https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1575098 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:38:10 +0000 tulle 1575098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny--after commenting on today's post about mid-calf boots, I was inspired to try my heeled and fitted brown suede mid-calf boots (usually reserved for longer flared jeans or trousers) a different way. I tried them on with some cropped straight dark-wash jeans (handed down from my tall daughter) and wow--I LOVED how they made me look taller and leaner. I topped them with a petite black watch plaid jacket and rhinestone brooch, and felt ladylike and rakish at once--my favorite look.&nbsp; Something about the snugly covered ankle &amp; lower calf seemed to take the jeans to another level--and it's warm, too. I will be playing with this proportion until the snow comes, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1575029 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:57:05 +0000 Aziraphale 1575029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Angie, haven't been here in a while -- I have to say, your hair is looking particularly great these days. :-)</p> <p>I agree about everything you said. Cropped skinnies are the easiest. The cropped straights you're wearing in the above pictures look fab, but on me the heels would be a requirement. And I don't think there would be a way for me to wear cropped flares -- even in sky-high platforms -- without looking like a gnome. ;-)</p> <p>Actually, even 5'10" models look quite short-legged in cropped flares. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574830 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:03:15 +0000 Debbie 1574830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank-you Angie! I needed some guidance on the cropped skinnies. I think I have a better idea now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574768 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:17:04 +0000 Carla 1574768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing this in TO. Walked behind a Fashion Week worker wearing cropped straight (but not tight) jeans with an asymmetrical bottom sweater over high shaft low heeled booties. Black sweater, black jeans, black booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574763 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:11:53 +0000 Anonymous 1574763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I missed your reply Angie . We need a notification thing or something when we're mentioned in a post I would buy those jeans in a heartbeat, but at $310 Cdn before taxes, duties and shipping ......I don't think so I'll hold out for something less spendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574756 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:03:59 +0000 Aida 1574756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the updated tips Angie! I really need to get my kick crops hemmed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574536 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:00:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1574536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Angie, how could you do that?&nbsp; I LOVE the darker wash of those C/E's that you posted... but I can't possibly justify a second pair.&nbsp; Hard enough to justify the first!</p> <p>Sigh.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574427 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 03:38:08 +0000 Anonymous 1574427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This and your blog post have been so helpful in figuring out how to put together cropped jeans looks for fall without looking like we grew 4 inches over the summer or are really an elf </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574418 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:58:23 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1574418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was really helpful because I have been on the fence about the flatter-ability of the cropped straights and flares. Your post today really helped to see it in action, and this description really makes it all come together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574414 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:50:09 +0000 sarah 1574414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holding my breath for some visuals on the cropped skinnies. I've been wearing mine just skimming the top of heeled and flat high-shaft booties, both low and high contrast, and tend to prefer them with untucked tops and sweaters. I'm curious what kind of TOPS you are pairing yours with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574376 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:57:43 +0000 Jaime 1574376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! This is very interesting. I am now 2 out of 3 jeans twins on you (of course the two more difficult pairs) and am looking forward to playing around now that the weather is in the cool 80s ;-). Cropped jeans are very appealing - I love the idea of showing off shoes and keeping my hems dry if it ever rains. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574357 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:26:26 +0000 Carole 1574357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for clarifying, Angie! I didn't realize that today's outfit was with cropped straights! If I ever tried this look it would have to be with the skinnies...even rolling my longer skinnies bugs me if they aren't tight at the ankle...not sure why that is...hmmm...probably the wider the leg opening the more flashbacks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574350 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:21:36 +0000 Cococat 1574350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the column of colour concept and you look gorgeous in that outfit Angie. I was wondering how the column of colour would work with denim, but it makes perfect sense now. </p> <p>I just purged a whole lot of jeans.Ugh!&nbsp; I really should have tried cropping a pair myself. I would like to try this look. