https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 17:58:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611356 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:36:33 +0000 ManidipaM 611356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611345 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:25:06 +0000 Angie 611345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to me. I have worn linen bottoms for biz casual before and loved it. Now, I only wear linen shirts and jackets because that's my preference. I feel swish in linen - always have. But I do make sure that I only wear one linen piece at a time - so that the rest looks very pristine. </p> <p>Here is Christy, wearing structured Ponte pants for biz casual: </p> <p>youlookfab.com/2011/08/18/straight-leg-trousers-for-business-casual/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611337 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:19:35 +0000 ManidipaM 611337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that was my own worry, Angie --- the lack of pockets for example was a niggle in my mind, and I couldn't explain why. 'lack of structure' makes sense, thanks for helping me identify that.</p> <p>As for wrinkling linen, I'm not uncomfortable with creases myself, which should be somewhat minimized by the blend I hope --- but would it be *seen* as too casual by others? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611301 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:45:34 +0000 Angie 611301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the structure of the linen pants - but they will crease. </p> <p>Ponte pants are acceptable in biz casual environments - but the styles with more structure are better for this purpose (zipper and fly - thick fabric). This style is really nothing more than a pull on legging, which means wearing tunics - a more casual look all together. </p> <p>Does that make sense, Manidipa? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611266 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:53 +0000 Anonymous 611266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pass on the linen pants because linen wrinkles so much. I think the other pants are fab and would work perfectly for business casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-all-can-linen-or-jersey-pants-be-business-casual#post-611252 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:09:22 +0000 ManidipaM 611252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been actively hunting for a pair of charcoal pants for a few months, and have so far found only two that fit. Unfortunately, no photos on me. (No returns here, no cameras allowed into malls!) I'd have to spend almost a month's budget on each, so not an easy chance to take, given the non-traditional fabrications. But would you say they might be worth it? </p> <p>My 'dressy' occasions are relatively casual (I hardly ever need tuxedo-level dressy; and if I did, I'd be better off with Indian formals; if it calls for a businesslike suit, my pencil skirt and blazer will have to do). For business casual or smart casual situations, could I get away with either of these?</p> <p>(1) linen-blend pants in black (shown here in grey only): <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Linen-Saddle-Stitch-Straight-Trousers/dp/B003UQF69G?ie=UTF8&#038;ref=sr_1_24&#038;nodeId=331136031&#038;sr=1-24&#038;qid=1336052341" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksandspencer.com.....1336052341</a></p> <p>(2) straight leg treggings (what they were called in the store; the website has a different name); for a wonder, no hemming needed with low heels (2 inches), though they are a Regular Medium and I'm 4'10'': <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Flat-Front-Slim-Ponte-Trousers/dp/B003VG0H6W?ie=UTF8&#038;ref=sr_1_3&#038;nodeId=42966030&#038;sr=1-3&#038;qid=1336053305&#038;pf_rd_r=16FNM29F3PH8VWCTGG4P&#038;pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&#038;pf_rd_t=301&#038;pf_rd_i=0&#038;pf_rd_p=215485807&#038;pf_rd_s=center-3" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksandspencer.com.....s=center-3</a><br /> The lower leg ends up a good bit wider on me than shown on the model, becoming a true straight leg. The material is sturdy enoughto avoid VPL issues, but I am a little worried about displaying my butt in a jersey knit. Though, I'm a non-tucker most of the time.</p> <p>Overall, it seems only a super high-waisted style and a degree of stretch (treggings) or considerable give (linen) *along with some girdling qualities or cut* will fit my long rise, big booty and apple belly. Both of these pants were advertised as high-rise and ended up as mid-rise (barely navel-high) on me, which is a couple of inches lower than my actual waistline. The pulling and wrinkling and (ahem!) cameltoe-ing on the rest, including high-waisted polyesters and wool blends, were ghastly!</p> <p>Should I consider one or both of these? Or should I pass? (I'm not adding 'keep looking' as an option, because that seems to call for a miracle!) </p>