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Very clarifying!  Reinforcing.  I agree with everything except I believe there is room for volume over volume as a look.  It's a nice change for summer that provides flowing architecture that encapsulates a shaded micro-climate with room for air flow.  Light , breathable fabric, perhaps quick drying is requires.  Linen is a classic for volume over volume, but lightweight denim blends with lyocell or tencel are good options for smooth, soft, breathable, moisture-wicking summer comfort.
    To me the volume over volume choice expresses an attitude that for that day, my comfort is more important than trends or elegance.  And I already know who I am under these garments.
    Balloon legs  are also better with a drapy light denim and lyocell or tencel hand.  The relaxed volume is perfect for summer and light casual sandals or barefoot lounging.  A casual boat shoe or moccasin reinforced the casual comfort expression but a knitted flat could sharpen that conclusion.
    A soft wide leg jean that puddles can be gathered or pleated and held with a 4 inch kilt pin.  This is an adaptation to an existing jean that brings the ankle in and raises the hem.  I still enjoy a puddling jean for casual situations and covering my ankles while sitting.  I like the soft feel of a puddling hem around my ankles.
     That's also my winning argument on shoe choice.  Too severe of a pointed toe looks like costume  (clown costume). A square or almond toe balances jean volume.  Casual denim may not be appropriate for employment environments where you're meant to represent an employer's brand and not your individuality.  But that makes the off- hours casual that much more enjoyable.

I have dark wash jeans but rarely wear them because I have light coloured furniture and have experienced dye transfer (from visitors). I would be mortified if I left marks in other people's homes 🤷‍♀️

Eu tenho uma única calça jeans….pois prefiro a alfaiataria por combinar mais com meu estilo e locais que eu frequento, ela tem cintura alta e é reta, perfeita 😊

I agree with what you said about ecru being a better choice over stark white. My outfits have been feeling a little off when wearing stark white jeans and I think that it’s because of the sort of glaring contrast with whatever colored top and shoes I choose.  They also get yellowed spots over time and I can’t seem to get them out completely.🫤

Thank you for your detailed explanation, much appreciated!

Pass on the barrel. They are so ugly to me.

The barrel leg jeans look ridiculous. It reminds me of a bow legged cowboy

I own ONLY two pair of jeans. One Navy Blue (dark) and One Sage Green. Both clean lines and a little bit wide. They are amazing.