https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:29:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long/page/2#post-1091311 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:19:14 +0000 Neel 1091311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Susie!</p> <p>Oh you Gigi!! &nbsp;You have just got me all confused about my fails. &nbsp;LOL! &nbsp;Oh well! &nbsp;Though I am not a fan of dragging hems, I do like the look of very long bootcuts (even the ones where one can't see the shoes at all). &nbsp;I am just not sure if I can carry off such long hems (I am pretty clumsy). &nbsp;I'll try with my shorter heels anyway and see how it works.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091302 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:09:37 +0000 Susie 1091302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I wouldn't call any of them a fail, I just don't love the belted tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091301 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:08:45 +0000 Susie 1091301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>12 is my favorite and I also really like 1,2, 4 and 6. You look great in boot cuts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091297 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:02:08 +0000 Neel 1091297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so sweet with compliments :). Thank you everyone!!</p> <p>Liz - as much as I love compliments, the comments that point out my negatives are equally important and they help me improve. I did feel wide in that jacket and it took me 4-5 shots to get a pic that didn't make me look humungous!! The cut of the jacket is such I guess. It didn't make me look like this when I bought it! It could be the breezy top too. I think I will post a separate thread for help on that jacket. I cannot return it anymore and it is quite pricey. I better make it work lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091274 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:43:19 +0000 Gigi 1091274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, quite honestly, I have to say that no. 3 was my favorite, by far! Isn't that funny? Everyone else seemed to like that one least. Ha ha. I am short too (5'2"); maybe that has something to do with it!</p> <p>My other faves were 1, 6, 7, 8, and 13. Least fave: 2, 5.</p> <p>For what it's worth, I am just starting to experiment with bootcuts, and I don't like them all the way to the ground either. I like the length as it is on you, with your black pumps. I guess I (and you?)&nbsp;will have to march to the beat of a different drummer with regard to PPL!</p> <p>This post was very helpful to me, by the way. As I branch out into bootcut territory, I've been wondering about what kind of tops to wear with them. Your pix have given me lots of ideas!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091216 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:51:12 +0000 Angie 1091216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great positive energy, Neel. I can't wait to see the jeans with lower heels too. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1091185 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:38:10 +0000 pastrygirl 1091185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <i>LOVE</i> #12! I keep coming back to this post to look at it. I think all the looks are great, especially since it looks like a slim bootcut rather than a flare.&nbsp;This post&nbsp;made me remember the forgotten bootcuts in my closet that I think are cut similarly to yours. They're very dark so I'd be able to dress them up with a shiny top like the one you have in #12. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090883 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:26:36 +0000 Peri 1090883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love bootcuts, so thanks! I think they all look great. I"m not too&nbsp;fond of 5, but that is because I'm not fond of that kind of jacket, not because of the pants.</p> <p>Thanks for doing this. I admit I feel a little defensive when people say bootcuts look frumpy. They so do not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090879 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:22:31 +0000 Emily 1090879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an excellent defense of bootcuts. &nbsp;I like your range of looks here - Ladylike, sporty, and all out glam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090684 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:22:59 +0000 DonnaF 1090684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think what contributes to your fab looks here is that your bootcuts fit you very well.&nbsp; What I've noticed when I've been out and about is that way too many women wear their bootcuts a size or two too big so that they sag and bag instead of looking sleek.&nbsp; Their bootcuts aren't dark like yours and they seem to give off the vibe that the wearer has given up.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; Gives bootcuts a bad name. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090662 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:55:07 +0000 Liz A. 1090662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 1 and 9.&nbsp; My least favorites are 2 and 5 (since you asked).&nbsp; I think 2 makes you look wide, which you obviously are not.&nbsp; The color combo is the problem in 5.&nbsp; Fun exercise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090537 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:48:59 +0000 lyn67 1090537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>6,9, 10 and the last two are terrific! I also love them best with snackers for a matter(nr.9). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090497 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:14:32 +0000 vipanchi 1090497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice exercise Neel! I am inspired to do this too but not with bootcuts - coz I am 5 nothing! They look great on you though! I like ALL of the styles and really dont think any of them fail at all! My Fav is #1 and # 6&nbsp;(That peplum and bootcut is really cool)&nbsp;In fact I like #8 quite a bit! But I totally understand you feeling not so comfortable about the tummy look - I am &nbsp;fussy about that too - even If I am the only one who can see anything on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090494 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:13:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1090494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Neel - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090471 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:48:23 +0000 Neel 1090471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Una and Diana! Una nothing worse than sticky hems! Yuck! I totally get the practicality issue with this cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090429 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:21:07 +0000 Diana 1090429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 2, 4, and 6!&nbsp; The vest is #6 is really cool.&nbsp; </p> <p>Honestly I think these are all good, and you wear bootcuts very well. I am not crazy about 3 and 13, but I'm pretty sure that's just because I don't really like the look of waist belts in general.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090346 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:40:36 +0000 catgirl 1090346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is a great visual for sure.&nbsp; And you wear bootcuts so well! &nbsp;I wish I could get that much accomplished.