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Gap sexy bootcut jeans

32 replies

MrsRobertDuvallHasRosacea · 14/07/2012 12:10

I tried these on yesterday as they were in my leg length (34) so was irrationally excited when they fit.
Now I've got them home I'm not sure. i usually wear skinnies or straight, and don't know whether They are frumpy.
I am 6 feet and size 12.
And why are they sexy?

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PrimaBallerina · 14/07/2012 12:24

If you're not sure get your money back, it will niggle you every time you wear them.

I think bootcut looks a bit dated at the moment. Then again they are the most flattering shape apparently.

Topshop and H&M stock 34 inch legs if you're struggling.

QueenCadbury · 14/07/2012 12:56

I love mine and never feel frumpy in them(I wear with fitted tops and converse)

shineypenny · 14/07/2012 13:02

Are they the Long and Lean ones? I have two pairs of these - they are the only standard brand jeans I have found that are long enough to cover my feet and I love them Smile

cybbo · 14/07/2012 13:29

Hmm I'm not sure about boot cuts

I can't imagine wearing them again...if they make you feel frumpy, take back

yellowraincoat · 14/07/2012 13:29

Boot cuts are really not attractive. They look so 90s.

cybbo · 14/07/2012 13:29

Mrs RD go to Primark, their jeans are long, cheap and faulous

Cloudminnow · 14/07/2012 14:17

I got them last year and although I have worn them a lot, I don't think they live up to their name i.e. they are not sexy at all. I find that they look best with converse boots, and I tend to wear them at home or on days when I'm not really doing much. They are quite comfy though.

MrsRobertDuvallHasRosacea · 14/07/2012 21:19

Cybbo has spoken.
They will go back.

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likeatonneofbricks · 14/07/2012 23:57

bootcuts ARE sexy in the right body for them - much sexier then people wearing skinnys when they don't have the legs for, bootcuts can flatter a lot of figure types if you are medium height or tall and have a bit of curves - they make the hips look v.sexy due to balance! It's also how you walk in them that makes you sexy.

likeatonneofbricks · 14/07/2012 23:57

*ON the right body

germyrabbit · 15/07/2012 00:01

i just got some massive flares from gap and i love them!

bootcuts are also flattering on the right shape agreed

shinecrazydiamond · 15/07/2012 00:03

I have some new Gap jeans called 'sexy boyfriend 'Hmm

I am unsure. The size 12 hangs off me in weird places and they seem a fraction too short.

Fifty quid wasted as i have worn them twice.

germyrabbit · 15/07/2012 00:03

did you not try them on?

TheMightyMojoceratops · 15/07/2012 00:05

I will never wear skinnies, they look awful on me. How you feel in the jeans is more important than what randoms on t'internet say. If they make you feel not-sexy, take 'em back.

I realise bootcut aint fashionable, but as my 3yo would say rrrsssspppp! Don't care!!

likeatonneofbricks · 15/07/2012 00:20

exavtly Mightly! if you feel they sit well and you can move well in them you will feel and look sexy! among the sea of skinnys bootcuts can look cool (if they suit).

fedupofnamechanging · 15/07/2012 12:02

I think that people should wear the jeans which suit their shape, rather than be overly concerned with what is deemed fashionable.

Stonewashed denim excepted, of course Wink

MrsRobertDuvallHasRosacea · 15/07/2012 18:02

Actually I tried them again and decided to keep them.
They are going to Wales with me tomorrow, and the fashion police don't hang out in Aberdyfi Grin

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lotsofcheese · 15/07/2012 18:13

I always wear Gap jeans - they wear well & flatter. Never skinnies - look hideous in them - always boot cut. Don't care if they're fashionable or not, as long as they suit.

Ps am jealous of your 34 inch legs - I'm a short-arse 28 inches!!!

MrsRobertDuvallHasRosacea · 15/07/2012 18:16

You wouldn't want the hassle of trying to get trousers long enough though.

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lotsofcheese · 15/07/2012 20:02

You wouldn't want the hassle of getting them short enough either Wink

Oh, to be 5'4"...

SpringGoddess · 15/07/2012 20:13

Boot cut are at their most hideous when they ankle flap with mum boots. As long as they reach the ground with shoes on then you'll have avoided the biggest of fashion/style crimes.

MrsRobertDuvallHasRosacea · 15/07/2012 20:18

I do not have mum boots Shock

i did, then read MN.

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wildfig · 15/07/2012 20:23

I'm wearing a pair right now and I think they're pretty flattering. They look less 90s bootcut and more 70s rocker skinny flare, I think. And I know I look fat in skinny jeans whereas at least in these I can tell myself that the flarey bit is balancing out my hips.

shrimponastick · 16/07/2012 08:39

If you aren't happy then take them back.

We are all different shapes, and suit different styles of jeans.

I have the Long and Lean -not sure if they are the same? they are definitely bootcut and suit my body shape. I am tall, and have hips. Due to said hips and muscly thighs and calves I cannot wear skinnies. They look ridiculous on me. I do however have a pair of Gap Straight leg - which look almost like skinnies on me, but are passable.

I hate jeans shopping - it is by far the hardest piece of clothing to shop for.

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