https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:58:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2200031 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:51:53 +0000 Anonymous 2200031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them as is too. #6 is my least favorite, but could be projecting my "shorts are my nemesis" bias lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2200011 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:36:19 +0000 Star (Lise) 2200011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2200005 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:05:33 +0000 Bijou 2200005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks the most elegant to my eye - a version that you could wear with blazers and heels if you felt like dressing them up. It is fun to see the different options and how a cuffed hem makes them look more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199950 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:12:00 +0000 Jaime 2199950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The varied reactions are very interesting here. I absolutely agree with Angie and you - #1 and #5 are the winners. Technically #5 is my preferred length on me, but with wider shorts. I like the longer length with this slimmer silhouette. But I do have at least one pair that are #5 length and fit like skinnies that I do like under very voluminous tops or tunics. Anyway, they look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199913 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:46:09 +0000 Sal 2199913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the lengths but for flattery reasons I agree 6 is not as good.&nbsp; I like your solution - rolled as in 5 looks fab.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199907 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:21:33 +0000 madeline 2199907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first length the best, but probably because I live in those types of pants all summer. Your legs are beautiful. Anyway you style this garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199898 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:02:23 +0000 Carla 2199898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199892 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:47:08 +0000 Anonymous 2199892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them as they are best and that cuffed they look too snug to be comfortable so no opinion on the length. I know there's a theory that they shouldn't stop at the widest part of the calf but I think "as is" is very pretty on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will laugh Tanya but I always think of you as narrow with long legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199874 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:36:04 +0000 JAileen 2199874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them AS IS. &nbsp;I like the slit and the length. &nbsp;And the fit is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199871 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:24:57 +0000 Janet 2199871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same kinds of reservations about shorts that you do (although I see nothing wrong with your nice slim legs at all!). I really think any of these approaches works, but I do like them full length, and rolled to just below the knee. I vote keep them as they are so you can enjoy them either way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199868 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:18:05 +0000 Angie 2199868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! That's a great solution - and comfy too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199858 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:44:34 +0000 Tanya 2199858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for so many (relatively varied) responses.  It goes to say that flattery can sometimes be very subjective.</p> <p>I like the side slit as several of you  mentioned, so that design feature will certainly be kept.  </p> <p>Fashintern, Murph11 and Erin, I appreciate the support for #6/shorts.   I get it that it probably does not look as bad as in my head, but since I still actively dislike showing my knees if at all avoidable, I will skip that look with these pants.</p> <p>Gryffin, I am 3" taller than you, but with the leg length difference, it probably comes about to the same.  I am sure you look excellent in your black version.  </p> <p>Always Trying, completely agreed that we should wear whatever length pants personally work for us, regardless of what some sources may say.</p> <p>Angie, I tried the sit down test with under the knee cuff (#5), and it was perfectly fine.</p> <p>Based on the majority of the votes, and some personal preferences as well, the winners are #1 and #5. I will keep the length as is, with the slit (#1), and when the mood strikes, roll them shorter (#5).  If I find that I end up wearing option #5 much more often than #1, I will hem them to the length, keeping the side slit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199850 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:16:49 +0000 lyn67 2199850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep them at full length, nr 1-all are great (on your gorgeous legs:-)) but most elegant and surelly the best elongating effect you cozuld achive is in nr 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199837 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:33:14 +0000 RoseandJoan 2199837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #1 Tanya </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199836 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:31:07 +0000 BrieN 2199836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pretty much like all the lengths on you- those pants fit you beautifully-but I am not a fan of the cuff on any length, especially the bermudas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199811 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:42:39 +0000 Bonnie 2199811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 best. They look flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199809 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:33:20 +0000 Jenava 2199809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind 1, I like 2 and 3, the cuff is cute, so is the side slit. I don't care for the just under the knee length nor the short length because that looks a bit less stylish to my eye. But I am not picky about lengths, and I think a lot of flattering is in how you style it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199800 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:03:09 +0000 always trying 2199800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IMO, there is just too much garbage about lengths of all these pedal pushers, clamdiggers, skimmers, names of all these lengths from just below the knee to ankle.