The Sartorialist

Not a fan.

beauty in the eye of the beholder…but not sure about this look

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Tricky silhouette to work, but when done well it is beautiful!

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I think we need a 5 year break from jeans of any kind. In a crowded London tube carriage recently I noticed every single person was wearing jeans. So sad that none of us (me included) had put on some style to give the grey day a bit of a lift. Jeans have a way of calling out the other boring items in the wardrobe – I don’t see any flair in either of these ensembles, though the women themselves are beautiful.

I support the move away from skinnies, but what are they doing to keep it from looking schulmpy?
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Cute, but unflattering. They would be a disaster on a short girl like me!

I have been developing a feeling for a fuller jean in my own life. It is good to see the French women are also having that feeling. It is the beautiful way to wear a jean for now.

I think they’re great! and comfortable!!!

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This is a look I really love but it can be hard to pull off without looking boxy, bulky and overly weighed down.

Comfortable jeans. What a concept. Sigh.

I love the first girl. It helps to pull off this look, however, when you are gorgeous!!!

maman de jeans!

cool! real jeans for real people. I think it’s very ok for a grown-up woman to look like a grown-up woman. love the first picture

Love the 1st pic, it’s amazing!

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I’m sure they’re comfortable, but flattering, no. They probably don’t make your butt look nice either (very important when it’s time to buy new jeans!). The girl in the first picture looks lovely, but this trend is not for me!

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I really love this look, and would wear it just because, as reading the comments above, it’s not a look that’s easy to love:)

She is Beautiful. Playing with diffrent tones of denim is cute. Although not many people can pull of that look unless they are model height :)
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first outfit is really great. i need to get some vans that color to wear with my blue jeans!

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Really? I think if a non-fashion person saw the socks and sandals with the mom jeans – they would have to wonder if this was a joke. If a fashion person saw it – of course it becomes cool(as long as you live in a major metropolitan area that wouldn’t confuse this with typical clothing seen every day at the big box stores).

It’s like a version of the boyfriend jean, except it’s not-rolled-up, no? I kind of like it, but these would probably look better on tall girls that are slim.

I agree that this CONCEPT of this jean is coming on strong… the execution of these? mezza mezza

I’ve been wearing jeans like this with a vintage blazer or shirt for the past 4 years! Far more flattering and unique than skinnies any day.

I love this jeans style … with a tight sweater !!!!

i remember buying jean in Paris in the late 70′s and the shop girl laid me on a table and zipped me in and I am skinny…..shapeless jean I think not

I love this! they look so comfortable!
the denim shearling jacket in the top photo is so sweet!
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mom jeans

Oh lord! These are terrible. I would rather walk around naked than wear the outfit in the top picture. Where is her body, Where is her face for that matter? Pull your hair out of your eyes girl!!!

Clothes should be flattering on the body of whoever is wearing them. Different fits bode well for different shapes, but you should never look heavier than you are, or out of proportion. These read like drop crotch pants for men to me. A fashion statement?…yes, but polished?…no. When a fashion moment outweighs personal style, you have a problem. Look at someone like Steve McQueen. Fashion trends like the size of ties, lapels, or patterns evolve, but he was true to himself and to the shape of his body. Your look should be individual and unique, but read well and look cool through every era. These jeans will not live up to that task.

new? not at all. the moms of the midwest have been wearing these jeans since the 80′s.
and i have to say, they are quite unflattering to the rump.

Too dumpy not thrilled with the look, could be just to ordinary & there’s no passion in this look.

not for everyone..But i love it, the girl on first photo is sooo beautiful! Awesome girl

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Just one word: Hideous!

No, No, No – definately Mummy jeans circa 1985 !
I’ll be giving this one a miss…

so simple, so good

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the first look is amazing!

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They are fine if the top half is very fitted and the waist is high and tight and worn ankle length with ballet flats or similar.

All I see is the “mom jean” on very pretty women. I doubt I’ll be embracing this look.

HA HA the mid-western mother jean.

So unattractive and unflattering.

No. No. No. Is this a joke?

These are not so cute, sorry.

not sure I would be comfortable emulating conservative midwestern motherhood in these days of Santorum! Too me, it seems like a very political style. yuck.

If you look from the thigh down to the ankle, it appears that these jeans are tapered which means they are not straight cut or wide leg jeans. They are squarely in the Mom Jeans category. While it’s possible that French girls could make this look trendy, I will not be jumping on that bandwagon.

Yeah, no.- Before I even read the comments, I thought “Mom Jeans” nice and roomy and you don’t have to worry about getting the cuffs wet if it rains! Practical and stylish all rolled into one unflattering silhouette!

In this case the French young ladies have hit the midwest mom-jean 80′s boring “fashion” bullseye! We’ve probably all worn some unattractive trends at some point but hopefully have grown more wise (looking at old photos is always educational!). I prefer stylish, flattering, interesting over frumpy and unflattering any day. The girls are beautiful of course and the discussion interesting as always.

I think unless you are a model-type, this just won’t work. It barely works on a model-type! The second look is better than the first. Must be the accessories.

Those jeans are perfect, if you want to look 30 pounds heavier than you really are!

One word. Yuck.

the scarf from the 2nd picture is beautiful ^^

sorry, these jeans are hideous- the proportions are just wrong. if you want a wide leg, make it a WIDE leg. never tapered at the ankle and long enough to break over the instep. rise and fit in the seat, hip and waist very important. jeans are not uncomfortable if you choose the right size and not 2 sizes too small! I agree with the comment @jaygo- went thrift store shopping and found some gorgeous men’s style trousers in charcoal tweed, camel pinstripe and blue-gray. can dress up, down, anyway you want. give the jeans a rest!

words can’t describe how awful these jeans are. the first girl almost looks like she’s in disguise..
both these women are beautiful (once you get past all the denim in the first pic). that scarf and the jacket in 2nd pic are sweet..

Finally! Something new and sensible! I am tired of skinny jeans, I am just as tired o jeans pulled down to the crotch! This looks simple and terrific.

ehhh…. It works because they are young, beautiful, and French.

For the rest of us – eh, not so much.

Hideous is the only word that comes to mind.

I have been searching high and low for a pair of jeans like these. It has been about a year and I am having no luck. Any suggestions?

The first pic looks nearly identical to outfits I wore in high school circa 1993. Jnco and Quiksilver wide leg jeans, lined denim jackets, lace-up Vans, long straight hair. I wouldn’t be surprised if she has a tight floral tee hiding under there. That look is forever tied to awkward adolescence for me. I don’t think I can ever go back there.

It’s a little disappointing to see the majority of replies are negative, we should have a bit of an open mind, this isn’t fashion maybe it’s why so many responses are somehow “yuck” and “mom jeans”, forget it…I’ll just move to France.

shoes in the second picture!! love