https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 16:59:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288708 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:25:54 +0000 Michelle 288708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kari, me too. In fact I may have a lead on a pair today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288626 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:17:51 +0000 Kari 288626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of black Kut from the Kloth skinny jeans that I am really liking for smart casual wear. I definitely like the idea of black bootcut jeans on you, Michelle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288430 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:43:03 +0000 April 288430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just send me a PM if you decide to do it, and I'll give you my home address. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288396 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:45:42 +0000 Michelle 288396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: that will make life easier, for certain! Thanks for chiming in.<br /> April: Really, really appreciate such a kind offer! Thank you for being so generous and helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288338 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:35:13 +0000 Angie 288338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote black jeans 100%. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288301 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:56:39 +0000 marianna 288301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, this is a tough one for me. I've been thinking about it and I don't know what fabric would be best. I have black jeans and I really like them, so I might recommend going that route. The only other option (in my mind) seems to be black dress pants, and I don't think that's what you're after!</p> <p>I know you want flares and not straight legs but I just noticed some black Cookie Johnson jeans on the Nordies site: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cj-by-cookie-johnson-faith-straight-leg-jeans-plus/3164487?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=5" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cj.....sultback=5</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288286 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:23:39 +0000 April 288286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like black denim, particularly when it's blacky-black and hardly looks like denim. But it does look a bit more casual than what you're describing as stretch twill. On the other hand, some black stretch cotton picks up every speck of lint in the atmosphere and looks dreadful after a couple of hours. </p> <p>I'm not helping, I know. But if you want to try any of the Talbot's items, feel free to have them sent to me and I'll repackage and send them up to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288284 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:19:58 +0000 Kristine 288284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think black denim would work, depending on the cut. Trouser jeans would look great in black. </p> <p>I really like a poly blend because they don't wrinkle or bag out during the day. I checked my favorite pants and they're 65 poly, 35 viscose, 5 spandex. They're bombproof but the fabric feels great. I'm not sure I'll ever buy cotton pants again except for jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288276 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:03:58 +0000 Michelle 288276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April: quite right, the BR pants don't come in my size. And Talbot's U.S. rarely carries the same stock as Talbot's Canada, which is just beyond annoying. :)<br /> So the question is, what material should I focus on? Would black denim work, or should I avoid? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288273 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:01:24 +0000 April 288273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I'm guessing the Banana Republic black stretch flares in Angie's store don't come in the right size, yes? Have you checked Talbots? They have such a variety of sizing, and right now they have lots of bootcuts and flares. Here are a couple of options in women's sizing.</p> <p>Black bootcut jeans:<br /> <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi25102&#038;rootCategory=cat70012&#038;catId=cat80010&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70012" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....e=cat70012</a></p> <p>Black "bi-stretch" flares (on sale!)<br /> <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi25271&#038;rootCategory=cat70012&#038;catId=cat80010&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70012" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....e=cat70012</a></p> <p>Black bi-stretch bootcuts<br /> <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi26079&#038;rootCategory=cat70012&#038;catId=cat80010&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70012" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....e=cat70012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288258 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:50:05 +0000 Michelle 288258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, wow! Needed to upmp after only an hour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-smart-casual-flares-what-fabric-should-they-be#post-288177 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:25:05 +0000 Michelle 288177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My most pressing wardrobe gap right now -- and the only one I can afford to close for quite some time -- is a pair of black pants in an of-the-moment silhouette. My strong preference for this would be for a great pair of boot cuts. Why black? Because I have blue jeans already, and black would go fabulously well with the majority of my wardrobe.I'm NOT after classic dress pants, you understand, just a pair of black boot cuts or flares that will work well in smart casual settings or that can be dressed up as needed (my office lends itself to both). What is the best fabrication to pursue for these pants? Would black denim get the job done, or does that send out the wrong vibe? Black stretch twill would be ideal, but such fabric is very hard to find in my size. </p> <p>I welcome any and all thoughts! </p>