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These shorts? These jeans? This headband?

Stagiaire Fash

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Do I want to wear these shorts, now that they aren’t tight?

I love these jeans, but have whipped right through them—too tight until recently, and now big enough on me that they slide down and make a little roll (pic 5) that isn’t there when I pull them up properly (6). Given how difficult it is to find jeans, I’m thinking of having them taken in.

I picked up the headband to stick on my head after I swim for any errands n the way home, now that we can’t shower at the pool. I’ve been wearing it more frequently, including in the pic with the bike & shorts.

What do you think?

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Star

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I have the same issue with some shorts and pants after weight loss. They are not that big ie, fine when pulled up but glide down when walking. My answer for now is simple - a belt.

RobinF

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Love the sleeveless top in 8/9.

I'm with Star, I'd try a belt first. And do the jeans snug up when you wash them?

Helena

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Agree with above ... They look like they fit well to me; if they are slipping a belt might be the best solution.

Stagiaire Fash

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Star, robin, TG, good point about a belt for the time being! Where is Jesse with her belts when I need her?

The plan is to take off another 1-1.5” from waist and hips, so the question is really about that. Seeing as this is YLF, I’ll probably get pushback for even thinking about after that change. But maybe a couple brave souls will comment on their experience having jeans altered.

I’m not concerned about my ability to lose the weight, having dropped 50 lb so far.

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Liesbeth

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I like the shorts on you, and bermuda length is trendy, no?
The jeans seems to fit well imo :).

nemosmom

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Another vote for a belt! Especially if the variation is only slight.
I always have to have jeans nipped in at the waist, and regrettably have had to pass on pairs I had altered then couldn't squeeze into again. My weight fluctuations tend to happen only in my hips, so when those get bigger than the waist I have to let them go.

Star

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Just yesterday I read this blog with interest where Eva resizes jeans.

https://www.stylemythrift.com/.....obalt-blue

slim cat

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Nice dark wash on jeans and bermuda shorts! Stretchy belt is my fav option for slightly big bottoms ( old style - can't find new one that I like ).
Love the headband and sleeveless top - pretty!
I have similar problem - my weight dropped slightly lower than I needed for a good fit. I'm wearing my skirts more now since it's easier with tucked in tops ( and it's hot ).

Angie

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The shorts look good. I vote try them with an elastic invisible belt too. Super cute headband!

I don't know about the jeans. I want to put in you into a smaller size.

rachylou

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Ok, I LOVE the headband.

I think the shorts and jeans are good... although more closer fitting jeans would be more feminine.

ophelia

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It seems like your hair grows fast!!
I love the shorts outfits, the first pic particularly.
I like loose, low-rise jeans so I'm biased, but to me those look fabulous, especially from the side. I do notice excess fabric from the front angle though. And sliding-down pants drive me crazy.
I've never altered jeans but read about those who have done so successfully. Still, I'd try a belt first. Find a flat buckle if you aren't a regular shirt-tucker though.

Joy

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More love for the headband. I like the length of the shorts, especially for riding the bicycle.

anchie

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I like how shorts fit you, and I think you look great in them, but I wear shorts only on hottest days and like them not fitted. You don’t want to see how I look in shorts
I am not sure about taking in your jeans, are they only big at the waist or are they also baggy at the seat?

Sal

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From the pics on my phone they both look good in a relaxed casual way. Try a belt- see what you think?

I like the headband on you.

Well done on the fitness push. I know you have been working hard at it.

Stagiaire Fash

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Sorry to take so long getting back to comments; I appreciate hearing them.

Sal, Angie, Joy, and slim cat, thanks for the "thumbs up" on the headband. When I asked my son his opinion, he said I didn't want to hear it. Seeing as he'd just told me I was so graceless I could get run over by a parked car, he's probably right, lol.

Star, thanks for that link. From it and Angie's comments, I'm gathering that once a belt isn't enough for the jeans, resizing would be a lot more than just taking in the waist. I'll have to think about that carefully. Today my son and I are going to the tailor with some school pants for him--it will still be cheaper than buying pants designed to fit his athletic figure. Some just need to be taken in at the waist, but one pair is big overall. I'll pay attention to what she says about that. Nemosmom, that's a good warning about having things altered.

Sal, thanks for the comment on the weight loss! Those pix are 5 years apart.

Liesbeth, Anchie, Angie, thanks for commenting on the bermudas. Shorts are such an American staple that it's good to hear confirmation from this side of the Atlantic (in Angie's case by way of Seattle/SLC) Anchie, I'm sure you look awesome in shorts!

slim cat, you must be enjoying the skirts a bit longer now. I'm finding the weight loss makes a lot of difference there.

RL, "feminine" is not a adjective I (or my son) would ever use for myself, but I'm slowly realizing through YLF that it probably is an accurate style descriptor for me.

Ophelia, good call on the belt buckle! My hair does indeed grow fast--it's back to the point where it gets clamped in my armpits. I wake up at night thinking I've been fettered--"help, I can't roll over!" lol.

Joy, I didn't even think about that with the bike, but you're quite right.

ETA: the shorts are doing much better than in their earlier appearances on the forum. Wearing the correct size ftw. https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-unscathed https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ous-people https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....just-flyin

Anonymous

I think both the shorts and jeans are good- and congrats on the weight loss! Love the paisley top!