Beth Ann, thank you. I think my favourite fit of all time is a "slouchy skinny" and I often size up one size in skinnies to get that fit. I also like slim BFs which give a similar type of fit although a bit looser.
I was lucky enough to discover the slouchy skinnies before they became popular. Since was so "out of it" fashion wise at the time, I didn't even know that my skinnies were too baggy, LOL. They seemed skinny to me because they were skinny in the calf! Anyway, that pair of jeans got me hooked on this type of fit, and I have found it works well for my climate and body type overall. Angie's example also helped confirm me in the choice, since she often wears that fit herself.
Of course I still have a few pairs of legging type skinnies (not shown here). I also have flares but seldom get to wear those in winter. No trouser jeans. I used to have a pair but they totally overwhelm me. I like wide leg trousers in a fluid fabric, vs. denim.
Karie, what makes my faves my absolute faves is a combination of fit, flattery, and the comfort of the fabrication. The wash/ fading also just works, if you know what I mean.
Denise, my faves are also my most comfortable, although to be truthful, all of these are super comfortable. I don't have a very high tolerance level for uncomfortable jeans and tend to purge them fast. I do have one pair of legging jeans (the aforementioned DL1961s) that are not that comfy for me now. Still deciding on those.
Marley, thanks - the grey jeans are in #10. Photo looks a bit blue.
Eliza, sorry to hear your cardigan has pilled! I don't think mine has, but I do have a lambswool J. Crew cardigan that is pilling.
Thanks, viva, kkards, ruby, sterling, Sharan, Shevia, UF, Sveta, Jackie, Kelly, Shannon, texstyle, rachy, Lisa, Alasse!