https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:22:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1651629 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:38:56 +0000 DonnaF 1651629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are two pairs of baby bootcuts. Footwear: clogs, K-Swiss flatworms, and booties for the white pair &amp; 2 different booties for the blue ones. The blk&amp;cream Topshop ones I got today and am still deciding; green Danskos are here to stay. How do I get rid of the extraneous letters at the end? r the </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1651151 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 03:06:08 +0000 karen13 1651151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF, can't wait to see your hack. &nbsp;This may be a solution to some bootcuts I bought that have distressing too far down the knee.</p> <p>Maneera - I have put the slant hem on two pairs of pants now, and I really like it. Being 5'2", I like the lengthening look of "as long as I can go" at the heel, without the puddle on the break that I think makes me look shorter.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you do it to a woven, and have a front back difference of more than 1/2" (I think mine was 3/4"), you probably need to make a slit in the front hem underside to make it lie flat. You have increased the circumference &nbsp;by adding the angle, if that makes sense.&nbsp;I did it to stretchy knit pants, so I could fudge it.</p> <p>Here is a link that explains it for anyone who is a DIYer<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lindastewartcouturedesigns.com/Alterations_for_Professionals_book_page_31.pdf">http://www.lindastewartcouture.....age_31.pdf</a> </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1650848 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:47:28 +0000 DonnaF 1650848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got my first smart phone -- ever.&nbsp; It is not yet connected.&nbsp; Once I figure out how to use it, incl. taking pics, I will post my two hacks plus styling pics of my EF harems.&nbsp; It's a bit of a footwear challenge for all since I need high temps to wear sandals, and my most comfy footwear, clogs, are best hidden under hems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1649880 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 06:38:24 +0000 Maneera 1649880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea Donna! Pictures please! </p> <p>Karen13 - you just solved my problem! That slant hem is exactly what I need for my bootcuts too! I love bootcuts with flat boots and often struggle with the right drape...this angled hem will totally solve the problem. Thankyou! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1649865 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 05:54:37 +0000 Mauvish 1649865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Donna,&nbsp;<br />i just read this thread and i am very interested in your hack. whenever you get time, please share pictures.</p> <p>thanks, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1638253 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 03:41:18 +0000 DonnaF 1638253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back in the day (the '80s?), I used to hem my pants at a slant.&nbsp; They need a certain drape to get that nice soft break. </p> <p>Hacking off a pair of blue jeans and a pair of white jeans means I get to replace them with full length ones, right?&nbsp; Replacement blue jeans arrived today, and white ones are on their way.&nbsp; (Hangs head due to obsessive checking of Nordstrom Wish List.)&nbsp; At least they were on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637733 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:55:50 +0000 karen13 1637733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to seeing pics. I wear a lot of bootcut pants and flat shoes. Last week I posted a possible solution I am trying out - the military/slant hem&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/militaryslant-hem">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....yslant-hem</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637692 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:02:46 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1637692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever solution. Pics when you wear them, please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637597 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:58:53 +0000 Anonymous 1637597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Watching with interest. I want to see you wearing the result </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637585 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:15:43 +0000 Brin 1637585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please do post pictures! &nbsp;I admire you both for being brave enough to hack, and hope that you will get even more enjoyment from your new flares because you created them yourselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637581 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:04:55 +0000 Brooklyn 1637581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hacked my baby bootcuts too for exactly the same reason! I went 2 inches above the ankle because I was worried that taking more would not leave enough "flare". But now I wonder if they are not short enough. I might have to have another go. I look forward to seeing yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637558 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:41:57 +0000 DonnaF 1637558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And now, I've started hacking my other pair of baby bootcuts -- the white ones.&nbsp; As long as I'm dropping off one pair of jeans for a hem, it's just as easy to drop off as second pair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637485 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:10:38 +0000 viva 1637485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So excited to see them! Agree they sound fab.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637484 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:07:35 +0000 Style Fan 1637484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I look forward to seeing pics of them.&nbsp; They sound great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-bootcut-solution---or-never-say-never#post-1637481 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:57:10 +0000 DonnaF 1637481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a pair of baby bootcuts that were PPL but never hung straight because they couldn't drape over my lowish heeled shoes or clogs; instead, they bunched over my instep.&nbsp; I just did a hack and will take them to Nordstrom tomorrow for hemming and will maybe sand the bottom of the hem when they are returned.&nbsp; Soon, I will have cropped flares!!!&nbsp; These babies flare just enough to be noticeable but not enough to create a horizontal line.&nbsp; And they look FABULOUS with my dark green higher shaft Dansko booties!&nbsp; Second best is last year's Sam Edelman sandals that wrap and tie above my ankles.&nbsp; </p> <p>Well, I'm off to remove the 2" and 4" ink marks from my legs; I had to play around a bit to find my sweetest spot.&nbsp; My arches and ankles are very low (close to the ground) so I had to go closer to 4" despite having very short legs. </p>