https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:48:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1705460 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 03:40:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1705460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cerinda, thanks--that's how I feel about the look as they are. I think they might look more elegant if I took them at the sides. I was playing around today with them and know what I'd have to do. Still contemplating the effort-vs-desire for them.</p> <p>thanks, columbine--I'm leaning toward keeping the Halogens.</p> <p>unfrumped, those are great points about the tops and proportions. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704458 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:16:33 +0000 unfrumped 1704458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the flares compared to these particular EF's. </p> <p>I'm on the fence about how to style the tops. The higher waist on these + tucked top( contrasting color) + crop gives me the shrunken pants vibe. I think a longer top would be interesting to see , just wearing it without a semituck, for example. ( for the base layer-not the topper). Of course this is probably my style filter at work, but also with your long legs you don't need to move the waist up, you can afford some top length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704439 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:50:40 +0000 columbine(erin) 1704439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm reading the range of responses here in fascination. I like the Halogens best, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704435 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:35:07 +0000 Cerinda 1704435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Sharan, the fit <i>is</i> funny on the EFs (even for someone who wears a lot of EF trous). &nbsp;I think they project&nbsp;<i>funk </i>more than&nbsp;<i>elegance,&nbsp;</i>but you do funk really well when you choose it. &nbsp;In light of Angie's post, I've done some preliminary try-ons, and these seem to cry out for the close-the-gap approach; sadly, not for Team Wear. &nbsp;And while Angie calls them culottes, they're more like a cropped wide-leg on this body -- definitely funk. &nbsp;You're spot on about these being an acquired taste and needing conscious styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704113 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:48:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1704113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, lpr200! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704110 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:44:36 +0000 lpr200 1704110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the Halogen pants, they looked great in all the outfits. &nbsp;I like the idea of the EFs, but something isn't quite right about them, though the color is great with the jackets. That's so amazing you made them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704109 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:43:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1704109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BrieN, Angie did a post on <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2016/03/29/shoes-to-wear-with-flared-cropped-jeans-or-pants/" rel="nofollow">cropped flare lengths and footwear</a>. Applying the wisdom to one's own pants is still hard, I find. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704104 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:33:23 +0000 BrieN 1704104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am interested to see the response to your question about the length of the cropped flares. I purchased these in the petite size to get the leg length correct (I'm 5'4"). I tried them on briefly yesterday and I wondered, same as you, if they were an inch or two too long and maybe too narrow at the bottom. And then I laughed at myself for so readily deciding that I needed super-short, super-flared pants, but I kind of still think I do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1704098 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:19:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1704098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I like "elegant." That's an aspiration for me. The Eileen Fisher pants don't really feel elegant to me. The Madewell culottes I tried several weeks ago felt elegant. I returned them, then made a kind of similar pair, in a shade of burgundy I like better. I will get around to showing them one of these days (I promise). </p> <p>Rachylou, I'm wondering if you are wanting more drape in the culotte look. I think I am. I was drawn to the fitted top of these pants, though, which, combined with the sort of thick fabric, gives them less flow. </p> <p>Style Fan, ha ha! I can do the drapey, not-very-fitted styles, but I have yet to make a pair of very fitted pants that I really like. Or that I really like for longer than a day or two. </p> <p>Skylurker, thank you for your great analysis. To me, both of these styles are kind of an acquired taste, and my eye is still adjusting to both of them. I appreciate your thoughts on the footwear choices with them. </p> <p>Thank you for weighing in, Aquamarine.</p> <p>Amy, I'm surprised--I kind of thought the booties were the easiest pairing with both pants. Such a range of opinion here--it's so interesting. </p> <p>Xtabay, come to think of it, I haven't had luck with Eileen Fisher pants beyond the knit harems and the skirted leggings. Oh, and I've worn skinny jeans by EF. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703659 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:03:32 +0000 Anonymous 1703659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have to go with the Halogens, and I love the ways you've styled them.&nbsp; The length looks fine to me, but I'm not an expert on PPL.&nbsp; </p> <p>Arrgh, Eileen Fisher pants NEVER work on me, no matter what style I pick.&nbsp; There's always something off about them.&nbsp; But I keep trying because I love the fabrics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703654 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:54:10 +0000 Amy 1703654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both. I think all your tops work well with them. I much prefer them worn with the ankle strap shoes and the oxfords. To my eye, the booties don't work quite as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703517 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:40:18 +0000 Aquamarine 1703517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Double post, sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703516 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:40:08 +0000 Aquamarine 1703516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the Halogen pants on you, especially in outfits 1-4. The EF ones look too big to me, but I can't really figure out culottes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703482 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 11:26:30 +0000 skylurker 1703482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of the Halogen, flattering.