https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:15:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon/page/2#post-1640431 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:37:25 +0000 CocoLion 1640431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these are great looks! &nbsp;Cropped flares were made for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon/page/2#post-1640408 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:09:54 +0000 Elizabeth P 1640408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty much what Diane said.&nbsp; I liked the jeans, then I saw them with all the other variations of footwear, and now I really like them I also like the Tippen shoes, just not as much with these jeans as the other shoe options.&nbsp; Esp #11.</p> <p>Great shopping outfit as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon/page/2#post-1640374 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:28:39 +0000 Janet 1640374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the cropped flares on you, especially with the open toe booties in 11-12. I think the length is great. </p> <p>I agree that different lengths can suit different people depending on leg length, shape of ankle and calf, etc. My calves have sort of "long" muscles -- they are not exactly thick, but the muscles don't appear terribly defined when viewed from the front (making my legs not look very shapely from the front, even though they look better from the side), so it can look like I have cankles if I wear an unflattering length. It's a weird little flattery quirk but I deal with it. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I love that EF pullover and am, in fact, wearing a very similar color of sweater today. I especially love it on you with the white jeans. If only my white jeans were not tight right now, I would copy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640370 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:19:55 +0000 Mirjana 1640370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your new cropped flares, they look great on you and you can choose shoes you like the best. My favorit is #1, but like all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640275 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:36:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Rachylou, Diane, and Angie!</p> <p>approprio, I thought of you when we were selecting the Trippen shoes for my friend's boutique! These are the ones I chose for myself on the buying trip last fall. </p> <p>Viva, thanks for your thoughts, too! And your comment about flattery makes me smile. You were my first inspiration on these, you know, with your cropped flared pants that are just dynamite on you. </p> <p>Kerry, I'm with you--I like a little ankle showing, I think. But I'll probably wear them all these ways. And I'm glad to hear you gained some insight into ankles--I just hope I haven't given you something to "worry" about now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640194 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:49:21 +0000 Angie 1640194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are Killer. The shoes are AMAZING.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640191 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:44:02 +0000 kerry 1640191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cropped flares look great just as they are. I thought at first they'd be best with footwear that closes the gap but I actually like best the flat footwear options like oxfords and sneaks. You gave me an aha moment with the length of ankle observation! I too have calves that expand out rather quickly. I'll be considering this from now on when I assess cropped pants looks. Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640160 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:49:17 +0000 viva 1640160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jeans and the length, especially with the alternate, less girly shoes. Sometimes I like my cropped flares with heels which one could say are very feminine (but more mature) but for flats I think I prefer a sleeker line like a ballet flat or a tougher shoe. Either way - long winded, sorry - I like the length. </p> <p>I also know what you mean about feeling you look short and wide. I feel that way too - I think it's inescapable due to the cut of the Jean. But I love them anyway. Flattery be damned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640102 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:34:10 +0000 approprio 1640102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am clueless about correct pant lengths, but these look fine to me, particularly with those lovely Mary Janes.&nbsp;Go Team Trippen! Best shoes on the planet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640101 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:27:28 +0000 Anonymous 1640101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new jeans look pretty fab and untill i saw all the extra photos of shoe options I was going to suggest about a half inch shorter. I think...as Lisa touched upon...that the bow ties on your shoes are distracting a little. I actually love how the jeans look with pretty much all the other shoe possibles.<br /> I adore your shopping outfit. The light palette is lovely and what a fab topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640096 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 06:58:09 +0000 rachylou 1640096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fan-tastic. Cropped flares love you. Good flare, slim thru the upper leg...the holy grail, man! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640052 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 03:55:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I do see your point about the bows with the short pants. And thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your insights and your eye! Looking at the Pinterest photos, I noticed that most of the looks are outfits where you could substitute an ordinary pair of flares or skinnies. So I think I just need to wear these jeans like just about any others in my wardrobe and just go for it. I've been playing around and trying them with many of my shoes, and I think a lot of them will work fine. </p> <p>Here are some more photos, with different footwear, for the curious. . .</p> <p>oxfords, sneakers, tall booties, taupe cutout booties, black loafers, pewter peep-toe booties.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640048 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 03:36:07 +0000 Anonymous 1640048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another who actually thinks the slightly longer lengths are better than the shorter ones. &nbsp;It's all so personal and what works best for each one of us though - so I think you have to trust your eye and your instinct. &nbsp; I like these &nbsp;on you, but do admit the bow tie on the shoe strap is a tiny bit distracting or lends the look a bit of girlishness which I wouldn't want to do with an already girlish looking pant length......if you know what I mean. I hope I don't sound critical or harsh, because I sure don't intend to. I'm just throwing another viewpoint out there. &nbsp;It could be my own personal phobia speaking too. Take it with the biggest grain of salt there is. &nbsp;You have one of the most incredible wardrobes on this forum, and every time I see your posts, I wish I were half as successful at building a great collection of clothing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640023 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:50:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, thanks! Good to hear I'm not the only one with that thought about the leg opening hitting at a slim part. You are right--I'm finding a lot of things I love this spring, and I'm so happy to have refreshed my denim wardrobe! Something Angie recommended some time back. I was resisting the thought, but recently I finally felt ready to do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640019 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:41:43 +0000 Beth Ann 1640019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can wear every denim silhouette with panache, Sharan. &nbsp;You're amazing!