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NAS1, jeans arrived, Dre, Paige, Kut, and Paul Green booties

Scarlet

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Such a big order came in. I am in a major wardrobe rebuilding phase right now. I decided to break it up into several posts so that it's not so overwhelming.

(1) First, this might sound nutty, but I tried on the Dre jean, and tears came to my eyes. They fit. They are comfortable. They look good, I think. Feel free to disabuse me, but I think they are keepers. I have had the worst time finding bottoms lately, so I couldn't believe it was this easy. (Also note, I am a big Angie copy-cat this year, and I am sporting her beautiful red Madewell pom pom blouse.)

(2) The Paige undone hem jeans in shadow. These were also great. Not quite as comfortable as the Dre, but highly wearable. I'll have to figure out what to do with the hem in terms of length and how to pair it with shoes.

(3) Kut from the Kloth Donna. Okay, so these were not recommended and have no standing compared to the first two in terms of cut or fit, but they are also much cheaper. The thing is I love the color. I might need to be told to let them go. Or to keep them?

Also photo 1 shows the Paul Green booties. They are so much lighter in person. I know Angie said that already, but I was still surprised by how light they were. They are slightly narrow feeling now, but I am sure the suede is going to mold to my foot. I LOVE THEM.

ETA: Adding more pictures of the Kuts. Admittedly not very good pictures. Also, sorry, my kids are constantly smearing all over that mirror.

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Rag & Bone / Jean The Dre Slim Fit Boyfriend Jeans

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PAIGE Transcend Hoxton High Waist Undone Hem Skinny Jeans

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KUT from the Kloth Donna Skinny Jeans

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LaPed

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Oh, Scarlet, I know exactly what you mean about tearing up over pants that fit well. I've done the same thing! Pants are such a challenge. Now you've made me want to go have a look at those Dre's.

I love the color of the Kut skinnies, and it's hard to see any fit issues in your photo (but they are under a longer top, so...), but if you think the fit will bother you, maybe they're not keepers. There is at least one other pair of burgundy jeans at NAS -- see Find. I wonder if they'd work better?

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Scarlet

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La Pedestrienne, comforting to know I am not alone in pants highs and lows Try the Dre's. So many people with different bodies seem to like them. They must be magic. I am adding a couple more, admittedly not so good photos of the Kuts. Thanks for pointing out the Sevens. I have had good luck with those in the past and will check them out. Wish they weren't raw hem though. Not everything can be raw hem in a girl's closet.

Style Fan

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I am always struggling to find jeans and pants that fit so I feel your pain. The Dres look fantastic. So do the booties. I also love the colour of the Kuts. But if you are concerned with them there are other burgundy jeans out there.

Anonymous

I like the KUTS SO MUCH ON YOU!
Do you think you could return some of the other ones and get more of this type? You would save some money.

The thing is, you have slim legs, so these are not calf or thigh sucking on you. That was the main objection with them, right?

I would just make sure the back pocket placement on these is good.

Aquamarine

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Woo hoo everything looks great on you! I have those Dres, and last year's, and I agree they are fab. Did you size down? They do stretch out.

Banoffi

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You look great in everything. Success! I have a few pairs of Kut from the Kloth jeans and really like them. They have washed and worn well.

Thanks for showing a photo of the Paul Green booties. They look great on you.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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It's so exciting that you found jeans and booties you love. I think all the jeans here look good! I haven't yet figured out what to do with the hems on my Paige jeans, either, in relation to footwear. One thing I figure is I may turn them up above some higher-shaft ankle booties (ignoring or obscuring the step-hem). But I won't want to do that all the time; I will want to show the fun hem sometimes.
The Kut from the Kloth Diana is a style that has been very popular for a some time now, and there has been a lot of love on YLF for them, even if they weren't an Angie top pick this year. (I have been buying the corduroys for at least three years.) If they feel good, keep them! The look great on you.

Scarlet

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Suz, PM’d. Hah! (about the beanie)

Smittie, aren’t you in PNE? If you are worried about rain, I find a good spray goes a long way to keep suede nice. That's my experience from my previous drizzly climate. I am having a hard time letting go of the dress

Firecracker, yes definitely need to play with the coat some more to be sure. I appreciate your sharp eye.

Merwoman, my scarf and coat twin, I thought the same thing about the dress and threw on a scarf, but I wasn’t convinced of the result. I also have a beaded necklace in storage that came to mind.

Smittie, yes, I think you are right about the leg of the cut. They do come in olive as well, but I like the variety of the slim BF fit of the Dre cut. In their favor, when I tried them the other day I was like, oh better take these off before they get dirty, and my husband was like, you aren’t sending those back, are you??

Aquamarine, oh no! I didn’t size down. I wouldn’t like them as much if they were more baggy. I better try another size. Thanks for letting me know.

Banoffi, do you have several different cuts of the Kut or one favorite?

Firecracker, I hope you post some of your jean experiments These Kut from the Kloth are actually Donna not Diana. The fabric is much thinner and more stretchy.

skylurker

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They all look good to me, nice haul!

