https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:11:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more#post-1852551 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:36:39 +0000 Angie 1852551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're sorted, Sue Marie. </p> <p>- blues are a slam dunk with shades of orange. </p> <p>- nylons are not necessary unless stipulated in the dress code. </p> <p>- pear shaped ladies look stunning in long cardigans. Make sure there is stucture on the neck and shoulders. </p> <p>- no need to tuck into a pencil skirt. Although it is more formal to tuck. . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more#post-1852513 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:55:32 +0000 kkards 1852513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>also not Angie...but here's my 2cents worth...</p> <p>Cardigan---no idea, but I'd wear it long if you like it.</p> <p>peachy/orange(ish) cardigan--, i like this color best with navy,&nbsp;grey is also good. and of course white. personally, if the cardi is more orange and less peach, I would tend to stay away from black. </p> <p>Re nylons and tucking vs un-tucking. I think this is very dependent on the dress code, type of business and if you are customer facing or not. in&nbsp;my office, which was business casual until this&nbsp;past May (now I'd say we are casual business, ie jeans and sneakers ok, but no shorts/tees etc) un-tucking would be more the norm, as would no nylons. But we also skew young.....I'd also say that we run the gamut, and you will see a little of everything&nbsp;</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more#post-1852373 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:21:13 +0000 DonnaF 1852373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You didn't mention whether you plan to wear that cardigan over jeans/pants, a skirt, or dress and the length you tend to wear those items as well as the footwear and level of contrast between the contrast and the other items. </p> <p>I have a long torso and heavy very, very short legs. Low hip length and most tunic length tops, sweaters, and jackets which flatter most women cut me in half -- so it all depends on your proportions. High hip or cropped length makes my legs look longer but it can also make me look bottom heavy. Short/mini-skirt length seems to work for me (over cropped pants) but I haven't found a sufficiently structured sweater that works for me. </p> <p>How about blues, greens, and navy with that peach? Less harsh than black. I might even try burgundy. Of course, there's also white and cream. I'm not a redhead, so I would also wear gray since that's the color of my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more#post-1852362 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:03:49 +0000 binkle 1852362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope Angie doesn't mind if I jump in first!</p> <p><i><br /> </i> <p><b>What length of open or button sweater-cardigans allow your legs to look long?&nbsp;</b><b>I'm pear shaped but love an almost knee-length sweater, before I go shopping I'd rather know what looks&nbsp;best which isn't always our 1st choice.</b></p> <p><b></p> <p></b><i></i></p> </p> <p>I think it really depends on individual height as well as body type, plus other individual variables. Being rather pear-ish myself, and 5'9", and not model-thin, I don't like longer (below the butt) sweaters.&nbsp; At least on me they tend to cling to and accentuate the wider bits, plus I only see my lower legs (which are not super shapely), so I also look a bit stumpified. A higher hip or cropped length gives more focus up top.&nbsp; Again, it depends on the individual.&nbsp; A shorter sweater on a long torso may make someones leg's look shorter.</p> <p> <i><br /> </i> <p><b>Also, I am a redhead, fair skin, blue eyes and recently purchased a cardigan (mid thigh length) in a peach/orang-ish but other than black top/pants what color choices do you suggest?</b></p> <p>I'll defer the Angie, and maybe other redheads in the forum can chime in.</p> <p><b>Are tucked in blouses preferred more these days say for an office skirt or hung out with a belt over it?</b></p> <p>Tucked for the office unless a business casual environment.&nbsp; And a straight hem.&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;</b>Somehow a regular shirttail (curved hem) over a skirt, in an office, looks to casual to me.</p> <p><b>Last one, are nylons preferred when it comes to wearing dresses/skirts to the office?</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>I am old school.&nbsp; So, yes. But again this depends on your industry and specific office norms and geography. I don't know if you actually have a job in hand.&nbsp; If not,at least wear stockings on your interviews.&nbsp; At that point you can also scope out the other women in the office, and find out about the dress code.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Also wondering this re; more formal occasions-going out to 5 star restaurant, etc.</b></p> <p>I think bare legs are ok for going out.&nbsp; At work you're supposed to be all about work.&nbsp; Otherwise, go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-length-hose-or-not-to-hose-tuck-or-untuck-and-more#post-1852320 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:32:04 +0000 suemarie 1852320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Hi Angie, </p> <p>I have googled this question but no true answer...</p> <p>What length of open or button sweater-cardigans allow your legs to look long?&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm pear shaped but love an almost knee-length sweater, before I go shopping I'd rather know what looks<b> best </b>which isn't always our 1st choice.</p> <p>Also, I am a redhead, fair skin, blue eyes and recently purchased a cardigan (mid thigh length) in a peach/orang-ish but other than black top/pants what color choices do you suggest?</p> <p>Are tucked in blouses preferred more these days say for an office skirt or hung out with a belt over it? &nbsp;</p> <p>Last one, are nylons preferred when it comes to wearing dresses/skirts to the office?&nbsp; I'm returning to the work force in Jan and don't want to wear pants every day. Also wondering this re; more formal occasions-going out to 5 star restaurant, etc.</p> <p>Glad I found your site.</p> <p>Thanks, Sue</i> </p>