https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:48:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785817 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:01:00 +0000 Nebraskim 1785817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea. I was thinking today of sending all my khaki pants to the charity bins as I am just OVER them. I was never really a big fan but would occasionally wear them. But adding a blush would be nice. I did add olive to my repertoire last year and found it to be way more versatile than khaki.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785717 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:44:30 +0000 LaPed 1785717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to add -- 100% linen pants with a true fly and no drawstring! I may have to try these too. Boden is apparently my pants mecca this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785714 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:39:50 +0000 LaPed 1785714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling -- I think it depends. I'm usually a 0 or a 2 (25/26) in US-brand pants, but with Boden I almost always take a US4/UK8. So I'd say they run small? I'd measure a pair of pants that fit well and compare to the garment measurements (there should be a little link that says "Size Guide" right near the list of available sizes). Their sizing is a little idiosyncratic, but once you figure out what size you are they're pretty darn consistent.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785708 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:28:48 +0000 Anonymous 1785708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I use their first predictor, they recommend one size down from my regular US size. Does Boden run big? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785676 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:09:50 +0000 LaPed 1785676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci -- I have a pair of authentically paint spattered khakis! They're my designated house-reno/furniture-rehab pants; they look nowhere near as cool as the ones you've posted. :D</p> <p>Suz -- for a long time I basically lived in khakis and had very little denim. I have preppy DNA. I have more denim now, but rarely wear jeans May - September. Khakis and chinos still feel like homebase, and it's generally easier for me to get a good fit with khakis than with jeans. I think it's precisely the menswear vibe that makes it work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785615 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:04:49 +0000 Suz 1785615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blush is gorgeous for spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>My problem with khakis is not the tan (although that is a problem for me) but actually, the fabric. I never feel good in them, no matter what! I always, always, always feel too masculine or something. Which is weird, because I have BF shorts in khaki fabric (in grey and olive and navy camo print) that are just fine for me. Who can make sense of these things?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785605 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:44:04 +0000 Traci 1785605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes, yes to blush pants. &nbsp;I have added a pair of dusty rose skinny jeans and a pair of blush wide crops to my Spring wardrobe. &nbsp;Everything blush is catching my eye right now.</p> <p>I'm also in love with this paint splatter idea on khakis. &nbsp;If I had an old pair of beloved khakis in my closet I'd be tempted to diy something like this, from jcrew. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785593 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:15:40 +0000 RobinF 1785593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting idea. I wear so much black and gray in pants that I am always kind of looking out for lighter choices. I have some tan that aren't super exciting but they work but blush could add some interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785564 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:51:00 +0000 LaPed 1785564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!</p> <p>You know, I do like chambray and pale grey pants too, for lighter neutrals, but those colors are well-represented in my tops.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've had *bright* pink jeans in the past. The trouble with them, I found, is they're very seasonally specific -- I never wanted to wear them outside of spring. They were too warm to wear in summer.</p> <p>Viva -- I think I tried those very same old school J Crew chinos last year, because they looked basically perfect, but on me the proportions were very off. Last year they came in a dark red/burgundy that was very tempting.</p> <p>Rachylou -- I think, maybe, the first khaki (developed by the army methinks) actually did have an olive-y cast to it? I'll have to go dig up some history. Now I'm curious.</p> <p>Style Fan -- I really like the mid-tone blue, too! I am waiting to try the Everlane wide legs in a very similar color, so if those fit, I'll be all set for french blue.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785540 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:04:06 +0000 viva 1785540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually just bought a pair of very clearly tan khakis from JCrew on deep sale. I like them a lot because they are really comfortable and sort of retro classic. Still, I get all the boring/janitorial/uniform associations. They are not pretty or fresh in the slightest. But I know I will enjoy wearing them with a striped tee and Stan Smiths in the spring. :)</p> <p>I really love the Boden ones you posted. Personally, I am drawn to this true blush more than to a real pink. As long as they are not skin tight, they would not make me (as a white lady) feel nude. And the color pairings you describe are gorgeous. I'd also pair with bright red, something I'd doing a fair amount of now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785533 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:36:21 +0000 Style Fan 1785533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pants.&nbsp; I am not sure about blush as a colour.&nbsp; I do like the blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785499 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:21:40 +0000 Anonymous 1785499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I commented yesterday. &nbsp;</p> <p>This is a <u>great idea</u>. &nbsp;Blush is not only a great neutral, it is unexpected and not boring. &nbsp;Another color that I consider fresh and an alternative to khaki is stone. &nbsp;The problem with stone is that it is scarce in retail stores. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785493 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:56:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1785493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like blush in general and find it to be an excellent neutral, but I do find that some blush pants seem to have that "naked" effect. I was thinking of getting a pair of more overtly pink or red pants for spring.