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WIW - jeans length help please

Jaime

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The temperatures have dipped from 30C/86F+ to 30C as the high, so I am wearing jeans most days. I am not sure about the lengths of any of these. JFE is generally fine with me. Up to a point. That point mostly depends on my mood.
#1 I like the idea of this outfit but I am not sure my short self can manage with both not tucking and a huge cuff. These are old J Crew vintage style jeans and they are obviously very long on me. Should I have them hemmed and, if so, to the new long or the old long or some other long length?
#2 These are a very old pair of bootlegs with a mid-rise that I found when I started looking for flares. They seem too long, but are they worth hemming? Should I look for higher waisted flares?
#3/4 In my most daring experiment, I actually tried tucking this thrifted Equipment top into my wide leg jeans. Silk does allow for some sloppy tucking, which I like, but I am wondering if this tuck, which is really around my high hip, is doing me any favors. I switched from the snakeskin vintage loafers to the pointed shoes, because I had reached my JFE limits. Wondering if I should hack these too.
All styling, hemming or other comments and suggestions welcome!

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Latest reply was from notsaf

lyn67

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Shevia, I don't see a problem with any of these, really. Angie said big cuffs are trendy so nr 1 is great as it is, but you could also cuff them twice --or cut and cuff them then? See what others say for this and the nr 2. But my absolute fave is nr 4! I really see the difference made by the light pointy toes here-and understand why you used them-for extending the JFE limits, and really they are perfect with those jeans!!!

Aquamarine

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I am so not an expert so take what I say with a grain of salt.

I am on the short side too so I’d hack a bit off the first jeans. I don’t mind a small cuff but often feel overwhelmed with a deep cuff. I don’t tuck either and perhaps that’s the difference.

Love the wash on the bootlegs. Personally, I’d hem those a bit too if you’ll wear them with those shoes. Does the rise matter if you don’t tuck?

However, I think you can tuck with the best of them, as evidenced by the last pictures! I’ll defer to others as to the length of those jeans. It’s all so confusing re: length these days!

I’m probably not any help

RobinF

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I like all of these. I do agree that the last ones are better with the second pair of shoes (although I love the snakeskin ones!). I think the big cuff works in #1 and is in right now but if you wanted you could hem them to the current look for something different. But really I think these are all great as-is.

Roxanna

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NOT an expert at pant lengths but popping in to say you look FABULOUS. I was not sure about the huge cuff on shorter peopel like myself but I must say it looks amazing on you. Love the long, sleek lok of the second pants - and I think the blouse in 3/4 works well. Don't tel me you found that luscious Equipment blouse thrifting?!? you always do so well!

Mirjana

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Shevia, first big cuffs are trendy and this outfit look OK on you. I don't know how big cuff you like personally and do you like this style . The second outfit is also nice, I personally don't like so long bootcuts, but you look great. And I have to say that I adore no 3 , tucked top is beautiful on you and I love snakeskin shoes, lovely combination.

nemosmom

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I will leave PPL vetting to the others, but wanted to say I think all of these are great. I love your belt in 3/4!

Janet

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I love them all and have an odd affinity for the dramatic cuff. I say yay to all of your outfits, you look fantastic!

deb

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These all look good to me. Love the styling!

taylor

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You look fabulous in these !
i would consider hemming #2 if it were me , just for a more sleek fit , because otherwise they look great and I love the dark wash !

You have the most amazing hair!

Anonymous

All of those jeans look fabulous on you and the outfits, I don’t think any hemming is necessary and the cuffing is perfect. Bootcut jeans in photo #2 are my favorite, you should tuck in the top and wear a black belt with silver buckle it would go with the outfit and shirt tucks suit you well.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I think all of these work quite well just as they are. I love the wide cuff on the 1st pair, though I think you might be able to make the cuff just a bit deeper to take another inch off the length. Maybe not; it's hard to tell in a photo--length on your left (back) leg looks good, in fact. I don't find this style, even with an untucked shirt, unflattering or too shortening. That said, you could also semi-tuck the shirt if you feel self-conscious about the proportions.

I like 2 as it is. As to getting a high-waisted pair, if you're not tucking, it comes down to comfort and preference. You could keep an eye out for high-waist flares, and meanwhile wear these. They look fab.

I also like the last pair, especially with the pointy-toed shoes. I think they could also be a tad shorter, like maybe 3/4" to 1".

Angie

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WOOOHOO. More Jaime looks! How fun.

I'm with the Fabbers. EVERYTHING WORKS.

#1 - it's great as is! ON TREND.

#2 - looking fashion forward!

#3 - fabulous!

#4 - my KILLER fave

Vildy

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I'm glad you got so many endorsements for your looks because I think you're wonderful in every one of them.

