I haven't read all of the comments but here are my thoughts:
- The quality will really grow on you. You can wash these and they get better with age. And you can always sell them on eBay if you tire of them or consign them; TRs hold their value better than other premium denim precisely because of the quality.
- The back pockets are not for every one. Some people regard them as tacky and dated. In fact, the trend now is for quiet, J Brand type pockets. But I don't mind being a little out of step with mainstream or forum opinion. Have you tried
Brianas which are like Camerons but without the flaps. (More
here and
here.) They do have the horseshoe stitching though.
- I don't hem mine. I fold them once when wearing them at full length. At full length, there is too much scrunching on me for my taste. I fold them twice, or very carefully even three times, for a cropped look. All depends on my bootie or shoe. I love the flexibility!
- If there is extra bagging around the crotch, I have sized down. I just got a pair of Camerons a few months ago in a pale, pale summer wash (they were a model from last Summer that I tried on but didn't keep because it was in the 90s and I spent my premium denim "budget" on shorts). I had to size from a 26 to a 25 to get rid of the extra fabric in the crotch. As you can see from the pic there's still a bit of extra fabric there. They are now a slim boyfriend and I admit I need to unbutton the waist sometimes, but they fit perfectly everywhere and not having the extra fabric in the crotch makes them look so much sleeker. Here they are folded twice. And I'm still playing with the Wilt topper (K/R? K/R? and I ordered it in one size bigger to compare!).
- Overall, I think these are completely age appropriate especially considering your classic toppers. And I love Angie's comment about the longevity of this look.
- In sum, I might try one size down in these or if the crotch fabric is not too bad (I can't tell from the pic, too dark) stay with these. Or, you could try some Brianas for a slightly more quiet pocket. Check eBay for Brianas too, last year's models are still great and you can save money! PM me if you have any fit questions, I've tried a lot of Camerons and Brianas on!
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