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Pants-a-pollooza: Help sort me

kellygirl

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I apologize for being scarce around here but things have been busy plus having to fit in my rehab work. Sheesh, it's a grind! I ordered a bunch of pants/jeans from Gap and I'm trying to figure out which cuts are best. My achilles is still the driving force for my clothing choices, unfortunately. I'd love your feedback on these jeans--I have some more on the way and will post those too. TIA!

1. Gap SBF, 8p
2. Gap Original Jeans, 6p
3. Gap Linen Straight pants, 6R
4. Gap Real Straight 8 ankle (left), 6 ankle (right)

My questions: Gap SBF vs. Gap Original (button fly, higher rise) which do you prefer? Gap Linen--are they too baggy? Are the Real Straights flattering in either size?

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Latest reply was from kellygirl

Lisa

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Ah yes, shopping for bottoms, my favorite (not) thing to shop for.

I like the Gap original versus the SBF both for color and fit. The rear view on the Gap SBF is what swung my vote. It looks very boxy/baggy.

I defer linen to others, I'm not a fan of it myself (too itchy for me). I do notice I can see the pockets front and back, and they look like very large pockets. Are these really sheer? ie will undies be an issue?

I like the Gap real straight best, is the one on the right the smaller size? I vote smaller size, I find my Gap jeans do get baggy with wear.

pil

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Hi Kelly! I like #2 over #1 - both fit and color. The fit of linen in#3 is nice, do you suppose the camera is emphasising the pockets showing through? My old eyes can't see the difference in sizes in #4 - they both look fab.

It's bad enough finding pants to fit, let alone throwing another factor into the equation. Good job!

Carole

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I think I like the SBF's best and love the real straights on you, are you kidding, super flattering!!! I vote smaller size too, unless they aren't comfortable because it was hard to tell any difference from where I'm sitting!

Karie

(website)

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I like the SBF's, I think they look more current. I'm not a fan of the white pants. I like the Real Straight's, either size.

velvetychocolate

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My favourites are #1 and #4 - both are fab on you. As in real keepers - maybe even K2K territory. You've done really well here!

Susie

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I like BF's best! They look most modern to me. I do like the white pants as well as the straights. I don't see a big difference in size but prefer the larger just a bit.

kellygirl

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Thank you! You wouldn't believe how many pairs of pants I have ordered. Gap brick and mortar rarely has my sizes so I've been ordering multiple sizes of multiple styles. They all fit so differently too.
@Lisa: I thought the Originals fit better (not as baggy) but I wasn't sure about the tapering and length. IKWYM about the linen pants but I was wondering if I dismissed them too quickly. They aren't that sheer--they are also super loose so I don't think see through would be an issue. The RS are equally comfy but the waistband of the 8 is too big and needs a belt. The 6 not so much--I don't think I want these as BF fit--just something other than skinnies since I can't really get into my boots yet.
@pil: Hi back at ya! Thanks for confirming the Originals. I like the slightly less baggy butt but wasn't sure if they just look like ill fitting jeans rather than BFs!
@Carole and Karie: Thanks! Two votes for the SBF's! I just can't decide which fit is better for me in terms of BF jeans. I still have more on the way though
@VC: Wow! Thanks. Another fan of the SBF's and the RS.
@Susie: Thanks! Initially I thought the RS would be better in the bigger size but I'm thinking I want these to be non-BF fit--since I'm getting some actual BF jeans. Thanks for chiming in! I appreciate it!

rae

(website)

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I like #1 or #4 in size 8 the best! By quite a large margin. Hope your poor leg is feeling better these days.

kellygirl

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@Rae: Thanks! Do you think the original style is too long in the rise? Or, is it the wash? I was considering trying a different wash. My leg really kind of sucks but I'm working on it--thanks for asking

lyn*

(website)

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I dunno anything about pants, but I thought I'd drop in to say "pants-a-pollooza" made me giggle

Day Vies

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Love the GAP real straights in #4.
Of the others I like #1 but I prefer them rolled something about the shape that I really like (loose + cropped)
#3 seems slightly too loose -- maybe one size down. #2 is not my favorite but the distressing to my eye seems overdone.
I do have a bias in favor of tailored fit so perhaps you'll want to take my opinions with a grain of salt.

Ornella

(website)

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Not reading others. I love #1 and #4.

I'm sorry things are busy, but I hope YLF gives a welcome relaxation when you do find time. It's always a treat to see your smile.

