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Speaking of JCrew - too bootylicious?

sarah

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I just ordered these high-rise skinnies from JCrew and I'm wondering if they're too tight in the derriere for a 47-year-old professor. They are the high-rise skinnies, and I LOVE the rise and its magical girdling effect. They are also the first truly skinny jeans that I've been able to get on over my calves. They are SUPER comfortable and overall seem to fit great. I'm just worried that they're too tight in the behind.

Thoughts?

(Don't pay attention to the bedroom slippers or the length - I've them rolled under so I don't trip on them. I'll have to shorten)

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bran888

I don't think so...you could try wearing them with a longer top (or tunic) though, which might make you feel more comfortable (and is also probably a better proportion?)

kellygirl

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Did someone say "girdle." Sign me up! These look amazing on you, Saran! I don't think too tight at all. They look like they fit and I don't see any of the problematic wrinkling behind the thighs (that seem to plague me.) KEEP. That's a gentle request : )

Golden

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They look great and they will stretch, my jcrew jeans always stretch.

Janet

(website)

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They look fine to me -- have you tried wearing them around the house for a couple of hours? I have a new pair of skinnies that I somehow ordered a size smaller than usual, and I'm going to try that before I judge, since most of my jeans give a bit over the course of a day.

If they're comfortable, that's definitely a good sign they're not too tight!

modgrl

(website)

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Great jeans! Love them.

Isis

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Totally appropriate and they look great!

Kut from the Kloth is also high rise and cut generously through the thighs. I got mine at the Rack for a big discount.....(not sure they have petites....)

CocoLion

(website)

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Keep! I think they look amazing on you! They will stretch out a little from sitting down, too. Like someone else said, you could wear longer tops with them if you feel self conscious. I think they make your backside look amazing.

They will look great with your collection of blazers and woven shirts.

Lisa

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I think these flatter your shape nicely. I vote keep!

MsMary

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No such thing as "too bootylicious" in my book!

HelenInCanada

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I'm not super fond of them, Sarah - but I suppose my eye isn't used to the high rise! I think they look a little TOO casual...? Perhaps styling them with a tunic or longer top/sweater/blouse will do them better justice, as the leg fit is nice. Just my two cents!

ironkurtin

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These fit well and the butt will ease with wear. If you wanted them less casual, go darker - I think they make these in a variety of shades, right?

Mamapicklejuice

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I think they fit well, but I like the suggestion of a darker wash for a more "professorial" look.

Sveta

(website)

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I think they look great, Sarah - and it is coming from booty-phoby me here! With a longer top and tucked into boots they will be very much appropriate for work if your dress code is on the casual side.

Cilleena

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I vote "keep"! I think they are very flattering. I actually love the wash too. It's nice, not too faded to look sloppy. Not sure how casual you want to be though.

Ornella

(website)

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Keeper for sure, I like what they look like on you. You sound like you love them and there's million ways to wear them and look like respectable 47-year-young professor.

sarah

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Thanks, everyone! Just to clarify - I wouldn't actually wear them like this to work! I only wear jeans in this wash to work on days that I know I'll be holed up in my office and I usually pair them with longer tops or jackets. I think I'll keep them, as I've been wearing them around all afternoon while I work at home, and they don't seem to stretched out TOO much, but just enough that they're not SUPER tight. Now I'm tempted to repeat in another wash...

Sveta - LOL, I thought of you when I posted a shot of behind. Hubbie was REALLY laughing when I asked for that shot.

Aida

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What Mary said!

(So, I vote keep! They look great on you.)

Sveta

(website)

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Sarah, I think you behind is much better looking than mine (BTW my hubby does not laugh anymore, he himself tells me to turn around...

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thumbs up you yummylicious thing.

nancylee

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Sarah, definitely keep. They will stretch a bit...and if you're only wearing them for office days you'll be fine.

Jonesy

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I think they look fab! You are bringing the bootyliciousness :)!

bj1111

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booty-de-licious.

JennyAnne

(website)

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They look great! If you're got the booty, show it off, no matter your age.

Deborah

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Sarah, they look great...from all angles. A second pair on a darker wash would probably get a lot of wear too

Makrame

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The fit is beautiful, and I think it is totally fine for work with a longer top. I personally am very self-conscious about wearing skinnies with shorter tops to work so I always pick a tunic-length tops or voluminous longer sweaters and then it feels perfectly fine.

I would say, though, that after getting Kut skinnies in a dark wash, I always reach for those instead of a lighter wash ones. Just feels.. dressier?

Anonymous

Oh how nice for you. These really look like they fit well, and I KWYM about wanting to feel confident wearing your jeans with just a top and not another layer. Yay!