Mia Kut plaid jeans - do I dare to wear? :)

I have a few items for the Keep/Return dilemma. The main questions is on Angie's NAS pick, plaid skinnies from Kut from the Kloth. I ordered both size 8 and 10 (on the post-NAS clearance), this is size 10, which is a bit loose on me. Size 8 is just right but I think that the roomier fit would be better.

Do I dare to leave the house wearing plaid jeans? Somehow, this seems very radical to me. Maybe because I used to have bright red/green tartan plaid wool trousers in high school, which were the butt of many jokes. But in all seriousness, I am trying to figure out how I feel about these for work (casual lab wear) or OTG situations.

Photos 1,2,5 are with a Vince t-shirt, photo 3 is with the JCrew linen sweater in navy, which I also have in neon amethyst color, and I know that that color looked great on Sveta with the Mia jeans. #4 is with a Caslon drape-neck sweatshirt that is another K/R.

The shoes in 5 are Joie Otis laceless oxfords that I am trying out as an option for Angie's "transitioning white jeans to fall formula". These shoes are also K/R. Other shoe options shown are red loafers, taupe Petty booties, Cognac JCrew Chelsea boots.

What do you think?

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KUT from the Kloth 'Mia' Plaid Print Skinny Jeans (Red Plaid)

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Joie Otis Leather Slip-On Oxfords

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Caslon Drape Neck Sweatshirt

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Veteran

You are asking the wrong girl. I have these jeans and I love them. It was so much "Team Wear" that I literally wore them out of the "change room" (in quotations because it was a dirty bathroom in a lumber supply yard -- the place I have my US address). I tried them on, cut the tags, and happily crossed the border in these babies!!

I urge you to do the same. They look amazing on you. I like them best in 1,3, and 4. I like that Caslon tee on you, and also like the shoes.

catgirl

YES! They look great and will be really versatile!

Janet

I think they look great on you. I understand the reluctance to wear plaid jeans -- I didn't even try these because I fear the high-contrast pattern on my lower half. I think sizing up is a good strategy in patterned jeans. I like 3 and 4 the best. Nice oxfords too!

UmmLila (Lisa)

I find that they tend to stretch out and I would keep the size that fits (8) and expect it to get a little bigger. I also felt a little self conscious in them at first because they were not my usual choice. But I like them! On me and on you.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Keep! These look fantastic on you. If you are most comfortable in this fit, I'd keep this size. I wouldn't worry about what is the "right" size. I think they are so cute rolled with both boots. You could try them out over the boot tops or tucked in, too, for a cold-weather option--see how they look. I like all the tops with them here.
The oxfords are very cool with your white jeans. Looks like you can wear them with laces, too, if you want? That's a bonus!

eta: I like the loafers with the plaid jeans, too! And I would defer to the wisdom of those who have these jeans--if they bag out, you might do best to get the smaller size!

Joy

I like these in this size. To get over your fear of wearing them out, just do it and it will get easier. They look great on you. I may need to order them too if they are still available.

Gigi

I think the plaid skinnies look great too! Definitely a keeper. I think this size looks good. It's got a nice, casual vibe because they're a little relaxed. I know that Angie recommends sizing up in skinnies if you want a more casual vibe or are sick of too-tight pants.

I like the shoes too, and the drape-neck top. One thing I'm wondering about: do you ever semituck your tops? I'm curious to see how the tops would work semitucked into the skinnies.

shedev

Yes, wear. I really liked the soft look in #1.

texstyle

Totally understand the feeling - and I was tempted by these too. They look great on you and they do seem very versatile. I would say that if you aren't truly feeling comfortable in them, or you are unsure which size is best, maybe give it a bit more thought and time wearing in the house, before wearing them out of the house just to be sure it's right for you.

milehighstyle (Linda)

Yes! They look great on you. And those shoes....love....I have so many oxfords, but not this exact shade...they would be perfect with white jeans.

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