&nbsp; All are supposed to be unflattering unless you are 5ft.10 and model thin with very long legs.<br />All your lengths are fine-wear them shorter if it is very casual or hotter weather.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I am too old for shorts, and full length is too warm when it is hot--so I just wear what feels best.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />We women should just stop listening to all the stuff about our short legs, looking stumpy.&nbsp; Did this stuff start with the "leg lamp"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199797 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:01:06 +0000 Erin 2199797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the length in photo #1, but I also like them rolled to the Bermuda length in photo #6 too. Regardless of what length you decide on, I would vote for retaining the side slits for when they aren’t rolled as I like that detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199796 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:00:23 +0000 rachylou 2199796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and rolled covering the knee. And I feel the same way about shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199792 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:38:05 +0000 gryffin 2199792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya - I like them full length on you.&nbsp; You have slender shaply calves so cutting across the width looks fine. I think these look great but you need to select what is most pleasing to you.&nbsp; I bought the black at your suggestion.&nbsp; I carry my height in my legs to although I'm 5'3", I think you have a couple of inches on me, they hit similar maybe a tidge higher, but I really like this length.&nbsp; I think it makes them more elegant, a bit dressier so skew into nice casual with a dressier top and blazer.&nbsp; But it's all good.&nbsp; They look wonderful either way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199786 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:49:03 +0000 slim cat 2199786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of hemming to the length in #2 ( the slit details are very nice and could roll them to the length in pic #5/cute ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199784 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:44:55 +0000 Jonesy 2199784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I just don't know! I feel like any of these could work, but it also might depend a little bit on what type of footwear you are usually going to pair them with? I lean toward keeping them as-is (the length looks great to my eye and I love the side slits), but I also think they look cute cuffed. Hopefully Angie will chime in with her wisdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199783 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:43:34 +0000 Angie 2199783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 and #5!&nbsp;</p> <p>Rolled to cover the knee - but please do the sit-down test to test knee comfort.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199781 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:42:07 +0000 Star (Lise) 2199781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hemmed to the length in 5 is my preference (with the slit).&nbsp; I cut some jeans last summer and wore them cuffed and decided to cut them to the appropriate length this summer.&nbsp; To me the cuff on is not so flattering.&nbsp; I did not hem mine but am going with a raw hem and will see if I prefer them like this.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199778 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:33:19 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2199778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 5. If you roll them, you also have the option of wearing them full length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199777 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:28:40 +0000 Murph11 2199777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm just going to say... I LOVE #6 (but <u>hemmed</u> to that length with the side slit detail). There. I said it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199775 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:01:23 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2199775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them rolled up above your knees, but the side slit is also cute. Two good looks in one garment:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clamdiggers-to-hem-or-not-to-hem#post-2199773 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:49:04 +0000 Tanya 2199773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never been a big fan of shorts for myself as I do not like exposing my upper legs, but would go through phases where I would wear them, especially the longer, bermuda ones that end right above/mid knee. Lately, I feel completely off shorts, I will wear the one bermuda pair I still have, but do not intend to get more.&nbsp; &nbsp;For those reasons, clamdiggers have always appealed to me and I recently got a pair from Frame denim I really like - the material has a lots of stretch but they feel "sculpting", a bit like shapewear in a good way as opposed to like leggings.&nbsp; I got the blue denim ones (first find), but attached the Find of the black version so that you can see the fit and length on model.&nbsp; They are a bit longer than classic clamdiggers, Frame calls them "Pedal Pushers".</p> <p>I am super sensitive and pedantic about pant lengths as I have proportionally shorter legs (about 2") for my height, and leg elongation is relatively high on my priority list, though I will do JFE, too. Below are a bunch of pictures of these pants in various lengths:<br />1) The length as they are - not sure if they are too long<br />2) and 3) slightly shorter length that I am thinking of hemming to<br />4) same length as #2, but rolled to it<br />5) rolled to right under the knee - more traditional clamdigger length<br />6) rolled to bermuda length (which I do not think is flattering at all)</p> <p>Questions are:<br />1) Should I keep them as are, or hem, and if hemming is better, should I go for length in #2 or in #5?<br />2) What do you think of various rolled lengths in 4/5/6 in terms of flattery and can I get way with the cuff at all or does the contrast visually shorten my legs&nbsp; even more? </p>