topic Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans in Fashion

Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

songbird — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:20:52 GMT

COH has decided to update a line of jeans. the line is called Harlow Slim cut. Instead of button fly, (Yay!) It's back to the zip closure. They lengthen the inseam to. 30"inseam, 12.5" leg opening. Rise is 10". I love the colors. Think of them as relaxed skinnys.

This one is sea Salt

I love this one: Carmel

Ths one is Glory

And this grey one Cosmic

In black

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:43:12 GMT

I have to be honest. Most of the jeans you show look the same to me, within larger groups like skinny/straight, cropped, girlfriend, etc..

Im assuming it's the fit and material that make all of them different?

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

suzyQ3 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:58:23 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
I have to be honest. Most of the jeans you show look the same to me, within larger groups like skinny/straight, cropped, girlfriend, etc..
Im assuming it's the fit and material that make all of them different?

@ILTH, I agree with you. After a while, you realize that unless you start getting into embellisments, they do look virtually the same. There might be small variations in style (e.g., zipper v. button).

I doubt the material differs a great deal, either. Usually it's a cotton/spandex blend. As for fit, certainly that may vary from brand to brand or even within a brand, just like any other type of apparel.

The colors differ. That's about it to me.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

songbird — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:28:43 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
I have to be honest. Most of the jeans you show look the same to me, within larger groups like skinny/straight, cropped, girlfriend, etc..
Im assuming it's the fit and material that make all of them different?

Well yes. The slim fit is really a looser skinny. A skinny leg is following the lines of the entire leg to a 10" opening. A slim is following the leg to the knee. then straight downto 12.5 " leg opening. My Favorite blend. I'm sick and tired of skinnys. I've worn them for past 15 years (at least) I now wear slim, straight, cigarette, slouchy, baggy and flare, That is plenty of variety to me. I prefer 99% cotton and the rest stretch.

I should add that premium jeans are not same as what you see on QVC or Old Navy. Just not the same.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:20:47 GMT

@songbird wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I have to be honest. Most of the jeans you show look the same to me, within larger groups like skinny/straight, cropped, girlfriend, etc..
Im assuming it's the fit and material that make all of them different?
Well yes. The slim fit is really a looser skinny. A skinny leg is following the lines of the entire leg to a 10" opening. A slim is following the leg to the knee. then straight downto 12.5 " leg opening. My Favorite blend. I'm sick and tired of skinnys. I've worn them for past 15 years (at least) I now wear slim, straight, cigarette, slouchy, baggy and flare, That is plenty of variety to me. I prefer 99% cotton and the rest stretch.

I'm with you. I prefer 1-2% stretch for jeans I wear out. Any more and I find myself hiking them up all day. For hanging around at home, more stretch is okay for me.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

songbird — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:30:45 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
@songbird wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I have to be honest. Most of the jeans you show look the same to me, within larger groups like skinny/straight, cropped, girlfriend, etc..
Im assuming it's the fit and material that make all of them different?
Well yes. The slim fit is really a looser skinny. A skinny leg is following the lines of the entire leg to a 10" opening. A slim is following the leg to the knee. then straight downto 12.5 " leg opening. My Favorite blend. I'm sick and tired of skinnys. I've worn them for past 15 years (at least) I now wear slim, straight, cigarette, slouchy, baggy and flare, That is plenty of variety to me. I prefer 99% cotton and the rest stretch.

I'm with you. I prefer 1-2% stretch for jeans I wear out. Any more and I find myself hiking them up all day. For hanging around at home, more stretch is okay for me.

All of my jeans are lke that 99% cotton and 1% elastane (a strectch that bounces back) These jeans are totally different then what you see at Gap, QVC, Old Navy, etc.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

chrystaltree — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:38:26 GMT

They just look like jeans to me.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

suzyQ3 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:40:15 GMT

I know for a fact that you do not need to spend tons of money to get high-quality, excellent-fitting jeans. I don't care whether someone calls them premium or not -- that's just hype.

And on top of that, let's not continually make such a point about jeans that ARE fairly inexpensive, when so many people here rely on them. Are they different in any way? Maybe. I don't really know. But not everyone can afford or even want to buy so-called "premium" jeans.

