Denim Review: J Brand Houlihan Skinny Ankle Zip Cargo Pants in Vintage Olive wash

103 Responses to “Denim Review: J Brand Houlihan Skinny Ankle Zip Cargo Pants in Vintage Olive wash”

1. Lorna, Editor says:

   July 2, 2010 at 4:36 am

   If you prefer 27 then that’s what counts It’s all about personal preference
2. Liz_Dublin says:

   July 8, 2010 at 11:27 am

   Hi there!

   Yesterday I bought this olive houlihan’s in size 24 (ebay.com). Iam UK size 6 so maybe somebody know did I choose good size? Iam scared now that they could be too small or too big ;(
   I am very skinny and short person ;/
   Iam totally in love with this jeans, hope they will fit on me!

   (sorry about my english )

   Liz
3. Lorna, Editor says:

   July 8, 2010 at 12:12 pm

   Hi Liz UK size 6 is a 24 so you picked the right size Hope they fit you!!
4. Liz_Dublin says:

   July 9, 2010 at 11:09 am

   Thank U Lorna :*

   So maybe I should buy size 23 =( couse I want them thight =(

   Lorna, what size are yours?
   U look soo great!

   Liz
5. Lorna, Editor says:

   July 9, 2010 at 1:07 pm

   I have them in a 28 and my normal size is 27/28
6. Liz_Dublin says:

   July 10, 2010 at 9:54 am

   Thx 4answer!

   I think that I’ll get my houlihans in next week ..cant wait!!!!!
7. Lorna, Editor says:

   July 10, 2010 at 10:49 am

   Let me know how they work out for you
8. Liz_Dublin says:

   July 10, 2010 at 11:55 am

   Yeah, off course I will
   I just have no idea what I will do if they will be too small/big … I mean where I will get them in good size (23) couse on ebay there’s no more left in this size

   U are so lucky that U live in US. It’s so sad that I need visa to go there or to live…its like a win on lottery ;(
9. Lorna, Editor says:

   July 10, 2010 at 12:28 pm

   I don’t I live in the UK so I definitely understand your pain when it comes to shopping
10. Liz_Dublin says:

    July 10, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    Ohhh,sorry I was sure that U live in US =)
    Doesn’t matter, even UK is better then IE There is so many amercian brands what I can not say about Dublin ;/ Dublin is a big village

    So u bought your houllihan pants online or in store in Ur city?
11. Lorna, Editor says:

    July 11, 2010 at 7:49 am

    They don’t sell them where I live, I’m down south in England J brand sent them to me
12. Liz_Dublin says:

    July 11, 2010 at 9:27 am

    So maybe I dont understand everything but U get them for free? =)
13. Lorna, Editor says:

    July 11, 2010 at 10:33 am

    They were very kind and gifted them for a review yeh
14. Liz_Dublin says:

    July 11, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Wow, thats nice!
    But how it happened? First U wrote to them or what ? Couse u had to get them before make a review
    Really nice, lucky girl ! =)
15. Lorna, Editor says:

    July 11, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I work closely with most of the denim brands as I’m the editor here J Brand are a lovely company. Thank you!
16. Liz_Dublin says:

    July 11, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    All right, now I understand
    Very nice occupation!
    I hate my work, I dream about work in fashion ( I love River Island) but it’s hard to get job there,they preffer Irish workers then somebody out of Ireland ;/

    Its really good to have a job which U like..wake up every morning and go there with smile on face.. ehh…I going to my like to hell
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19. Krista says:

    August 25, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I am a true convert. I will NEVER purchase another pair of CHEAP jeans again! I now see the value in spending a few extra (ok – A LOT of extra) bucks on a pair of jeans. I may have thrown-up a bit in my mouth when the registered added ALL the taxes ( I am in Canada … !), but totally worth it!!!
20. Lorna, Editor says:

    August 25, 2010 at 11:51 am

    I’m glad you see that Krista They are definitely worth it, they will last you for forever!
21. Jenny says:

    September 2, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Dear Lorna,
    Thank you so much for an excellent denim-blogg. You look amazing in all the clothes and shoes you wear! It is very dangerous to “roam around” here; I want to buy everything! Today, I “caved in” and bought a pair of Houlihans. I have been oogling them for months now. In the beginning I really didn’t like the look, but every time I saw them, I liked them more and more. Until they seemed completely irresistible! Today the situation became unbearable, and I ordered them from the US. I live in Spain! So I am nervously biting my nails, hoping I got the right size! But after reading your recomendations to other people here, I feel calmer. I think I got the right size, my size in TR, 7s, CoH, R&R is 25/26 (Paiges 26/27 because they are so small in the tighs), and ordered Houlihan in 26. I ordered Sharkskin though, and they seem to run a bit smaller!? I will just have to wait and see! Thank you so much again!
22. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 2, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Hi Jenny! I’m glad you love DenimBlog I really hope the Houlihans work out for you!!
23. Andreja says:

    September 3, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Hi, I want to buy them but I don’t know should I take my size or size smaller?

