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Are bootcut jeans back in fashion?

42 replies

JuniperStJames · 12/09/2022 14:58

Because I saw someone wearing them this morning, remembered how much I loved them, and really really want them to be. Especially as boot season is nearly upon us. Any thoughts?

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ShandaLear · 12/09/2022 15:54

Bootcut jeans never went out of fashion, and that is the hill I will die on 😂

Rosehugger · 12/09/2022 15:55

Yes, have been for some time.

Though I quite like wearing slim/straight jeans with actual boots. I like pumps with flared jeans.

RedWingBoots · 12/09/2022 15:55

They are "flared" jeans.

RoseDog · 12/09/2022 15:56

ShandaLear · 12/09/2022 15:54

Bootcut jeans never went out of fashion, and that is the hill I will die on 😂

This all day long!

gratefulheart · 12/09/2022 15:59

What do we wear on our feet with flared/ bootcut jeans?

Hohofortherobbers · 12/09/2022 16:10

We wear our DM boots or our retro addidas trainers. If suddenly hot, we wear our flip flops. As you may be able to tell I am not a style forum regular... Will slink back to AIBU...

JuniperStJames · 12/09/2022 16:14

Excellent. I will order some immediately. I’m planning to wear them with docs or converse, depending on the weather and will be grateful that for the first time in ages my ankles are not bloody freezing

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JeanGabin · 25/09/2022 22:44

Just bought mine today - and chunky loafers are in too! The 90s are back!!

Undertheoldlindentree · 25/09/2022 22:46

Yay! - I have stayed true to my favourites and am ahead of the curve!😀

TheOGCCL · 25/09/2022 23:22

Anything that is not too skinny is in fashion. It's good to have so much choice, including plenty of skinnies for those who want them

Not sure I can face them after I wore them a lot the first time round.

Ineedwinenow · 24/11/2022 22:57

I’m wearing wide leg jeans and cat boots! I know it’s not bootcut but what the hell else can you wear with them!

Iamthewombat · 25/11/2022 00:34

Ineedwinenow · 24/11/2022 22:57

I’m wearing wide leg jeans and cat boots! I know it’s not bootcut but what the hell else can you wear with them!

I was visualising boots made out of actual cats (claws for crampons) until I cast my mind back to the 1990s and thought, oh yes, Caterpillar boots!

Yes, the ‘slim flare’ (bootcut reborn) is everywhere.

Sling · 25/11/2022 00:42

Gap long and lean have been the best jeans I've ever ever owned. I love jeans, have many kinds but those ones just fit perfectly. Wear with big boots in the winter and espadrilles or Birkenstock in the summer

... and did any one else see that cowboy boots are also back 🤠

Ineedwinenow · 25/11/2022 08:54

Iamthewombat · 25/11/2022 00:34

I was visualising boots made out of actual cats (claws for crampons) until I cast my mind back to the 1990s and thought, oh yes, Caterpillar boots!

Yes, the ‘slim flare’ (bootcut reborn) is everywhere.

😆😆 at least they would be warm !!!!!

Pigeon31 · 25/11/2022 09:02

I think they must be because one of my work colleagues commented how much she liked mine (which I have obv been wearing for at least the past 5 years but I'll take the compliment).

Curvy people the world over celebrate :)

WhoppingBigBackside · 25/11/2022 09:28

I've still got mine. If a pair of jeans fits and looks good, I won't part with them.
I hardly see anyone wearing wide-legs, barrel, flares or bootlegs. Nearly everyone is in skinny jeans or jeggings. I'm not in a stylish area.

BrandyandGinger · 25/11/2022 09:45

I love them, I always had a pair of bootcut ones but when my teenage daughter started wearing them I got a pair of navy flares. I never came to terms with skinny jeans at all.

AdamRyan · 25/11/2022 09:53

I bought flares in January and omg I'd forgotten how comfy. Not worn skinnies since.

MusselMam · 25/11/2022 10:05

@Sling I love Long & Lean but I thought they'd stopped doing them. I've collected multiple pairs over 2 decades but they are threadbare now. Gutted and can't find anything quite like them.

Iknowthis1 · 25/11/2022 10:07

Yes. Zara have them. That's usually a sign that they're in fashion.

WhoppingBigBackside · 25/11/2022 10:18

@MusselMam , I've still got my long & leans. 2 pairs. I need a bit of a heel with them, so I'll see if I can be bothered.

BankseyVest · 25/11/2022 10:24

I just bought a black pair that I'm going to wear out this weekend, black high heeled boots and a sparkly top - I'm sooooo happy Grin

Sling · 25/11/2022 10:26

MusselMam · 25/11/2022 10:05

@Sling I love Long & Lean but I thought they'd stopped doing them. I've collected multiple pairs over 2 decades but they are threadbare now. Gutted and can't find anything quite like them.

Sadly yes discontinued. Mine are old but still ok. Maybe gap will realise there is renewed demand 🤞🤞

Elfbeth · 25/11/2022 10:28

It’s great to have these back in style again as they really do suit a lot of different shapes.
welcome back old friend 😁

WhoppingBigBackside · 25/11/2022 10:34

@MusselMam , they have high rise flares, but they look a mid-blue denim, not the dark indigo I like, and there's only a sitting with legs apart photo.
Why do companies do this? I have no intention of 'manspreading', and if I'm buying a pair of jeans, I want to know what by backside will look like in them.

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