ASOS Petite Mustard Skinny Jeans, (20% off full-price items with code RMNASOS20 through 12/5) size US1 :: Ann Taylor dress shirt, 00p :: Cole Haan suede shoes, 5 (similar)
Part two of the mustard pant search brings me to these ASOS petite skinny jeans. When I first started toying with the idea of mustard pants, ASOS had a pair of regular size mustard skinny jeans, but thanks to other reviews of ASOS, I knew those wouldn’t work. Recently, I happened across the petite version, stocked in all sizes, and while I had an inkling the rise would still be too high, given ASOS’s free ship and return policy, it couldn’t hurt to give them a try.
I must say, I’m pleasantly surprised at these jeans. After seeing the poor quality of the first pair of mustard jeans, I was expecting something much cheaper feeling/looking for the price. These are miles better than the juniors pair I tried last time.
The fabric is pretty thick, but feels a little oddly stiff, kinda like when paint dries on fabric. I’m guessing this is from yellow dye overload, but it’s nothing too bad. The inseam surprised me as well! Off the rack, it’s the perfect length on me with a little scrunch at the bottom (see the bottom of this post for measurements). Petites who require a longer inseam may find themselves flooding in these pants. There is a slight waist gap on me, but nothing worth altering.
Pretty good from the rear, although I dislike those little folds of fabric at the top the back pockets. I tend not to know what to do with my hands, so in pockets they go! I kept messing up the little flaps of fabric in the back pockets, which makes them look unsmooth. Other than that, the back pockets are nice and small, although a little far apart, but that’s just me being nit-picky. I do wish the front button tab wasn’t painted yellow. I think it really cheapens the look of the jean and a regular silver button tab would have looked much better.
The mustard color is nice, but it didn’t wow me. I think I may be falling out of love with the idea of mustard jeans, and the color seemed a little washed out looking in bright, outdoorsy light. I think I’d like it better if it were a little darker, or had a little more orange in it.
And now for the clincher. This is my least favorite part about pant shopping. Unless the pants are really low-rise, they don’t agree with my body type. The photo below is a fine example of what I like to call a “jeanis”. When the rise of the pant is too high, there is too much extra fabric in the front, and the pants fold at the crotch in a very unflattering way.
This type of fit in the crotch drives me crazy, so these are definite returns for me. But, I’ve seen ASOS skinny jeans work beautifully on petites (see a similar pair on Jean) with longer torso’s than myself, or who don’t need quite so low a rise as I do (my ideal rise is between 6″-6.5″). ASOS appears well stocked on sizes, and with their free shipping and returns (just keep them very clean! I’ve heard ASOS can be picky with returns.) within the US, might be worth a shot if you’re looking for mustard jeans. And according to the website retailmenot.com, you can use code RMNASOS20 for 20% off full-priced items through 12/5/11.
Product Info: Size Petite US1 (laying flat)
Waist: 12.5″
Hip: 15.5″
Rise: 7.5″
Inseam: 28″
Leg Opening: 5″
Lovely jeans! I have a mustard pair also!
Lol! Jeanis! I die, too funny. I haven’t heard that one before but I know exactly what you mean. :)
You mentioned ASOS pants fit you awful, right?. Do you get the same “jeanis” I do? Or are there other things going on?
mmm I’m not feeling them on you Kelly. These don’t really looke “mustard” to me either they seem brighter? And I have the same issue with you when the rise of pants are too high., they do that weird bunching up thing!
Good! You see the color thing too! I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but they do look a little too bright & not quite as saturated as they could be.
I’m not petite but I have a problem with ‘jeanis’ all the time! I usually attribute it to a lack of butt, but maybe I’ll just start telling people how it’s not my fault I have a shorter torso ;)
It’s a pain in the butt isn’t it? Having a short torso can really mess with your pant shopping!
I LOVE the “Jeanis” term! That is exactly what those Gap cord leggings gave me unfortunately – I am adoption this word, it’s genius!
Me too! I got a mini “jeanis” with the GAP cord leggings. =P
Jeanis! Ha! Brilliant!
I agree with your decision to return them. But for me, I think the biggest issue is the back pockets. Too far apart and those flaps of fabric. Those would annoy me too.
After seeing these photos, I definitely see why you aren’t “wow”ed by them – the color is a little more bright yellow than genuine mustard, and that “jeanis” (haha, love the term, btw) is a real issue! I’ve never run across that problem before – my issue tends to be needing shorter inseams, since I have a long torso and very short legs, but I can see how that can be a real annoyance. Sorry these weren’t right for you!
Yes, jeanis for me means the pants are too big and must be returned. I’ve had good luck with Lucky, Paige and BDG jeans for a nice crotch fit. :)
Jeanis!!! LOL!! I have the same problem with 2 pairs of pants from Uniqlo in 2 years ago, one dress pants and a pair of jeans. Even worse is that when I wear the Uniqlo jeans, my jeanis makes noise when I walk, with each step, its so annoying! I think this happens b/c I had to size up to account for my large behind, hence resulting in a lot of extra fabric in the front end! I can’t return them unfortunately…is there any way to alter and fix the jeanis?
I have the same problem.. Too-low makes the muffin top jut out and too high makes it look like the mommy-jeans :-( So far Gap and American Rag has solved this problem for me.
Sorry these did not work out for you!
Lol! Fortunately, I have not had any jeanis problems lately!
Thanks for the review!
Not crazy about those jeans. I actually think the pockets are way too far apart and just a bit too small. I do like the color though.
I need a fairly low rise as well. I used to really like 6″ a few years ago, but now I find something closer to 7″ is a bit more flattering particularly on those bloated days so it holds everything in. 7.5″ is a little high for me, especially for work trousers, but trying to find a lower rise for work pants? Yea, not happening. LOL. So I just suck up the slightly higher rise despite the fact that I feel like it throws up my proportions. I have had a tailor shorten a rise for me before and it worked out pretty well.
Jeanis- I love it! I’ve never heard of that but yes, I think I might suffer from it!
I agree with @TOBeautyReviews:disqus …I’m not too sure about them either…they’re a little too bright and the jeanis isn’t helping :-(
Nice jeans – they’re the perfect length on you and I love the color!
Eww, jeanis! :D Have you tried Current & Elliot? I think some of the other petite bloggers like them for colored skinny jeans.
Wow. Those jeans are fabulous! Look at the bright color.
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Hi Kelly,I am glad you are returning these. They don’t flatter you at all. Color or look.
check out this link for answering why this happens. Skirts always fit me better.
http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/why-do-my-pants-pull-across-my-crotch.html#comments
Great article! Thanks for sharing that. Just as I suspected, the article confirms that the extra fabric is from too long of a rise. =)
I love mustard trousers :D
Love xx
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