Jjsloane

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I like 4 (smaller size has a slight edge especially if there is stretch) and 2 best. I'd like 2 best with a wide belt and maybe even slung a bit lower. Same with 1 if you decide you need a lighter wash too. I love the idea of white linen pants, but I see pockets and I just know they would not stay scrunched up and would make me feel like an unmade bed.
Hope your PT is progressing (it is such a long process isn't it?)

Mona

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I vote for SBF over Originals as I think they look more modern and current. Not a big fan of white linen pants. Real Straight look good in 6p. I also got a pair of these in 4p on sale. It is amazing how good they look on different body types.

Suz

(website)

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Kelly, so glad to hear you are healing, albeit slowly. You are looking great!

For you I like the SBFs, but like Day Vies, I much prefer them rolled.

The linen pants look comfy -- I quite like them on you. Pil may have a point about the pocket show through being camera related. Not sure.

The real straights look like a good standard jean for you....probably in smaller size?

amiable

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#4 is my favorite, followed by #1. Glad you're healing up, even though it goes slowly!

cobaltblue

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Tough decisions. I can't make up my mind enough to say anything but that I like #4 in the smaller size.

Makrame

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#4 and #1 look great! Like others, I cannot tell the differences between sizes in #4.

kellygirl

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Thanks for the feedback. It looks like the linen pants need to get returned or re-tried in a smaller size. (Honestly, I’m not sure if I will do either because I’m not sure they are going to be any more flattering.) I’m going to try the RS on again but I think the smaller size will stay. The larger size is too big in the waist (usually never a problem for me) and I want these as a skinny jean alternative. Still not 100% sure about the baggy jeans. The SBF is in the lead but there are a few fans of the original too. I will have to try styling them and see if that makes a difference. Thanks again for helping me out!

@lyn: Lol! thanks.

@DayVies: Thank you. It’s great to have a variety of opinions--I love your tailored style. Thanks for the input! I think you are right about sizing down in the linen and I hear you on the distressing.

@Ornelia: Thanks! Yes, YLF is always a relaxing treat.

@Jjsloane: Thank you. I will have to see if I can pull the Original fit down a little lower. They are definitely more fitted in the waist. Like the SBF, I can get them on and off without unbuttoning but the Originals require a tug--the SBF just fall off Lol re: the linen pants. Ya, I’m not 100% sold on them either. PT is progressing but it is a slog, I tell ya. My Dr keeps reminding me this is a 6-12 month recovery but I can’t help to want it faster! Arggh!

@Mona: Thanks! I tried the RS after Makrame posted about them. I quite like them as a not so skinny skinny pant!

@Suz: Thanks, Suz. I studied your posts on the Original fit jeans before I ordered these. Thanks so much for your fit pics--they were super helpful. I’m so grateful when forum members leave their photos up!

@amiable and cobaltblue: Thanks!

@Makrame: Thank you for posting about the RS on sale. I swooped

Elly

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I preffer the Gap originals and the straights in the larger size. Not a fan of the BFs or the linen.

rae

(website)

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Sorry I'm just getting back to you now - I feel like the originals aren't draping nicely in the front and back rise, and I think the pockets are a little too low. The way the fabric sort of folds over on the back pockets isn't as flattering as the way the others hang. IMO it's the cut of the jeans and not the wash, just my opinion.

chewyspaghetti

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I like #1 and #4 in the size 6

Anonymous

I like 2 and 4!

Kristin L

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I love the straights on you.

rachylou

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I prefer the SBF to the Original. Feel the Linen look big at the waist as opposed to baggy. Prefer the straight 8's.

Lol: rapid fire "opinionation."

cciele

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1 and 4, either size

Anonymous

My favorites are the linen pants and the real straight, smaller size.

You look great!

ManidipaM

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I'm with rae and rachy. Avoid the whites (yeah, they are giving me a bad time too). One little spanner...the RS back pocket detail looks like a pair of grins. Not ideal to me but YMMV.

kellygirl

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Thank so much for all of the great feedback. I tried everything on again today with better footwear and was able to make a decision. It was great to have all of you help me take off the "sale goggles" and see what really worked. I liked the Originals but the fit in the back and side was not very flattering--despite the great price, I sent them back. Same goes for the linen pants--I just felt like there was too much fabric everywhere. I tried the RS on with the only boots that I can currently get on (and walk in) and I needed the extra room in the 8's to get them to sit over my boots properly. I also decided it would be nice to have jeans that I can just throw in the dryer and not have to stress about air drying. There's also the fact that I'm more likely to get heavier rather than lighter so the extra room in the 8s may serve me better down the road. That's it in a nutshell. Thanks SO much for helping me sort these pants out!