I'm not typically a Loft girl after having some issues there with CS, but I tried the relaxed skinnies and I like them. I definitely had to size down 1-2 sizes, depending on the look you are going for. I'm a little under 5'3" and many of the boyfriend jeans are just waaaay too much for my frame. The relaxed skinny ends up with a boyfriend look on me. I also tried an H&M pair of boyfriend jeans that I liked more than most. I didn't buy, but I'm thinking about it still. I didn't find these as overwhelming on me as I find some boyfriend style jeans.
I just picked up a pair of straight leg jeans from Loft in a lighter wash too. The straight leg is popping up more places again.
It seems like wider legs are definitely making a comeback, but skinnies are still here to stay too for now I think.
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