https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:44:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723492 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 04:10:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1723492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an impressive amount of work, and so well done! I am swooning over 4-5--the pants, the hemming job, the outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723475 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 03:02:02 +0000 Carla 1723475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's left to say after Angie's post? Tanya, I just love your stay-cation idea and your hacking project is an unqualified success. </p> <p>FWIW, I seriously love the raw hem trend and I hacked a pair of black jeans that were languishing in my closet. Now, I can' wait for them to come through the dryer so I can wear them again! #favourites!</p> <p>I hope your 'new' jeans make you as happy as my hacked jeans have made me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723460 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:16:27 +0000 Tanya 1723460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank so much everyone.&nbsp; It looks that the hacking operation is a success!</p> <p>Una, I was mostly making fun of myself with he whole professional hacking equipment thing, but I did order and use tailors's ruler, chalk and fabric scissors.&nbsp; I don't know if it made any difference to be honest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723378 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 22:09:50 +0000 Sal 1723378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work....it will be fun to see which ones get worn the most. &nbsp;You have a wonderful boot collection...</p> <p>I love the first two looks the most, just perfect!!</p> <p>I also like the grey tonal longline look.</p> <p>While I like the eggplant crops, I am not sure about the look as a whole. &nbsp;I think I would prefer simpler boots or a simpler top. &nbsp;But I am quite minimal and I know maximal is coming back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723376 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 22:07:17 +0000 Anonymous 1723376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>YLF Royalty</i>. &nbsp;Yes. &nbsp;It is appropriate for <b>Tanya</b>. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>AlaskaGirl</b> -- Tanya used sharp scissors, a scale, and tailor's chalk. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sigh. &nbsp;I won't be wearing higher heels. &nbsp;I just can't walk in them.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723364 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:39:40 +0000 catgirl 1723364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fantastic! I am so happy with my staggered hem hack and am looking for more back options in my closet. What was the hacking equipment you got? I just used plain old scissors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723310 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:43:51 +0000 CocoLion 1723310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got this down. &nbsp;I especially like the way the culottes came out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723295 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:18:35 +0000 Anonymous 1723295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Fabulous! I love your outfit stylings. All look pretty fab to me. </p> <p>Great job, well done!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723276 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:41:28 +0000 Janet 1723276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, great results! </p> <p>I really want to have a pair of faux-Frame staggered hem jeans, and you've done a great job with those in particular. I don't know if I have anything suitable to hack! </p> <p>Your stylings look wonderful. How nice to breathe new life into old clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723271 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:18:01 +0000 Anonymous 1723271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tanya -- I saw your post regarding the silhouettes. &nbsp;I'm all caught up now. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723270 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:13:24 +0000 Angie 1723270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Almost. I wear a US 6.5. Or a Euro 36.5 or 37.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723265 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:39:50 +0000 Anonymous 1723265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, your Triny Turk combo is amazing.<br /> Honestly I think you've breathed new life into ALL your pants.<br /> What a great job you did.<br /> That is A Lot of hacking lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723262 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:32:32 +0000 Tanya 1723262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, we share the feelings on heels, Angie.&nbsp; Just saw these, but they are only left in size 5, and I am not quite sure of your size, but believe it was 5.5 or 6? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723259 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:27:32 +0000 Angie 1723259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your Romantic streak, Tanya. And don't get me started on how heels are growing upwards this year...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723256 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:15:44 +0000 Tanya 1723256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce, thanks, I figured I had nothing to loose as I am not wearing much of these pants anyway.&nbsp; Later, if I still want to wear them and am over raw hems, I can always taper and wear tucked into tall boots, that seems to be a classic cold weather option.</p> <p>Angie, WOW, thank you so much for all the kind words! *blushing*&nbsp; Much of this is inspired by you, of course.&nbsp; I will keep an eye on gold booties for you.&nbsp; I think I have seen some but the heels were too high.