    Some people who have Houlihan’s told me that I have buy size smaller because they are stretchy and they will, during the time, become bigger?
    What do you think?
    Thanks a lot, this will be very helpful.
24. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 3, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Hi Andreja They do stretch out a lot yes, mine have become quite baggy so you could size down so they are tight at first
25. widya says:

    September 16, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    hi lorna… i love your blog, it really helpful…

    u look really great in the pic with the houlihan J brand.
    I live in australia, and this cargo pant is really expensive. so im planning to get it online.
    i have tried size 25, but its a bit loose not that skinny.

    so do u recommend, it would be better if i get size 24?
    thanks a lot
26. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 16, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Hi Widya
    Did you get Vintage Olive? They do stretch out a lot so if you want a very tight fit then I would say get the 24 but if you like them a bit looser then the 25 should be ok And thank you for the lovely compliment!
27. widya says:

    September 20, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Hi Lorna…
    thanks for your reply.
    i did get the 24, what u said its really true..
    it look amazing on…

    thank u so much
28. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Hi Widya I am glad they worked out for you! I hope you enjoy them!
29. JEFF says:

    November 12, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    “I never expected to fall completely in love with these J Brand Houlihan Cargo Pants in Vintage Olive! I just got them last week and I have worn them lots already. I had never been a fan of cargo pants since I didn’t really class them as feminine but after seeing these pants on lots of celebs it really changed my mind.”
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    So let me get this straight: Cargo pants were not your style, you have never liked cargos, but then you saw a bunch of celebrities wearing cargo pants and now you like them because celebrities wear them? Br your goddamn self for Christ’s sake. That’s fucking pathetic.
30. JEFF says:

    November 12, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Oh by the way, my wife is getting these for her 25th birthday in 2 weeks, and this bullshit makes we want to return them.
31. Natalie says:

    November 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Hi, I adore these pants. I just cant find a shop to try these on in Australia, so I am looking online. Im just confused about the sizing in these pants. Im a 26-27 in jeans (I have not tried J brand jeans) and an 8 in brands like Mossimo. What do you recommend? I like them to be relatively fitted, but hate the muffin top? What do you think?
32. Lorna, Editor says:

    November 14, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Hi What brands are you a size 26/27 in?
33. Lorna, Editor says:

    November 14, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Actually no, you read it wrong, these cargo pants are a new style and a different take on them. Normally cargo pants are baggy and loose and unflattering, however when I saw these being worn by lots of people, they were flattering on them all and I decided to try them as they are different to the normal cargo pants. I love the skinny cargos now. Not just because celebs wear them. If you are a true fan of DenimBlog and read my reviews you will see I have my own denim style.
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36. June says:

    December 23, 2010 at 9:40 am

    I have question regarding the size too!
    If I wear R&R and TR 25 they baggy (like boot cut and straight leg) but when I wear 24 they are too tight and uncomfortable… should I buy 24 or 25 for the houlihan?
37. Lorna, Editor says:

    December 23, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    Hi June, I would say 25, R&R and TR are always a size down for me from my J Brand size so take the 25
38. June says:

    January 27, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Thanks for your reply Lorna! I am finally getting my size 25 vintage olive after a month! yay!
39. Lorna, Editor says:

    January 27, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Yay!!
40. monica says:

    April 24, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    hi?just discovered yr blog and loving it. i maybe the last one who’s gonna buy my first cargo here but noticed the length of the pants makes a lot difference. does it come in varied length?because above on celebrities, for instance Jessica Alba is taller than Hillary Duff but her pants are longer than them on Hillary. very confused as i don’t want mine to be that much long though..
41. Lorna, Editor says:

    April 25, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Hi Monica, they come with a standard inseam, they don’t do varied lengths. I think they look different because maybe one of them has longer legs and a shorter torso or something
42. evelyn says:

    September 7, 2011 at 9:41 am

    hi lorna,i love your blog and i have a question for you
    I am a 27 in 7 FAM roxanne . What size should i order for the houlihan j brand?
43. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 7, 2011 at 9:52 am

    Hi I’m glad you love DenimBlog! Are you a 27 in all Roxanne? I think you might be a 27 in the Houlihan too It depends if you want a tight fit or a looser one.
44. evelyn says:

    September 7, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    Hi Lorna, thanks for your reply!
    I am a 27 in all roxanne & I like the tight fit
45. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 7, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Then I think a 27 should be good for the Houlihans. I’m the same size in 7s as I am in J Brand
46. evelyn says:

    September 8, 2011 at 6:06 am

    thanks a lot!
47. Lorna, Editor says:

    September 8, 2011 at 6:41 am

    I hope it works for you. They do stretch out a lot too
48. yixin says:

    October 29, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Hi:

    I wear abercrombie fitch super skinny in 25, what size do you reccomend if I want it to be tight, not baggy? Thanks
49. Lorna, Editor says:

    October 29, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Hi! I’m sorry I have never actually tried A&F jeans, do you wear American Eagle at all?
50. yixin says:

    October 30, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Yes, I can fit 0 in normal american eagle. By the way, what size are you wearing in the picture?

    Thank you for your reply!