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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days/page/2#post-1275564 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:56:56 +0000 rachylou 1275564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too bad it's so dark in the new ladies' lounge, terrible for pics... I'm trying a floral cardigan today with some plain, grey trousers and pointy d'Orsay flats. The flats have staved off the late '90s, but I feel a little boring, a little synthetic. I should have worn my leather laser cut bracelet. kkards on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days/page/2#post-1275501 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:39:07 +0000 kkards 1275501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i am still wearing them, just not the majority of the time. depending on the pant (i have them hemmed to different lenghts), i wear pointed toe 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch heels, or a pointed toe flat (or booties in the winter). in the cooler weather, i'll wear with a sweater, (i think a high low hem looks modern, but i'll wear a "regular" hem as well). in the warmer weather, i'll throw on a tee and a topper (blazer or moto style mostly, but i also have branched out to other styles). Ariadne on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275496 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:29:55 +0000 Ariadne 1275496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wore them all winter.   retailgirl on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275443 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:22:33 +0000 retailgirl 1275443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh! And as far as shoes go, ballet flats, smoking slippers or loafers. retailgirl on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275439 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:20:38 +0000 retailgirl 1275439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't know I was wearing something out of date! All I wear are straight legged dress pants. Some have belt loops, some don't. I usually wear a jacket or blazer, sometimes a cardigan, or a cardigan that looks jacket-y. I usually tuck my under layer but I have a few tops that look good untucked. I agree with Thistle, I haven't seen slouchy or harem pants on any one in person. And I am pretty observant of what I see people wearing when I'm out and about. April on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275437 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:19:28 +0000 April 1275437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I was dressing for work, dress pants presented my biggest problem.  I don't really wear heels, and it can be tricky to make dress pants look okay with flats.  With regard to footwear, here's what I determined: 1.  I felt good when it was cold enough to wear flat ankle booties underneath. 2.  I felt good when it was warm enough to wear ballet flats without hosiery. 3.  I would have felt good in some sort of oxford or other high-vamped flat if I had a more severe, mannish style, but I don't. I never tucked anything in either.  I just wore either a dressy top or a plain top with a jacket over it.   Anonymous on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275375 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:02:37 +0000 Anonymous 1275375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, I wear them all the time. When they fit well, they're so easy and are basically the office professional uniform de rigeur around here. For shoes, boots, loafers, oxfords work fine. I'll also wear sandals that have some coverage over the top of the foot. I don't prefer ballet flats or anything with rounded toes, though. That can go into frumpy territory fast (for me, anyway). I wear a variety of tops without much worry. You do have to be careful with the proportions of flowy tops -- tunics are a no-go, but mid-lengths seem to look OK. cloud9 on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275369 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:52:40 +0000 cloud9 1275369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Funny, I just busted out an old pair of lightweight trousers yesterday. I wore it with a knit jacket and flats. Suja on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275330 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:18:26 +0000 Suja 1275330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for this question.  I used to wear them all the time but have switched to slim leg bottoms.  I was just thinking that I might want to try to wear this shape of pant again but didn't know what to wear on top.  These pictures and suggestions are great. Anonymous on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275309 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:48:41 +0000 Anonymous 1275309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a few pairs of basic ponte trousers in black and charcoal that are literally the only work pants I own. And even those are relatively new for me. I've just been wearing them with knit tops or sweaters that are either on the loose side or have a banded bottom. Or maybe a cardigan over a more fitted knit top. For shoes, I've done booties and wedges (actually, slightly different versions of the Cole Haan wedge linked upthread) and worn my one shorter pair with pointy-toed flats. So nothing super-creative. Caro on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275294 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:23:21 +0000 Caro 1275294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a great question. Just straight trousers that are not styled too much... I know what you mean, and I haven't seen those in a while! But I remember wearing them with brogues or flats or loafers... I guess <a href="http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Smart-shoes-women-st-10217-10156-0.phphttp://" rel="nofollow">smart flat shoes in general</a>. For a top, I would go for a simple dress shirt, like with a 3/4 length sleeve, maybe in a pastel colour... MRL on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275293 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:23:16 +0000 MRL 1275293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I still sometimes wear ordinary trousers to work, but more often wear skinnier cut pants or crops (we are business casual). I have yet to see track pants or wide leg pants at my office. As for shoes, my pointy toe low heels ( I have them in both nude and black), loafers (have both black and tan/white) and dressy sandals are getting a lot of wear. Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275163 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 05:22:00 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1275163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not wearing mine a ton these days and I think when I was I wasn't always making the most fashion forward choices. Lots of tucking in button front shirts. The thing I would do to modernize them would be to try them with a blouse that has some drape to it - maybe one of those crossover ones that gathers together at the waist (not explaining myself well). Adelfa on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275151 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 05:06:40 +0000 Adelfa 1275151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All I wear now is narrow-cut dress trousers. But when I used to wear the straight ones, I think I wore them with pullover sweaters (fabrication dependent on the season) or with a nice tee with a cardi. Good luck! I doubt you're lumpy! rachylou on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275135 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:33:27 +0000 rachylou 1275135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm. You're making me think, Diana. I wonder what I've got that's similar, that would hit at the right spot. I'm stock on long tops right now. I have to think... Diana on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275130 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:27:49 +0000 Diana 1275130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ By the way, I never tuck into mine. The waistband on my BR martins is too high for tucking and doesn't have belt loops. Here's a couple of outfits: <a href="http://diana.lookfab.com/post/wiw-trousers-and-fluid-knit-formula" rel="nofollow">http://diana.lookfab.com/post/.....it-formula</a> <a