https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 00:46:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-938221 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:27 +0000 Lisa 938221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it's a fun outfit for a dressy occasion.&nbsp; You are so clever. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-938156 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:09 +0000 cciele 938156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is absolutely fantastic Suz! What a great solution. You look radiant, smashing and confident. I could go either way as far as pant lengths go. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-938146 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:37 +0000 ManidipaM 938146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always maintained that suit was awesome ::smug grin:: Suz, you shall be scintillating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935829 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000 Mia 935829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, this is so modern and I love that it's a "find". Buy the best shoes you can afford (that are comfy enough) and be the belle of the ball. You have already "won" girl. Can't wait to see the final reveal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935793 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:14:45 +0000 Anonymous 935793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a bit late to this thread but, OH EM GEE! YLF!&nbsp;<br />Sorry didn't mean to shout but I LOVE IT!!<br />I love the suggestions made already for lighter footwear and the correct pant length as guided by Angie. You are going to look great at the do and I'm so glad you listened to your inner voice. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935792 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:12:47 +0000 MNsara 935792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Late thought - I personally wouldn't sew up the sleeves to scrunch them.&nbsp; I actually think the act of pushing up your sleeves periodically adds&nbsp;nonchalance to the elegance (I know that sounds weird, but it's sort of the difference between saying YOU decided to scrunch the sleeves - because you're so stylish - vs. they came that way).&nbsp; Is it <strong>insouciance?</strong><br /><br />I wouldn't see fussing with scrunched pant legs in the same way, though&nbsp; ;-)&nbsp; So if you raise/scrunch them, I'd make that&nbsp;fixed.<br /><br />I hope you're having fun sorting through the outfit ideas. . .! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935790 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:05:47 +0000 Anonymous 935790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it if you can straighten the pant length. I vote simple styling and funky shoes. I would stay clear of too conservative footwear and would not add anything shiny.<br /> perhaps a nude d orsay pump?<br /> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/opal-low-heel-dorsay-pump/vp/v=1/1581433605.htm?folderID=2534374302177658&#038;s_kwcid=PTC%7Cpla%7C%7C%7C46841789897%7Cg%7C%7C13385708177&#038;extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa-SAMED4020847711" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/opal-lo.....4020847711</a></p> <p>ETA: or these in nude?<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Baker-Womens-Harrisia3-Pump/dp/B00971SK82/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_19" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Bake.....bs_shoe_19</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446554052&#038;site_refer=GGLBASE001&#038;CAWELAID=1817990954" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....1817990954</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935762 Sat, 18 May 2013 13:26:16 +0000 Eliza 935762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss these festivities yesterday? That outfit is show-stopping on you. I like it best with the jacket open. The color is magnificent and with light shoes, it will all be perfection. So Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935693 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:03:46 +0000 ElleH 935693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!&nbsp;I love it! I think with a silky tee would be best. I don't favour the length in pic 1 so shorten as advised by Angie.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935689 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:53:50 +0000 rae 935689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, very cool. My vote is for slightly more cropped than #1 in regard to the length. For styling, I like the plain shells best by FAR. Leave off the brooch. The pink suit makes enough of a statement on its own, IMO. Simplicity looks more modern with it.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935683 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:44 +0000 Adelfa 935683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's very inspiring to see this process. When I look at pictures I try to form my own opinion before I read others. &nbsp;When I saw your blue dress, I thought, wow, I love that dress so much and want it for myself, and it looks perfect on her, but I'm not sure it really expresses Suz. &nbsp;I was amazed to see that others including Angie had already said the same. And now you're finding something totally different that just makes you glow. It's just so fun to watch you try things that seem like a reach but that are really you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935680 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:02:45 +0000 Anonymous 935680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditto everything everyone else has said. I was one of the mixed (up) reviewers when you debuted this suit last year, but what a difference a few months make! Now I can see it's bright&nbsp;possibilities. Angie will get you sorted on the exact pants length and I second the blonde cross-hatch pumps. You will be stunning, yay! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935676 Sat, 18 May 2013 05:48:20 +0000 Ingunn 935676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, seing you in this gorgeous suit almost brought tears to my eyes of joy. This is a fabtastic outfit, and so very you! You look radiant, beautiful, gorgeous, and sooo cool. it really shows your personality in the very best way, I think. I second the idea of metal pumps or very dressy sandals, and I adore the tux shirt, but a shell in metal would be equally fab. The gold clutch is perfect. I love what Sarah did to keep the sleeves scrunched. I am on the fence in regards of pant length, as I think they work well as is, too. But of course, altering them like Angie's will be really fab as well. I salute thee, Prince Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935632 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:55:12 +0000 annagybe 935632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think once you tweak the legs it will be fantastic. And yes to gold shoes! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935628 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:48:04 +0000 Liz A. 935628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can the pants be slimmed to fit similar to Angie's? &nbsp;That would be so fab! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935620 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:28:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 935620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the suit! It's such a perfect solution for you. You look gorgeous in this glam adrogynous look! I actually was liking the pants length in 1, till I saw Angie's photo of her suit. If you got the pants to look like that, they'd be even better. <br />But I was wondering, if you got a shiny heeled gladiator type sandal that disappeared under the pant leg (kind of a sandal-bootie), would the length in 1 work?