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tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

keep or return?

Mia · Kate Spade

My honest opinion is that those are not very flattering on you. They don't look awful or anything, but they are too long and make you look a little short legged. How tall are you? They seem super long! If you paid full price I'd say there is *definitely* a nicer jean to get for the $, and one that will look better on you. The Joey jeans are not the most versatile style in terms of who looks good in them...hth.

tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

I know they're way too long. I'd definitely have them altered (I'm only 5'2).

You're right, I could do better for the money and I know it, otherwise I wouldn't even be asking for opinions.

I need to be taller with smaller thighs :( I hate that my biggest body flaws are things that I can do nothing about

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Are you going to wear them with heels? Cause that could make a difference in how they look. If you're going to wear flats/tennis shoes then I vote return, but I'd like to see a pic with heels.

LoMish · Kate Spade

I agree that they don't look that bad, but they are not the most flattering.
I think they're fun and unique, but for the $, you could find something more flattering and just as cute.

hotcocoa · Kate Spade

are you going to wear them with heels? post a pic with the shoes you plan on wearing with them... heels can make ALL the difference in the way these look on you. i don't think i would keep them if you are planning on wearing flats with them though. i know you want to love them, (they are really great jeans!) but i think that there is a better pair of jeans out there for you to wear with flats.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

they are cool, but I think you can find something better.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

tri sarah tops, have you tried on hudsons? or joe's? those brands look great on my best friend and she's 5'0. and of course COH is great too, esp. the new gabrielle cut (no back pockets). hth!

Dizzy · Marc Jacobs

I think it's the length and the flare, not the pockets, that put these jeans in the return pile. Your but actually looks pretty good

Sorry your hubby was so tactless, (I'm sure he didnt' mean it) but you handled it really well, too..,. He must be a keeper

fashionista L · Coach

I think you could do better!!

honey · Gucci

they're alright, but the flare is kind of overwhelming you, and i'm not sure hemming will help since it might break the line. i too am cursed with thighs and have found james jeans to work well in terms of making them look slimmer (i also like diesels). if you really want true religions, i've found that with the rigid styles the pockets don't sit as low.

tri_sarah_tops · Marc Jacobs

Thanks everyone. You guys are all totally right. I have jeans that work well for me (Salt Orchard St, 7 Dojo's and Joe's Socialite are among the best) but they're all pretty basic and I was looking for something fun. I'll keep digging around, I'm bound to find something eventually but I'm still pretty bummed that I can't wear most True Religion or Rock and Republic styles. But yeah, they're definitely going back; those cost waaaaay too much to not look fabulous!

Lilykind · Hermes

I feel like the pocket placement is too low and it still drags down half your leg. I want to like them too, because they're cool, but I don't know who they would flatter.

I def. second esquiress' recommendation on the hudsons. I've tried on a few of their styles, including the flap pocket one, and they do fit very nicely. Also have you given the R&R Scorpions a try? I've always liked myself in them and I have a similar body to yours.

-- Edited by Lilykind at 23:28, 2005-04-29

halleybird · Hermes

quote:
Originally posted by: Lilykind
"I want to like them too, because they're cool, but I don't know who they would flatter.

The long-butted!

I agree with the others.

Also, this is off-topic, but I love Salt Orchards and Dojos too, and now you've got me wondering about the Socialites....

bliss · Dooney & Bourke

I agree with lilykind about the placement of the pockets, that is what throws me off. They are placed too low for your body type. They look like fun jeans, but they would probably be flattering on "long butted" aliens. You can definetly do better for the money.