https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me-- Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:01:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730687 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:58:46 +0000 Anonymous 1730687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree about tightness but think they look good with untucked shirt. Yes, baggy but still good, to my eye. Arty!<br /> I would wear with more refined shoes.</p> <p>I want to try these pants too.<br /> The front pleat makes me nervous though.<br /> Thanks for showing us, Dashielle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730676 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:49:16 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1730676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update: Ordered the JC Teddies for a comparison, so will post those side-by-side when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730471 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:52:51 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1730471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b><b></b>Wow!&nbsp;<b></b>Thank you all for your feedback...lots of great ideas and what a mixture of likes and dislikes. I was really hesitant to post at all, especially pictures, because all the things I try to hide were on offer. I thought the culottes would look better with a tucked blouse, so as not to hide the details of the waist and pleats. Then I remembered I <u>never</u> <u></u>tuck and have very few short tops that would get the proportions correct without tucking. I also tried body con tops/sweaters that I am not so comfortable wearing right now, because, unlike my big/drapey tops, they CAN tuck. The top in 3,4 and 5 is an orphan AllSaints in burgundy that finally can come out and play with my new burgundy boots, so YAY. It's a very loose knit, so can be semi tucked or not, as the transparency doesn't interrupt the lines as much.<br /><b><br />Una</b> - no, I haven't tried the Teddies but it sounds like I should. They do look great on you.<br /><b>Traci</b> - great analysis of the fit situation. I could order a larger size and try, but even these have a ton of extra room in the seat and hip, such that there's a weird creasing over the cheek that happens when I walk (or so I"ve been told). If I had a tailor that understood fashion, I might be inclined to see if there are alterations that don't completely redesign them, but get them to a more flattering state.<br /><b>Suz</b> - to be honest, the only reason I posted and didn't slink off after this try-on session was in case it helped anyone else make a decision on these, one way or the other. Would love to see them on you.<br /><b>Gaylene</b> - interesting analysis, I'm having trouble picturing the seam modification you describe, possibly because I know nothing about clothing construction. They have a lot of extra fabric mid-hip, which makes them baggy on the butt.&nbsp;</p> <p>I haven't returned them yet, so will ruminate a little more on the options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730265 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:57:58 +0000 El Cee 1730265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Gaylene and others who have expressed that it is not the leg width that is not working for you. The fit of these particular culottes seems off -- the rise? something I cannot put my finger on. I definitely think that you would be fabulous in the wide leg look with a better fitted garment.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730258 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:38:22 +0000 Gaylene 1730258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with Angie, Suz, and Traci --it's not the pleat or leg width that is throwing these off, but the shape of the crotch seam. It's actually a fairly common fit issue on women's pants; the curve of the crotch seam is too shallow and needs to be altered by taking in the front seam and, possibly, the back as well. It's an easy alteration IF there is at least an inch or so of ease in the mid-hip area. I'd check with a tailor before giving these up as hopeless. If you can fix that crotch seam, these culottes would look amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730251 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:34:37 +0000 Sally 1730251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like them with the black top in pic 3,4 and 5. I never wear anything fully tucked anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730245 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:02:00 +0000 Barbara Diane 1730245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A vote for #5, cropped. But wondering what #1 looks like with the top untucked.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730111 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:17:38 +0000 RobinF 1730111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another agreement with Traci. I think it is just the fit of these particular ones that is off. Go with the hacked pants (I may try some of that myself). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730110 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:16:03 +0000 Angie 1730110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the J.Crew wider silhouette, and echo what Traci and Suz said. They look tight on the midsection, and that's where I have the fit concern - not on the width of the leg.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730064 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:49:58 +0000 Janet 1730064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Traci, and I think your hack job on your existing pants will look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730053 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:55:49 +0000 lyn67 1730053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see &nbsp;a problem here, but is important the way you feel in them, of course! I actually &nbsp;TRULLY love it in nr 3-4 (but longer hem, &nbsp;hands down, and legs together pls.!:-)) Shoes are fab, too!