Angie, I’ve been suspecting you are clairvoyant for a while, but now I am absolutely convinced. I bought a pair of slouchy pants on a whim because they were a really pretty gray silk, I like they way they fit, and the price was right. They look like pants in the first two photos, meaning the leg shortening version. I have not worn them yet (surprise!), but when I muster the courage, I think I am going to pair them with chunky pewter high heeled sandals and an orange sleeveless blouse. Unless you are a tall, slim woman, I think the key to this look is high heels.

I like the longer length pants, but realize that it is not going to be the best look for my curvy figure. Post photos if you try it!

I’ll pass on this. I’m in the deep south, and style trends move very slowly in some areas and people tend to hang onto their clothes forever. We still have women around wearing pleated Dockers they bought 15 years ago, and they look very similar to these pants! I’m afraid this look around here wouldn’t look cutting edge & trendy.

I love the look on slim, tall women. It´s very fashion forward and has an interesting twist.
How can pretty pears join the trend, Angie? I tried on some harem trousers, but they looked ridiculous and I felt as if wearing diapers…;) Whereas the chinos seem to be more practical.

I’ll pass this one right away.. it’s not for my body type for sure!

I will also pass on this, as my legs are already short. The only type of pleated pants I could imagine myself wearing would be high-waisted and wide-legged, falling straight down from the hips, with super-high heels.

I’m kind of liking the slouchy, pleated silhouette of the longer trousers as well. I think I’d especially like them paired with something structured and tailored, like a woven button down shirt. Will you post photos if you give it a try and feel it is successful?

Well, if anyone can pull it off in real life, its Angie! I finally got my eye adjusted to the narrow bottom so I’m having a hard time accepting this look.

I had a couple pants like this in the 80’s…paper bag waist jeans and some pleaty pinstriped dress pants. I thought I looked awesome! I doubt I’ll be going down this road again!

If anyone can wear these, you can Angie. I can’t picture them without heels though. I’m especially drawn to the look at the far left but will pass on this trend (unless you convince us that’s it’s really something we should try).

I’m both drawn to and repelled by this look at the same time. It’s an interesting sensation. I, too, will be following your experiment, Angie.

I will curious to see them on you Angie- and not at all surprised when you pull it off!!

I really like the longer length styles. I’m pretty sure you need to be of a certain build to pull it off and I know this is not for me!

Being a definite pear and having short legs to boot, I’ll have to pass on this. But I can’t wait to see how you style it, Angie. I bet it works on you.

I love this look! I’ve been wearing a pair of grey slouchy khaki’s for a few months now and am finding them such a welcome relief from all the skinny tight jeans. Just invested in a more expensive pair of soft denim ones. I think they will look good with a short slightly heeled boot (I can’t do high ones!) in the fall too.

I think it’s a bad sign that even the super-skinny models have to pair these pants with same-colored gladiators to lengthen the leg-line… I predict that anyone with a tushie or thighs to speak of will end up looking gigantic on bottom.

The company I used to work for made several styles like this, mainly for Topshop if I recall. I see this look a lot in London shops, but rarely actually being worn.

It’s not for me in any way, shape or form- I can’t imagine this would ever work on a petite pear. But I do like it when I see it in magazines or online, so I imagine that slim rectangles could definitely pull it off.

I don’t know if this is nostalgia on my part, or what, but I am a little bit game to try this look again. I am not chomping at the bit to try it on and search endlessly – rather, I’m intrigued, and if I should happen to run into a pair on a rack, I might give it a whirl!

I recall finding this style very flattering on me in the 80s, when worn with a bit of scrunch and with high heels. I would have to get the scale *just so* – not too much poufiness, not too wide, etc – which back then meant I sewed my own (yep, that was back when I enjoyed sewing!).

Because my hips are narrow, it would give me more of an hourglass shape, and I prefer somewhat higher waisted style pants anyway. My concern is that I just don’t have the figure I had in my youth, so I could be fooling myself and the pleats might be ghastly on my middle-aged tum.

But one thing I know for sure: do NOT try this look in denim!

Angie and Judy, you are both amazingly fashion forward. I would have never taken a second look at these if you hadn’t brought up the idea. Now I am seeing the ones second to right being a perfect way to show off some luxurious drapey fabric. They look too dressy for my lifestyle though.
The picture on the far right has a more stiff fabric but it looks good on the model.
Cannot wait to see pictures. I know you will pull it off Angie.
Judy you’ve been keeping this secret from us, you stylish thing you. No pictures? (sad face)

What in the world is that thing hanging off the hip of the model on the right? Looks like a canteen.

I don’t think I’ve ever worn pleated pants. I’ve been against them for myself ever since I can remember. I guess I just prefer flat front. I do admire them on others. (Ana tried on a pair of pleated short shorts at Zara one time and she rocked them.)

Rae, you hit the nail on the head.

Danja, our fringe trend planets have aligned! I’d be after a LONG, soft, collapsible pair in a silk or satin too. You’re brave to try the cropped version of this silhouette. A VERY high heel will help elongate the look.

Melody, you crack me up. The original 80’s version of this style popped up in 1982 which is 27 years ago. It stuck around till the mid 90’s and then disappeared. People are STILL wearing the vintage versions in your neck of the woods today? That’s quite an achievement.

Phoebe and Tanya, the higher rise elongates the leg line which is the first step to making it work on lasses with shorter legs if you tuck your top in. I don’t see this working on lasses who are pear-shaped, though. Stay away. Long-waisted gals WITH heels is a possibility. In fact to Judy’s point, you have to wear this look with heels.

