https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:39:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414514 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:32:02 +0000 PalmFronds 1414514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! I finally got around to trying flannel in the quest to move my dress wool trousers into smart casual-- I put it in a separate post-- and I loved it.<br /> Joy thanks for those suggestions! I need to play a bit with that cropped sweater because I do love the color and texture. It may be *just * too long to layer effectively but I will try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414401 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:31:20 +0000 Windchime 1414401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the pants and entire outfit from me. Wonderful fit and colors on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414378 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:29:35 +0000 Anonymous 1414378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those trousers are beautiful. Try the short Target sweater over a longer piece, maybe the chambray shirt worn untucked or a tank about the same color as pants or sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414362 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:52:21 +0000 PalmFronds 1414362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! I'm wearing attempt number 2 today while traveling, will try to post a pic later thank you for your encouragement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414360 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:45:29 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1414360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414343 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:37:41 +0000 carter 1414343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This really looks perfect to me. Keep going! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1414335 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 12:45:52 +0000 Quietgirl 1414335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413472 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:48:40 +0000 gardenchick 1413472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look..lovely on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413295 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:53:35 +0000 PalmFronds 1413295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your input ladies! I found out last ngiht I own one(1) chunky sweater that I have yet to remove tags from, a cropped pink one from Target. I love it but when I play with it in my closet it only seems to work over dresses in my eye. So will need to hunt around.<br />The pants are a result of an investment I made two years ago to have all my trousers altered professionally! Thank you Stacey and Clinton for hammering that into my brain.After years of belting to death and having gaps in my pants from a significant waist-hip ratio, I found a great tailor who did not cost an arm and a leg and got all my trousers altered </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413238 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:48:03 +0000 kkards 1413238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love. i also love E suggestion of a chunky sweater. another way to quickly make them more casual, would be to simply untuck the shirt you have on, maybe add a tee underneath. i'd also try adding a white sneaker.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413236 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:36:33 +0000 krishnidoux 1413236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No wonder you adore these pants, they fit you like a glove. What a brilliant idea to have paired them with a chambray shirt. And the necklace is a very nice touch too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413224 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:20:47 +0000 Inge 1413224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt is perfect, PF, I want one too:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413200 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:12:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1413200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done!&nbsp; You met your goal and then some!&nbsp; A chambray shirt is an excellent partner.&nbsp; The playful color is marvelous for casual holiday wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413070 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:41:52 +0000 Aida 1413070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Successful for sure! I agree that the color probably makes it a bit easier. Can't really see the shoes, but footwear can also affect how casual an outfit reads. I like E's suggestion of a chunky sweater, and would also suggest trying a graphic tee with a denim jacket, a bomber or moto jacket, or even a little hoodie with a blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413047 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:04:53 +0000 Anonymous 1413047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it on so many different levels. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413041 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:42:19 +0000 PalmFronds 1413041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh E I love that idea of a chunky or slouchy pullover! I tend to go more streamlined but I would like to try that silhouette, especially gearing towards smart casual. Just need to get the proportions right...<br /> Angie glad you like the pants too! They read almost red in the pic but they are really a rich orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413035 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:29:41 +0000 E 1413035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the colour makes them more casual than a neutral would read. They look great on you &amp; I think you could wear them in any setting, no need to save them for church! What about with a chunky or slouchy&nbsp;pullover? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413017 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:47:13 +0000 Angie 1413017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE those red trousers. Rock on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413014 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:41:17 +0000 PalmFronds 1413014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! Inge it took me a long time to find a denim type shirt that I liked. This chambray one is just the right color and weight, I'm hooked! The pants are probably one of my favorite things in my closet:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413010 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:37:11 +0000 catgirl 1413010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful and so well fitting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413004 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:26:47 +0000 Caro in Oz 1413004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look - I love the proportions you've created here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1413000 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:11:13 +0000 Inge 1413000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant look, PalmFronds. Fab colour combo (those trousers are stunning, and that's a beautiful chambray shirt too), great proportions, and beautiful silhouette. You are off to an excellent start. Can't wait to see what you come up for your grey and black wool trousers:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1412992 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:55:12 +0000 PalmFronds 1412992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoops not sure why, just reloaded :-)<br /> Thanks LisaP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1412989 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:50:55 +0000 cjh 1412989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Picture has disappeared? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1412980 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:29:56 +0000 Anonymous 1412980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I think this looks great! &nbsp;Can't see the shoes, but the rest of the outfit looks perfect for a casual, yet pulled-together day. &nbsp;Those pants fit you superbly . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casualizing-wool--take-1#post-1412978 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:26:11 +0000 PalmFronds 1412978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the advice of you wonderful ladies I am attempting to make my wool trousers less " work" and more integrated into my dressy casual wardrobe. This first attempt was prob easier than it will be with my grey or black wool trousers because these orange wool pants are inherently less traditional or "serious" to me. Even in wool herringbone! This is also my very first attempt ever wearing chambray, believe it or not. I wore this outfit running a few errands in town and dropping into an outdoor neighborhood holiday party.<br /> Ann taylor loft soft washed chambray long sleeve button down<br /> Jcrew orange wool herringbone wide leg trousers<br /> Brown plaid wedges<br /> Jcrew necklace</p> <p>Thoughts? I adore these pants and used to wear them dressier with grey tops or blazers to work and church. Need to find other ways to enjoy them out of those settings. </p>