Feeling fickle for flares

kellygirl

Angie's post about the fear of tucking motivated me to give this a try. The first pair (pics 1 and 2) are my old 7FAM's and the second are the Long and Leans. Pre-YLF, I used to tuck but I'm no longer sure it's a good idea. Am I on the right track?

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13 years ago

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Latest reply was from kellygirl

catgirl

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I really like the third look,and I'm am trying to figure out why it is different from the first. It may be the way the contrast is darker on the bottom. Kudos to you!

13 years ago

rute

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you look lovely! Amazing figure!!!!!!!!

13 years ago

morethanbeige

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I also like #3 the best. Those jeans fit so well. They look fantastic. Love the entire look.

13 years ago

Angie

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I love look #3 because we can see your waistline! And while I love to see it surrendered too, this is a must for you in this look.

13 years ago

DanaLynn

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You look great in all three and you can definitely tuck!
I'm liking the third one the most. I think it is just the balance. You have a lot more fabric happening at the bottom so keeping it slim up top makes sense. Can you button the vest? That might have the same effect in number two.

I really think you look great in all three and hope you play more with the wider legs. It's a fun silhouette on you!

13 years ago

MsMary

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LOVE #3!!

13 years ago

Beth

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I simply love #3, and I think it's because the volume is balanced better: a sleeker top with the wider legs vs. a blousy top with "blousy" legs:)

You look fab, Kelly!

13 years ago

Mellllls

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i like #1 and #3....i agree that you may like 3 because it is more balanced, wide on the bottom but slim on top.

13 years ago

tarzy

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What they all said!

Are those the "new" L&L or the "old?"

13 years ago

Angie

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Btw, my L&L's (purchased last week) come up MUCH higher in the rise - interesting.

13 years ago

Lisa

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Oh what fun. Gorgeous colors on you. I like all the outfits, that blouse is great. #3 is also my fave and now after reading Angie's comment, I know why.

13 years ago

annagybe

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Thanks for doing this. It gives me an idea what to look for once SYC is over.

13 years ago

kellygirl

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Oooh, thanks so much! I feel much less ambivalent about my flares. The silk blouse is quite voluminous--I was hoping to be able to wear it tucked so it doesn't continue to sit in my closet unworn. I think buttoning the vest may help rein it in and I will give it a go! Thanks for the idea, Dana Lynn!
@Angie, Beth, DL, Tara, & Mellill: Your explanations makes perfect sense. The slimmer top creates a more balanced look. You are all so astute! I just look at the picture and think it looks weird!
@MTB, Rute, Lisa and MaryK: Thanks!
@ Tara: I ordered the L&L right after Christmas (on sale.) I'm wondering why the rise is higher on Angie's. These are regular size, ankle length.

FWIW, the ankle length is really too short for me when wearing anything but low heels. I feel like I should have gone for the regular inseam.

13 years ago

kellygirl

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@Anna, you're welcome. Glad this is helpful. Sometimes I feel like I'm spamming the forum.

13 years ago

Reneeb

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Kelly I love the look in #3 you look so small. You need to tuck more of your shirts in because it makes your waist look so tiny.

13 years ago

ticksgirl

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Nothing new to add, just that you look fantastic in #3, and I also like #2. Tuck away!

13 years ago

ticksgirl

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Oops. Duplicate post.

13 years ago

taylor

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They all look good to me! #3 being my favorite:)

13 years ago

MNsara

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kelllygirl - you look amazing in #3! I so appreciate your experimenting and we all get to learn from the pros

Fun to hear why #3 is such a standout and makes be want to give flares a whirl (if I think I can look even half so fab)!

13 years ago

Beth

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Interesting comment from Angie about the rise. My L&Ls are 4-5 years old and the rise is also much higher than yours, Kelly.

13 years ago

Sveta

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I really like #3. I think it looks better that #1 because the shirt is a slimmer silhouette and more structured than the blouse so it gives a slimmer overall shape for your upper body which contrasts beautifully with the fuller legs.

13 years ago

Anonymous

The third looks fantastic on you. Being able to see some of your neckline is very attractive on you. The first blouse seems like too much fabric and shortens your neck. Gosh, I'm being very bold tonight. I hope no one minds. :o) I'm not at all comfortable tucking in shirts, but ... for the first time in forever, maybe I'll think about giving this a try. You look super with your shirt tucked in.

13 years ago

CocoLion

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I like look #3 best, too. However I keep going back to check #1 because it looks like such a beautiful blouse to me. A few suggestions for #1: pull your hair back a bit more or behind your ears to open up the face/neck area. Find a pair of jeans that are tighter around the hips and thighs and flare at or below the knee (if you have any like that). I keep picturing J Brand's LoveStory jeans with this blouse...

13 years ago

kellygirl

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Thanks, Renee, Ticksgirl, Taylor and Sveta! I'm feeling way less fickle about my flares now : )
@ MNSara: Thank you. I have no doubt that you can look better than me in flares. I've never seen anything unflattering on you!
@Beth: You and Angie have me chomping at the bit to go see the new L&L at the Gap--tape measure in hand.
@LM: I love bold : ) I usually wear this tied loosely around my neck so it's more open but with all of the PB neck talk, I decided to try it tied higher. I definitely agree, my short neck looks longer with an open neckline.
@CocoLion: I'm going to keep playing with the blouse because I really like it. Not sure I'm willing to invest in any flares right now--but maybe somewhere down the line. I'll keep the JBrands on my radar : )

13 years ago

yublocka

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Nice looks Kelly. I really like the jeans you have on in the first pic. I think they drape so nicely on you!

13 years ago

Aida

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Lovely, no need to be afraid of tucking! #3 is my fave, I think #1's top would work with bootcuts, or pants with less volume so it's more balanced (as others have said). For #1, you can also try tying a bright square scarf at the neck (neckerchief look with a square knot)

13 years ago

Mellllls

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about the different rises on the long and leans, did one of you buy at the outlet/factory versus the regular store?

13 years ago

Carole

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Love #3! You can most certainly pull this off!

13 years ago

Becky

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Thanks for posting these looks, Kelly. I'm one of the slower adopters when it comes to changes in silhouettes, so it benefits me to see someone else make it work, and to read all the comments about why it does or doesn't work.

13 years ago

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