https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 19:09:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284716 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:10:28 +0000 Janet 284716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They do. I have issues with my thighs so I have a tendency to hide my legs, but I have embraced knee length skirts. Shoes and leg wear have so much more impact with a skirt that I find it really does take a bit more effort to put together a skirt outfit than a jeans outfit. But it's worth it, especially when my husband has been telling me everyday how cute he thinks I look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284714 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:01:44 +0000 Lynne 284714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) I agree, skirts require that little bit more effort, don't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284712 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:57:10 +0000 Janet 284712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, you're so right about the height/proportion issue. I'm 5'7" but a 32" inseam is too short for me. Drives me nuts because some jeans lines, like Calvin Klein, fit me well but are very hard if not impossible to find in a longer length.</p> <p>The skirt scores are fun because I've recently decided not to save dresses and skirts for some kind of dress-up occasion. I have some excellent boots and tights that look great with skirts and are plenty comfortable. Over the last few years I defaulted into a shirts-and-jeans habit that's gotten boring, so it's time to step it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284708 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:47:15 +0000 Lynne 284708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Janet - and your skirts are just in time for spring! I bought a new skirt last week, too, so I'm now working out how to style it. I'll be watching for your posts! The L&amp;Ls sound lovely - looking forward to seeing them :)</p> <p>Debora, you might find that even if you are the same height your proportions might make the ideal length different? I am petite (5'4") but 32 is just long enough on me for low heels. I'd love to say I was long-legged, but I think I am just extra short bodied:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284690 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:45:46 +0000 Louise 284690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy clapping* what a score Janet, do post piccies x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284620 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:42:26 +0000 Lisa 284620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284572 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:29:12 +0000 Debora 284572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I also bought the L&amp;L's in the dark wash. I haven't had a chance to post photos yet, but will to get input on the length. I bought the regular length, but am now wondering if I should have gotten the talls. Mine are just at PPL with 1 1/2" heels. I would love to see your new finds when you feel comfortable posting pics. Sounds like you got some amazing deals.:)</p> <p>Angie, we are the same height. Did you get the regular or tall length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gap-long-leans-and-some-thrift-shopping#post-284552 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:04:02 +0000 Janet 284552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been in the market for a new pair of boot cut jeans (my two pairs of David Kahns are no longer "dark" wash, I've worn them so much!), so today I thought of Angie's endorsement and decided to check out the Gap. I haven't had much luck with jeans there in years, so I didn't have high expectations, but... Lo and behold, the dark wash L&amp;L's fit me and looked good! I found the regular length just a smidge too short, and I was wearing flat boots today, so I went for the longs, figuring that I can get them hemmed if they're longish with the 2-3 inch heels I typically wear. So thanks, Angie!</p> <p>I also popped by a nearby consignment shop and the local Goodwill, and for some reason went skirt-happy. I scored 5 new skirts for a grand total of $24. BCBG, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor... All nice stuff! </p> <p>One of these days I'll get up the nerve to post pics here of my outfits. </p>