&nbsp; I am not anti-bootcut but just don't find them that versatile for me. Perhaps with the new volume on volume love I should retry them with my voluminous sweaters and see if they work in a modern way now.&nbsp; Honestly, the biggest issue is dragging hems in the snow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090295 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:11:08 +0000 Neel 1090295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks E! &nbsp;That's pretty much exactly what I wanted!! &nbsp;I think now I know how I could possibly make them look better. I should replace the turtle neck with a v/crew neck tee or top in no 5, to help elongate my short neck.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Wouldn't have thought No 3 was a fail! &nbsp;But many have found that weird, so I'll stick to not belting the top. &nbsp;No 13 did feel a bit odd and now I know why! &nbsp;You guys are just brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090288 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:04:02 +0000 Neel 1090288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks shevia and Angie!</p> <p>Shevia - That vest is from Newlook and it was on 50% discount (a mere 15$!). &nbsp;The same one with sleeves was in one of Angie's ensembles (the pencil skirt and leather jacket one) and that's how I found it :)</p> <p>Angie - I am very humbled by your comment about my style (which I owe to&nbsp;YLF!)! &nbsp;Also,&nbsp;I thought the jeans were PPL for the black pumps! &nbsp;Oh dear! &nbsp;But that also means I can try these over my lower heels &nbsp;Glad you liked them over the sneaks, though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090268 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:53:20 +0000 E 1090268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look good in all of them, if a bit headless! ;D That being said, since you asked, #3 is my least favourite because I think the belt's a little high. That jacket is cut so well that I actually think your waist looks smaller in #2. #5 doesn't seem as good as a lot of the others either, although I can't say exactly why. And in #13 the belt looks a little thin and lost&nbsp;compared to the tunic. If you wanted to belt that (and I don't think you need to since the shirt is quite form fitting), maybe try a wider one?</p> <p>All of the others are so awesome I can't pick a favourite! #8 is not a fail and you don't look huge!&nbsp;I bet #14 would be awesome w the vest&nbsp;unbuttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090243 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:36:11 +0000 Angie 1090243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fabulous. Nothing is remotely a fail. At all. You have a great sense of style.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tend to like bootcuts looooooong, so to my eye they are a little short with the black heels. I love the length with the sneakers actually. #6 and #9 are my faves. Well done indeed.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090215 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:02:19 +0000 Jaime 1090215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've definitely made your case! I love #1,2,4. Well ok I am going to stop there because I think they all work. I want the vest in #6 too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090178 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:31:31 +0000 Neel 1090178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your observations and wisdom! &nbsp;Suz, I definitely do not imply versatile as *suits all and flatters all* instead versatile as *just like my skinny jeans!* &nbsp;Just thought would clarify that!</p> <p>And I definitely doubt I have legs *that* long, could be the camera angle! &nbsp;I take my pictures at hip bone height because that's how high my dresser is and I don't have a tripod yet! &nbsp;The pictures make me look like I am 5'9 when I am actually just bordering&nbsp;5'4 :D</p> <p>Could you gals also point out your least favorite outfits please? &nbsp;It would be very helpful for me! &nbsp;Sorry for being so demanding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090149 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:39:32 +0000 Suz 1090149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look great in boot cuts! And aren't these self-experiments time consuming but helpful? I did something similar with straights and skinnies a couple of years ago (comparing cuts and styles with proportions) and I found it so enlightening.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favourites here are 2 and 6, like many others, but I also have a soft spot for #4. As someone who does not have your enviably long legs, I have a high tolerance for looks that showcase long legs. If I can't enjoy it on myself, I might as well enjoy it on others, right? :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Bootcuts work well on you in part because of your personal proportions. I think they can be flattering to many, but they're especially great when a woman has long legs. These ones don't have an exaggerated boot flare, either, so they are possibly easier to wear than some.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090136 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:23:25 +0000 Claudia 1090136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I agree that bootcuts are really versatile and flattering, thanks for proving it here. No.&nbsp;2 really jumps out to me as a&nbsp;favorite. </p> <p>I think 14 is great, but would unbutton the highest closure(s) and just leave it open or close only the one at or just below the bust.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090131 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:17:22 +0000 Neel 1090131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aaah ... I should have mentioned "Please ignore PPL" &nbsp;:D &nbsp;Those bootcuts only work for my black pumps. &nbsp;And with everything else it is either too short or too long! &nbsp;Just wanted to add a few sneaker looks. &nbsp;Could you imagine them with wedge sneakers or with shorter hem on the jeans? &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090130 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:17:11 +0000 carter 1090130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 6, and 12 are my favorites. Love that you did this. I will definitely use it as I work on finding new formulas for my own outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090129 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:14:43 +0000 Elizabeth P 1090129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only comment is that I think your particular jeans are too long for sneakers.&nbsp; That is not to say that they wouldn't work, if they were an inch shorter.&nbsp; I also have a pair, and are flat shoe length.&nbsp; I like them.&nbsp; And I know it's the only leg style my BF wears.. she's tall and thin, and finds them the most flattering.&nbsp; Her legs look rediculous in skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090126 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:11:23 +0000 cinnamon fern 1090126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 2 and 6. &nbsp;I think they all work except for 3 (the proportions look weird with the belt) and 9-11 (even with your long legs, the pants look better with heels - they don't fall gracefully over sneakers).</p> <p>Signed, a fellow member of team bootcut </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-ode-to-the-bootcuts-pic-heavy-and-long#post-1090124 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:09:01 +0000 gryffin 1090124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2, 6, &amp; 12 are my favorites.&nbsp; But I really liked them all.&nbsp; You wear a peplum beautifully!!&nbsp; Great outfits and ideas!! </p>