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My Stella Jeans arrived, what do you think of the fit?

N

I'm wondering if the rise might be a little too short for my long body, my waist is probably higher up than most people's, so it hits just above the hip. I am wondering if it was meant to hit just above the navel. The crotch feels slightly too close to my crotch but its probably because i've been wearing lounge pants and culottes 24/7 for a while now. I'm probably over thinking this though...

What do you guys think?

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rachylou

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Boy, I want to love these—I know how hard it is to shop in Asia as a Westerner… and I like where the waist sits… but the front placket construction and the angle of the crotch from the front to back bother me…

N

Thank you Rachylou, i'm not sure what you mean about the front placket construction, can you explain? I'm not up on the technical terms.

Also I paid $30 on import fees so I really dont want to send them back...but I dunno i'm so fussy with fit *cries*

Do you think I could take to a seamstress to adjust fit?

rachylou

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The placket is the opening that covers the zip. The backside is visible through the front… It’s not horrible, just not exactly pristine.

Preppy Pear

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To me, I think they look a little snug in the crotch area. Do they feel uncomfortable? I don’t think you are being too fussy about fit at all.

N

Rachylou, oh I see what you mean, I think. You mean you can see the zip?
Preppypear
They don't feel uncomfortable no, I mean like a little more restricted than my culottes but they don't really touch any part of me...so that would be why.

This is where it hits on my waist. I kind if feel like maybe they should hit my true waist? I'm not sure...

I can bend and squat down and sit down very easily so that's one up on my dud skinny jeans I bought a few years ago but never wore (except maybe twice)...they were too small round my thighs.

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N

Ooh actually now I know what you mean rachylou about the placket part. I never noticed that at all, you have a keen eye. It didn't bother me at all...but now it might haha.

About the crotch angle, could you explain that part too? I'm probably missing things again.

Angie

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They have great potential! Beautifully crisp!

I would like to see a size up to compare fits - just to be sure. A larger size might ease up the crotch area, and give you more room in the rise. A little extra length too.

As for the length, you have to figure out footwear and see if you like the visual effect. They don't look too short for cropped jeans. But cropped jeans can be longer too.

N

Angie I can't get a size up, it was last one left in the sale so its this or nothing. I feel like the jeans might become a little baggier upon wear but I'm not sure if this is entirely true or not because of the stretch built in nowadays. I don't mind the length at all. I have long legs so they won't ever really look short.

There is a lot of fabric in the abdomen area that is looser fit so if I went a size up I wonder if there would be even more there. The waist part could do with maybe a tiny little extra but much more and it would slip down which would help the crotch for sure but it wouldn't keep the waist at the right height if you know what I mean. Gosh why can't I just go into a store and try stuff on

I'm incredibly weirdly sized and my whole life nothing really has fit me well.

slim cat

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Pretty nice fit - I like it. Possibilities with undoing the hem - lengthening and fringing ( if you like it ).
Sneakers? High tops, boots?

N

Space at waist and extra fabric in abdomen area. That might be the wrinkling. The more I try them on though the more I like them...which is odd I think just the adjustment from having the crotch of my pants mid thigh to one that is meant to sit more snug on my actual crotch was throwing me off. Like it doesn't squish that area if you know what I mean, it just sits right on that area rather than below it with more loose pants. I dunno if I'm describing it correctly...

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Suz

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I have a long rise so I know about this fit issue. They do look a bit snug. BUT...wear them for a few hours in the house. Sit down, stand, walk, move about. I know there is some stretch built in, but jeans do differ in this regard, no matter what. i have several pairs with fits like this right out of the wash that end up working brilliantly with a half hour's wear and a larger size would be/ feel too large. So try it, especially since you're unable to size up and don't want to send back.

Joy

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What Suz said. I have a high waist do their seems to me to be no such thing as a high rise on me. I have given up on that and embraced a more mid rise that does not reach my navel. I think they will adjust to your body with wear.

rachylou

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The crotch of a pair of pants curves around the body… ‘slope’ is what I meant. But if they’re comfortable that’s what really matters. And I have to say all my jeans definitely loosen up with wear, so I do buy them a little snug.

N

Yeah I am just wearing them a little bit inside now and I think they have loosened up a little even. I think I will keep them because if I keep waiting for the absolute perfect fit I don't think i'm going to find any if I'm honest I think they are the right size for most parts of my body but I'm just quite tall so I'm never going to get one that goes completely up to my natural waist unless I also get ones that are meant to be like drop crotch, like my culottes. I'll probably pair with trainers or my stella sandals I think would work. Let me get some pictures.

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slim cat

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Very pretty with espadrilles - great looks all together! I'm glad you are keeping them - white jeans that fit well are hard to find.

N

Need some better tops to wear, can you believe I don't even own a white top? All in time I suppose!

Stagiaire Fash

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I think they reach the spot they’re intended to hit at your waist—but maybe I only think that because I’m short-waisted & have kinda long legs, so to me, that’s how pants fit.

If they aren’t pulling anywhere, and if the loosening up with wear feels good, I’d say they’re keepers. But be honest with yourself. As much as you want them to work, and as small as your wardrobe is, you know there are some items you don’t wear. You don’t want these to fall into that category.

kkards

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I love them…
The length looks good to me.

Janet

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I think the fit looks good. I’d definitely wear them around the house a bit to see how they stretch and feel with wear.

I actually wish I could find more jeans that hit me at this spot, rather than all the way up to or past my navel. Short rise and short torso here, and everything feels like it comes up to my bra band, making me look even more squat in the body than I am.

Anonymous

They look great to me!

Star

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I think they look great. So long as they don't pinch and you are going to be happy wearing them then Keep.

RobinF

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I think they look nice on you. If they are comfortable I'd be inclined to keep. I am a tough fit too, not for the same reasons as you, and I accept that most pants don't fit me perfectly and am OK with that.

N

I wouldn't say they are mega comfortable. They feel like jeans, you know stiff but I can sit and squat and stuff without feeling like they are too tight anywhere but they aren't as comfy as like a a pair of lounge pants haha. I've been wearing either those, my culottes or a skirt for like the last year or two so its probably that adjustment...i'll keep the tags in for a little longer until I'm 100% sure.

Janet

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LOL, N, I am wearing some boyfriend jeans to work at home today (it's rainy so for a change it's not getting above 78 today, and my office is on the lower level of the house so it's cooler). Since the pandemic, I have been determined to not get TOO comfy with soft pants. So IKWYM about the adjustment. I'm a bit *aware* of the jeans even though I would not call them uncomfortable. The good thing is it will make me think twice about having a cookie after lunch.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I'm glad they loosened up after wearing. Keep and enjoy!

CocoLion

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How do they feel? If they feel good you will wear them, it's that simple. Because they look good.

Jonesy

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They look good to me. The fit of white and light-colored pants/jeans is always going to be tricky (compared to dark pants/jeans) because every tiny imperfection will show up. So I think this is a major success that you had these shipped in the last size available and they work as well as they do :)!

Jenni NZ

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I took a couple of checks of the post to decide, especially about where the waistband hits, but have decided it does sit in a good place. They look great with your shoes. Hope they stay comfy. I’ve voted Yay!

Preppy Pear

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Glad they loosened up - thumbs up!

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