https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 07:28:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-857282 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:58:24 +0000 Sveta 857282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I was trying to look at those exactly picturs in hope there is a back view I can see but I found none. So how far on the back of the shoe these trousers should go - definitely not 1/2" inch from the ground. On me they completely cover the shoe base and about 1/3 of the heel as well. So should I just aim for a crease line on the top then? How low should I go? I want to be able to wear them with different heel heights including flats - should I?<br /> They have about 2" of the hem which can be let out so length should not be an issue if I can figure out what is the correct one then.<br /> I think I will not return them with the rest of Gap/BR stuff tomorrow and keep them until I am back from my trip - don't want to make a rushed decision... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-857268 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:49:58 +0000 Angie 857268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exhibit A and B. I wear my drapey and fluid straight legs a little longer. Note the more exaggerated crease line on the top of my bootie. I wouldn't be me if I wasn't pedantic about pant lengths :(.</p> <p>I think you should keep them. GREAT thigh, crotch and hip fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-857095 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:31:04 +0000 Freckles 857095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look lovely but I think you are right in waiting for better fabric. My new houndstooth pants would be so much better if they were thicker and warmer... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-857088 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:22:00 +0000 Sveta 857088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, are you sure they are short? They are straight legs, not trousers - how long should they be?<br /> Anyway they have some hem length to let out if required. Angie, do you recommend to keep them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-857022 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:13:24 +0000 Angie 857022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They fit very well. Although a little short........sorry to be a PPL tyrant. </p> <p>I have many happy clients in this trouser, Sveta. It's a goodie. I have many pairs of black bottoms!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856777 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:13:14 +0000 Lisa 856777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've found the Martin and Ryan fits from BR are best. But I prefer stiffer fabrics so I usually wait until fall to pick out trousers, right now everything will be thinner materials for spring/summer wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856698 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:04:19 +0000 Vildy 856698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're returning them but in that side view pic, I don't really like all that rippling and wrinkling in the back legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856575 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:23:38 +0000 Suz 856575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, this is what I think, Jeneva - they will be around again so available. </p> <p>For our winters they are probably not warm enough. For spring/ fall they would be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856563 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:11:41 +0000 Jenava 856563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I have these! I really like them. I don't have a problem with the lighter fabric and wear mine in winter, no problem. In fact, I have these in grey and navy (cotton blend, not the wool) and they have become every day pants for me. I think they are great basics. But, if you need a heavier fabric I can understand that. I do really like the shape and fit on you. Probably this style will still be around this summer from BR since they are a basic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856548 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:53:40 +0000 Sveta 856548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nay, I have already made up my mind - I will return them. I want a more substantial fabric.<br /> NAS better delivers! :-)<br /> Thank you for you help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856544 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:50:56 +0000 Suz 856544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But these are the Martins, right? They will come available again. Monogram, maybe not, it is true. </p> <p>Sounds as if maybe you are feeling the need for them, in which case go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856540 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:46:10 +0000 Carole 856540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look really good to me, Sveta. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856535 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:41:07 +0000 Sveta 856535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We will definitely let you know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856518 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:32:32 +0000 bj1111 856518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooohhh, let me kmow. i spaced out last year when you and jonesy had your bash. hoping for another chance at the ylf-fabness, happy memories of chicago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856505 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:14:30 +0000 Sveta 856505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I don't think they opened Toronto's NAS yet or we would be hearing Canadian YLF members screaming in delight! :-)<br /> Suz and I are making plans to drive to Troy for NAS this year together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856503 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:12:37 +0000 bj1111 856503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>is nas there a nas toronto happening? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856498 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:08:19 +0000 Sveta 856498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point about NAS Suz. As for them being available: my Monogram white trousers are completely gone form BR website - both in white and black... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856495 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:04:13 +0000 Suz 856495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, they look good, but if you are not desperate, I would wait. You are not going to wear these much in our summer. Why not see if there are some fab trousers for NAS? And in any case, these will go on sale again (they always do) so they will always be available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-martin-black-wool-trousers#post-856474 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:43:14 +0000 Sveta 856474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one pair of black trousers and they are Martin skinny. I feel that skinny trousers limit which tops I can wear with them so they are not as versatile as I would love them to be so I was looking for another pair of black trousers - straight leg.<br /> I have ordered 3 pairs from BR :<br /> 1. Logan straight leg wool<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86864&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=428739003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=428739003</a><br /> 2. Monogram wide leg:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=26496&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=429110003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=429110003</a><br /> 3. Martin straight leg wool:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86859&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=323406003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=323406003</a></p> <p>Logan is no go at all - it is a perfect example of whiskering from Angie's post.</p> <p>I was in love with Monogram ones when I got them out of the bag - fabric is excellent and they are well made. They even have a narrow satin tuxedo stripe in the side but...they are a bit tight in size 12 so again - whiskering. Size up would be ideal but I am not sure Monogram even goes to size 14. Anyway they are not available in a bigger size :-(<br /> Martins is a good fit. Fabric is a very lightweight wool with 5% spandex so they are more for fall / spring than for winter. But I am not sure if they are worth buying or I better wait for a better quality.<br /> Angie, I am sure you have seen them in person - what do you think? I am not desperate to get trousers now, I want good ones - in fit and quality. Is 5% spandex too much? Should I keep them or keep looking?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>