My thoughts, FWIW.
I LOVED the Aquatalia boots. But I don't need them. I have a pair of taupe weather proof booties already that fit that slot. If I didn't, I'd have been seriously tempted. My feet are regular volume with narrow heel and wider forefoot. These were not too snug for me, but Angie noted that some clients found they pinched. YMMV.
The Pilkolinos are fantastic. I was very tempted by them. But I only have so much money to spend and I really wanted the Paul Greens. I have solid coloured boots already and wanted the hit of pattern.
The PG's are NOT weatherproof. I think they will be easy to spray with weatherproofing and the high platform means they will not be subject to easy soaking anyway. But they are not waterproof leather.
The plaid coat? Pass.
The EF boyfriend jeans ARE a BF style in that: they are wider at the hip/ thigh and tapered slightly toward the ankle, and made to be worn cuffed (although I suppose you could also wear them uncuffed -- I haven't tried.)
However, they are a higher-waisted (not slouchy, low crotched) BF jean. I have a high rise and they come up to my navel. Which is not my true waist, but almost. I bought one size lower than my current size. Although, TBH, I'm sort of "between" sizes in that I sometimes do fit my old size (the one I bought in EF) -- just depends on the company and the style.
Anyway, these jeans are NOT snug on my waist at all, and not snug anywhere-- not on my calf, not on my thigh, not on my bum. That's part of why I love them. I am so sick of my skinnies!! And even my slim straights in a size up are a bit snug these days. So this is a huge relief.
I have muscular thighs and a bum. (I think my thighs are about one and a half times as wide as Angie's -- not a joke!!) I have worn the jeans 3 times already. They stretched out a bit, but not to the point of ridiculous bagginess. They are comfy but (to me) streamlined.
I'm convinced this is deeply personal, though. I strongly dislike myself in cropped flares (which look fantastic on LisaP, Angie, you, Viv, and many others.) ADORE the style but strongly dislike on myself. It has to do with my leg shape. I feel that slightly tapered but skimming styles suit me best -- a cigarette or slim BF style is ideal for me. Or a wide crop also works. Anything that skims instead of clings to my thighs.
That's why I was so thrilled with the Transcend boot cuts -- they are the rare exception of a thigh clinging, slightly wider at the bottom jean that actually feels good and flatters.