Thank you for the vote of confidence Marlene, RSRP and Joy. I hope to find an inexpensive version to fool around with and if it works, I’ll post pictures.

San, I think it’s a water bottle.

Oh yay another fringe trend that only works on tall skinny people. I guess that is what makes it fringe. Since I meet neither criteria I will just admire from afar, as always.

(Sorry, haven’t had any tea at all today. Makes me VERY grumpy!)

I like the look too! Especially the last pair on the right. I tried some on at Dillards last week and really liked the look with my gladiator heels! I know you will look fab in the look Angie!

The longer length slouched style reminds me so much of the Indian fitted trouser preferably made of silk/satin.It is normally worn with a mid-thigh fitted top and heels.I saw a woman wear the ankle length version with flats and it was indeed leg shortening.I considered myself fashion challenged before.But now I am learning so much about clothes and fit from your posts Angie.Thank you.

Hee hee … if I could get away with taking photos, I’d post some to show you that I’m not kidding or exaggerating! My husband teaches with some women who haven’t bought new clothes this century yet.

I think you will look fabulous in this as always, Angie. A little too trendy for my style now, though. (Although this is another look I wore in the 80’s!)

San, ha ha, I don’t know about fashion forward…all I did was spy them in American Apparel, try them on, and fell in love ! I just realized mine don’t have pleats, though!…just slouchy, and tapered. I think they might be men’s, or unisex..?

Even if you don’t have the “right body” to wear this fab trend, if you have the RIGHT ATTITUDE you CAN work it! Keep challenging us to push past our comfort zones, it feels good Angie!

Hee, Angie, I must have sensed your brainwaves because I just spent my tea break browsing for cropped slouchy pants (that end at the knee; like more streamlined harem pants). This was before I checked YLF. I was inspired by the slouchy cropped pants at Anthro http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....ductSize1= I’m kind of itching to try these for lounging around the house ONLY. I realize these are not the same as what you posted.

As for the longer slouchy trousers, I think I’ll pass on these. But I’ll definitely follow your experiment with great interest!

I never thought it’d happen, but I have become interested in this style, too. Pleats frighten me, but something about this silhouette appeals. Will have to try it to make sure it works with my already-curvy frame, though!

I did something like photo #2 for awhile. I liked it actually, still do. I think I got away with it because I have long legs and wore it with heels.
I don’t know if I’ll go with this again. It would have to be a very dressy pant, because I think finer fabric has a better drape to it.:)

This is a pass for me. I actually tried a pair like the longer, lean style you show on the 4th pic, but it still didn’t work on my petite frame & made my bum disappear altogether. I’m actually glad it didn’t work, all the less temptation to jump on a style that has no lasting power.

Oh no, I just spotted a satin cropped version at BR and I’m kind of attracted to it. It doesn’t have as many pleats as the versions Angie posted. It’s a probably a no-no for a pretty pear, and I don’t think I’ll have the guts to wear it anywhere, but it’s kind of fun to think about it. Maybe I’ll even try it on in a store.

Pleats or any type of added volume around the waist and hips do not work for me at all, so this is definitely not for me. I agree that the longer ones look more flattering than the cropped lengths but this silhouette at any length reminds me of sweatpants (the kind with the elastic around the ankle).

It’s a pleasure, Ruchi. I’m thrilled that YLF is helping you out.

Devin and Judy, I’d love to see you in these. Please post pics on the forum.

Lena, those look like harem pants – nice ones though, because they actually have a decent crotch point! Go for it. And I’ll have to give the BR ones a bash for sure.

Maya, I hope you’ve had several cups of tea.

I REALLY want to try these. Just haven’t seen any in the store. I would definitely wear them if I could find some that were long enough and that flattered. That could be a tall order, but I’ll be keeping an eye open.

I won’t dare to wear these but I find the outfit at the right quite elegant in a way.

Interesting look. This is something I might consider wearing if I see the look enough to become a bit more accustomed to it. It’s initially a bit of a jarring look to me though. Not a trend that I’ll jump on early.

The two on the right. I don’t like the two on the left at all.

I will pass on this look, because I can’t imagine it would look good on my short, hourglass frame.

I am hoping that Indiana Jones outfit on the right comes with a whip.

This must be categorized as “FAD” and not a real trend.

The thing is, however, that this “FAD” will open the door up for it to dip into trend. Meaning what? Sploochy, pleated, peg-legged trousers will come back?

I should shop at Value Village and St Vincent de Paul for some sploochy, pleated, peg legged trou?

I just spent months convincing my mom to get rid of her elastic-waist tapered-leg capri pants. And these horrifying trou show up? Ack!

Maybe in a very nice, well drapped, non-shiny, dark…well you get my drift.

I can’t really see this happening. If models look like they’ve got hips and thighs like normal women, perish the thought of what normal women will look like.

“draped” not “drapped”

I owned those white pants (photo #2) in the 1980s! I have pictures to prove it! (LOL)

I will never be able to pull this off. Besides, I don’t think they are flattering. Just my two cents.

I will never be able to pull this off…… Whats next MC Hammer pants???

the look on the right is hot. im liking that. got a couple of pairs of these in my wardrobe in several colours. they look lovely accompanied with the right shoes and worn to the right places/ events. like someone mentioned above it is all about your confidence. as long as you have the confidence to pull it off. as my mother always tells me – ” Confidence is a beautiful thing “

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