The jeans I tried; the jeans I chose (ETA Finds)

Hi friends, I feel like I'm veering dangerously close to shopaholic status! I've bought a couple of pairs of jeans to try based on everyone's feedback, combined with availability of sizes, etc.

1. Wide leg crops - I actually like these a lot more than I thought I would - I sort of bought them to say I tried, but was extremely tempted (possibly would have needed a size down).

2. Cigarette leg crops - These were 'heck yes' when I put them on - close enough to my tried and true style, but the finished hem, lighter wash, and higher waist make them different enough from my standard to feel fresh. I also really like that this wash feels neutral to me, whereas some lighter washes read as colourful.

Ultimately, I am going to keep the cigarette leg jeans and return the wide legs. Even though I really like the wide legs, the question I couldn't find a good answer for was "When would I choose these over the other pair?" As someone who tends to repeat favorites, I know these would play second fiddle and I can't see a useful purpose they would fill. I also think the slimmer jeans will be more versatile and see a longer season of wear; summer in Toronto is pretty hot and gross, so summer jeans doesn't make a ton of sense, and these seem to have more of a summer vibe to my eye at this point. So back they go, and if I come to regret it, well, they won't be the last wide leg jeans I can ever find!

Thoughts welcome! Thanks for reading!

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Katerina

Veteran

I love the cigarette legs pair on you - pure perfection. The wide legs are good, but if you only keep one pair, then definitely the cigarette legs.

Sal

I love them both but agree if choosing one then you picked the right pair!

I suspect wide legs would be transitional season wear for you. They do look great so might be a good wildcard?

kellygirl

Cigarettes for the win but I love the idea of the wide crops on you. You just definitely need to size down in those. I wear mine in the spring and summer to work. I tried to wear them with sock booties in the fall/winter but never quite got the proportion right. YMMV. Love your new jeans!!!

Runcarla

I totally get why you are keeping the ones you de idea to keep!

Anonymous

I like the second crops a lot! Excellent find and right up your alley with a little variation

Jenni NZ

To me no question, you look much more like yourself in the cigarette legged pair. I think you are right that the others would always be a second choice.

Suz

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I love them both, but you picked the right pair for yourself for all the reasons you gave.

And now I want a pair, too. Those would be very much used by this person. Are they the BR ones? Do you have a Find?

Janet

They both look great on you, but I totally get your reasoning for the cigarette leg style. I don't really wear my jeans in summer -- they get set aside in favor of lighter fabrications like chinos.

Helena

Thanks so much everyone! I promise I'll keep an open mind to wide crops in the future

Suz, sorry! I meant to do Finds and then got distracted ... will have them up in a few minutes They were a great deal at Gap - the BR ones were sold out in most sizes

GAP! Better yet! I am on it if I can get some in my size!

Suz, I think you'll like them - they are a nice thick denim (the ON ones too actually) - the quality feels rather good to me relative to other pairs I've had. Hope they have your size! (and a sale!)

Angie

Fashion Stylist

What everyone said! Sound decision. The cigarettes are KILLER perfect, and a familiar friend. You know exactly what to do with the wardrobe essential.

The wide legs are super cute, so please don’t give up on the look yet . You need a size down.

chewyspaghetti

I like them both, but I think it's a smart decision to return if you don't think you'll wear them.

MsMaven

Adding to the chorus: the cigarettes are great.

slim cat

Like your jeans - both styles but totally get the practicality and appeal of the second pair. Nice look together with white sandals!

You look fantastic in the Gap style . I have 2 pair of these : in faded black and in the same light blue wash you show here

So cute Helena, in the cigarettes, I would never be able to send them back if I was you.

Joy

It sounds like you made the right decision. I like wide legs for variety, but I really understand the color choice. I like faded blue jeans for summer better than dark denim, but like dark denim the rest of the year as it seems more dressy. The cigarette style are a classic while the wide legs come and go. You might look at wide crops for a summer refresher later if you feel the need for one. They may still feel too warm for your climate. I have some in a light weight denim that feel cooler on than cotton but do not wear them if it is really hot and buggy so that ankles do not get lots of bites.

Style Fan

You look fantastic in the cigarette jeans. I totally agree with you about wearing jeans in summer. I wear my jeans in the spring and fall.

notsaf

Heck yes! Love those on you. One reason you might think about trying another pair of wide legs: variety? That's hard to anticipate, and for me it's certainly fueled by weather...

Jenn

These look great on you. I would have a hard time turning down something that spot-on for something new.

Bonnie

Good choice, although those wide legs in a smaller size would be a nice option.

Thanks so much everyone! Angie and all, pinky-swear I will keep my eyes and mind open for wide legs that fit the bill at some point

Lisa, black jeans are on my fall list; hmmm ...

Jaime

Luckily I had swallowed my coffee before I read "I'm veering dangerously close to shopaholic status" .
The cigarette pair is a no brainer on you - just perfect. The wide legs look great but I agree with your reasoning. YLF!

smittie

Well done!
Both pairs and great but I can see you getting a lot more use out of the slimmer pair.
They look beyond great on you!

Sally

Nice jeans. The cigarette jeans seem like a better fit though as the wide legs do seem a little bit big

Firecracker (Sharan)

Great pick! You wear both styles really well, but I agree the cigarette crops look very much like you, while being different enough from what you have.

viva

I love both but those cigarette jeans are absolutely perfect. Wondering how high the rise is? Off to take a look.

Stagiaire Fash

Completely agree with you & everyone else. Your reasoning about the wide legs has me thinking about them, for you & for me. Summers here are varied; it can get close to 100 for a few days, but we’ve also had one June in the 60s. If that happens this year (& highs are only in the 50s now), wide leg denim might be just the thing. For your hot summers, staying covered in loosely-woven cotton or linen might be how you do wide leg crops.

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