Thanks for all the great feedback ladies, great insights! Votes are almost exactly evenly split so far. Does anyone know if the extra front fabric CAN actually be taken in by a tailor? Maybe just along the crotch curve? If so I'd be far more inclined to keep them. As is I'm still a bit undecided either way, hoping to hear from Angie on this and also get hubby's opinion. The fabric and crafting is quite superb, which is another big selling point for me.
Shannon mentioned Angie's similar slouchy trousers, and although these certainly have some ease and slouch, they are more fitted than Angie's trousers (seen here, here, and here). I am rather fond of the "slouchy structured" thing, but am now wondering if these have too much structure for their slouch. If I could walk around with my hands in my pockets a la photo #4, I'd be set
Jenava, yep you are right that these are a higher rise than I usually wear (I'm a low-rise gal). I don't mind a higher rise in trousers though
Mo, that visual is great! I hadn't tried those, but I'll definitely add them to the list to try if I end up returning these.
Atlantia, I do have another pair of VERY slouchy trousers but in a summer weight. The all-season/winter weight of these is very appealing.
Shevia, would it be weird/offensive to say that I thought of you the minute I put these on? They just seem like something you'd wear so well