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Bonnie

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I finally got my new baggy jeans back from the tailor and tried them with my old black blazer and newish tee from an art exhibit last spring featuring Picasso and Calder. I also tried them with my straight leg jeans. I tucked the tee because it is long but think it looks too short. Should I get it hemmed and wear it out? If so, how long should it be? Also, which jeans works best? Thanks for any help or other suggestions you may have.

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Tanya

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Love the 2nd outfit with the wide jeans just as it is, it does not need a single tweak!

Carol

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I like both outfits, and the t-shirt looks great tucked in.

Bonnie

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Tanya and Carol: Thank you. You have made me feel much better about the tee.

Mirjana

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Bonnie, for me both outfits are excellent, both jeans are good. I love that beautiful tee tucked, it suits you perfect.

Brooklyn

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The baggy jeans are perfect on you Bonnie! What a great outfit.
I’d love to see the tee “out” although I suspect tucking is trendier.
If you do hem it, I’d hem it fairly short - ending around the upper hip.
I saw a great hack on YouTube for hemming t-shirts. I’ve done this several times myself now to great effect. (I always find the hem comes out wavy when I have it professionally done.) The secret is to re-use the factory hem. If I can find it again I will post it below.

ETA, here it is:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFBvZvScrk

ChristelJ

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I like both outfits, and love the baggy jeans. Because it is such a great tee, I would like to see more of it. I am intrigued by Brooklyn's hemming trick. Or would a very loose semi tuck work?

kkards

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Love the baggy jeans! If I was wearing them I’d want 1 item that was more fitted/sleeker. Of course YMMV. So if I was wearing the sneakers with the jeans I’d trade the oversized blazer for a slimmer &/or shorter version. And I’d if wanted to wear that blazer with the jeans I’d go for a polished footwear (probably pointed toe shoe).
Anyway back to the tee..I’d just try blousing it, ur tucking but then pull it up a little so it sort of hangs over the waist band of the jeans.

Dee

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Tee looks good in both versions to my eye, and I second Kkards idea of trying a shorter topper with the baggy jeans as another option to try.

Helena

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Agreeing that I wouldn't change a thing - YLF!

Janet

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Have you tried pushing up or cuffing the sleeves of the blazer? I like the jeans, and I’m always a fan of a good graphic tee. Tees are always too long on me, so I often knot them at the hem to create a little shape.

RobinF

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I like Janet's idea of cuffing the blazer sleeves. Otherwise, great outfits. I have hemmed t-shirts using a double needle on my sewing machine, works great. But I am also intrigued by Brooklyn's video, may try that some time. Tees are always too long on me and then I don't wear them.

By the way, love your tee. I live in Grand Rapids MI and we have the large red Calder in our downtown and on our street signs. Fun to see it on your tee.

Claire C

With the blazer I like the first pair better, but overall I think I like the 2nd pair better. Cuffing the sleeves is a great idea.

I always take a look at my smile in photos where I am debating between two items. It usually gives away where my heart actually is - in this case I think your smile is brighter and bigger in the 2nd so I think that may be your preference as well.

kellygirl

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These are terrific! Love them both.

Bonnie

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All: I'm so happy I asked for advice because the responses I got are so helpful.

Mirjana, Helena, kellygirl, and Clare: Thanks for the complements. Makes me think I'm on the right track.

Brooklyn: What a great video. I wish I had a sewing machine but I could pin it up and press it and take it to a seamster and have it hemmed. A shorter shirt would get worn more often so it would be worth it.

ChristelJ: Agreed that more of the tee being visible is better, I've never been able to master the half tuck. Thanks.

kkards and Dee: Thanks for the great ideas, I thought of using a shorter jacket and will try to find one that works.

Janet: Pushing back the sleeves and knotting the hem are excellent ideas that I will try. Thanks!

RobinF: So interesting that your city features Calder art. And you're so right about long tees not getting worn.

Angie

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Agreeing with Tanya!

Echo Brooklyn on the length of the tee.

Echo Janet on trying to scrunch the sleeves as an alternative look.

Both outfits are KILKER fabulous, bonnie! SO NICE to see you post again

#2 is especially fun because the jeans are super trendy, and the proportions are fashion forward. You rock the look!

Ginger

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Brooklyn, what a great video! I have a shirt I can try that on.

Suz

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I love #2 Bonnie and echo what Tanya, Janet, and Brooklyn said!

Anonymous

Very cool looks! The Nikes are awesome

Bonnie

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Angie: Thank you for your kind words. I've been wanting to try wider legs and ordered these and DH loved them so I've been trying them with all sorts of tops and toppers. Everyone was so helpful and I'm going to work on shortening the tee tomorrow. The sleeve scrunching trick is such a cool idea.

Ginger: I loved the video, too. I wish I had a sewing machine but will try hand sewing the hem. If it doesn't work, I'll take it to the seamstress.

Suz & Nikki: Thanks for the support! I plan to wear the outfit next week. We're going to a city about 200 miles away and will attend a concert and visit a couple of art museums with extensive gardens. Not sure of the weather but it's more likely to be warm and cold.

Jaime

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Looks great - wide jeans and tucked works for me!

Angie

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bonnie, how lovely to have a positive hubs who likes your style!

Bonnie

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Angie & Jaime: Thank you. DH is very supportive and actually a bit more adventurous than I am. He's usually right.

Style Fan

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Bonnie, I love both looks, but the wide-legged jeans are my favourites. I am curious to see how Brooklyn's idea works out. I have some tees that are too long—time to dust off the sewing machine.

Bonnie

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Style Fan: Thanks. I tried the method but my sewing machine is not working so I did the sewing by hand. Since the shirt was black it hid the stitching and it looks good. I also changed the sneakers to boots and added the bag I plan to wear.

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MsMaven

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I liked kkards idea of blousing the tee, but the shortening turned out great. I would still love to see it with a short jacket.

Bonnie

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MsMaven: Thanks. I'm terrible at blousing tees but here is a photo of the shorter jacket.

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Dee

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Ouu.. I really like the shorter jacket, it looks terrific, how do you feel about it?

Suz

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What Dee said! I love the shorter jacket, too!

slim cat

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I love shorter jacket - fab ! Longer jacket is warm and practical but does feel a bit heavy to my eye ( maybe just me ).

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