Fit Review Friday! Banana Republic Mid Rise Barrel Ankle Jean and Lightweight Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater Polo
Happy Friday! It's also the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which I can't believe it's been 25 years. It just doesn't seem possible so much time has passed. I was in college at Fordham University about to leave for my first class of the day when my grandma told me to turn on the tv. She was either on the phone with someone who told her or she was listening to the Chinese radio. I remember feeling a bit annoyed because I was trying to rush out the door to get to class. But the second I turned the tv on, I knew everything was about to be cancelled. I also remember how blue and sunny and how there was not a single cloud in the sky. It was supposed to be a perfect day. It doesn't feel like it was 25 years ago. It's so surreal. I just wanted to acknowledge the anniversary on my blog. I'm not sure if I ever have before in the past. When I look at all the 9/11 videos that come across my Instagram feed or an article in the NYTimes catches my eye, I feel compelled to watch, to read, and it feels like it happened yesterday. 😢
To transition from that to my fit review feels weird, but here we go. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size PXS or XS in Banana Republic.
One of my best friends suggested I should get a pair of barrel jeans. She seemed to think I would be able to pull it off. I laughed and told her that I've tried barrel jeans and pants quite a few times over the last couple of years and none of it worked for me. I had pretty much written them off. She said I just needed to find one with the right proportions. Easier said than done!
That weekend I went into Banana Republic and spotted a pair of barrel jeans that were cropped or rather ankle length. With my friend's insistence in mind, I thought, sure let's give these another try, why not? I'm wearing size 26 and they were a bit too big in the waist, but I did like the overall look and feel. The store didn't have size 25 and I was planning on ordering them online. I was out and about with Jared and we drove around and ended up finding another Banana Republic and I walked in to see if they had size 25 in the barrel jeans, and sure enough they did.
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Size 25 is a much better fit for me in the waist and while these are the regular size 25 and not petite sizing, they are full length on me. Inseam measures 24 inches. I'm actually pretty happy with the way these barrel jeans fit! It's a Christmas miracle. The leg is not too wide and not as exaggerated as I've seen in the past. The denim is mid-weight, and average softness. It's slightly stretchy. I also love the light wash, it's super casual and I decided to try on a cashmere polo in gray and the pairing looks so good together. I couldn't say no. The cashmere is very lightweight and super soft against my skin. I'm wearing size XS and find it to be true to size. I'm actually excited to wear this outfit once the weather cools down a bit. My guess is maybe October! It's still in the 90s right now.
Do you have a pair of barrel jeans? Let me know in the comments if you love the style. It took me so long to find a pair that works for me but I have a feeling that this is one and done. That's it for me, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 😊
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