<br />I really like the tux blouse with the suit. A silky tee with some shine could work, too. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935614 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:22:53 +0000 deb 935614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for what Sarah A did with her sleeves. I would keep the pant as is. I like the length because it is current.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935599 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:08:39 +0000 MsMary 935599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Note to self:&nbsp; Find an awesome fuschia silk pantsuit for upcoming law school reunion...<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935596 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:06 +0000 Karie 935596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I love this! I was wondering when I saw it on the orphans post if you were thinking of wearing it to the gala. The color looks stunning on you.&nbsp;I don't know much about PPL, but I like Angie's suggestions and would go with that. I also like the gold shoes Angie suggested. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935557 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:12:40 +0000 Day Vies 935557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think a suit can be a cocktail dress. The fabrication is spot on, the color is fun and you feel more yourself in this outfit. You have everything you need to make this your cocktail dress. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935552 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:04:20 +0000 carolbee 935552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but had to chime in. Yes to the pink suit, not savvy enough to give an opinion about the pants length. If you want to try shorter sleeves on the jacket Sarah A's method sounds good (I'm going to try this out on the side seams of some too long tops!). I agree with the suggestions re a lighter colour/lower neck top, a silky or lacy tank or tee and lighter shoes for sure, the black is too dark. Good luck, looking forward to seeing the finished outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935551 Sat, 18 May 2013 02:03:45 +0000 Anonymous 935551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so exciting! Every other woman at the gala is going to be envious. I love the "blonde" heels In Angie' s link. You will be stunning. ( you are already stunning, but you know what I mean...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935519 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:19:50 +0000 pil 935519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I just fainted for the first time : ) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935505 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:02:35 +0000 Thistle 935505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but I love #1. Angie's kshoe idea is perfect. Feminine but with a low enough heel your feet won't hate you. I think a gold clutch would go well. But I am matchy matchy like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935498 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:58:37 +0000 Sarah A 935498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yippee! I dont vote to 3/4 the sleeve but I did this recently to keep too wide sleeves scrunched and I love how it works.<br /><br />I just ran a needle and thread back and forth through the seam from about the mid upper arm until about an inch for the wrist then pulled up the slack and played with what worked. After I adjusted it I ran a double thread of embriodary floss the same place and tied it off. It stays up great and once snip and I can go back anytime. I did each of the 2 seams on the arms.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935493 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:48 +0000 Carla 935493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't believe it! Yes, the cobalt and black sheath is stunning, but this suit is so YOU! I wasn't around when you bought the suit, but I've seen the jacket, and this hot pink/ fuchsia colour is your SIGNATURE, to me. </p> <p>The colour keeps the suit high festive, but the actually quite conservative style reigns everything in. You will stand out from the crowd, but fit in...know what I mean? </p> <p>I do like the longer just above the ankle length, but I have a soft spot for that styling. It is al really quite fab. A gold or silver silky tank under the jacket, and gold or silver shoes, and matching bag. Love the brocade shoes...and I do think pale gold would be the better colour. </p> <p>You will rock the gala in this princely, but entirely feminine outfit. </p> <p>You ARE, Le Petit Prince! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress/page/2#post-935481 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:32:51 +0000 krishnidoux 935481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote keep it its actual length! Maybe you want to have it altered for a slimmer leg... if there is enough time.&nbsp;<br /><br />And yay for light footwear!<br /><br />My favourite is with a cami. I don't think 8 is too low! But 9 is perfect. You could also try it with a lighter fushia or another ligther colour that could further change the whole vibe.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress#post-935478 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:28:14 +0000 Beth Ann 935478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stunning, Suz!&nbsp; Sometimes the answer is right under our nose!&nbsp; I think gold clutch and shoes would be great (love the ones Angie linked to) --- matchy is in!&nbsp; As for the sleeves --- I like the scrunch better, I think, but it is not worth it if you are fussing, I agree!<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress#post-935476 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:27:34 +0000 Sheila 935476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness gracious! These pictures just made my day, you look simply amazing in that fabulous color! Love, love, love the shoes Angie is recommending to you and cannot wait to see the final outfit. Will definitely have to buy some smelling salts, as I can see a "faint" in my future!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-a-pink-pantsuit-become-the-new-cocktail-dress#post-935470 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:17:13 +0000 Suz 935470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, I am so thrilled that you all love this!! I felt really happy about it when I bought it, but it got mixed reviews then, and I know the pants length was a problem. I'm a teensy bit worried that Wonder Woman East may not be able to do this the right way -- they may need a bit of tapering once they are shortened. But we'll see. I'll discuss with her.&nbsp;<br /><br />I love the shoes you linked to, Angie, and will probably order them. I might look for a slightly higher heeled one, too. And I'll look for a silky kind of tank as well. I might end up wearing the tux shirt, but I would like to have the option.&nbsp;<br /><br />If I get gold shoes, will the gold clutch be okay?&nbsp;<br /><br />Another question: should I have the jacket sleeves made 3/4 length? I will only ever wear them scrunched. They stay scrunched relatively well on their own, but it might simplify. I don't want to be fussing with my clothing at all.&nbsp;<br /><br />Unfrumped, I am sure I'll be okay with the jacket on all night. There will be air conditioning. The event is being held in a wonderful old Art Deco room that has been restored to its former glamour.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thank you everyone for weighing in on this. It is going to be a lot of fun to wear it. I know nobody else will have anything like this, which makes it so much more fun.&nbsp;