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wiw: cuffed frayed jeans

Brooklyn

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Hi all

Bit cooler here lately so I have been wearing jeans for the first time in ages. I was keen to try wearing my jeans cuffed after seeing the look here on LisaP, Aida and others. Cuffing appeals to me more than actually hacking my jeans (although I have done this to one pair) because it gives me the option of wearing the jeans full length too. So, for instance, I can walk my dog with the jeans full length in regular flat shoes then turn the cuffs up and put on boots to go out. (I don't mind changing shoes during the day, but I hate changing bottoms.)

So I wore these jeans on a date with DH. We went ten pin bowling followed by lunch. Pic 3 is in the wild.

Alas there were no stylish high shaft bowling shoes available that would enable me to "close the gap" between my cuffed, cropped jeans and my shoe, so I simply closed the gap by folding the cuff back down (pic 4). And look, the shoes bookended my top! Who said bowling shoes were unstylish?

So, apart from the bowling shoes, how did I do? Would I have been better off wearing an outfit like that shown in pic 5 (taken at the bowling alley). Apparently it is what all the fashion forward ten pin bowlers are wearing these days.

Outfit details:

Jeans: Rag & Bone straight leg (older)

Top: Sportscraft (current)

Bag: Faith (from ASOS) (current)

Shoes: Luxury Rebel (older)

Faith Patchwork Clutch Bag in Suede

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The Straight Leg Jeans

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Regina Buckle Booties

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Latest reply was from Debbie

Sal

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Your look is great Brooklyn but I think the last look would be awesome for bowling. So practical for bending and lifting heavy balls.

The proportions and colours are spot on.

Brooklyn

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Thanks Sally! Yes, maybe DH would prefer the last look too. It looks like a sarong over a bikini. Kind of bowling alley resort wear.

Sally

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That's a great look...the top is fabulous. I might try and copy that someday. I wont be copying the last option.

Style Fan

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Great look. Beautiful top. I prefer cuffing jeans as well.

Mauvish

Brooklyn you look fantastic. And I love this cuffed look with raw hems -- my favourite part of this outfit is this beautiful top. Very visually pleasing on you.

Also please do not forget to share when you try outfit from last pic.

Anonymous

Wowzer! I adore that shade of red...I'm coming over to steal that top right now!! You look gorgeous, Brooklyn (bet your DH though so too). The cuffed jeans and bootie pairing is spot on and what a great clutch.

Lol at the bowling alley ad...don't we all aspire to dress like that when bowling

Helen11

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Love that top! The colour and the style suit you so well. And a great match with the bowling shoes, almost like you planned it ; ).
As for the bikini and chiffon bowling outfit....I think the teenaged boys dreamt that one up. Thanks for sharing it!

Anonymous

You look utterly, fabulously gorgeous, Brooklyn! This is that casual, "oh, me? I just threw this on at the last minute" chic look that I dream of accomplishing. I love how the colourblock clutch provides interest and ties the pieces together without being matchy matchy or too expected. Fun bookending with the bowling shoes. I wonder if bowling shoes meet Angie's requirements as high enough vamp to close the gap on a roll-up jean?

Don't you just relish those first days when temps are cool enough to bring out the booties again? It's one of my favourite times of the year. I'm trying to stir some love for summer clothing by upping my footwear game, but nothing can top my love for boots!

El Cee

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Gorgeous look! I love the frayed cuffs and your Sportscraft top is stunning

viva

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Brooklyn, I love this look on you! There is something really interesting about the drape on top and the structure of the cuff on the bottom. It really works so well.

I don't have frayed hem jeans but after seeing all of the pics I definitely want them -- may have to DIY it! I also love the cuffs. I have been a cuffer for a long, long time -- preYLF -- and I especially love the look with booties.

Personally, because of my love for cropped pants, I would have kept the big cuff with the bowling shoes, something very sweet and particularly retro about that look with those shoes, very 50s. (But also, I do love showing the ankle with crops and with cuffs, and I am not so concerned about closing the gap.)