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574307 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:32:22 +0000 CocoLion 1574307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I have successfully cropped three pants so far, and purchased another pair with released hem from Mother. &nbsp;Similar to your C/E from NAS (they were sold out by the time I was ready to buy). &nbsp;If it weren't for you I'd not have tried this new silhouette yet. &nbsp;It's working really well for my lifestyle and climate. &nbsp;Thank you for explaining how to keep it modern. &nbsp;I too find that the lower contrast works better for me as someone on the short side. &nbsp;The cropped pant also works great with sandals with a high shaft. &nbsp;I know you're long past open footwear but where I live they can be worn as late as October and as early as March. &nbsp;I think others from California, Florida and parts of Texas can relate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574298 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:58:04 +0000 Angie 1574298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies. Sorry to post and run.</p> <p>AJ, you'll eventually see the cropped skinnies in an outfit post, but here are the cropped flares in a column of colour.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, try these:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574295 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:45:43 +0000 AJ 1574295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, is it possible to see your outfits with the other two styles of cropped jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574257 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:20:18 +0000 Style Fan 1574257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the explanation.&nbsp; I am not a fan of cropped pants for myself except wide legged pants.&nbsp; Love the look on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574244 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:59:11 +0000 Sharon 1574244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for this explanation, Angie! I have fallen for flares in a big way this season, but dislike the impracticality of them so I am keen to make cropped flares and wide-leg pants work. I love the look you have posted today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574204 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:24:52 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1574204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good points to know , should I ever venture forth. I think having to wear something with only a column of color would deter me from it. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574202 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:16:19 +0000 Anonymous 1574202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm totally with you here. And you're welcome:) &nbsp;I could NOT get the cropped flares to look the way I wanted them too this fall. It was fine for summer, but I'm not even looking at them now. &nbsp;I do like the cropped straights for something new. &nbsp;Cropped skinnies are the backbone of my jeans wardrobe. &nbsp;If anyone ever sees some dark wash cropped straights with the undone hem look -dial me in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574201 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:13:23 +0000 skylurker 1574201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, that would be very helpful if I fell for the cropped.<br />But I'm not yielding to this trend, no no no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574123 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:55:41 +0000 Cococat 1574123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful outfit. those boots are spectacular and they look great with the cropped jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574118 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:46:07 +0000 abc 1574118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. &nbsp;All of these examples look amazing. &nbsp;I love your coat against the green backdrop, too, and the pop of color in the shoes and bag are right up my color loving alley.</p> <p>Thanks for the examples and visuals, Angie. &nbsp;You are a great teacher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574105 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:27:46 +0000 Angie 1574105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're sweet, Elizabeth. Thank you. Glad you're enjoying your cropped jeans too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574100 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:21:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1574100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit today was absolutely amazing Angie.&nbsp; Loved everything about it.&nbsp; Thanks for the explanation about the different crop styles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574099 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:21:32 +0000 Angie 1574099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are the 3 silhouettes that I have and am referring too: skinny, straight &amp; flare.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-101-skinnies-straights-flares#post-1574098 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:17:36 +0000 Angie 1574098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have cropped skinnies, straights and flares. The easiest to style are <b>hands down </b>the <i>cropped skinnies</i>. Next easiest are the cropped straights, which were in today's outfit post. And the hardest to style are the cropped flares.&nbsp;</p> <p>I will wear just about anything with the high waisted cropped skinnies. High contrast, flats, untucked tops - you name it. And the proportions look fine to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't feel quite as streamlined in the cropped straights but opting for outfits that are JFE works well to my eye - and that you can see in the pics below. Lots of horizontal lines and high contrast does not bother me with the cropped straights as long as I close the gap with the right footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cropped flares on the other hand - I will only wear with a column of colour - and I mean head to toe the same colour - because I feel shorter in the leg and chunkier in the thigh when I don't. Granted, I do not wear high heels so I need to create vertical integrity in other ways.&nbsp;</p> <p>I meant to mention this in today's post, and Lisap reminded me. (Thanks for the gushing comment too, Lisa). </p> </p>