As a former religious skinny jean wearer, I can’t imagine going back now after my denim world’s been opened up! One cut that I’ve been particularly drawn to lately is the wide leg crop. A wider cut jean offers balance and interest against a fitted top, and for those who don’t love heels, a cropped length makes them more practical for pairing with a variety of lower shoes.
I recently mentioned this J.Crew version (more colors) of my favorite Madewell wide crop jeans and wanted to show how versatile they can be. All of the J.Crew washes in this jean look good! I have 24 petite and noticed the J.Crew waist stretched out a bit after wear (and fits a little bigger than the Madewell), so would consider sizing down if between sizes. My J.Crew jeans in 24p now measure 13″ across the waist, with a 10″ rise and 24″ inseam. They also come in a full length style with a 28″ petite inseam.
Base Outfit
A racerback tank or a fitted tee tucked into wider cut jeans has been a no-fail “base outfit” for me. Especially when the bottoms are cropped, a higher neckline and shoulder angling on racerbacks help keep the overall look long & lean. The rib on this AF bodysuit is a nice thicker weight (I sized up since it runs snug), and I found it worth getting in black, too. Here’s a few different shoes I’d pair this base outfit with:
1. Flats
Mary Jane shoes and ballet flats are very on trend again this Fall, and any trend that’s practical and comfortable is a win to me! The slender shape of such flats works well against jeans with a wider leg opening.
Check this post for some styles that have caught my eye! On my wishlist is a good black or dark brown pair with a slightly squared toe and thin strap, a…
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