@fashintern & @Jenni NZ Haha I honestly didn't even think of the 'sh!thead' connotation until you both mentioned it - I just chose the poop emoji because I wasn't in the mood for a cute one (like a flower or pet) Thanks for the laugh, though - I don't think of myself that way, don't worry
@Joy & @slimcat Yes I also feel like the black are slightly more dressy & put together. Plus they have an elasticated waistband but also belt loops, so dressing them up or down shouldn't be an issue. I'm finding with my now fading trouser jeans that washed out 'vintage' styles tend to look sloppy on me, so fingers crossed this 'stay black' fabric actually does stay black!
@Angie @Bijou @rachylou & @Jonesy You enablers! Lol in all seriousness though, trousers have always been a little difficult to shop for due to my waist/ hip ratio. So I was quite surprised with the way these fit on me - I thought the curved leg would exaggerate my own curves, but I think the subtle balloon leg actually looks more harmonious on my natural shape than trying to fight it with a really stiff & straight style (which I need to get better about not doing lol). So I actually am tempted to keep both (plus am hoping the orangey reddish brownish colour will be restocked in petite)... but I revisited this old forum post on splitting wears (duplication) that is making me pause for a moment. Do I really 'need' to keep both?: https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ood-or-bad
@unfrumped @Liesbeth Hmm I think my issue is feeling like I 'need' to have a pair of jeans for casualwear, even though neither blue nor black are my go-to neutrals (I have a small black capsule wardrobe but brown is my main neutral). An indigo dark wash seems like the most 'typically' denim like & therefore versatile. But I'm at a loss for what I would actually wear them with, since I don't often wear the two jeans I already have (a mid rather than high rise makes my trouser jeans feel a bit dated/ my jeggings only come out in winter, for tucking into boots). Would you believe me if I said I've never actually owned a pair of black jeans, lol?
@all I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't actually know how to wear jeans lol My go-to bottoms are usually a long skirt or 'soft' pants, so I don't have to deal with all the buttons & zippers & grommets & rivets (I feel exhausted just typing that out, lol). But it would be nice to have a more 'smart casual' option available that I can throw on without thinking, & that won't cause people to ask me why I'm so dressed up. Please send help, YLF forum!