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K/R balloon style/slouchy jeans

Brooklyn

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Hi all

This year I want to focus on adding essentials to my wardrobe and filling genuine wardrobe holes.

At present I have 4 pairs of “everyday wear” blue jeans. (I also have 2 pairs of black coated jeans, but I reserve them for dressier occasions.) Two of those pairs are on their last legs (ha ha). I recently repaired the inseams on one pair.

My existing everyday jeans are relaxed skinny and straight leg jeans. I would like to try a roomier silhouette. I like the silhouette of the Chloe pants shown in the pics and have been looking for something similar.

Can I have your thoughts on these Zara jeans? I am leaning towards keeping one pair but am having trouble telling them apart. I put the Chloe picture in between so you can easily tell when the pics of the second pair start.

I wear jeans everyday for at least 6 months of the year. I think I need at least one new pair of jeans for A/W and could possibly justify 2. But I don’t want 2 pairs of black jeans. So it’s keep one or none.

Pics 2-5 Zara ZW premium 90s balloon jeans

Very comfortable and roomy. Almost like harem pants. I like the military fatigue vibe.

Pics 7-11 Zara Z1975 authentic slouchy jeans.

These are even roomier than the balloon jeans around the hips and thighs. I think they are a little more tapered on the lower leg. And possibly a little shorter. The hem is unfinished.

The slouchy pair are also available in blue and toffee, so that would also be an option instead of the black or as a second pair.

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Sisi

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On the model I much prefer the balloon ones, but on you they both look fabulous .. I am of no help, sorry.

rachylou

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I prefer the balloon ones. I think they can be dressed up and down. The slouchy ones are strictly casual to my eye.

Bijou

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I like the balloon ones in black best on you. It is marginal because they both look great on you and if one is more comfy, then I think that would be my choice.

I really love the colours of the Chloe jeans and think the slouchy jeans in toffee (photo attached) would be fab as then you could style them like your inspiration pictures.

Whilst not jeans, these pants from Cue's latest collection are lovely and would be a great colour on you.

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nemosmom

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I like the balloon ones best! Although, I love the idea of a toffee colored pair for you, even if it isn't the slouchy one.

notsaf

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Agreed! Also, an unfinished hem is less versatile in my book.

Anonymous

Both look good, but seem much more similar on you than the models- so no help! Yes to a toffee pair though

Jaime

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Yes, I also like the balloon version better for you. Love your inspiration pictures and how you are making it yours!

Inge

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They both look amazing on you, Brooklyn. I have a slight preference for the balloon jeans because I'm really loving that silhouette, but you rock both!

kellygirl

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They both look smashing on you. It's hard to choose. The first pair--the balloon pair do look slightly more dressy. I'd probably opt for those if I was pressed to make a choice. Fab!!

RobinF

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It's hard to tell the difference. I'd go with whichever you feel best in because they both look good. I was just admiring the balloon pants in today's post, such a fun silhouette.

Suz

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These both look great on you, Brooklyn. Neat style to play with! I would go for the balloon style (first ones) assuming equal comfort in both. They seem a bit easier to style somehow.

Liesbeth

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I can't tell them apart. Just wanted to say you look fab in what I can only assume would look clownish on me ;-).

Angie

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I can't tell them apart in the pics either. But I LOVE them both. KILLER x2.

Soooo fun to see you in fringe trending jeans

Anonymous

I can't tell them apart either - and like Angie, I like them both on you. If anyone can wear a silhouette like this, it's you. They read very casual to me though. I suppose you could dress them up with a heel and lots of jewellery.....

Anonymous

I really think jeans in images 2-5 look best on you, the long, lean outline of your body looks fantastic and the other jeans in my opinion look too baggy and unflattering for your gorgeous figure.
You should also add more to the outfit something that stands out, a black belt with silver buckle and silver necklace together both would complete the look nicely on you

Cardiff girl

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you are so lucky,you look great in everything,no wonder you can’t decide and neither can I.Helpful ,I know!

kkards

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hmmm...on the model the balloon win. on you, they both win....which do you feel better in?

Jenni NZ

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It is hard to tell the difference on you, but unlike everyone else I think I marginally prefer the second pair, the slouchy ones, on you. Cannot articulate why. And would enjoy seeing you in a toffee pair.
I loved some toffee cords in the 80s in this shape. 1985.

Christina F.

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I don't see much difference, but they are both FAB. I think I would choose the one that looks best to you with the shoes you want to pair with it. That's as long as all other factors like comfort are pretty equal, which it appears may be the case.

Brooklyn

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Thanks everyone! I’m glad everyone seems to like them and that some of you can even see a difference. It’s hard enough with photographing black but when the styles are so similar...

I marginally prefer the balloon jeans because they are slightly longer and the hem is finished. If they shrink in the wash the extra length could be important.

Plus I think they are similar to lantern pants, which are popular here (admittedly more as a warm weather thing). It’s a look I’ve been curious to try.

Bijou, thanks for the tip! I love the Cue pair but I am trying to focus on everyday wear at the moment. I won’t be working in an office for the near future (at least the rest of the year) and I feel like I have too many dressy clothes now and not enough casual clothes. I’m gradually rebalancing my wardrobe. I will check out the Zara pair.

Lisa, I agree they are very casual. I plan to wear them exactly as shown for dog walking, errands and casual stuff. Add boots, tee and jumper or jacket and I’m done.

Liesbeth, give them a try! You may be pleasantly surprised! I’ve had no experience with Zara jeans, but I tried some other brands in a similar silhouette first. I thought these were superior.

ST, NM, Jenni, yes to toffee

Jenni NZ

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Brooklyn- a blast from the past 1985 here! Not quite the same shape, but sort of toffee.

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Diana

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They do look very similar but I prefer the balloon ones.

slim cat

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Like the balloon style the best on you - slightly less volume/dressier feel.

Jane

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I love them both. The slouchy pair look so stylish I would find them very hard to resist - just for pushing out the boundaries abit I think. The inspiration photos are fab.

Sal

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These look great on you - I also like the balloon ones better - just a bit more dramatic. And the fit at at the back is better.

A really fun change up from straight jeans.

Gigi

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Both pairs look great on you! I have a slight preference for the balloon pair, I think because they look slightly more out of the ordinary. I like the shape a bit more.

Mirjana

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Both are beautiful on you, but as others I like balloon ones better, they are really so original, specific.

Brooklyn

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Thanks everyone! Balloon jeans it is. I took the slouchy jeans back today. I tried the balloon jeans again and I’m kind of besotted with them! Such a nice change to have jeans that don’t cling. Anywhere! I showed them to my DH and he was a little sceptical. But he’ll come around

Jenni, if you cuffed those pants they would be kind of similar. Toffee for the win!

Style Fan

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I love them, Brooklyn. I looked them up on Zara. They didn't have them in toffee here in Montreal but they did have them in the blue and black. We might be jean twins. I will try to get there in the next couple of days.

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