https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:26:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-595076 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:47:22 +0000 Mander 595076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, now I have fond memories of the bright orange cotton overall shorts that I loved. I can't remember, though, at what age I wore them. But I can picture them working in a similar, possibly somewhat more flattering way on the right person...</p> <p>Not that I would ever try it these days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594988 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:36:06 +0000 Scarlet 594988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH first me me in overalls and never forgot even when we didn't meet again until two years later. They can be really cute or horrible, just depends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594969 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:46:02 +0000 catgirl 594969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think an Indian woman in overalls is probably as strange as it gets fashion-wise... not that it's impossible, I'm just not that woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594968 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:40:14 +0000 DonnaF 594968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't laugh, but I actually have these farmer johns -- held onto since c. 1968! In Scouts, we cut off the legs and wore these as our uniform when we were day camp counselors. I haven't worn mine probably since college in the early '70s. Wearing them scandalized my relatives -- which is probably why I've refused to let them go!!! Since they are so loose, I can still get into them, although my weight isn't that much more since those high school days; it is just distributed differently. Overalls are a hassle in the bathroom, esp. if you put anything in the front pocket. Mine carry great memories. . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594857 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:57:11 +0000 Emily 594857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I can think of is my mom in overalls when she was pregnant with my brother, ~10 years ago. With the blazer overtop they could be a jumpsuit or shorts.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594841 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:39:23 +0000 Jonesy 594841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot go there (wore them in the '80s with long johns underneath, then wore them again when I was pregnant and postpartum), but if you are smitten, then go for it!</p> <p>Mochi, she has tons of dough (lives at home with her apparently very wealthy parents) and wears very high-end designer stuff. The conceit is that what is trendy is oftentimes not what is conventionally "flattering" or attractive, by mainstream or male standards, and she embraces it. So, tons of layering that obscures her shape, unusual silhouettes, etc. that are very chic by of-the-moment style standards, but very odd or homely by mainstream or "typical male" standards. Hope that makes sense :)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594794 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:12:50 +0000 Jjsloane 594794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still have my pair from 1991! I bought them in a super expensive boutique on Martha's Vineyard and I loved them to death. Since then they have been my paint outfit of choice (many colors of splatters on them as proof) and served me through both pregnancies. Have I made them unsexy enough for you? They are totally fun and you are young and hip and could get away with them, but you MUST wear a long blazer to cover the rear view. It's horrendous regardless of fit and form. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594789 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:09:00 +0000 Mochi 594789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have heard of her but not checked out the blog--is her shtick really to focus on outfits males are likely to abhor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594785 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:04:57 +0000 rachylou 594785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mm. No. I don't think this counts. Manrepeller makes them look good by covering them entirely. Without the jacket... it's a bad early '80s flashback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594772 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:43:30 +0000 san 594772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just don't see the attraction to something like this. I guess I'm not funky enough. Years ago I saw a dainty young lady wear a pair of these overalls and carrying a little girly handbag. I thought to myself that there is just something wrong with this picture. Also my daughter was in high school during the 90's so wore the huge baggy overalls which really didn't make sense to me either. I wore them to work so maybe that is why I have a bad reaction. My guess is that they really are man repellers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594771 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:43:04 +0000 MsMary 594771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manrepeller looks adorable. But I think she is the exception that proves the "nobody but farmers should wear overalls" rule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594754 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:25:12 +0000 ironkurtin 594754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manrepeller has no bosoms. Any woman with breasts in overalls just looks terrible because overalls are cut for dudes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594719 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:26:59 +0000 annagybe 594719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh oh busted by Heather. Alexa Chung, though, hmm, for some reason that woman infuriates me to no end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594698 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:51:43 +0000 KikiG 594698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how I loved my short overalls! There for a bit, it was my MOTG summer uniform, and I was in good company, with every other person in that loose general age category! I remember how hard I shopped for a pair that was **just right**. </p> <p>((((((shudder))))))</p> <p>Do I have to confess to the one-piece dark cotten print toddler romper/clownsuits I wore in the 80's as well??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594634 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:34:30 +0000 rae 594634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh heh, I tried a pair on for fifty cents, and I still couldn't make them work for me. But kudos if you can! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594614 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:17:46 +0000 Mo 594614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, way too close for comfort. I still had these about 10 years ago in both white and red. I could do a flowy silk or rayon version that looks more like a safari dress or shirt dress, but these are way too literal from the 90's for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594595 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:57:40 +0000 Lori 594595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are right, it is not a flattering look, but she did make them look a bit more presentable by dressing them up. Still, her butt looks like a saggy diaper, just not a look I can get behind (no pun intended, ok maybe a little intended :wink wink:).</p> <p>A look I would leave to the 20-somethings though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594584 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:38:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 594584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd feel like I'd just got out of the barn and was running late for a date so threw on a jacket and some heels...it would be very tricky to pull of successfully I suspect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594569 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:23:57 +0000 Diana 594569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me, although I have to say the shorts version is loads better than the full-length pants overalls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594566 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:21:57 +0000 CocoLion 594566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was into this look in the late 90s. I had a pair of black overalls, cropped length but made out of silky rayon. I loved them, they were so comfy and I thought I looked pretty cool in them. I was not into flattering looks at all back then. In fact I also frequently wore cropped flares that were printed during that period. My lust for printed pants continued into the 00s but I haven't found the perfect pair this time around. Anyway, sometimes I miss my former self that didn't give a hoot about figure flattery. I am a good 10-15 pounds heavier now and older, might have something to do with that. And taking pictures of myself!</p> <p>OK sorry for the thread hijack. You would look cool in these Anna! I think getting the length just right for your legs will be what makes it work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594559 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:18:00 +0000 RoseandJoan 594559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be impossible to wear these in the UK without coming over as an Alexa Chung wanabee :-(<br /> <a href="http://images.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navclient&#038;ie=UTF-8&#038;rlz=1T4ADFA_enGB379GB379&#038;q=alexa+chung+in+dungarees&#038;biw=1280&#038;bih=559&#038;sei=rByHT_DII5KAhQeG9ezgCA&#038;tbm=isch" rel="nofollow">http://images.google.co.uk/sea.....8;tbm=isch</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594554 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:12:20 +0000 Mochi 594554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha. When I was in junior high back in the late 70's, these were actually trendy for a brief time. Did not own them....I don't think they would do a large-busted girl ANY favors. That said, some women may be able to pull off the look with very well-thought-out styling such as your pics demonstrate. They may still repel men, but as long as we think we're cute, that's all that matters, right?</p> <p>ETA: Honestly, they're better not gussied up with a jacket. That's just not working for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594536 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:58:30 +0000 Emily 594536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a fan....just looks dated to my eye and not very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594534 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:57:56 +0000 bj1111 594534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i had one in white denim worn with a striped tee 20 years ago and i thought i was hot s**t. i do like the dressed up look. not for me but for other braver younger souls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594531 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:57:14 +0000 modgrl 594531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you not remember wearing these in 1991? I would prefer to leave them back there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594525 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:55:02 +0000 Heather 594525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I am right there with you. I do not own a pair currently, but I dig them.</p> <p>Remember this?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-overalls-or-denim-romper" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nim-romper</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deeply-unflattering-but-now-i-want-them#post-594520 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:51:12 +0000 annagybe 594520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.manrepeller.com/2012/04/on-overalls.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.manrepeller.com/201.....ralls.html</a></p> <p>When I first saw this trend I thought they were horrible. But I love the way she's styled them with the blazer and heels. </p>