Angie

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*waving at my pom pom blouse, jeans and boots twin*

YAY. SOOOOOOO happy you found jeans that you love, Scarlet. They love you right back. Goodbye maternity jeans!

Soooo, the Dres might need a little hemming, or another roll. See which looks best.

The Paiges are DIVINE. Are you going to hack the length?

The KUTs are the least fab, but still nice. Great tucked into boots.

YOU DID SOOO WELL.

Now all you need is my olive RM bag....

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Angie

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YOU ARE SOOO SUPER CUTE.

Scarlet

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Angie, thank you for your input and kind words. Yes I will take a little length off of the Dres. Actually I tried a size smaller on in-store today and brought it home for comparison. It seems to take a lot of bulk out of the leg for me, but the bigger size is cozier, and I kind of like the slightly less body-con fit. Do you have an opinion about that? I am still a little lost these days when it comes to fit.

The Paiges are indeed DIVINE. Awesome jean. So flattering and still comfortable. Do you think I should shoot for a length right at the ankle? I looked at the seam, and it is a slight puzzle from the inside, but I think I can figure out how to trim it and reinforce the join easily enough.

I agree about the Kuts, but I am leaning toward keep because they are good enough for now.

As I wrote on your thread, I did snag that happy bag

ETA: definitely going with the smaller size. I wore it around the house and feel it loosening up. Thanks, Aquamarine!

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Suz

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OMG, I didn't see this thread!! The jeans are FANTASTIC.

I have to say, you have persuaded me to pull the trigger on the Dres for myself. They are not available in Canada but I can get from the US. I love, love, love, love, love the fit of Dres. And these look wonderful.

Did you size up in the Paige's? The ones I got in Canada were not the correct ones -- they sent a different version and I am sending back. But now I am tempted to order the correct version from the US and I do need to know the size. In the Dres I take my usual size and they fit with a nice slim slouch -- not super baggy but not skin tight.

I actually love everything you have shown here and agree with Angie that you also need the bag.

Anonymous

Yes, Def. Smaller size on the Dre's!

Scarlet

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Suz, for reference, I sized down on the Dre to 26 in the thread photo. The photo at the top is the 27. I sized up on the Paige (28). Try the Paige. They are so so so nice. It's hard to appreciate a lousy photo of anything black, but they are tops, as long as you are okay with a rough hem. Thanks for telling me I need the bag. It's a beauty. Very tactile too with the various details going on.

kellygirl

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Love the smaller size in the black jeans. Beautiful fit. So glad you got the olive bag too. You look fab as ever! Great to see you

Aquamarine

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Glad you tried a smaller size of the Dres...they look fantastic on you and I don't think you'll regret it.

Susie

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So nice to find good fitting jeans and you look fab in them! It sounds like you are very happy with them and olive, black and burgundy gives you a beautiful and versatile selection of colors. Great haul!

Janet

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I don't know why jeans fit would be so hard for you with your lovely slim figure, but these look great! Jeans fitting is miserable for me. Congrats on finding some great options.

Jaime

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All the jeans look great and the new boots are fabulous!

Elly

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I'm loving the smaller Dres on you, Scarlett! Great look.

Jenava

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I have the Dre's from LY and they definitely run a size big and stretch a bit. They look so fab!

Angie

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Smaller Dres look even better. WOOOHOOO.

Paiges - right above the ankle.

Elizabeth P

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I'm just getting caught up on all the NAS excitement, and have also fallen for these Dre's. Olive is not a colour I wear, but I like the idea of a pair of olive jeans... they'll look great with all my black, and my slowly expanding collection of navy.

I've also been looking for a pair of black jeans for a while, and like the looks of these Paige's... a lot.

So let me get this straight - I should size up on the Paige's, and down on the Dre's? So two sizes difference between the two? This works for me, as "my" size in the Dre's is sold out. Returning for me is a pita, so it's nice to get it right if I can.

TIA! And I'm very happy for you. finding some great options, they all look great.

Scarlet

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Elizabeth, yes, you have it right. I sized down in Dre (further down in the thread) and up in Paige, so they are two sizes apart. I hope they work for you too! The Dre Olive is more dark and subdued than most olives.

Marilyn

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You got some lovely things, Scarlet! Nice!

Looks like you're already sorted but I'll chime in to say the smaller size in the Dre's looks fantastic on you. From the reviews I've read lots of people seem to be sizing down.....and they stretch a bit.

Angie

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I didn't size down on the Dres, but YOU should. Everyone has sized up on the Paiges.

Elizabeth P

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Scarlet, just wanted to thank you for your help. I had a very bizarre experience on the phone with an SA at Nordstroms yesterday, but the bottom line is that I now have the sized up Paiges and my normal size of Dre's heading my way... FROM CANADIAN STORES. The sized down Dre's weren't available, but given not everyone seems to have sized down in these, I will give these a shot. At least I can return for free!

Scarlet

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Elizabeth, how nice that they are available in Canada. I think with the Dre's it depends on your body and how you like them to fit (more like a boyfriend or more like a skinny). I have relatively slim legs for relatively wide hips and thick waist, so those were the variables I was balancing. I hope they work for you!

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