High Rise '90s Straight Jeans curated on LTK

Thoughts on Good American? Do they live up to their promise of quality, style, and substance? Or are they jeggings with virtue marketing language?

Jeans mentioned
1. Good Waist Split Pocket High Waist Crop Skinny Jeans
2. Good Boy Straight Cropped Jeans
3. Always Fits Good Legs Straight Jeans
4. Fit for Success Jumpsuit
5. Good Waist Palazzo Jeans

Bottom line: it’s hard to make stretchy jeans look polished

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Thoughts on Good American? Do they live up to their promise of quality, style, and substance? Or are they jeggings with virtue marketing language? Jeans mentioned 1. Good Waist Split Pocket High Waist Crop Skinny Jeans 2. Good Boy Straight Cropped Jeans 3. Always Fits Good Legs Straight Jeans 4. Fit for Success Jumpsuit 5. Good Waist Palazzo Jeans Bottom line: it’s hard to make stretchy jeans look polished LTKFindsUnder100 LTKStyleTip LTKVideo

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High Rise '90s Straight Jeans | Gap (US)

Ribcage Straight Patch Pocket Women's Jeans | LEVI'S (US)

The Emmett Wide-Leg Jean in Kieran Wash: Welt Pocket Edition | Madewell

The '90s Straight Jean in Rondell Wash: Crease Edition | Madewell

Ribcage Straight Ankle Women's Jeans | LEVI'S (US)

AGOLDE Harper Crop Straight in Moor | FWRD | FWRD

Sasha Wide-Leg Jeans | Saks Fifth Avenue

Riley Long High-Rise Straight Jeans | Saks Fifth Avenue

Wide Straight Jeans | UNIQLO (US)

Le Slim Palazzo Bardot Pant | Saks Fifth Avenue

The Utility Barrel Pant | Everlane

Baggy Dad Women's Jeans | LEVI'S (US)

Martin Trousers | Sezane Paris

Ribcage Wide Leg Women's Jeans - Light Wash | Levi's® US | LEVI'S (US)

High-Rise Straight Jean | Banana Republic (US)

J.Crew’s going out pieces have been so strong this year. Most of these work for day as well, and it’s easy to combine them with your own staples.

* The jeans and a silk blouse plus a mid-thigh coat
* The chain-trim jacket over a cami with midi and boots
* The embellished top with a mini skirt and the shoes you’ve been dying to show off

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How can you tell luxury without looking at the price?

These are important aspects to examine. Here are some tricks to spot quality issues.

1. Stitches
2. Reinforcement
3. Leather quality
4. Hardware
5. Sole
6. Shape

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THROUGHOUT
Uniqlo Corduroy Wide Pants, 01 off white, size small, OOS
Nili Lotan Reine belt 245 25mm emboss black, size 80
Tod's loafers, size 38.5, OOS - the Cole Haans come pretty close!
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CARDIGAN OUTFIT
Italic Billie Chunky Oversized Cashmere Cardigan, pebble grey, size small
J.Crew Pointelle sweater-tank in premium ultrafine cotton, white, size small
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BLAZER OUTFIT
Corduroy blazer, thrifted
A-line coat, H&M, OOS
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COAT OUTFIT
Prada hourglass coat, OOS
Club Monaco classic coat, OOS
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My size: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US sizes. Shoes: 38.5.

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Some of my favorite cashmere sweaters are on sale!

The Nordstrom’s sweater is lightweight and very beautifully done. It’s got a delicate, gorgeous drape. Bloomingdale’s cashmere is a pass and not in the same category.

Uniqlo has the best classic sweater - i scrunch up the sleeves and play with the waist to modernize it. Lots of colors are on sale.

And a bunch of excellent Banana Republic cashmere sweaters are on sale, with an extra 20% off.

I’m wearing the polo sweater from Banana Republic from last year, size small.

Bottom left: Uniqlo sweater, size small, 73 purple (which is not on sale).

I’m 5’7” and wear sizes 0-4, or a small.

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Banana Republic is now 20% off sale, including cashmere

Most of these sweaters are on sale, so sizes are getting snapped up.

I’m wearing:
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Crewneck Sweater ($80) in faded denim, size small, my usual size.

