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Another Denim Addendum

To the naked eye, the crotch and waistline of these jeans is nothing short of ridiculous. When I saw them at Forever 21 a few weeks ago, I assumed they’d look as silly in the dressing room as they did on the hanger. But post F21 visit, I couldn’t get them out of my head. Following my own advice, vowing to not judge a pant by its hanger, I went back and tried them on. They looked effing awesome. Oh, and they were $24.99.
I shit you not: This uber high-waisted, half riding pant, half eighties style is really, really tough to pull off. If you’ve got any belly bulge, wear control top tights underneath (or just stop eating). Otherwise, people will be too distracted by your FUPA (fat upper…y’know…area) to notice and respect your bold denim choice.
If I’d found an AG or Sevens version of these jeans, I def wouldn’t have bought them; with experimental styles, you can’t know if you’re going to get your money’s worth until you’re in the midst of making an outfit out of your purchase. This is why we shop cheap, people - it lets us take risks without breaking the bank.