</p> <p>My BR crop flares are about the same length -- and I like mine a bit longer than most because I want the hem at the slimmest part of my lower leg. &nbsp;</p> <p>You finding terrific items this Spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640015 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:31:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing I notice about the Pins that rabbit linked to: no belts with the jeans, except for in two of the looks. Lots and lots of unfilled belt loops showing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640009 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:23:16 +0000 Jaime 1640009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The length looks good to me - I think I tend to skew a bit long with these things. I would like to see them with other shoe options. Love the MBM top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640008 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:21:07 +0000 Maneera 1640008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking fantastic, Sharan. I like the jeans....#4&amp;5 are awesome! The sweater is a beautiful color on you. Real fab bag too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1640006 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:16:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Smittie and BrieN!<br />Rabbit, thanks for the Pinterest inspiration. I think I can go a little shorter with mine--maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch--without gagging at my ankles. ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639999 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:54:03 +0000 BrieN 1639999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow. Those crops are great on you! And with those shoes -- swooooon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639997 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:48:14 +0000 rabbit 1639997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the length looks great. &nbsp;If you look at this pinterest search&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&amp;len=2&amp;q=cropped+flares+street+style&amp;0=cropped%7Cautocomplete%7C0&amp;1=flares%7Cautocomplete%7C0&amp;2=street%7Cautocomplete%7C0&amp;3=style%7Cautocomplete%7C0">https://www.pinterest.com/sear.....38;0=cropp</a>&nbsp; you see a lot of longer cropped flares, especially when the opening isn't particularly wide.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it more comes down to which group of shoes you plan to mostly wear it with, because some might work at slightly different lengths. </p> <p>ETA: also your shopping outfit is seriously making me want a white airy scarf, so lovely. &nbsp;The whole outfit is bright and fresh and it's particularly fab with that great gray coat.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639993 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:32:26 +0000 Anonymous 1639993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you OWN the cropped flares look. They're so good on you in every way.<br /> And I just LOVE the fabric you used in #1. Such a pretty colour palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639982 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:58:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1639982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kelly!</p> <p>Looking at the photos, I think I look short and wide in the new jeans. But in the mirror I like them, and they feel amazing. I'm telling myself they are JFE--ha ha!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639979 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:51:14 +0000 kellygirl 1639979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new cropped flares! They are terrific with the ankle strap shoes. You have such a great sense of<br /> Style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639976 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:43:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1639976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, higher shaft boots! (adding to try-on list!) </p> <p>Gotta try the oxfords I wore shopping, too--I didn't even try those with them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639975 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:40:25 +0000 catgirl 1639975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I didn't think that at all!&nbsp; But you sew and you have an innate feel for what works on you.&nbsp; I have issues with stumpiness too and I'm not sure I can see past it for myself.&nbsp; I bet closing the gap all the way with fitted higher shaft boots would look fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639974 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:38:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1639974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, the jeans are high-waisted, but I'm not sure that even these reach my actual, natural waist, which seems to be somewhere close to my bustline! (Not really, but it feels like that sometimes, it's so high.) They are probably pretty close to my waist, though.</p> <p>Una, I didn't mean to sound like I know it all; far from it. There is a range of pant- or skirt-lengths at which my legs look very stumpy to me, though--kind of a personal poison-eye point on myself. But I'm wondering if trying to "close the gap" isn't the best strategy here for me, either. I'll have to try to post some pictures of the jeans with different shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639972 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:30:14 +0000 catgirl 1639972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that is interesting because I think our leg shape does affect how these look at different lengths.&nbsp; My legs are scrawny all the way up.&nbsp; You have a great eye so I'm sure you can spy out the perfect length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639971 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:29:40 +0000 Anonymous 1639971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are convincing me that I need to try some cropped flares! The length of these looks intentional to me and your legs still look very long. Does the waist reach to your natural waist? I love the pewter lace-up Mary Janes too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hopping-on-the-cropped-flare-bandwagon#post-1639967 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:14:39 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1639967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pil, yes, and mine are 2" or a little more above my ankle bone, so within the "window."&nbsp; </p> <p>Una, I think you're right, they may look a little long. Definitely longer than some are wearing them. But shorter looked pretty awful to me, I think because my calves expand out pretty quickly from my ankles--I have no length to my ankle area. My concern is that the jeans might not look intentional this way. But if not, I might just go for more edgy styling or something, if I can't stomach a shorter length on my particular shape of leg. </p> <p>Or: maybe I'll need to go with the lower shoe options? These shoes tie at my ankles. </p>