Suz

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Wow!! I surprised myself by LOVING #1. Like you, I truly hesitate about deep cuffs. But this looks superlative on you! The whole outfit is fab. I think the cuff portion nicely echoes the soft tones in the blouse and it all looks completely intentional.

#2 is also awesome! Interesting top! Great for a hot day when you don't have the ability to wear a topper.

#4 is equally sensational! I see what you mean about the pointy toe. So go with that!! It completely works, and I am betting you can tuck at waist or near-waist level too if you want to experiment. Seriously.

AndiB

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I adore deep cuffs, and wish more of my straight denim were a tad longer so when I cuffed them the cuff would be deeper. I'd make that a half inch deeper cuff myself (shortening by another half inch and showing a touch more ankle). I'm 5'7" so unless I order longs (which then I could ONLY wear cuffed since I don't do much of a heel anymore) I can't really get a deeper hem/cuff. and I absolutely love the fit and tuck of 3 and 4.

Anonymous

Without reading the comments above me, I want the bootcuts in 2 to be a tad shorter, I like the whole look in 3/4, and not sure about #1. I don't mind the top untucked at all, but the look is a little bottom-heavy because of the big cuff. But, as we all know, anything goes! I'd maybe shorten the first pair to show some ankle and thus add a bit of structure.

ChristelJ

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I am wowed by #1. The warm/cool color combo, the soft/tough look of the floaty blouse and jeans and leather accessories. The deep cuffs look great, I think, but then I have a pair of deeply cuffed jeans very similar to yours.

The other outfits all look super to me, too. About #2; sometimes I let my jeans scrunch a bit at the ankles because somewhere I heard that is an "in" look....and I hate hemming. I think they would look fine as is or hemmed a tad, either way.

Sal

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I like them all. My favourite is 4 as well - it looks fab. I like the cuff on 1 - I used to cuff all the time but have recently stopped, and am wearing my straight jeans long.

hereforthecake

That last outfit looks amazing on you! The tucked in top, the belt and that jeans style is fab!

Style Fan

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They all look great but #3 and #4 are my favourites. You have amazing thrifting skills.

Jaime

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You all are so kind and helpful! Thank you so much for your support and advice!
Lyn67 and Robin F I appreciate your thoughts and am glad you see what I saw about the change of shoes - very validating!
Aquamarine - On the contrary you are very helpful! I am tempted to cut the first jeans too, but maybe will play with the big cuff a little longer. Same with the bootlegs.
Roxanna - I found that blouse in the Miami charity shop I mentioned in an earlier post for $6. <insert cheesy grin> Forgive the gloat - I feel I can show off to you because you have some amazing thrift finds yourself.
Mirjana - Yes, I thought that the bootlegs were a bit too long also. Am still considering. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
nemosmom - Thanks! Tucking/belt reassurance much appreciated!
Janet - blushing! You are a sweetheart!
deb - Thank you!
taylor - A hair compliment from you is extra special, thank you!
Jess - Wow, thank you for tucking support!
Firecracker - Thank you for your eye for detail. Yes, I am wondering if a small bit here and there might make a big difference. Keeping an eye out for high waisted flares is the name of my game!
Vildy - Thank you!
Thank you Suz! Spoiler alert for a thread I might write soon - I am wondering if I am able to wear all these cut off lines because, dare I say, I am some sort of Kibbe gamine? And perhaps you are too?
AndiB - Here is where being short and a thrifter comes in handy. Necessity is the mother of invention!
lisa p- you see what I saw with the bootcuts, and I was not sure about #1 at all. The tuck was my biggest fear, glad you liked it!
ChristelJ - Thank you! Yes, I have to fight my tendency to not hem also.
Sal - thanks! The cuff is fun but long and straight is great also.
hereforthecake - Thank you!
Style Fan - Based on the theory that 10,000 hours of practice makes an expert, I am definitely an expert thrifter.
Angie - I thought I would have tempted you to hem and chop my jeans! Thank you for your generous support - you always make my day with your kind comments!

Katerina

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I really like them all, wouldn’t change a thing. No 1 is very well balanced and chic. The big cuffs work well with theses jeans and you keep the outfit streamlined and cohesive with the matching tan colours.
My knockout fave is no 2. I like the long bootcuts - I have a personal sugar eye for these jeans and the length. The structure and the deeper colours of this outfit are right up my alley.
No 3-4 The tuck absolutely works, looks great on the almost a column of blue. Both shoe renditions are lovely.

Jane

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Super looks and 1 and 4 are my favourites. You are so so good at wearing and styling jeans outfits. I love the silk shirt in 4 for its loose look, and the colours in 1 which work so well with tan colours of the shoes and bag.

Brooklyn

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I wouldn’t change a thing! My faves are the deep cuff in 1 and the long bootcuts in 2.

notsaf

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Yes to you both about Kibbe gamine! Heads on the large side for your bodies, and (I mean this is the most flattering possible way!) "cute." Would love to read that post, shevia!