href="http://diana.lookfab.com/post/wiw-arty-business-casual-separates-for-the-symphony" rel="nofollow">http://diana.lookfab.com/post/.....e-symphony</a> rachylou on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275106 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:34:37 +0000 rachylou 1275106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great suggestions everybody. My mind was a total blank. But gosh, you all look so slim, your tops tuck so smoothly, and your pants all seem to fit so well! I feel so... baggy and lumpy in my trousers. I have to study everybody's suggestions. I'm thinking some structure at the waist is key... Diana on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275080 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:59:00 +0000 Diana 1275080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear mine for days when I need to look a bit dressed up, like if I'm giving a talk or going to the symphony. But not in the summer - both of my pairs are wool so it's too hot for them right now. Because I only wear them in colder weather I wear booties underneath, and shell+jacket, or a drapey sweater. rizamei on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275048 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:24:53 +0000 rizamei 1275048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I still wear them. This time of year, I usually wear them with a sleeveless blouse or tank (either a nice print, or something with interesting details like beading, ruching, or draping) under a cardigan (mostly open or v-neck) or casual blazer. Cole Haan wedges are my everyday shoe right now, but I wear Cobb Hill pumps at other times of the year. Vix on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275033 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:06:20 +0000 Vix 1275033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Rachylou -- Another who wears them all the time too. Most of mine are trouser/boot cut, handy since I wear (wait for it) boots under them all winter; I like my straight legs too. Generally I wear standard business casual style, sometime I veer Corporate Creative. Lots of looser tops these days -- printed blouses, linen Ts -- and longer cardigans. I definitely do sheer via linen blend sweaters or blouses worn with solid tanks underneath. I tend not to wear as many blazers in warmer months as I do in the F/W. Heels for me (almond, pointed or sandals) though I see lots of cute flats in my office. Photos below. [And yes, I know there are some skirts mixed in. Pretend there are trousers in the same shade -- I do a lot of very, very small variations on a theme! And apparently photograph 99% of my outfits when wearing my colored freshwater pearls.] unfrumped on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1275025 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:00:12 +0000 unfrumped 1275025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, timely post for me, rachylou, because i just did some tryons to find a few " best" outfits for summer use of some trousers. Still wearing some styles of AT trousers, though I've winnowed and also gotten slightly less wide versions. Cold weather styling is good because I can wear ankle boots/ booties which can be almond toe( no pointy pumps here, but that's a good style move if you can wear them) and have a chunky heel, but try to get a sleek look. Summer is hard for trouser footwear for me, ergo my recent post. For tops I need to employ slight juxtaposition of something that seems more dressy, or dare I say lady- like. If I wear a shirt style with trousers, it tends to read frumpy. Like Thistle, top lengths are key- PTL's- if too short, they ride up when I move; too long and they are schtumpifying. I think you have more leeway on top lengths with your shape than I do. I finally learned I can't guarantee mix& match with random tops & bottoms. Windchime on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274992 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:23:52 +0000 Windchime 1274992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Still wearing them over here, Rachylou, as a function of still building my wardrobe and not easily finding some pants styles in long lengths.  A more fashion-forward top makes a huge difference in how frumpy or not they feel, as do pointy-toe and/or heeled shoes.  Would a tunic type top work for you if you prefer not to tuck?  Or a hi-low hemline top or sweater?  Sal on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274991 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:23:26 +0000 Sal 1274991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have one pair in a blue/grey....and I find them a useful addition to my wardrobe. I wear with Black dressy sweaters - untucked- I have three different ones. Black dressy T (tucked) and ponte jacket red silk shirt (tucked) Either black ankle boots with a small heel or black pumps (pointy or peep toe) Belt - black As I work from home I do not need a lot of business clothes.  These trousers are useful for my voluntary board chair role when I need to look smart but not too noticeable.with any of the black tops.. or with the red shirt they make a lovely classic work outfit. I do feel elegant and polished in these type of trousers but I think you need to make sure they are good quality and a great fit... as with all classic clothes. Lajj on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274986 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:21:03 +0000 Lajj 1274986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear them all the time. When I go without a jacket, it's usually a more loosely cut, untucked silk blouse with a longer necklace. Pointy toe pumps seem to work the best. Flats generally make the pants seem more dated to me. Thistle on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274983 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:16:40 +0000 Thistle 1274983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haven't seen track or wide legged pants by me yet either. Thistle on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274980 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:14:34 +0000 Thistle 1274980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yep, wear them all the time. I prefer knit tops that are a bit longer. As a pear, I tend to wear them so they don't hit my widest point. As for shoes, I wear oxfords, ankle boots, and slipper flats mostly. I see this style all over where I am. Harem pants I have never seen outside of YLF. Firecracker (Sharan) on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274968 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:07:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1274968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have some slightly flared or bootcut trousers (Halogen), which I wore most recently in colder weather, with my Frye short boots (with pant legs covering all but the front half of the foot. I did that to make them a little more casual and less business-y feeling. I think I wore them with my short leather jacket, with a semi-tucked top and belt. I think a bomber jacket over a shirttail worn out would be a current look with this style of pant. Or a high-low hem sweater or short boxy sweater over a longer shirttail. I used to wear mine with long boyfriend cardigans, too. Other shoe options for me would be heeled booties or oxfords. deb on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274965 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:06:05 +0000 deb 1274965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not and have not seen any at work. Carla on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274964 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 01:06:02 +0000 Carla 1274964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My navy ones are maybe a little bit wide, and I'm wearing them tomorrow with an untucked button down that runs short (the pant's waist is too high for tucked) and pointy toe flats. I believe the pointy toe shoe makes the difference. lyn* on "Anybody wearing ordinary office trousers these days?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-wearing-ordinary-office-trousers-these-days#post-1274952 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:55:25 +0000 lyn* 1274952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I think I probably wore those when I first started medical school... I think I wore them with flats.