https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:52:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315385 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:12:41 +0000 Angie 2315385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look GREAT, <b>Jenni</b>! KILLER, and one of my faves on you. </p> <p>The pattern of the pants is texturally fab with the glitz of the top, shine in the shoes, and metal of the necklace :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315324 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:19:06 +0000 RobinF 2315324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a fun shop! I like your pants, they look great with that sweater and shoes. I find a print can be quite versatile.</p> <p>Regarding pants sizes, I like when they are listed by the waist, although I agree that can vary a lot. That is my problem area and I have to buy to fit my waist and adjust the hips when necessary. And always the length of course :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315321 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:11:44 +0000 Tanya 2315321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great pants.&nbsp; The colors and pattern work really well with your other items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315319 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:08:52 +0000 Zaeobi 2315319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hidden pockets? In women's bottoms? And (presumably) deep enough to actually use them (for something other than a mint &amp; a coin)?? It's a sign - I'm glad you heeded it, lol! </p> <p>@Suz I also avoid bottoms sized by waist sizes - a 30" waist but 40" hips is the reason why I'll never know if sz29/30 denim (the most common culprit) will ever fit my natural waist... because I can't get the bloody things over my hips first to test them out, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315229 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:40:45 +0000 Suz 2315229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans sizes in N. America are by "waist" but that is a bit unclear since waists can be high or low, and the actual garment measurements can be much different from the numerical size.&nbsp;</p> <p>But typically, a 25 in N. American jeans corresponds to a&nbsp; N. American 0, which might be a UK 4 or 6, a 26 corresponds to a N. American 2 which might be an UK 6 or 8, a 27 would be a N. American 4 or a UK 8 or 10, and so on.&nbsp;</p> <p>I won't even get into the EU or Japanese sizes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315227 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:04:08 +0000 Sal 2315227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants - I like them a lot.</p> <p>Sizing - I thought so too:). But it’s very hard so good to be able to try in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315225 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:41:49 +0000 Jaime 2315225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! They look good to me at this length but it is a bit hard to see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315162 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:31:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Interesting to know the brand is from Montreal.<br /> Zaeobi, the quality feels stellar, there are even hidden pockets sewn into the front waistband which was the final sign to buy them!<br /> I’m intrigued by the sizing comments everyone has and am very pleased that I was able to try them in-person with this doubt over which size equals which. I’ve often seen the pant/jean sizing on the forum like you mention Carla, eg 29, but have never understood that system and what the 29 number means. Inches?? I vaguely wonder if I have seen that when last buying a daughter some Levis in about 2005!<br /> The last flat lay photo is warmer things to wear with them in a couple of months. I can put leggings or thermals underneath to add warmth if I need to. But our winters not being that cold, I can often get away with thinner pants if my top half is warm enough with merino.<br /> Zaeobi I used to avoid printed pants for the same reason as you but I gradually felt it was limiting me too much not to try them so this is my second pair.<br /> And thanks so much kkards for commenting on the length, I felt happy it showed the shoes off well.<br /> I didn’t even think about colour, pattern, texture and shine in these outfits but it’s nice to know several of you noticed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315130 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:06:34 +0000 Dee 2315130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new pants are great, love all the different textures and shine in this outfit. <br />Yes Joseph Ribkoff is indeed from Montreal and his brand has been around for decades. A definite go-to for dressier pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315112 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:26:44 +0000 Janet 2315112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun pants, and I like them with the layered black and bronze supporting acts!</p> <p>My wrap pants are Joseph Ribkoff too. Seems like a decent brand with some interesting items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315109 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:21:49 +0000 Carla 2315109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought what you thought - that UK sizes were 2 sizes higher than US/CAN sizes, but I just packed up two M&amp;S dresses UK 14 that don’t fit - too big! &nbsp;I’m a 29/8 in pants, but a 10 in tops. &nbsp;Maybe the sand is shifting!?!</p> <p>I always look at Joseph Ribkoff because of his ‘made in Canada’ items. &nbsp;He does have a reputation for traditionally classic items and dressier items including things with a cocktail/formal wear vibe. &nbsp;The silver foil t-shirt I’ve had since 2016. &nbsp;FWIW, it’s roomy (I was 15lbs heavier when I got it) and says US/CAD size 12, UK size 14. &nbsp;Good thing you got to try it on. