https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:53:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1330464 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:18:32 +0000 Beth Ann 1330464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a good wide leg trouser!&nbsp; I'm particularly fond of Kate Hepburn style trousers -- drapey and high waisted.&nbsp; For me, ease in pants is more important even than silhouette.&nbsp; Many wide leg pants from recent years have been fitted in the hip, but wide in the leg.&nbsp; Newer looks seem to me to drape more through the hip, bum and rise.&nbsp; I'm doubly aware of this because this fit is so hard to find on a curvy figure!&nbsp; </p> <p>Posting a pic --- even a waist down one --- would give you the best answer to your question, of course.&nbsp; Best wishes on your purge and move! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1330336 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 01:03:05 +0000 Lili 1330336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Joy, thank you for your comments. As a long time YLF reader I am always conscious of PPL. I am also purging shoes and a black&nbsp;low heel point toe&nbsp;bootie is on my list for that very reason. I tend to like these trousers best when the point of the shoes peak out.</p> <p>Style Fan, I feel that way too: always fringy and&nbsp;a later adopter of new trends. Thanks for pointing me to Sarah Pacini - I thoroughly enjoyed her lookbooks!</p> <p>Angie, thanks for answering (here and on the blog comment). I can definitely see what you mean...&nbsp;I am terribly camera shy but I will try and take pics from the waist down (blushing).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1330119 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:58:33 +0000 Style Fan 1330119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have pants like the pininterest post that I wear.&nbsp; I am pretty fringy.&nbsp; I never stopped wearing wide legged pants.&nbsp; Sarah Pacini (a Belgium designer) always has some in her collections. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1329935 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 14:08:14 +0000 Angie 1329935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes. I just responded on the blog post. Thanks for posting here too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lili, it truly depends on how they fit. That will determine whether they are dated or current. Perhaps you can post a photo of you wearing them?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1329878 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:00:10 +0000 Anonymous 1329878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie, but I am seeing lots of pants like this being worn right now. Unfortunately, most I see are too short to be PPL. You might try a pair that is too short to wear full length altered to taper to the ankle like roomy track pants, and wear with heels or at least a bit of heel or wedge to work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1329861 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:44:16 +0000 Suz 1329861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie, but I think that type of pant is a classic and if you are able to wear it PPL (perfect pants length) it is a wonderful change up from slimmer silhouettes. If you love them, wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-straightwide-leg-dressy-pants#post-1329821 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:36:46 +0000 Lili 1329821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a professional lurker around here but after yesterday's post on trends that should go mainstream&nbsp;I have to ask: Angie, how about straight leg and wide leg loose fitting dressy pants? Still in or should I donate or&nbsp;alter them, tapering down the leg? Reason I ask is I am moving and taking the opportunity to review my wardrobe. I have purged bags and bags of clothes but am still holding on to pants that look like this:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/30117891233242308/">http://www.pinterest.com/pin/30117891233242308/</a><br />Oh, dress code at work is business casual – no denim.<br />Thanks in advance! </p>