https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282181 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:07:13 +0000 Janet 2282181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, thanks for the Cos idea! It looks like they’re dominated by pleats and black at the moment, but it’s always good to check them out. </p> <p>Carla, YES! Drapey is key. Too stiff and they can be annoying and unflattering. Hence my love for the old Theory trousers I have. It’s hard to find all the correct elements in one pair.</p> <p>Carol, Gap is another good source, but of late their fits seem off for me. I do see a mid rise wide chino there — the colors don’t slay me, but might be worth a try-on. Tall sizes are mostly sold out too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282158 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:25:17 +0000 Carol 2282158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had some cotton wide-leg black ones from Gap that sufficed on most winter days--I just added leggings or tights underneath on cold days.&nbsp; I bet Gap would be a great place to look for casual wide-leg pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282155 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:07:15 +0000 Jessikams 2282155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh the length, you’re right Janet, I like uniqlo because it’s short…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282154 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:50:32 +0000 Carla 2282154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I attempted the long wide leg route in 2019, and did a series of exhausting and disappointing try-ons and returns until a miracle occurred! &nbsp;(See Finds. &nbsp;They don’t look like much on the hanger, but work on my body.) &nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>I’ve tried growing the collection, but haven’t found any I like as much or better. &nbsp;‘Hard’ fabric - like denim and chino - are particularly challenging, IMO, and fluid fabrics are easier - but the style of full length and wide leg&nbsp;<i>is&nbsp;</i>tricky to get right. &nbsp;Good hunting, Janet!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282114 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:33:58 +0000 Jonesy 2282114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at Cos? I just bought two pairs of long, lightweight wool pants from them (one navy pinstripe, one black) and they have quite a few longer, slouchy styles on their site. The Me + Em ones look really sharp too! Off to google Saint &amp; Sofia...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282041 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:59:18 +0000 Janet 2282041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I got a chance to look at Universal Standard, and they have some possibilities too. Another side stripe source! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282040 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:52:31 +0000 Janet 2282040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, JK! I never thought of Uniqlo, but I haven’t had luck with their pants being long enough for me in the past. I took a look at their site just to check though, but it seems the offerings are mostly pleated, cropped or tapered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282024 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:08:51 +0000 Jessikams 2282024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe uniqlo? I know in past years I’ve gotten pants similar to what you describe from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282001 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:14:24 +0000 Jaime 2282001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't speak about any of these particular brands, but I hear you about the specifications. I do have some older pairs that I will work with, but think retail is still reading the memo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2282000 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:05:52 +0000 kkards 2282000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve had really good experiences with Saint &amp; Sophia. Shipping is definitely slow I will say I think they are tts m, but definitely not generous. So if you’re on the cusp on their size chart, I’d go up.<br /> I placed my 1st order from me + ‘‘em last week, shipping was expensive but 3 days later the package arrived. If I hadn’t gotten such a good deal on my order (end of season sale 50% off) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281999 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:04:53 +0000 Janet 2281999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stag, I have these “skater jeans” from Anthro and love them! I had to get them in the tall to get the length to work. Of course my styling is completely different from the model. :-D</p> <p>ETA: I just looked for them on their website and can’t find them now, so I guess they’re sold out. They do have some other appealing cuts though, some of which are on sale, and some with a “sustainable” label, FWIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281998 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:56:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2281998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m browsing Skater Jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281995 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:04:01 +0000 LJP 2281995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the me + em looks . Not sure why I haven’t been looking for a relaxed elevated track pant- it’s perfect for my lifestyle . Me + Em is out of my price range unless it’s on sale and I’m not even sure if it ships to CA - anyways , I can see this look on you Janet . TNMA posts these pants quit often - now I’m off on a new obsession </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281989 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:18:35 +0000 Angie 2281989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My clients have only had good experiences with Saint &amp; Sophia. Some forum members too. Try them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281986 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:47:10 +0000 Janet 2281986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I’m skeptical about that Boden thigh fit, even with your assurances! Boden has always been a bit narrow for me in general, and the thighs look narrow *for my legs*. I took another look anyway, and now it occurs to me that none of the current colors are what I’m after — I already have rust and black trousers. </p> <p>Tanya, thanks for the fit info on Me + Em. I love a side stripe! The plaid may be too much though, as much as I love that cobalt blue. </p> <p>If anyone chimes in with experience on Saint &amp; Sofia, that would be helpful too! Again, I like the side stripe, and the navy/blue looks nice. I like the teal color but wish the side stripe on that version was black or grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281981 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:58:22 +0000 cat2 2281981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Boden ponte trousers in teal from last year and they aren’t clingy ponte at all. They drape really well. C </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281980 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:53:53 +0000 Angie 2281980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Boden ones in red. They are wider in person. Not bootcuts - I promise - see pics of three years ago:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281977 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:48:27 +0000 Angie 2281977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is Me + Em too. Here are their wide legs:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.meandem.com/us/search?q=wide%20pants">https://www.meandem.com/us/search?q=wide%20pants</a></p> <p>ETA: HAH! <b>Tanya</b> and I were thinking of them at the same time :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281976 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:47:35 +0000 Tanya 2281976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in regarding Me + Em, as I got several of their pants this year, and they fit me really well.