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So, has anyone actually sat through this yet? What are we thinking?

So, I picked up two pairs of 40 denier tights today—one black and one blue—along with two pairs in 100 denier, both black.
I’m actually really happy with them.
My only tip? Go one size up. I grabbed a Medium, even though the packaging says I should be a Small, and they fit perfectly. Personally, I prefer having a bit more fabric so they aren't stretched to the limit—it just feels much more comfortable that way.

Casey Bennett said:This thread is pretty old, but I figured someone might still be looking for advice.
About a month and a half ago, I picked up some skinny jeans on sale at Nordstrom just so I’d finally have something that works with boots. Usually, I stick to straight leg or a slight flare, but since these were such a steal—I can't remember the exact price, but I think they were around $67—I grabbed them even though the color wasn't quite what I had in mind.

Honestly, these things are soft as silk; they don't stretch out too much, the waist sits low without being dangerously low, and they are so incredibly comfy that I end up wearing them around the house like sweatpants. I'm beyond satisfied. 😍

Thanks for the reply.

I actually ended up finding a pair myself in the meantime. I grabbed some skinnies over at Hilfiger. They weren't exactly budget-friendly, but I wanted quality, and I definitely got my money's worth. I’ve always been a bit of a skeptic when it comes to skinny jeans—always figured they'd be uncomfortable—but these are incredibly soft and easy to wear. They fit perfectly, too. Like the other pair, they have a lower rise, but nothing scandalous.

Now I’m eyeing a pair of straight-leg jeans, mostly because my old DKNY ones finally gave up the ghost after two and a half years. Ideally, I'd find something a bit cheaper this time around—I think I went a little overboard on my shopping budget last month.

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When it comes to clothes—especially jeans—comfort is my absolute priority. I’m almost always in denim, though usually in a straight leg, something more relaxed or maybe a slight flare; honestly, I’ve never even attempted skinny jeans. Right now, my go-to pair is some DKNY denim I picked up while traveling in the States—they are incredibly comfortable and high quality, and I've been wearing them constantly for over two years. Compared to these, my old jeans from an American department store feel totally unwearable; they're just too uncomfortable to stand.

I know skinny jeans are huge right now, and I get the impression that nearly every girl here in the city is wearing them, but I’ve never really cared about following trends. For me, it’s always been about what I actually like and how it feels to wear it.
That said, I am thinking about finally trying a pair of skinnies just for a change of pace. Does anyone have recommendations for a pair that is actually soft and comfortable? I’m not entirely sure if I’ll be able to tolerate them, but I want to give it a shot—mostly because I really want a cool pair I can tuck into boots. Since mine aren't slim enough, they bunch up at the bottom, which looks messy—and since I'm on the shorter side, it just looks awkward. They don't need to be designer or break the bank, obviously, but I don't want bottom-of-the-barrel quality either. I'd rather not spend a fortune since I'm still undecided on whether I'll actually stick with them.

Anyway, I'm looking for advice because I haven't bought jeans locally in about two years. I have a stash of denim from the US that is sturdy, super comfy, and high quality (I actually just got another new pair of DKNYs recently—honestly, nothing beats them 😁), but none of them are tight. And frankly, the last thing I want to do is wander through ten different stores trying things on; I have a feeling I’d give up after the second failed attempt—shopping isn't exactly my favorite pastime.

Any updates on this?
I couldn't even get onto the forum yesterday—total lockout—but today I was in instantly since I finally remembered to check the "remember me" box.

I run into this exact same issue all the time.
It took me at least ten tries to get it to work this time...
And honestly, checking that "remember me" box doesn't seem to do much of anything.
For me, the only way it finally clicked was clearing out my cache and cookies before hitting "remember me" again.
But clearly, there's a glitch somewhere in the forum's backend if other people are running into this too.

Sarah Wilson95 said:Hey there... if you're referring to my earlier post where I mentioned that troll, honestly, the guy really flew in last night with this whole argument about how we shouldn't be numbing our brains with these shows while significant events are unfolding in Japan, and he posted a few more things right after, but I didn't even bother reading them because it was painfully obvious he was just being a troll and that's exactly what I was thinking 😉

but now it turns out that having someone like that reported is actually becoming an issue itself.🤣

Yeah, I know who he is, but he wasn't my target—it wasn't his behavior specifically that bothered me.

It’s more that there have been several instances lately where people have been labeled as "parachute jumpers." Even I’ve dealt with comments about how I’m "jumping in late to stir the pot" or whatever the phrase is—basically, people nitpicking because I joined the conversation toward the end.

Again, I think that's really just down to certain individuals, not a problem with the topic or the soap operas themselves.

I’ve never really believed that locking a thread is the answer... It feels more like punishing the whole group when, in reality, it’s usually just a few specific people causing the friction. In my view, those individuals should be the ones dealt with—using the actual tools available here, like bans or warnings, you know? But I’ve noticed this pattern on forums quite often—closing down threads that get messy or start attracting insults. And honestly, I think this particular thread was leaning a bit in that direction.

Regarding the subject matter and the insults... it’s not like they weren't happening.
I can say that I’ve personally been on the receiving end of some insults myself—both in the soap opera threads and the ones with spoilers and without. Just because I voiced a different opinion, I was labeled an "emotional invalid," for instance. 😕 I haven't actually reported anyone yet... if I’m being honest, I don't think I've ever reported a single user or moderator on any forum I've been on. 🤷 But I am starting to think about doing it for the first time.

I also noticed a handful of people—I won't name names since I didn't even catch them all—who weren't exactly friendly toward anyone expressing an opinion that differed from their own or from the majority consensus. There was also that whole thing where they call people "bandwagoners" just because they started commenting during the final episodes, creating this vibe that they aren't welcome here.
I mean, is there actually a rule on this forum that forbids someone from commenting on a series just because they didn't participate earlier and the show is nearing its end? 😕

As for the confusion over opening a new thread, the girl joined the forum wanting to discuss the show, saw the existing thread was closed, so she started a new one to share her thoughts (back when that wasn't against the rules).
Even though her post wasn't a formal intro with all the cast photos, series data, and links, it was a fairly long post with well-reasoned impressions. You could tell she put a lot of time and effort into writing it, and frankly, I think some of the comments directed at her were way too harsh.
Again, the "bandwagoner" labels, the claims that she didn't "deserve" to start a thread because she had zero previous posts, the comments about how she dared to mention a certain character in her very first post... I think the frustration regarding how the new thread was opened could have been expressed much more mildly and politely.