https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452334 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:52:56 +0000 unfrumped 1452334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're on track. They are&nbsp; not "cheeky" enough and the proportions don't grab attention either way. I also think the pattern is a little too big for ideal, even if you wanted to rock some cool patterned pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452214 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:57:25 +0000 Ingunn 1452214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! This has been very educational for me. I think my initial plan - to keep looking for a pair of shorter, wider culottes, possibly in white or caramel - will be put into action and these will be returned. Even though they are not all that bad, they are not a 9 or 10. I might very well end up without culottes, which will be fine, too. </p> <p>Angie, thank you for being so clear. You've put words to my inner anxciety about these, and now everything fell into place. I like the silk more than anything else with them: the fit is only so-so, they are not wide enough, and I prefer a shorter length. The lux silk swayed me, I guess, even in this bold pattern:) Next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452200 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:28:21 +0000 Angie 1452200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think they are wide enough for culottes, Ingunn. Kind of neither here nor there - especially in the bold pattern which accentuates their silhouette.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry to be a wet blanket. To my eye, untra trendy styles have to look DELIBERATE. (Like high waisted cropped pants have to be sufficiently cropped and super high in the waist). If they don't, they look like "dated non-style", for lack of a better description.</p> <p>I vote take them back if you can.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452177 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:45:46 +0000 Susie 1452177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bit of a poison eye for cropped pants but I like these on you. I especially like them with the moto but I'd prefer to see a more casual shoe with that styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452173 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:35:57 +0000 AM 1452173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these -- especially with the moto jacket! You are getting great suggestions here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452171 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:32:48 +0000 approprio 1452171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these, they could be a wonderful addition to the sumer wardrobe. I'd wear them with flats though, penny loafers or lightweight oxfords for a contemporary look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452163 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:23:30 +0000 texstyle 1452163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may have a sugar eye for the navy and the pattern but I immediately liked them with that simple white top - it just makes me feel "summer" when I see them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452127 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:22:46 +0000 Suz 1452127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are beautiful cropped&nbsp;pants. Not culottes. I feel very hesitant about the length. I am not sure about that. Hoping Angie weighs in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452067 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:18:59 +0000 Anonymous 1452067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look promising! Love the moto styling. </p> <p>ETA just found this pic on Pinterest </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452066 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:52:27 +0000 Ingunn 1452066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fun:) I'll try with a button down, and maybe booties? I don't own any cropped turtlenecks, and my only turtleneck is in action on DD today. But I have a navy cropped sleeveless top that could be an alternative. Thank you again, Deborah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452065 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:42:21 +0000 Deborah 1452065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Understand about the heel height. &nbsp;These shoes look great. &nbsp;I like both looks but really love the moto jacket with the pants. &nbsp;This makes me think of some of the fab outfits I see on Street style blogs or the photos we see from people at the various fashion weeks. &nbsp;You could vary your tops too. &nbsp;A button down could look good, a short sleeve cropped turtleneck?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452064 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:33:37 +0000 Ingunn 1452064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, thank you for sharing your qualified opinion. I think you are right about the definition - culottes are shorter and wider I guess. But I find it encouraging that you don't dismiss them entirely. I'm adding a couple of quick pics, one with a blazer, one with a moto, both with silver kitten heel pumps. What do you think? I'm aware that the heels are low, but I have to keep it real. I never wear pumps with high heels at all except when at parties (which are way too rare). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452063 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:19:41 +0000 Deborah 1452063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn I would probably call these cropped pants as to my way of thinking culottes are generally wider in the leg. but that just may be my understanding and not correct. &nbsp;I think I like them. &nbsp;My immediate response to them was to add a blazer and pumps (not wedges) and you would have a really modern and elegant outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-are-these-silk-pants-qualified-as-culottes-kr#post-1452061 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:02:09 +0000 Ingunn 1452061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie and all,</p> <p>Recently I found these Prada silk pants in a thrift store, and I wonder what you think of the style, fit and the pattern. The quality is great - 100% silk, lovely drape and&nbsp;sheen and no signs of wear. I think they are a tad roomy around my waist, but not more than what can&nbsp;be remedied with a belt.&nbsp;My idea is to wear them as culottes with cropped/short tops and toppers, pumps, sandals and boties with heels, maybe even with sneakers if I dare. I wish they were even roomier, but otherwise I quite like them.</p> <p>I'm reluctant to do any major alterations, but I can of course have them hemmed if that is an improvement. They were not super cheap, so I think they should be at least a "9" to earn their place in my wardrobe.&nbsp;What do you think?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>