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div>Nice score. &nbsp;They look good! &nbsp;Your ‘flat lay’ (last photo) is yummy with an excellent mix of pattern, texture, and shine!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315102 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:46:28 +0000 Zaeobi 2315102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a fun yet classic pattern! I tend to stay away from printed bottoms out of fear of drawing attention to that part of me, but you pull them off with aplomb - they seem fairly versatile since they can match many different shades &amp; colours I've heard of that Joseph Ribkoff brand before &amp; have admired their clothes, but have never seen them in-person. How does the quality feel? </p> <p>Yes, I also thought a CAN/US10 was equivalent to AUS/UK14 - since that's also supposedly my trouser size! (Well, UK12 waist &amp; UK14 hips...) International sizing is such a headache - this is why I never buy non UK bottoms (trousers/ skirts) without given measurements, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315095 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:37:13 +0000 kkards 2315095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants, and how wonderful that they work so well with your fab shoes. &nbsp; Re the length, not sure if this is the new length or the old length, but I think they are the right length with these shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315092 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:14:00 +0000 JamC 2315092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315091 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 08:30:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2315091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice pants Jenni! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315090 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 07:39:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bijou and BlueJay!<br /> Yes Bijou pleasant and helpful SAs definitely make me want to go back there and the snooty ones make me feel the opposite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315089 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:53:54 +0000 Bijou 2315089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants are fabulous and gorgeous with your copper shoes and top. I really like supporting smaller boutiques with great stock and staff too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315082 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000 BlueJay 2315082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, I have heard of this brand, but didn't know they were Canadian! Score on the half price pants! They look great, Jenni. I like your outfit with the pattern, texture, colour and shine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315081 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 02:37:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s what I thought too Jussie! So I was confused, but they fit anyway so that’s what matters. I am now closer to an NZ/AU size 12 although some of my size 14 pants still fit well. Some are too big now and need to go soon.<br /> Thank you Suz and Bonnie too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315080 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:41:09 +0000 jussie 2315080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool pants! I like the textures here with the jacket and necklace, and the sparkles/shine here and there, with a print- Nice!<br /> I am not good at understanding pant length so I shan’t comment on that.<br /> I always thought UK and AU sizes are the same, and US is two numerical sizes below. US 10= AU/UK 14……. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315073 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:52:22 +0000 Bonnie 2315073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants are great and I love the shoes that match. Nice that you got them for half price, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315071 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:18:22 +0000 Suz 2315071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are really fun pants, <b>Jenni!</b> I like the colour blend and they work amazingly well with your bronze shoes. I love a good patterned pant. The only ones I currently own are checks of various kinds, but my oh my, they do inject fun into the wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>They sell this brand at independent boutiques and a few chain stores in Canada and the US, though each store will pick and choose which items they carry. They're a Montreal line, I believe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not sure about the sizing equivalents -- I would have thought it would be larger in the UK version also, but I tend to go by measurements because each manufacturer is a bit different. My typical CAN/ US size is 3 numerical sizes smaller than my typical UK size.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/canada-to-nz-pants#post-2315063 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:36:50 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Canada for designing and making my new pants! I actually bought them the same day as I rejected the “cheap as chips” (not) skirt, because after leaving that area I deliberately drove about 2 suburbs over to a shop I like but rarely visit, called “Simply Wonderful Clothes” - not much imagination in that title but oh well! This is a boutique but out of sight different to the snooty sort- lovely friendly older female owner and her assistant. My matching red top and shoes were complimented the minute I walked in :)<br /> They have an amazing sales area there. The purchase is serendipitous but also partly planned as 12 out of my 13 pairs of pants before these have over 30 wears and some are looking worn. So I was thinking of getting new pants anyway.<br /> Half price sale still $125 but not $250! Joseph Ribkoff made in Canada. Says Can/US/Mex 10 equals UK 12? Thought it was usually UK 14 equivalent?<br /> Also, I had to hem them. Is the length good for the “new shorter full length”?<br /> Perfect matching/toning for several items. Thanks for looking. </p>