true love of the henna like skinnies, so pls. keep! I trust your guts!

Karie

(website)

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OK, if you think your thighs look huge in any way, shape, or form, you are indeed looking in a funhouse mirror! I don't think the fabric on the flares looks too heavy, but then I like the look of 100% (or almost that) denim. I also think these have a fantastic retro-'70's vibe going on.

And I adore the tablecloth skinnies. Those are gorgeous!

April

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I may be deranged, Una, but as a fellow height-challenged soul, I'm preferring the look of wide legs on me to flares. There's something about the straight-up-and-downness of wide legs that to my eye creates a little more verticality than all the swoops and curves created by a flared silhouette.

You were looking for petite wide-legs, did you have any success?

Joyce B

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I think you look fab in both pairs. I don't know from where you got the idea of big thighs, there is none of that here. I think you look great in most garments, you are lucky with that.

leopardluxe

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I think both pairs look great on you. The proportion on the petite flares is perfect (no biggie thighs happening, imho) and I really love the pattern on the skinnies. I could envision numerous ways to style either of these that will look fab on you.

cobaltblue

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Una, I haven't posted in a coon's age, but I'm de-lurking to say that I LOVE the flares on you. Absolutely.

Becky

Janet

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I think they both look pretty great. I like that wash a lot. Love the printed skinnies on you too.

As an owner of truly big thighs, I have give you an emphatic NO, your thighs absolutely do not look big in any way, nor do you look thick!

Eliza

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Flares are perfection. Love the color, shape and proportions on you. I find that a somewhat closer fit at the thighs is elongating on me with boot cuts or flares.

The printed skinnies fit well. My only question is the print placement. If you love them, they definitely work for you.

Great options, Una.

ironkurtin

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I love the Mother skinnies. I do not see the appeal of the flares.

Jaime

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Well this is interesting. I really like the flares and am not crazy about the skinnies. And in neither case my reaction has anything to do with the huge thighs I do not see.

Grey Rainbow

You look long and lean in the flares. Love #2. Great proportions. Not a fan of the pattern placement on the skinnies.

I'm interested in that decade/year question too, as a diehard fan of wide legs, flares, and classic boot cuts. Is it silhouette? Pattern, fabric, shoes, styling?

carambola

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I think the flares look great! And there's a lot to be said for loving what you see when you look in the mirror. My approach is to just avoid the other views

viva

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I love the flares. LOVE how they fit you! Thumbs up. No thigh issues. Very flattering.
Not a huge fan of the skinnies -- they are interesting and they fit you well, but they are not really my thing. I think it's a personal taste issue (mine) rather than a comment on how they look on you (which is great). I'm just not really into them, and they don't feel as modern to me.

Parsley

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Una, will you please get the idea out of your head that you are too short or thick for something to work!!!? (scolding affectionately! )
The flares look terrific on you, and actually give you a very long, sleek line. Thumbs up! I loved the ones you returned, too.
I think the patterned skinnies are fun. I think I'd like them best with a slightly longer top, but maybe that's just me; that's how I like to wear mine.

Angie

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What Shevia said. I LOVE the flares. Skinnies are okay.

I don't like the partial tuck with high rise pants and jeans. But untucked tops are excellent.

Diana

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I like both of them a lot! The petite length on the flares is much better for you, as the knee break is in the right place and all. I don't like the semi-tuck in them though as I think the waist is too high for tucking (high five, Angie!)

I like the skinnies too. You know I have a soft spot for tablecloth/couch/curtains type of patterns and crazy pants, so of course I would like them.

texstyle

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I like the flares, great wash for spring/summer, and they are very flattering on you - but I agree that the rise is a bit high for tucking. Printed skinnies I'm not as sure about - I think they look like they fit really great, for me it's just a fear of pattern.

carter

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Love the flares in pic #2. Although I'm not sure about the skinnies, I do love how happy you look in them!

catgirl

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Ok so no tucking with the flares! I like the higher waist for the girdling effect though. These are not a heavy denim but they are not flimsy either. The wash looks slightly dirty in reality like a 70s fade.

Sounds like a mixed bag on the skinnies. I will not rip tags until I see how they can be styled. I do love them with a kind of irrational attraction.

Thanks you all for the honesty.

Neel

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I love the flares!! Nice wash too!! Umm ..... Your thighs don't look huge at all!! I like the skinnies too! Nice

Jules

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I'm really drawn to tonal denim prints like these skinnies, but I think I prefer them worn like leggings - with a tunic style longer top. I think these would look awesome with a white linen tunic actually. I know white is not your thing so much...

kellygirl

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Una, are these the pull on ones you referred to in your other post. Do you mind providing a link and your assessment on sizing?

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