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Help me choose red jeans

Transcona Shannon

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Please excuse how I look - being cleaning the house and doing laundry all day. Haven't washed my hair yet and have no make up on.

Pics #1 - #3: Reitmans dark red trousers. They are not quite "jean" fabric and do stretch out a bit at the end of the day.

Pics #4 - #6: Thrifted "true" red jeans (no label). Happened to be the exact length to wear with my red booties.

I'm pretty sure I don't need two pair of red trousers and I think the thrifted pair actually fit better and are more of a red jean than the others, which is what I was originally looking for. I need another set of eyes though - which pair to keep? Or do they serve different purposes being slightly different colours and therefore keep both?

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Latest reply was from Carole

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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I agree with you, I think the second pair fit better. I like the brighter red more as well myself, although it would depend on your wardrobe which one will be more versatile for you.

annagybe

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I like the color of the first pair, but the fit of the second pair. I think fit is a smidge more important color.

Krista

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I like pair #2 better - in both fit and color!

CocoLion

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Exactly what Anna said. The first pair's color is very fall. However, the flattering fit of pair two trumps all! They truly look amazing on you.

christieanne

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I think #1 is too big for you and if they stretch more then no - they won't make you feel great when worn #2 is nice bright red.

I have red ponte trousers from Land's End and have yet to wear them - I need to k=now that fall is coming!

texstyle

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I may be the naysayer here but I think a deeper red than both of these would be a better choice. Bright red pants/jeans to me are difficult to master. A deep burgandy red seems much easier to me.

pastrygirl

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I agree that the second pair fit better, but I prefer the color of the first. I'm having the same dilemma and haven't taken the tags off my bright red "jeans" (chinos?) because I'd prefer a darker color...

jenanded

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Pair 2 Shannon... and I saw a woman last night with red button down, red jeans and red shoes, she was prob retired age and I just wanted that outfit it looked great... I would love to see if you have a red shirt to go with pant 2 and your boots! xx

deb

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I agree with texstyle, a darker red would be better. But I like the fit of #2.

bj1111

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#2 by a long mile. would you consider wearing your shirt higher or wearing a lower contrast shirt? the pants are so colorful that with the shirt where it is, it makes your legs look much shorter than their usual stunning length.

Transcona Shannon

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Bj111 - I would not wear this tee with the red jeans. This is definitely not styled.

jen

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Suz

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Shannon, I thought you already had the same red jeans from Reitman's as Mona? Did I mistake that?

I much prefer the colour of #1 and the fit of #2. I don't suppose a little dye action could happen here?

Transcona Shannon

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You are correct Suz - that's pair one. You read my mind BTW. I like the fit of the second pair but am thinking of dyeing them a bit darker.

Are we in agreement then? Keep the second pair but make them a darker blood red?

merwoman

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We are - keep #2, but dye them a darker red wine colour. The colour as is could work - but I think you will get more use out of them for the fall and winter if they are a darker colour.

lyn67

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2nd fit better, but agree darker the better:-)

Anonymous

Yes, keep 2 and dye them darker!

Carole

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2, score!