Marianna - white jeans from Talbots?

agrace

I remember you posting about the unbelievable price of the white jeans a few weeks ago. I ordered 2 sizes and I'm not thrilled with either pair! How did yours work out? I'm not sure what I'm going to do as I am between the two sizes. Maybe just wait and see what happens. They were less than $7 a piece!

What did you think of them? Will they work for you?

16 years ago

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marianna

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Hi agrace,

Well, my jeans are actually a bit too small in the waist for me. They button and all that, but give me horrible muffin top and my make my crotch look ridiculous. I think that will be remedied when I lose 10 more pounds or so. That said, I found them to run small.

My biggest complaint is the length. I ordered the tall length because I wanted some wiggle room for 2 inch heels. Unfortunately their "tall" inseam is pretty much regular. It's about 33.5" inches, which is what I usually take for flats. I can't wear them with 2 inch heels. If I was any taller, the tall length would not have worked. I'm annoyed because I wanted them to be long enough so I could wear them with my Fidjis... alas...

Otherwise, I think they're fine (especially for $7!) They seem to provide adequate coverage and are not see-through.

I decided to keep them be cause they're SO cheap and I know I probably won't wear white jeans very much at all. For the price, they're nice to have in my closet in case I ever feel like wearing white jeans.

Did you find them to run large or small?

16 years ago

agrace

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I found them to run true to size for me. But they do give me muffin top. I'm not wild about them and they are a touch sheer...and I know many might disagree but for $7 I'll probably keep one pair (I'm between sizes) and maybe give the other to my mom.

I would not have paid full price for these. I think I have some serious apple tendencies. For example, the size 8 buttons great but they are baggy-ish thru hip area - not bad at all - just slightly. The 6 will not button at all - forget about it! But they are a great fit in the legs and hips. Sigh. I just find dressing as an hourglass/ apple to be a challenge.

I think you will really look nice in white jeans. I'm surprised that they are not something you would reach for pretty often. When I had a pair that fit me well, I wore them constantly. They make me feel more polished and chic.

Well, no matter what- thanks for the deal heads up!

16 years ago

marianna

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Which style did you get? I got the straight legs. The legs/hips fit fine on me, it's just the waist that creates jumbo extra large muffin top. For the price I'll keep them, but I agree that I would not have paid full price for them. Even if they were $20, I'd probably return them. But for $12 with shipping, they might be okay with a tunic occasionally. Or to resell on eBay if I decide against them!

16 years ago

MNsara

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I got some too, thanks to marianna's great thread.

I got two sizes in the straight leg and think I will keep the larger of the two sizes. They actually fit pretty well (!) but I am still greatful for the incredible price because white jeans will be a fashion risk for me.

One strange thing I noticed is how the fly is/isn't centered, but I do plan to wear longer tops, so it will be acceptable.

I also got some flare jeans in this vivid yellow called 'sunbeam' (!) and actually think I will keep BOTH sizes - skinnying one and turning the other into clamdiggers. . .
Wish me luck!

16 years ago

marianna

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Glad they worked out for you, Sara! I'd love to see pics of the yellow jeans! They sound great!

16 years ago

April

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I bought a pair of the straight legs, and also sent a pair to my sister in the Tall length. Hers fit her perfectly, mine are a little big in the waist. I don't have much of a waist at all, so this is a problem I rarely encounter. I think I'll keep them and have the waist taken in a bit, since they are a slightly looser than my other white jeans and therefore probably more appropriate according to Angie's rules for white pants.

16 years ago

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