Comments on: Clamdiggers: the Summer skinny

By: Consider cargo clamdiggers | youlookfab

Consider cargo clamdiggers | youlookfab — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:40:23 +0000

[...] Clamdiggers and walk shorts make my must-have list for Summer 2009 as a warm weather go-to alternative to pants and jeans. One specific variation on this theme that deserves more attention is the utilitarian cargo clamdigger. [...]

By: Wearing black in warm weather | youlookfab

Wearing black in warm weather | youlookfab — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:15:01 +0000

[...] Match black tops and jackets with white jeans, a white skirt or clamdiggers. [...]

By: 2009 April 16 | youlookfab

2009 April 16 | youlookfab — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:12:19 +0000

[...] to wear something sleek at the bottom when you sport volume on top (stick to boot cuts, skinnies, clamdiggers, straight legs or pencil [...]

By: Breezy banded tops for bashful bellies | youlookfab

Breezy banded tops for bashful bellies | youlookfab — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:08:14 +0000

[...] to wear something sleek at the bottom when you sport volume on top (stick to boot cuts, skinnies, clamdiggers, straight legs or pencil [...]

By: Clamdiggers with knee-high boots | youlookfab

Clamdiggers with knee-high boots | youlookfab — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:04:00 +0000

[...] Clamdiggers with knee-high boots eliminate “tucking-fuss” and are quite a hip expression if the variables are right. This is not a flop-proof look: The clamdiggers need to be long-ish, and the boots have to fit snugly against the calf. Here are some “dos” and “don’ts” for the combination: [...]

By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » The casual pants dilemma

youlookfab » Blog Archive » The casual pants dilemma — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:27 +0000

[...] casual pants are a missed retail opportunity. Apart from jeans and cropped pants (clamdiggers and walk shorts), the options are [...]

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:48:39 +0000

How interesting Marianne. I was in your country last week. Loads of people in Paris are still wearing leggings and clamdiggers are all over stores. But you’re right in that fashion and style does vary from country to country. I love this aspect about what we wear.

By: MariannaF

MariannaF — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:04:05 +0000

Umm, I have to be honest but I really do not like clamdiggers. At least over here this screams the late 90’s and is kind of outdated. The most recent similar item was 3/4 leggings which are totally outdated now. Funny how fashion & style varies from one country to the other.

By: cathy

cathy — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:57:05 +0000

I have my size one pair picked out at Old Navy but have not bought it yet. On the list of things to do. I have a lot of shorts and dress options but tend to fall back on the clam diggers because I have thigh anxiety. With wedges they make me feel very thin and cool.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:39:18 +0000

Clamdiggers are a type of capri, just like skinnies are a type of jeans. Clamdiggers differ in that they are snug throughout the leg and knee. They are like “cropped skinnies”. Other styles can flare out like boot cuts, or tie at the hem like pedal pushers. Dressy capris made of suit fabric are a little looser all round, much like a pair of slacks. And culottes are like “cropped flared leg pants”. (Remember that when I refer to capris, I’m taking about capris that are ABOVE the widest part of the calf).

In some instances, the person will feel more comfortable in a roomier silhouette like Bermudas, straighter capri’s or culottes. But so far in my experience, clamdiggers have not disappointed any body type if the components with which they are matched are right (tops and shoes). And some clamdiggers won’t fit as tightly as these on the models either. I hope that makes things a little clearer.