Shall I crop these?-updated after hacking job.

Sally

II have some jeans 2 sizes too big for me. They are brand new and I bought them before I lost weight. I was going to give them away but came up with the idea of cropping them.
I really like the jeans in the inspiration photo. Do you think my too big jeans have potential? Excuse the lack of styling. I'd just got back from exercising.

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9 years ago

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Latest reply was from CocoLion

Jaime

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I say go for it. You need less bulk even if you want to roll them, so crop away.

9 years ago

BrieN

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Is the rise comfortable on the jeans?

I had a pair of pants from last year that I thought I'd crop but realized afterward that in the end the rise was just wrong for me.

9 years ago

Sally

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Thanks Shevia and BrieN. I think I will try and hack it myself but get one of the tailors up the road to sew it up as I don't know if I want a raw hem.

I think I know what you are asking BrieN. It is supposed to be a mid rise but because it is too big it is low rise and sitting on my hips.

9 years ago

Ledonna N.

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Yep hack away

9 years ago

Anonymous

Agree with shevia. I think they'll look great at the proposed length. Could you keep a little extra for a cuff? (uncuffed would look good too)

9 years ago

Elizabeth P

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I'd suggest hacking some off, enough for a roll(with a hidden raw hem) like your pic. See if you like wearing them at this length (ie if they feel good at the waist). If you end up liking them, you can then take to a tailor to turn to crops. Or you might like them left rolled.

9 years ago

Maneera

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Yup. Hack away.

I actually own 2 pairs of jeans that are big for me. I love them in winters when I want to tuck my sweater plus tee inside the jeans for an air-tight effect from cold winds! You could certainly hack these and use them similarly with leg warmers and tall boots in winters. Just an idea....or the tailor could also fit them at the waist and let the rest of the fit stay 'relaxed'.

9 years ago

Beth Ann

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I'd say "yes" to cropping and perhaps tapering at the hems, too. A great belt could also help you settle the rise where you want it.

9 years ago

Sally

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Thanks everyone. I was thinking along the lines that Maneera suggested and tapering at the waist or Beth Ann suggested tapering at ankles but i have another pair of jeans already tapered that I'm going to cuff. I'm wondering how these would go as cropped flares. Do they flare enough? Do I need to cut more off? I'm thinking I'll leave the hem raw. Here is the hacked version with two versions. I never wear pumps so it'll be sneakers, flats or these ankle boots.

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9 years ago

Elizabeth P

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I like them with the boots, not so sold on the sneaks, as they tend to look "short" with them, not so much "cropped". If you know what I mean . I do think you could go a tad shorter, to look more intentional. Maybe try another half inch ? But get other opinions first :).

9 years ago

CocoLion

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Looking much better. But -- I think, one more inch off.

9 years ago

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