We all buy what we like and what we can afford.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

Andreatoo — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:58:03 GMT

@suzyQ3

I have jeans from both ends of the spectrum and I truly fail to see and/or feel the difference!

And for clarification I've never spent over $200 because when I purchase the 'premium' they're deeply discounted at The Rack or Off 5th.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:07:23 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
I know for a fact that you do not need to spend tons of money to get high-quality, excellent-fitting jeans. I don't care whether someone calls them premium or not -- that's just hype.

And on top of that, let's not continually make such a point about jeans that ARE fairly inexpensive, when so many people here rely on them. Are they different in any way? Maybe. I don't really know. But not everyone can afford or even want to buy so-called "premium" jeans.

We all buy what we like and what we can afford.

I've never bought $200 jeans, so I wouldn't know. That doesn't mean I have anything against them. My problem is my menopausal body and the shift in fat distribution. Most jeans just don't fit my "new" body very well. If I could find jeans with only 1-2% stretch and a good fit for me, I wouldn't care what I spent. As it turns out, the jeans that fit me best are not very expensive. They're not perfect, though.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

suzyQ3 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:19:31 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
I know for a fact that you do not need to spend tons of money to get high-quality, excellent-fitting jeans. I don't care whether someone calls them premium or not -- that's just hype.

And on top of that, let's not continually make such a point about jeans that ARE fairly inexpensive, when so many people here rely on them. Are they different in any way? Maybe. I don't really know. But not everyone can afford or even want to buy so-called "premium" jeans.

We all buy what we like and what we can afford.

I've never bought $200 jeans, so I wouldn't know. That doesn't mean I have anything against them. My problem is my menopausal body and the shift in fat distribution. Most jeans just don't fit my "new" body very well. If I could find jeans with only 1-2% stretch and a good fit for me, I wouldn't care what I spent. As it turns out, the jeans that fit me best are not very expensive. They're not perfect, though.

I have absolutely nothing against expensive jeans, @ILTH

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:31:32 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
I know for a fact that you do not need to spend tons of money to get high-quality, excellent-fitting jeans. I don't care whether someone calls them premium or not -- that's just hype.

And on top of that, let's not continually make such a point about jeans that ARE fairly inexpensive, when so many people here rely on them. Are they different in any way? Maybe. I don't really know. But not everyone can afford or even want to buy so-called "premium" jeans.

We all buy what we like and what we can afford.

I've never bought $200 jeans, so I wouldn't know. That doesn't mean I have anything against them. My problem is my menopausal body and the shift in fat distribution. Most jeans just don't fit my "new" body very well. If I could find jeans with only 1-2% stretch and a good fit for me, I wouldn't care what I spent. As it turns out, the jeans that fit me best are not very expensive. They're not perfect, though.
I have absolutely nothing against expensive jeans, @ILTH

I didn't assume you did. I got what you were saying.

All I was saying is that I never experienced $200+ jeans, so I can't comment on differences.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

suzyQ3 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:57:20 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
I know for a fact that you do not need to spend tons of money to get high-quality, excellent-fitting jeans. I don't care whether someone calls them premium or not -- that's just hype.

And on top of that, let's not continually make such a point about jeans that ARE fairly inexpensive, when so many people here rely on them. Are they different in any way? Maybe. I don't really know. But not everyone can afford or even want to buy so-called "premium" jeans.

We all buy what we like and what we can afford.

I've never bought $200 jeans, so I wouldn't know. That doesn't mean I have anything against them. My problem is my menopausal body and the shift in fat distribution. Most jeans just don't fit my "new" body very well. If I could find jeans with only 1-2% stretch and a good fit for me, I wouldn't care what I spent. As it turns out, the jeans that fit me best are not very expensive. They're not perfect, though.
I have absolutely nothing against expensive jeans, @ILTH

I didn't assume you did. I got what you were saying.
All I was saying is that I never experienced $200+ jeans, so I can't comment on differences.

For reference, @ILTH , I wear J. Crew jeans -- have their skinnys in regular denim, velvet, and corduroy. They tend to retail at about $110 and up. They have jeggings for less, and they have some denim at much more.