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785480 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:38:48 +0000 Gigi 1785480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that blush is definitely worth a try! I am not a fan of beige pants as a lighter neutral, because they make me feel like I'm a camp counselor or something. I wear white pants for a lighter neutral in the spring and summer and haven't had a problem with dirt so far.</p> <p>Loving Sandy's idea of pink! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785456 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:08:11 +0000 SandyG 1785456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love blush as a neutral for spring in a femme chino. Going to a skinny pant or jean gives me pause, like I'm going to look undressed in public at first glance. </p> <p>Now a carnation pink jean would be perfect, just not a light blush one.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785449 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:59:41 +0000 Anonymous 1785449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big thumbs up for blush. I've never been very fond of pink so am surprised how much I like blush and it a a major spring neutral for me. I am careful not to buy pants the color of my skin. I also like light pearl grey as a khaki alternative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785401 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 02:01:04 +0000 elpgal 1785401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a pair of pink chinos that are proving surprisingly versatile. I am wearing them with burgundy and navy while it is still winter-spring here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785383 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 01:18:45 +0000 Angie 1785383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THE IDEA OF BLUSH.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785357 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:15:55 +0000 Murph11 1785357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with JamC... blush seems too nude. Light Chambray, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785319 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:10:52 +0000 Sara L. 1785319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have blush crops that I wear a lot. I find the color is actually pretty versatile. Mine are sort of a dusty color that I don't think looks anything like my skin tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785318 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:06:41 +0000 JamC 1785318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might try a looser fit. Might make blush pants work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785306 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:58:32 +0000 Eliza 1785306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LP- sounds like a worthwhile idea to try. Khaki doesn't appeal to me or work with my coloring, yet lighter pants can be a fun way to change seasons. Blush goes with many colors and may be a practical base. It will show dirt, but maybe not as much as white. </p> <p>You've got me thinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785303 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:44:25 +0000 LaPed 1785303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JamC I've definitely thought about that... I don't think I'd want skinny fit pants or leggings in blush (or tan for that matter) for the pseudo-nudity reason you mention. But with a looser fit and an obvious cuff at the hem, I think I might feel differently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785302 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:41:50 +0000 Emily K 1785302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, <b>JamC</b>--I've had that thought when I see others wearing skin-tone pants. &nbsp;I've never had the opportunity to gauge the effect on myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785301 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:31:11 +0000 JamC 1785301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year I bought a pair of blush skinny jeans which seemed like another good light colored bottom. I wore them a few times. But then I started to feel they were too close to my skin color and felt self conscious, like I wasn't wearing pants. I donated them. Not sure if anyone else had that reaction to blush bottoms? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785296 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 20:11:06 +0000 anchie 1785296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea, blush could be very versatile color, and more unexpected then tan which I am also sick of.<br /> Last summer I bought on a whim light pink chinos that proved to be very successful purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785294 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:56:14 +0000 rachylou 1785294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear khaki. Tried to, maybe once in high school, and it didn't stick. I don't know why not. I'll do tan, I guess... I think I have a pair of tan bootcut jeggings from Grocery Market, lol... but really, no. It's very odd.</p> <p>Anyways, blush is great. I vote Yes :)</p> <p>Also: What is with olive green being called khaki? Let us not confuse our army colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785292 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:46:47 +0000 Emily K 1785292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. &nbsp;If the pants are tan, I feel like the cut has to be pretty special or I feel like I am wearing janitor's pants. &nbsp;I am trying for some wide-legged, sleek-waisted ones, though, for this Summer. &nbsp;I've been seeing a lot of blush pants in the stores, and I like the look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785289 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:41:42 +0000 MovingFashionForward 1785289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you on the blush as a light neutral. It is for me anyway, and thanks for the blush Boden trousers tip too. I've been looking for some straight-leg cropped blush trousers myself.</p> <p>Sarah </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blush-as-a-khaki-alternative#post-1785282 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:09:27 +0000 LaPed 1785282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been off khaki/tan/taupe pants for a few years now -- largely out of boredom, and more recently out of a shift towards a more cohesive color palette. I've been wanting an alternative to khaki for light colored bottoms (going to pure white is not practical for me, as spring is muddy here and I have a dog and a preschooler to deal with) and it occurred to me that my answer might be blush. Right now I have two pairs of chinos and feel somewhat meh about the fit lately -- they're dark grey and light sage. I'm thinking I might add these in blush, since I've found Boden pant fit to be pretty stellar on me. (I am tempted by the other colors -- olive and french blue -- as well...)</p> <p>I can already imagine styling them with a burgundy sweater, a burgundy/blue plaid top, a black/white breton, a charcoal turtleneck, my slate grey field jacket... it seems like my color palette might be in a good place to accommodate some blush. I never thought I'd see the day! :D</p> <p>Anyone else bored with tan? What are your go-to colors for light spring/summer bottoms? Or do you stick with darker neutrals for pants? </p>