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730046 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:40:07 +0000 Suz 1730046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What<b> Traci </b>said. I'm not convinced they are a complete no -- the size may not be right (or the cut won't work due to factors other than the fullness). For sure you can crop your old trousers and that works easily -- but it is partly because it doesn't change the silhouette to the same degree. These with the pleats are more like a skirt in their drape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's something -- I'm debating on these for myself and your pics make me want to try them MORE, not less.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730044 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:30:14 +0000 Traci 1730044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not convinced that this level of volume is a complete no. I think THESE culottes do not fit you well in the belly or in the stride. &nbsp;Something is happening down the inside of the legs that throws off the whole line of the pants. &nbsp;I'm not sure which part of the cut of the pants causes this, but I've seen it before. &nbsp;I would keep trying other pairs of voluminous culottes and just chuck these up to not right for you. &nbsp;I think 3 could be smart, if the legs laid straight.</p> <p>Would you consider trying &nbsp;a size up?</p> <p>All that said, #4 does look fantastically amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730026 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:11:36 +0000 viva 1730026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brave is right! I'm going to try these, but I'm really really unsure -- about whether the silhouette will love me, and vice versa. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730025 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:10:58 +0000 Summer 1730025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe culottes with a little less volume would would better for you.&nbsp; Meanwhile,&nbsp; the cropped wide-leg pants are going to look great on you.&nbsp; Hack away!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730014 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:49:36 +0000 Anonymous 1730014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shame about those culottes, but fwiw I personally will only wear ones sans pleats. I love the impending hack job on your wide leg pants, They are going to look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730012 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:42:21 +0000 Mirjana 1730012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Staysfit, but the most important is how do you feel, like it or no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1730008 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:20:12 +0000 Staysfit 1730008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your bravery in showing these pics! They aren't terrible, just not your very best. I think it may partially be a question of adjusting our eye to the silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729998 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:54:09 +0000 Ledonna N. 1729998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On to the next! Pic 6 looks great. I cannot wait to see them cropped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729996 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 08:21:21 +0000 Bijou 1729996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your pants cropped look great, I really love how the cropped pant showcases your fabulous boots. It is a shame that the plaid pants are not perfect - but you are right the fit looks a bit off and definitely not as good as what you already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729979 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 06:27:22 +0000 Sal 1729979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes sadly too much volume - I think only Katherine Hepburn can wear them! &nbsp;Your pants cropped look great, just a much cleaner line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729974 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:53:59 +0000 CocoLion 1729974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your cropped pants idea, already looks great in pic 5 only half done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729972 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:49:10 +0000 Deborah 1729972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the pants and not you. I much prefer your pants cropped, better shape and line on you:). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729969 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:33:37 +0000 catgirl 1729969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These aren't as bad as you think! Have you tried the Teddies from j crew? They worked really well for me and we have similar fit issues... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729962 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:46:33 +0000 Cerinda 1729962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I advocate running your wide-leg trous to the tailor. &nbsp;That will tide you over until the&nbsp;<i>right </i>culottes appear.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729960 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:37:25 +0000 Mauvish 1729960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>your expressions in1 and 4 say a lot.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729959 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:36:52 +0000 Mauvish 1729959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sure a better and right culotte is waiting for you somewhere. I am sorry dashielle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coulottes-adverse-to-me--#post-1729958 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:33:52 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1729958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was 100% down to try the glen plaids, because well, glen plaid. Brought home to style and came up completely empty-handed. I have some summer coulottes, but the volume in these seems too overwhelming for me, and too high waisted for my short waist, and too pooch-enhancing. I tried every style top in my closet because I sooo wanted them to work. I think I'm back to hacking my wide leg trousers (last pic). Sigh...pictures are heinous, but in the interest of transparency, I'm sharing anyway. these are lovely pants and I hope they find a good home! </p>