Finally Rockin Boyfriends... - YouLookFab Forum

Okay, I know I am late to the party,.. While I don't jump on every trend bandwagaon, boyfriends have been this one that both tempted me and gave me nightmares.... I have succeeded in weight loss, but don't think I've yet achieved seeing the results realistlcally... It still amazes me every time I get a size small in anything or size 6, as I feel bigger... So, the idea of boyfreind jeans just felt like they would do more to widen my hips and quite frankly scared me into not even trying any..

I knew for my Mom on the Go lifestyle that boyfreinds make a lot of sense, and that I wanted a light shade with no signs of extreme wear of ripping... When I ordered a pair of shoes from JustFab and got a Free item and saw these jeans I decided to go for it....

I went completely outside my comfort zone and even tucked the shirt and added a belt... If I'm gonna do it, I might as well go all in!!! I have to say, I don't hate it...let's face it I was never going to love it... It doesn't spark my sassy vibe that let's me know when my outsides match my insides... I however was pleasantly surprised that I didn't hate it...I will actually wear them again...

I am rocking them with my newest shoe addition, a pair of floral Keds from 6pm.com.. I really do need some sporty flats in my life...

Every time I wear this zebra jacket I love it more and more... add it to any outfit and it makes a statement.... and with the black and white it added, yet another perfect time for me to wear the 'dainlty' Ying/Yang necklace....

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12 years ago

Transcona Shannon

Veteran

Good for you for stepping outside your comfort zone Tracey - that can be a tough thing to do. I love the crisp black and white of the zebra jacket with the faded denim - it's a fabulous combination. I like the fit of the BF jeans but am wondering if you can skooch them down just a little lower on the waist? They seem to be sitting just a tad high IMHO.

The Keds are great!

Ornella

(website)

I love them on you Tracy! Great outfit and great bag - I love this size of bag for you. Yay for stepping out of the comfort zone and I really hope you get to enjoy this fab addition in your wardrobe.

It's interesting what you say about feeling not the size you actually are. I've actually read something about it recently, how weight loss often does not mean the brain is in sync with the body even when the goal is reached, as if it needs time to actually catch up. Have you explored this phenomenon further?

lyn67

Wow, what a great animal you have!:-) Love pushing you out of the comfort zones with the BF-s!

rabbit

Great outfit! I love the zebra jacket with the faded blue like Shannon and the white bag makes it. I also agree that it might be worth an experiment to belt a little lower down and see how that looks/feels.

Claudia

Yes, loosen the belt and wear lower. The slouchy fit takes some getting use to after all the skinny jean fits, but I think you'll end up loving your BF jeans.

Marmee

Yay! I'm so glad that you tried the boyfriends! Love that jacket. Like others have commented, I think you should try pulling the waistband down a bit. It might be hard mentally to sacrifice a slimmer look, but I think in the end the look will be more current. It's taken me a while, but I love my baggy bfs.

TraceyLiz65

I so appreciate the input and now have to wrap my brain around trying that... i am really not sure having it lower and more baggy in the crotch is going to appeal to me at all... I love feminine style and may have to accept it just isn't me.. I will play with it and take photos for a real view since the mirror is a liar..Thanks again for the honest feedback and suggestions!!!

Beth Ann

Love zebra print! It looks great on you.

I'm a BF gal myself, and many sizes larger than you! I do like to wear my BF's low on the waist and I think it's actually more slimming, while it adds a bit of "swagger" to the look. Lower on the waist actually visually slims the hips a bit. There is a bit of waist surrender involved.

The light, but not distressed wash is a fab choice for spring and summer!

catgirl

Exactly what Shannon said. You will come to love these and never go back!

EveningMood

Active Member

Good for you! I had the same qualms about BF's and now I can't live without them. Also, they are making me want to try new things and move away from figure flattery. They are making me more confident. My BF's and YLF, of course enjoy them, you look great!

Ingunn

I know how you feel about the BF's, because I've only recently given in to the trend, too! I think you look fab in them, and actually, lowering the waistline a bit like Shannon suggested, will probably make you feel even more fab in them. that is my experience, anyway

Deborah

Good on you Tracey:) I am yet to embrace this trend but I do like the look on others. As Shannon noted the jeans just look like they are pulled up too high. Most of the BF's I have seen are a lower rise. If you don't mind me being very direct, they are creating an outline of your lower lady bits. I do think they need to be worn just a little lower and slouchier. Other than that, I love the light wash and the leg line is great.

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