&nbsp; The quality is wonderful as well.</p> <p>I find them TTS or slightly big&nbsp; - I am currently 4/6 depending on the brand an all of the Me + Ems I have are 4 and not too tight at all.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have the long torso/short legs body type, prefer higher rise, and the several pants attached below were all winners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281974 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:22:01 +0000 Janet 2281974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I know what you mean. My straight leg jeans all feel so very *fitted* now, and I’m not feeling it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281973 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:20:53 +0000 Janet 2281973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the vibe of these (first two pics) from Me + Em but I have no clue whether their fits are right for me, and how sizing runs. Shipping from the UK means long lead times too. Not that I’m in a hurry, but still…</p> <p>Also looking very seriously at these (second two photos) from Saint &amp; Sophia. The price is not bad, and they’re more casual, which is good… </p> <p>Anyone have any advice for these brands? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281971 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:06:39 +0000 LJP 2281971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got me looking at my rather large f/w pants collection with a new eye today . I’m in the midst of switching my closets out to cool weather clothes and am looking at a ton of pants that are too formal / officey / dated looking for me now . Even ponte straight leg pants look wrong now . I feel confused AND utterly uninspired by everything in my winter clothes collection . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281965 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:28:01 +0000 Janet 2281965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everybody!</p> <p>Kkards, thanks for that! BR has the Lido pant in dark green, which I love! But my size is not available. Pout. </p> <p>Angie, I looked at VB and didn’t see anything on their site. The VB pants from Nordstrom are appealing, but are not available in my size. </p> <p>Those Kut trousers would be so good! They have a nice casual integrity and machine washable! But the rise is high and they’re gone in my size anyway. The Boden pants look more bootcut-ish to me. They’re quite narrow looking through the thigh and knee, which is not what I’m after. I want that fit that does NOT hug my knees at all. Hard to find with my thick legs. Ponte is comfortable but all the stretch means a hugging fit, which is not what I want for a new pair of wide legs. I already have a ponte pair that have that bootcut fit covered. </p> <p>I’m such a demanding customer, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281938 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:47:08 +0000 kkards 2281938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does seem so much is pleated this year…have you tried banana republic?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=746688002&amp;cid=1108821&amp;pcid=67595&amp;vid=1&amp;nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s+Clothing%3APants#pdp-page-content">https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....95&#038;vi</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281936 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:34:04 +0000 Angie 2281936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These get my vote to try.</p> <p>I have the VB and Boden (in red) - first two finds, and they are AMAZING!!!! I don't wear too high rises either, and these are just right.&nbsp;</p> <p>I highly recommend you look at Reiss and Elie Tahari too. My Elie Tahari trouser jeans are MID RISE!&nbsp; </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-try-on-angie-top-trouser-jeans">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....user-jeans</a>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281934 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:09:37 +0000 slim cat 2281934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar wish for work trousers and still looking ( so true about finding some at too high price point ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281915 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:11:28 +0000 cat2 2281915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like ponte knit trousers for this, they are more casual than wool. I also like some washable wool blend trousers I found at Madewell, they have a casual vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281912 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:02:17 +0000 CarolS 2281912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions to offer, but I'm also on the hunt for grey or burgundy trousers that can be made office-y when needed but will work in the rest of my life too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281911 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:52:43 +0000 April 2281911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just passed along a pair of wide-legs from Universal Standard, they might be worth a look.</p> <p>MM LaFleur is another genius at making things that look like dress pants but feel like sweatpants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-pants-silhouettes#post-2281907 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:12:15 +0000 Janet 2281907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m appreciating that pants silhouettes are becoming looser and longer, with more wide leg and full length options. I added another pair of wide leg jeans to my wardrobe after realizing that this is one of my preferred silhouettes now (the other is boyfriend jeans). I realized with some closet work over the weekend that I still have a number of “straight legs” that fit me more like skinnies (touching or even hugging the calves a bit), and I’m not rushing to cull them (the wearing season hasn’t even started yet), but they’re on notice. They may come in handy getting tucked into tall boots this winter. </p> <p>However, my issue with finding some wide-leg NON-jean options is that rises are still quite high and many styles are pleated, neither of which works for me. Or I’ll find a good style and it’s $600. </p> <p>Has anyone seen such a magical animal as a somewhat casual wide-leg trouser, full-length, mid rise, no pleats, not too fancy or office-y looking? Perhaps in grey or burgundy, not just black? My usual haunts don’t turn up much. </p> <p>I do have these Theory trousers from a few years ago that I love. The rise is a little long, but somehow they are cut so that the fit works for me without the weird extra fabric in the crotch that I so often get with high rises. They’re also lightweight and drapey, without being clingy or too thin, which helps. These are a bit on the dressy side, but I might try wearing them with sneakers to dress them down. </p>