&nbsp; Heels generally seem to be getting high again this season :(</p> <p>And that is too funny that you posted that navy Leith top, since I have already seen it and have been considering it :)&nbsp; I will work out if it makes sense based on the the restricted budget and the fact that I already have two similar H&amp;M ones, albeit black.&nbsp; And I would love a white or blush version, too - I am seriously going for dark romance/Victorian this season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723254 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:07:24 +0000 Angie 1723254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And since you like the same stuff that I do Tanya, this blouse is on its way to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723250 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 14:51:18 +0000 Angie 1723250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>WOW. </b>You are NOT YLF Royalty for nothing.&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p>I am passing my title of Queen Hack on to you, Tanya.&nbsp;I AM IMPRESSED. Absolutely Killer Sensational all round. Fun to see you wear top pick tops here too.</p> <p>#2 just about launched me into orbit! Killer to the Power of Killer. I want those booties in gold. (Maybe you can find me some fab soft gold booties with low heels and narrow shafts, if you run across them?) And fun copy cat in #4, my first LSS. I'll take the lace top too.&nbsp;</p> <p>All lengths and bootie shafts work well. The slither of skin is more Modern, and the lack thereof more authentically '70s. All good to my eye.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love how #7 makes your already very narrow waist even narrower. And although cords are not my favourite thing, you look fably '70s in #15. What is not to like!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723241 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 13:57:01 +0000 Joyce B 1723241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did a great job with the hack, not only with how it looks but also with the financial part of it!<br /> I had not seen raw hem cords before, they are a good idea.<br /> My problem with hacking and making a raw hem is that when the style is over they go to shorts or donation pile. I know they are not supposed to last forever but that's how I feel. Maybe if I can get a hem in the back that works I will do the raw edge.<br /> Yours all look fab and are very inspiring.<br /> My favorite on you is 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723227 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:49:49 +0000 Tanya 1723227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for supporting my wacky experiments, ladies.&nbsp; I agree that this look is not everyone's cup of tea so no worries if you are not a fan. Other than the H&amp;M pair, nothing else was being worn anyway so I figured there is nothing to loose.&nbsp; On a side note, it is very difficult to cut completely straight through two layers of denim even if you have good scissors, it took me a while to get a hang of it.</p> <p>Joy, right now I am really excited about wearing the first two pairs but ask me again at the beginning of spring, we will see what gets worn the most.</p> <p>Jane, I did not have that much confidence and I am no tailor, but figured there was nothing to loose so gave it a try.</p> <p>Skylurker, I agree that those two outfits are the most streamlined and also the sleekest of the bunch (my Style Moniker includes the world Sleek).</p> <p>Summer and Style Fan, thank you, you are both very kind.&nbsp; I do love toe experiment (I am a scientist after all) so why not with my clothes?</p> <p>Sterling, you are awfully sweet, thank you for your continued support.&nbsp; I answered your question about the three main silhouettes on my other thread, I hope you saw it. As for the #13, I will have a whole post dedicated to those proportions later in the week so we can discuss it there.</p> <p>Traci, thanks, and you are too funny!&nbsp; I hope I never have any personal experience with credit card hacking.</p> <p>Suz, I really appreciate your comments.&nbsp;&nbsp; The boots in #5 are an ancient pair of tall La Canadiennes (find attached). I find that tall snug fitting boots work well under wide crops/culottes and are certainly the warmest option.&nbsp; I am sentimental about these boots as I got them full price back in 2009 at a little Harvard square boutique as a reward for defending my PhD.&nbsp; They have served me very well ever since.</p> <p>Shevia, thanks so much! I agree that it is fun to branch outside of blue denim.&nbsp; I will continue along the path by shortening a couple of pairs of real non-denim pants too, but those need hemming and thus a tailor.</p> <p>Brooklyn, thank you, and you are very clever, I was going for indeed dark romance/Victorian look in some of the outfits. The top I am wearing in #6/7 is a peplum sweater by Tory Burch that was an Angie pick last fall (attaching find).&nbsp; Thank you for your input on the cord length too, I will see what the consensus is.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723218 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:52:37 +0000 Brooklyn 1723218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job. I particularly like 4/5. This is making me think seriously about culottes. I love the way you wear them with the boots and no gap. Very funky 70s. And what is the top you are wearing in no 6/7? Love it! I think I am seeing some dark romance in your pairings All the hacks look good to me but maybe the last pair could stand to be a little shorter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723217 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:50:34 +0000 Jaime 1723217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant hacks! I love #5, #9 and #13 especially because it is fun to see non-light denim flared jeans/pants. But they all look good to go to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723215 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:40:53 +0000 Suz 1723215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did an amazing job with these! Such a great idea to repurpose the older jeans and look how fresh they appear. Also, you've styled everything really well. Your legs look miles long!