They're the worst. Horrible. Unspeakably awful. Therefore, I think you need to pack them up and send them to me ASAP!

Or... what Angie said.

Love them on you.

My flares definitely end up migrating lower on my body over the course of a day, so my PPL becomes a bit hem-dragging by the end of the day. I don't find length shrinks if I don't machine-dry. So I think you'll be ok lengthwise.

I got a pair of (gasp) high-waisted black flared jeans from Anthro, but they have that strong dye smell which I am going to try to banish before committing to keeping them. The fit is amazing so I hope I can kill the smell. And I know I look awful in high rise if I tuck a top, but I think I can pair them with tops that don't need to be tucked.

I think they are quite different from the old pair and very flattering. Not a style I can wear but you are made for these and they for you!

Very different from the old pair! They're quite striking. But I must say, they're not laidback... And I think of you as having a laidback style... Most of the time...

I guess I am the only one to think they need to be a little longer. My jeans tend to shrink over time but you might be able to stretch them. I really like your old pair. They are elegant....maybe not as trendy but they look beautiful on you.

Ah, maybe Rachylou's point is what made me gravitate toward the old look. Anyway, yes, I do think you could let the hem out if need be later, and that's probably a remote possibility. I do dry my jeans in the dryer, if the label says it's okay, so that may be my problem with shrinkage.
I vote keep!

Wow, the new ones are so sharp! Pls. keep!:-)