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New BR skinny jeans - has anyone tried them?

Laura

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I just saw these on BR:

http://www.bananarepublic.com/.....pid=606478

Has anyone tried them? I am curious about them - in the photo (on a model who is no doubt very slim) they don't look like a true skinny, especially in the calf. They look more straight-legged, don't they?

17 years ago

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Maya

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Laura, I don't have those specific jeans but I have a pair of skinnies from about 2 years ago from BR. They are definitely a straight leg jean and one of my favorite jeans. Those seem straight to me too. They also have it in the straight leg category.

17 years ago

susan

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Laura,
If you try these, please give a report! I'm thinking you are an hourglass too. Am I right? So, maybe if these work for you, they'll also work for me.

17 years ago

Laura

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After contemplating my options, I bought a pair of COH Elson jeans today - whew! - and they are true skinnies. Now I am on a clothing fast for a while So these jeans are in my back pocket, maybe late in the season, to buy as a second pair of skinnies. I asked in BR today and they didn't have them in-store. Maya, I am glad to hear that you like yours - they do look really nice. A while ago I tried a pair of straight legs on in the store and was impressed with the fit. The price is definitely easier to stomach than premium denim!

17 years ago

Laura

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Susan, yes, I am an hourglass. (That's why we both love DK!) I was surprised to find out how well COH fit too, though. Of all the skinnies (Joe's Cigarette, Seven Roxanne and something by Hudson), they were by far the best on me. Too bad that DK doesn't make a true skinny (yet).

17 years ago

susan

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Does Nordstom sell the CoH Elson? I will try them next week if they do!

17 years ago

Laura

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Nordstrom does - in the tbd department. They are about the same as DK, $165. If I get as much wear out of them as I did out of my DKs, they'll be a good investment. It seems to me that Shiny is a big COH fan? Let me know what you think!

17 years ago

Ana

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I'm on the look out for the COH Elson as well. I was going to get the Amber because I loved how it fit, but when Shiny said the Elsons were the same, only skinny, I made up my mind.

17 years ago

Laura

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Ana, I know what you mean - can't believe how hooked I am on skinny jeans when just months ago I swore they were awful on me (and that I looked like a turkey drumstick from the side!). Now it is scary to think that if have done a complete 180 on skinnies, pleated pants or worse could work their way back into my wardrobe too someday

17 years ago

Antje

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I so agree re: hooked on skinnies. I had a lot of reservations, too, but am loving them now. I duplicated my Mia skinnies from Express today. They are just sooo comfortable, and it's nice to have something else to wear with boots than skirts

17 years ago

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