WIW: high rise jeans and a tie

I wanted to get another pair of jeans or bootcut black pants so I went shopping this weekend. In case you didn't know, shopping for pants is my LEAST favorite-usually they are too long, if they fit in the hips, they never fit in the waist. I must have tried 15 different pairs of more. My biggiest dissapointment was the line of jeans for petites by Allison Isuzu-my local Nordstrom carries them. I remember reading a while back about this designer who was saying that she is making this specifically for petite market. Well, there is no way in hell these jeans are for petites. I have tried my usual size 2(I usually wear 0 or 2) and jeans were about 3 inches too long on me(I am 5"1). If something is that long, you really can't shorten them because the pants will loose their line so there is a bust all the way around and in no way this is for petite market. Even when I tried regular lengh pants in other brands, they weren't this long.

But I did find a pair of jeans that i thought was pretty awesome. I am wearing it in the pics and its by NYDJ(Nordies sell these in my area, I haven't seen it anywhere else). Their petite size 2 was a PERFECT fit on me, no alterations needed which is nothing short of miraculous. The denim is very dark navy so it looks almost black, is very soft and fluid and EXTREMELY comfortable. Not tight, constricting in any way and just about the most comfortable pair I EVER had. The only fly in the oiment? These are high rise(I usually stick with low rise because I am short waisted). I have tried to remedy this matter by wearing a skinny belt that visually takes my waist down a bit. Tell me what you think

Oh, yes and here is conversation about this tie that I had with DH. When I showed him this tie, his response was:
"er..this is a guy's tie.."
"yes"
"women don't wear ties"
"sure they do. Its quite popular nowdays"
"so you are going to dress like a guy?" scratching his head.
"no, just wearing this tie with my other shirts"
"er...okaay". LOL

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13 years ago

rae

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Veteran

Oh, the jeans look great, and the tie is FAB with the polo shirt! Funky and preppy at the same time. High five for getting the DH up to speed!

qpswan

Active Member

LOVE this look on you! The effort of finding great jeans paid off.

I am a fan of ties and also wear them inside the collar for a slightly more feminine look.

Transcona Shannon

This is a FANTASTIC outfit Victoria! Everything fits beautifully and I adore the tie! One of my favourites on you.

Jamie

What a fun look, Victoria! And it looks like your shopping persistence really paid off!

rachylou

The fit is fantastic. They look great!

I read this funny *crooked fairy tale* take on Snow White. The prince has to time travel to get to Snow White, and this cannot be done with clothes. He's so mortified. He asks to borrow Snow White's scarf, after waking her up, and she won't let him have it because it's women's clothing. She's all, *what kind of man are you!* So he has to walk into town starkers. Hahaha!

JulieJohn

Victoria, it really looks good. I think your idea with the belt worked, especially because it is lighter colored and catches the eye. Love the tie. Your DH sounds like mine, very analytical. Funny conversation ;~)

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You look sensational in those jeans!

Anonymous

Those jeans are a win, the rise isn't too tall in my opinion.

merwoman

Your legs go on forever in these jeans Victoria! Especially like them with the skinny belt!

Suz

Victoria, those jeans are winners for sure, and this outfit is FAB. You are SO pretty and feminine with your short hair - no way you will ever look like a guy.

Marley

WOW - great find on those jeans - they make your legs look extra long! Also, I love the combination of the shirt with the tie - and the skinny belt looks good to me! GREAT outfit!

I don't think you look short waisted in those jeans. If you were pear shaped, then high waisted jeans would emphasize your short waist. The jeans give you a nice, long, linear silhouette. You could also wear a darker top to minimize the contrast and further lengthen the vertical line.

I have a pair of NYDJ and I really like the way they fit me. They do tend to stretch but bounce right back with each wash. I hang dry mine.

I never thought to put a tie on a polo shirt. Nicely styled!

Kiwichik

The jeans as you say are perfect would love to see you finshing this masculine look with pair of oxfords.

citygirldc

Wow.Your legs looks so long. I will have to look for those jeans since I'm 5'1" too although one size larger than you. I want to have long legs too. LOL!!

DonnaF

FWIW, I've found NYDJ at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Zappos.

Aida

Those jeans look like they were made for you, they look amazing! Fab outfit, the tie is so fun I think the belt looks good with these jeans, but prefer the non-belted look in #1 IF you're wearing the tie.

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