https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:46:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50786 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:15:58 +0000 anne 50786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam - I got some high rise ones in Target and took in the hems to make them tighter and hemmed them to make them shorter. They were the ones you commented on in one of my pictures recently </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50768 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:22:41 +0000 Angie 50768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's too early to shop for clams. Wait! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50670 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:55:09 +0000 Dani 50670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the responses. I will try the Gap skinny capris on and see if I can have them shortened (I did that last year with an inexpensive pair of white capris and it worked out fine). I am also interested in some non-denim clam diggers so I will keep an eye out for those as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50639 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:21:36 +0000 Laura 50639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I was thinking the same exact thing. Why don't Express Mias come in white?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50632 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:41:14 +0000 Maya 50632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, can you just get a pair of skinny jeans and hem them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50631 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:36:13 +0000 yublocka 50631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I kept my eyes peeled for clamdiggers in stores here this summer to no avail. I saw a few options in Target, but they were all low-rise and didn't fit up at the bum/tum properly. None of the denim stores had anything close as they were all stocking short shorts. I did see some capris in dept stores, but none of them were slim cut.</p> <p>I'll be interested to see how you guys fare in the stores up there - I hope you have better luck!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50616 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:29:15 +0000 marianne 50616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I am not sure why the link doesn't work. I noticed they've been doing weird things with their site. The ones I tried on are "skinny cropped jeans", and they are too long for clams, as you guys discussed. But overall fit is pretty good, so hemming is an option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50590 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:58:01 +0000 Laura 50590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really hope there's a good assortment of clams out there this spring. It would be such a bummer if clams turned out to be the sweater dresses of spring! (Meaning, an elusive item, and no one can quite find the perfect one). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50581 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:30:41 +0000 Sarah 50581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last spring our Macys had a ton of calf length "skinnies". I tried about six pair by Levis and Calvin Klein. I found a pair of CKs for about $11 and had them hemmed. I really liked the fit a lot.<br /> Another less expensive option is to try on the skinny Levis at Kohls and have them hemmed.<br /> I have the Matchsticks in denim and white denim. I much prefer the white denim ones. I haven't decided if I'm going to replace the denim ones yet or just wear skirts, bermuda shorts, and my white clams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50576 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:06:24 +0000 Maya 50576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you look at pictures it's pretty easy to tell the difference. I think clams should hit just below the knee and they really do have to be pretty fitted. If you're not comfortable wearing skinnies, you probably won't be comfortable in clams either.</p> <p>Bermudas are straight down, no tapering, and I personally prefer mine to end right above the knee, but if you're taller you might like them longer.</p> <p>I think clams are a type of capri. Capris are any cropped pant, but most of them are frumpy and unflattering. Clams are the "good" capri. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50574 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:28:03 +0000 bella 50574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am totally with Nicole, I need a tutorial on this with visuals! Also, what kind of body types can wear these pants? Pears are supposed to refrain from wearing shorts, does the same hold for clamdiggers, capris, bermuda shorts as well?? I am confused and lost. Help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50573 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:14:59 +0000 Laura 50573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My guess for clams is that they should hit right at the bottom of your knee. At least in my case, I am not eager to showcase my knees so that's what I'm aiming for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50572 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:42:27 +0000 Nicole 50572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm I couldn't get any of those links to work !</p> <p>I am very interested in this subject though. I'm hoping Angie and those of you who wore clam diggers last year will chime in here. I'm not really sure what makes the difference between clam diggers, bermuda shorts, and capri pants. I mean, I know it's length and fit along the leg..but how tight do they need to be? I'm always afraid of tight leg openings, binding and causing a little circle of fat. And for length--is there a specific spot, or is it like a skirt? Everyone has their perfect spot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50562 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:10:28 +0000 Laura 50562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, that link looks like it's broken. Can you try again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50529 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:27 +0000 marianne 50529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually tried these on today. The picture of the white ones is much more accurate, except they were shorter on me (and you too, Dani) - right at the end of my knee cap. They weren't bad, except they were really low rise. They had another, longer option that fit better, but these would have to be hemmed:</p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13650&#038;pid=624076" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=624076</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50526 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:03:32 +0000 Maya 50526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this at work and was going to say they looked to baggy as well. I think clams really have to be fitted to look good. Esprit has a bunch on sale and in the outlet store. I recently ordered these, though I haven't received them yet so I can't say if they're a success. I don't know if you're considering a non-denim pair but I personally prefer them because they're less heavy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&#038;sp=All%2BProducts%252f%252f%252f%252fUserSearch%253dben%2Bsherman%252f%252f%252f%252f&#038;dk=ben%2520sherman&#038;deptid=9&#038;catid=48&#038;prodid=1411481233&#038;t=Search" rel="nofollow">http://www.smartbargains.com/g.....8;t=Search</a>...prod.9 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50524 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:57:40 +0000 Dani 50524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys. Tanya, I did notice that the white ones looked a little more fitted which is what prompted me to post these as well.</p> <p>I will just keep on the lookout and assume I'm a little too early in this search!</p> <p>(Inge, I'm doing fairly well, thanks for asking). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50462 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:52:37 +0000 Inge 50462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no experience with clamdiggers myself Dani, but I'm bumping this so that more people will see your question.</p> <p>I hope you are doing ok? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50388 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:49:28 +0000 Tanya 50388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Dani,</p> <p>Those look too baggy to me, but their white version looks more fitted:</p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13650&#038;pid=639039" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=639039</a></p> <p>Since I will be also looking for some clamdiggers this summer, if I don't find some relatively early at the beginning of season, I plan to get some inexpensive skinnies and shorten them.</p> <p>I am hoping to try these though:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/AG-Jeans-dark-wash-Posh-cropped-jeans/cat540030/301998401/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/AG-Jean.....detail.fly</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-these-qualify-as-clam-diggers#post-50383 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:25:16 +0000 Dani 50383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking for some white jeans and ran across these (not white or jeans, but they looked interesting):</p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13650&#038;pid=638508" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=638508</a></p> <p>I wore my matchstick clams out last year and was looking for another option (less expensive and hopefully won't get blue dye all over my clothes like my J Crew ones did). Anyway, I was wondering what the consensus would be on these.</p> <p>If these aren't clams, does anyone have any suggestions for alternatives to the matchsticks? Or is it too early yet :)? </p>