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Should I cut my BF jeans off?

Astrid

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I still haven't bought another pair of shorts for summer, everything out there either looks bad or is too expensive. So I started thinking I might cut my BF jeans off to get another pair of shorts... Bad idea?

They are very roomy, I'm wearing them without a belt in the pics. I bought them as baggy BFs and have lost 6lbs since then. I'm feeling like I'm swimming in them, so I haven't worn them at all lately. I much prefer my slightly baggy straight legs. Do you think cutting these off would work? If yes to what length? The denim is quite lightweight, it would be a great summer fabric, despite the dark wash. Or do you think I should keep them long?

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I am no guide, as I just chopped off my largest pair of BF jeans too (same reason, lost some weight, they felt huge huge, needed some shorts). I cut mine to mid-thigh, as I have three pairs of long shorts now.

I say cut away! Start long, and you can always go shorter

Astrid

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Thanks Ceit! If I cut them then I'd definitely start long to see what length works best. Pinning them up to see doesn't work at full length.

texstyle

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I'd go for it. I'm considering cutting off one of my pair of BF's too - because I want the lighter wash in shorts and I already own a replacement pair that I bought in a more appropriate pant length.

texstyle

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I should have added I have 2 pair of dark wash BF shorts that I bought last year KUT from the Kloth so a light wash pair for me is in order.

Astrid

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Thanks Texstyle! These are my only pair of BFs, that's the reason why I'm hesitating. Although, when you consider how much more I love those straight legs in the same length...

Kristin L

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If you won't miss them as long pants, go for it.

Sara L.

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I recently cut off a pair of maternity jeans that were too short and I love the result. If you won't wear them as pants, then I say go for it. Like Ceit says, start long - you can always cuff them shorter or cut again.

ironkurtin

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Chop away!

Caro in Oz

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I'd chop them:)

Anonymous

Um, I am not sure. would they look like bell bottoms if cut off?

Angie

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I vote chop!

K. Period.

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I love the idea of cutting them off! I think Lauren (The Pear Shape) just did a little cut-off tutorial. I think what will be most appealing about these as cut-offs is that they'll really bring home how shapely your lovely legs are!

Astrid

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Thanks for your input! I think I'll have time this evening to do some sewing, I'm going to post some pics when I try to decide on the length.

Carla

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* sorry!* double post.

Carla

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Cut them, and try them finished neatly with a cuff vs ragged and unfinished.

Use a pair of shorts that are a length you currently like and look good in as a guide.

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Karie

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I have done this several times, so I say chop, chop and snip, snip away!