The dreamy lady pic made me laugh very hard -- what 12 year old boys imagine a bowling date looks like!!!!

Anonymous

Love this! And how is it that your clutch matches the bowling shoes? Lol. Those are one great pair of boots , and these are exactly what I need to look for for next fall.....oh my, I can't believe I just said that! It's not even spring here yet and I'm already on next fall and winter Like Vivian , I've been a cuffer forever - and thanks for the shoutout - it's still my favourite way to wear jeans. (and the deeper the cuff the better)

I love the drapey top with the tough boots and jeans- just a perfect look in my books! And can I mention how intrigued I am with your front door? It's an intriguing proportion vis a vis handle and panel placement and height....quite avant garde...

Sara L.

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Nice! I love your outfit. I have a very similar top in white but the red is so much more dramatic. Too funny about the ad - I want to see how bowling shoes look with that outfit!

Vix

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Nice to include yourself in that shot of BEAUTIFUL BLUE SKY, I type with waterlogged fingers. You look so vibrant!

I love cuffs (and rolls) and l love raw hems/deconstructed elements so this look is a big yes for me.

Why do bowling alleys always have at least one element of gross to them (ad)?! And no the shoes don't make up for it, ha -- though they did look good with your outfit!

Anonymous

#1-#3 are kinda meh compared to #5,but I'll give you that the boots, cuffing, and top are all very nice

texstyle

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Great outfit - love the jeans this way, may have to DIY too.

shedev

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This is stunning on you.

Kathy

I think you look wonderful!

Bonnie

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You look great and I agree with you about cuffing. I like the look and the versatility so I'm reluctant to use the scissors on my skinnies.

Jaime

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Fantastic outfit. I always thought bowling shoes have a lot of style potential - along with bowling bags of course!

Diana

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LOVE the big cuff with the frayed hem. So fab. You look like a model.

As for #5... Well, that's one way to make sure you have a long leg line with those bowling shoes!

Maneera

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Wow....you look supermodel hot, Brooklyn! I love the drapey top, the color block clutch and your sense of Humour Every single detail in these pictures is fab --- the hair, the necklace, your pose too!

The jeans look great with the big cuff. YLF!!

catgirl

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Supermodel indeed!

Brooklyn

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Aww, you guys are so sweet. Thanks so much for the kind words.
Aliona, you always look so stylish! Mission accomplished for you! And we are definitely simpatico about boots. I loove them so much.
Lisa, our house is over 100 years old. We renovated recently and I went for a mix of old and new throughout. So the doors are older style but the hardware is modern. The handle height is high by modern standards but not unusual for older houses. I am amazed you noticed that! What an eye you have.
Viva, that's interesting about wanting to go retro and retain the cuffs with the bowling shoes. I confess I kind of wanted to cover the bowling shoes as much as possible. Even though they colour coordinated with my outfit. Quite by accident.
Ok, so next I will have to track down a studded bra so I can try the look in pic 5. Stay tuned.

Karie

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Very nice! I would have just left the cuff in the jeans when bowling, but then I'm not concerned with closing the gap either. And your bowling shoes match your top, how fun is that!

Beth Ann

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Love the jeans with a large cuff. The boots are a great look, also, being heeled, but strong in silhouette. Pairing them with feminine drape is an excellent juxtaposition, and has the added benefit of beautiful face framing, while being cool and comfortable for bowling!

Jenn

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I really like how you took a top that could be part of an extremely polished look (with dark wash jeans and heeled sandals, for example) and gave it your own boho-lite twist with the faded jeans and brown booties. Awesome, as always.

Does #5 count as "pajama dressing"?

Angie

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Killer

The drapey red top is a sensual juxtaposition with the boots. Fun boho touch with the clutch. Fab cuff on the jeans.

Janet

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I love it, and I am stealing that clutch from you.

lyn67

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You cracked me up with the ad, LOL, you did so much better!!!!:-) Love this outfit, and YLF!

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