<br /> I like them best with the black boots - because it elongates the leg line probably - and least with the oxfords - because the shortness of the pants doesn't look intentional that way.</p> <p>I don't like the EF. I admit I have trouble understanding how these voluminous EF stuff is supposed to fit. But I agree with your assessment that you're between sizes. Seems there's too much fabric around your hips in the large, and the back rise is too short in the small.<br /> Besides, I don't like the pairing with any of the shoes, I don't know what kind of shoes would work with wide limp hems like that.</p> <p>And, yes, awesome metallic jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703462 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:55:31 +0000 Style Fan 1703462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both.&nbsp; I agree that the Halogens would be better in charcoal.&nbsp; Why don't you just make your own?&nbsp; Halogen pants in charcoal.&nbsp; I would like some too please. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703452 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:31:45 +0000 rachylou 1703452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. I like the Halogens. I'm not thrilled about the EFs. I find them too fitted actually... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703407 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:59:58 +0000 Suz 1703407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look just plain good.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elegant.&nbsp;</p> <p>But, you know. It has to feel right.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703404 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:52:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1703404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, more love for the EF pants than I thought there would be. . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703360 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:46:08 +0000 Muffin 1703360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, just at first glance I think the EF crops are just too big. The smaller size does look better but doesn't sound like the fit thru the rise and waist are good. The fact that you can alter (&amp; make gorgeous) clothes I am in awe of but like you said, they might not be worth the trouble. I say hold out, something better is out there in charcoal.</p> <p>Halogen kick flares do look good (unsure on length-I'm not a good judge). All the footwear options look good as well. But yes, they are black. Maybe with their success they will come out with a charcoal version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703358 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:44:37 +0000 Angie 1703358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THEM BOTH. Killer x2. (Larger size on the EF's).&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I have a slight preference for the slimmer Halogen crops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703352 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:40:53 +0000 Suz 1703352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh for heaven's sake.&nbsp;</p> <p>You were <b>MADE</b> for pants, woman!!&nbsp;</p> <p>They all look fantastic on you!!!! </p> <p>In all seriousness, I'm with Lisa here -- i think the EFs are fantastic for your style and these look really good. They're quite elegant, especially with the stunning metallic jacket / Vince blouse combo. (And by the way, are you taking orders for that jacket, because I want one.)&nbsp;</p> <p>But I also see a place for the black kick crops which also look good -- I think of them as maybe a more casual pant.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with you on wishing that it were easier to find charcoal, by the way. I ordered a pair of the Halogens also, in typical lemming fashion, even though I already own -- how many? Um...I think 4 pair of black pants, none of which I wear terribly often because black is not a mainstay of my wardrobe, but all of which I got simply because I wanted to try a new pant silhouette and guess what, it only came in black!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>If the EFs still feel too big, is it something you can alter?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703346 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:34:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1703346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm surprised, Lisa. I thought they looked so--I don't know--unflattering. I agree they are more my style and what I had in mind, though. Kick flares were not my first pick. Thanks for your compliments on the top and jacket--I did make the jacket, and the top is a Vince blouse I bought to go with it, a few years ago during, but not part of, NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703338 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:30:32 +0000 Anonymous 1703338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting . I really love the EF's on you . They seem more true to your artier look. And that metallic jacket and top combo is fantastic- did you make the jacket ? It's gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cropped-ponte-knit-pants-options#post-1703332 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:25:35 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1703332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Eileen Fisher cropped wide-leg pants in charcoal appealed to me for their color and silhouette. I like the idea of updating my fall/winter pants with some of the newer cropped flare or wide-leg styles. And I much prefer charcoal to black, for my wardrobe. <br />I didn't get to try these pants on in the store (or, I did try them, but a few sizes up, in the black). So I ordered them, in my best guess at the "size down" that is recommended. When I got them and tried them on, they seemed too big. So I ordered the next size down, and those are definitely too small. I could alter the larger ones, but I'm not sure whether I want to go to the trouble, because a) I don't know how I feel about the style on me, and b) I wish they were a slightly darker shade of charcoal. </p> <p>On a lemming impulse, after seeing all the excitement about the Halogen cropped flares from Angie and forum members, I ordered them, in my best guess at my size. They fit perfectly. The problem is, they are black--why don't they come in charcoal???!!--and I have a really nice pair of black ankle pants that I would wear with essentially the same things I'd wear these pants with. Still, I'm leaning toward keeping them, just for that update--i.e., adding the new silhouette. </p> <p>Here are the photos, for your perusal. </p> <p>1-6: Halogen cropped flares, with different tops and footwear options. </p> <p>5-10: Eileen Fisher wide-leg crops, in the size I would wear, with different tops and footwear options. </p> <p>11-12: Eileen Fisher wide-leg crops, in the next size down--which is too small, even if it's not evident in the photos (too short in the crotch and tight at the waist and high hip)--but just to see for comparison.</p> <p>If I do keep the Halogen pants, do they need to be an inch shorter?</p> <p>Thanks for looking! I welcome your thoughts! And maybe seeing these styles on me will help some of you who are considering them. </p>