🏆Best affordable cashmere <$250:
* Most colorful: J.Crew
* Most affordable, modern: Quince
* Most affordable, classic + high quality: Uniqlo
* Best lightweight: Banana Republic
* Most luxurious: Italic
* Best overall: Cos

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🔍 Samba alternatives worth your $$ - save this for your next sneaker hunt!
Breaking down what you ACTUALLY get at each price point:
Target ($35):
* Synthetic upper
* Meets 6-month durability expectations
* Surprisingly decent for the price

J.Crew ($118):
* Synthetic upper
* Similar durability to current Sambas
* Sleeker toe box than Samba

Gola ($110):
* Suede upper
* Better sole adhesion than recent Sambas
* Heritage British craftsmanship

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (~$130):
* Premium leather upper
* Superior construction
* Olympic heritage since 1968

Sézane ($190):
* Full leather upper
* Refined almond toe
* Elevated casual polish

Wales Bonner x Adidas ($200 retail → $1-3k resale):
* Leather
* Crochet details
* Limited availability driving prices 🆙

Recent Sambas aren't living up to their heritage, quality-wise. For long-term wear, consider Onitsuka Tiger or Gola.

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The coats I tried were true to size: small:
* Aritzia Slouch Double Face Coat - Recycled Wool
* Theory Open Front Coat in Double-Face Wool-Cashmere

My size: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US sizes.#classicstyle #affordableluxury

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Yayyy! My favorites at Massimo Dutti are on sale!

The trench in my usual size S was too small (shoulders too tight). I’m getting it in a medium.

My shoe size is 38.5. The correct way for me to order their shoes in the US: size 8. The shoes are marked eu 39, which is my usual strategy for full sizes and fits well here. I first ordered size 39 on the website, and they shipped size 40 eu, which was too big. I love their shoes.

I’m wearing size small in the abstract leopard midi, and the top in size small is great, too (it’s a relaxed fit).

I’m getting the capris! Glad they’re back in stock. I missed out on them last spring.

My size: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US sizes.

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I love these trends because they’re wearable and aspirational at the same time.

I’m wearing:
* Club Monaco Helek Silk Shirt, Blanc De Blanc/Casse, size small
* J.Crew Signature gold-link necklace
* J.Crew Sugar disco hoops, crystal (they are so light and comfortable! But the back feels stuck so I’m using a plastic back from Amazon)

#classicstyle #boho

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I loved the fit unless otherwise noted:
Ruffled Mini Dress (like Chloé), $179, blush pink, size S
Flared-Sleeve Sequin Top, $179, size S
Flared-Sleeve Sequin Trousers, $179, size 2
Fringed Sequin Top, $219, size 4, was okay but I also could have sized down to 2
Fringed Sequin Midi Skirt, $259, size 2
Asymmetric Cowl-Neck Midi Dress, $139: tried on size 4, and I should have sized down to 2

Pass:
Bias-Cut Satin Midi Dress, $149, 100% acetate

Not in video:
Sequined Mini Shift Dress, $179, size S – love that the zipper is long enough to walk into the dress. No need to pull it on overhead. Great shoulder pads.

My size: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US sizes.#dress #classicstyle

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My party separates have stayed fresh through a lot of trend cycles - they’re the real basics. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend on museum-quality pieces. They just have to be good at what they do. A little bit undone, a little bit easy - that’s what I’m looking for anyway.

* Mango Sequin jacket with pockets, size small (oversized fit)
* Banana Republic Stretch-Sequin Midi Skirt, size small (size down if between sizes; more of a champagne color IRL than the antique gold you see online)
* Club Monaco Helek Silk Shirt, Blanc De Blanc/Casse, size small
* Italic Billie Chunky Oversized Cashmere Cardigan, pebble grey, size small (worn tucked into an elastic belt)
* J.Crew High-rise sailor denim trouser in 1996 semi-stretch, Dani Beca wash, size 25
* Valentino Garavani 2001 100mm Loafer Pump Heel, color: Nero & Ivory, size 38.5
* Narrator: Luxe Wool-Blend Off-Shoulder Top, size small

My sizes: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US clothes. Shoes: 38.5.
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I’ve been reluctant to get a black belt because it feels kinda basic, but the croco texture here adds just enough of an interest. And I love the buckle.

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Love this combination: a sparkly lady jacket with sailor jeans. I’m partial to my sailor jeans in velvet, but any dark jean would look great.

I saw this J.Crew jacket in person. It’s well done. The trims look good, too. I love that my Mango jacket is soft, so it drapes well. Wear it closed to avoid the warping along the edges.

My outfit:
Mango Sequin jacket with pockets, size small
Citizens of Humanity Loli Velvet High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, Burgundy size 26

I’m wearing 100mm Jimmy Choo heels to work with the hem of the jeans.

My size: 5’7”, usually 26 jeans, 0-4 in US sizes.
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