But I always buy with good promos and use their loyalty rewards. This brand just works like a dream for my body type and sizing.

I consider them to be "premium" enough for me.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

Good4u — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:59:33 GMT

If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

jonbon — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:00:44 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
They just look like jeans to me.

Then it's not just me. I usually look at the styles posted (because they're mostly just plain, fairly simple ones) and think that they look like jeans I could buy at any number of places. They just don't seem "special" to me in the least.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

Ms tyrion2 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:50:08 GMT

@Good4u wrote:
If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

Interesting phrasing. Thin women have stick figures. You refer to your figure as curvy. As that a euphemism for the opposite of thin?

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:20:38 GMT

@Good4u wrote:
If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

I see plenty of big/plus/curvy/fat/whatever-you-want-to-call-yourself women wearing skinny jeans. I think they look fine, except for the ones that look to be 2 or 3 sizes too small -- suffocating and painted on. They just look so uncomfortable to me. But, that's my problem, not theirs. They don't look any worse or better than thinner women. Some women can rock super-skinnies; some can't. It has nothing to do with size.

I've said before, I think, for the mostpart, that straight, cigarette and skinnies look much better than fuller, bells, etc. on larger women, on shorter women.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

Good4u — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:45:45 GMT

@ILTH wrote:
@Good4u wrote:
If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

I see plenty of big/plus/curvy/fat/whatever-you-want-to-call-yourself women wearing skinny jeans. I think they look fine, except for the ones that look to be 2 or 3 sizes too small -- suffocating and painted on. They just look so uncomfortable to me. But, that's my problem, not theirs. They don't look any worse or better than thinner women. Some women can rock super-skinnies; some can't. It has nothing to do with size.

I've said before, I think, for the mostpart, that straight, cigarette and skinnies look much better than fuller, bells, etc. on larger women, on shorter women.

Well, I disagree with you. You'd never catch me wearing such jeans and those ladies who are not on the thin side look like they try to hard to be something they are not. Not saying you shouldn't wear comfortable form fitted clothes, but your doing yourself a diservice if you wear clothing not flattering to your body shape. You need to know how your made to know what works well and look for clothes that flatter your shape.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

ILTH — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:12:35 GMT

@Good4u wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@Good4u wrote:
If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

I see plenty of big/plus/curvy/fat/whatever-you-want-to-call-yourself women wearing skinny jeans. I think they look fine, except for the ones that look to be 2 or 3 sizes too small -- suffocating and painted on. They just look so uncomfortable to me. But, that's my problem, not theirs. They don't look any worse or better than thinner women. Some women can rock super-skinnies; some can't. It has nothing to do with size.

I've said before, I think, for the mostpart, that straight, cigarette and skinnies look much better than fuller, bells, etc. on larger women, on shorter women.
Well, I disagree with you. You'd never catch me wearing such jeans and those ladies who are not on the thin side look like they try to hard to be something they are not. Not saying you shouldn't wear comfortable form fitted clothes, but your doing yourself a diservice if you wear clothing not flattering to your body shape. You need to know how your made to know what works well and look for clothes that flatter your shape.

What? -- Equal? Relevant? Current?

So, are super thin women trying hard to be something they're not when they wear clothes you deem appropriate for big women?

The only article of clothing that lives in isolation is a one-piece bathing suit. Everything else exists as part of an outfit. Some people pull it together better than others. That's all.

I'm m not arguing with you about your own comfort zone, but, your idea of what's flattering isn't mine. I can't make a blanket statement that all women of this size and shape have to wear this or that only.

Re: Citizen of Humanity's new line of jeans

Good4u — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:17:29 GMT

@Ms tyrion2 wrote:
@Good4u wrote:
If you are stick thin woman...go for it. Even in my youth, I was never that...I am a curvy girl and I have never wore those nor plan to now. But for those who have the stick shape...have at it.

Interesting phrasing. Thin women have stick figures. You refer to your figure as curvy. As that a euphemism for the opposite of thin?

No, it means exactly what it says...I have curves not rolls of fat. I am an hour glass in shape and I do not look good in stick straight anything jeans or anything else. Answer your question?