&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 is killer fantastic on you. I'll bet you will be eager to trot that one out as soon as it gets chilly!&nbsp;</p> <p>#5 is so gorgeous!! What are your booties in that one? For the colder weather this is also what I need -- a higher shaft, snug shaft bootie the completely closes the gap. I had one last year but wore it into the ground.&nbsp;</p> <p>#6/7 -- <b>love</b> this outfit. The asymmetrical top/sweater with it is brilliant. I need a few similar tops.&nbsp;</p> <p>Really love the eggplant ones as well, and the "Mother" copy-cats with that outfit. As Skylurker said, the low contrast makes it all work seamlessly in a flattering way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723213 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:15:50 +0000 Traci 1723213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look wonderful! &nbsp;Perfect evidence of how a pair of cropped &nbsp;flares freshens up an outfit perfectly.</p> <p>A funny aside, I saw this thread briefly on my last phone check before I fell asleep. &nbsp;I thought "Oh no, another credit card hacking scandal. &nbsp;I'll check it out in the morning, I just want to go to sleep right now." &nbsp;Only to wake up and find out this hacking is way more fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723211 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:43:49 +0000 Anonymous 1723211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. &nbsp;You continue to awe me and inspire me. &nbsp;The inspiration is especially appreciated. &nbsp;I was not enamored with this particular style, but you have single-handedly persuaded me to try it.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favorites are Numbers 1 - 11 (perfection). &nbsp;I don't care for the Number 12-13 that much. &nbsp;I can't put my finger on why that is though. &nbsp;Too many lines crossing the body? &nbsp;</p> <p>On a side note, I love the photo-documentation. &nbsp;You do a great job of illustration. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723210 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:31:39 +0000 Style Fan 1723210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great to me.&nbsp; As Summer said you are very resourceful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723205 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 09:55:12 +0000 Summer 1723205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work, Tanya!&nbsp; You are very resourceful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723197 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 07:49:05 +0000 skylurker 1723197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting experiment, thanks for sharing.<br /> What works best in my eyes : #9 (low contrast, high and defined waist, streamlined flare) and #15 (low contrast, swingy shorter tops, streamlined flare).<br /> I see no problem with length and boots pairings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723186 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 06:15:42 +0000 Jane 1723186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! They look great. I am inspired by the confidence that you have had in doing this. I am looking forward to your posts with your outfits later this week. As Joy says, the thing that concerns me for me doing the same thing, is finding the right boots to go with cropped trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723175 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 03:37:29 +0000 Anonymous 1723175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look wonderful, Tanya. You have refreshed your jeans and are inspiring me to do the same if I can find the right booties. Which are your favorite now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huge-hacking-operation-complete-long#post-1723170 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 02:43:43 +0000 Tanya 1723170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very happy to report that item #8 on my 12-item closet edit list is complete!&nbsp;&nbsp; The particular task was to hack all my jeans that I wanted shorter and with raw hem myself.&nbsp;&nbsp; Earlier today my special hacking equipment ordered from Amazon (#16) arrived and I was very inspired to attack the task immediately.</p> <p>Overall, I hacked 6 pairs of jeans and one pair of cords.&nbsp; All but one pair are very old, most have been worn a lot and forgotten in the past couple of years due to changing trends.&nbsp; 5 hacked pairs of jeans pairs are premium denim.&nbsp; I am showing two photos for each hacked pair, a close up of the cropped jean/booties and a styled outfit.&nbsp; Feel free to comment on the pairing of the jeans and booties, particularly if you do not think the chosen booties, that is the shaft height/ankle opening, work with those particular jeans.&nbsp; Also feel free to suggest shorter lengths for some jeans you think would look better that way (longer is no longer possible at this point ).&nbsp; I need to wash and dry all the freshly hacked jeans to encourage proper fraying. <br />Finally, a little teaser: all the styled outfits are based on one of the three different outfit formulas I came up with for the cropped straight/flare pants + high shaft booties outfit silhouette and the big reveal of all the formulas with tons of pictures will start from the middle of the upcoming week.</p> <p>#1-3: Inspired by the famous staggered hem Frame jeans ( find #1) from NAS, I hacked an old pair of premium straights&nbsp; that has been worn a lot .&nbsp; I am curious if you think I got the length difference correct (2"). For those who own the real Frame jeans, what is the hem difference on them? The outfit is a carbon copy of the styling shown in NAS catalog: TT coat, white pussy-bow blouse, metallic booties.</p> <p>#4-5: This particular hack was already discussed in my recent culotte thread and was inspired by Angie's famous R&amp;B jeans (find #2)&nbsp; I hacked an old, but almost never worn (due to the need of&nbsp; 4" heels)&nbsp; pair of light black pinstripe denim into culottes of the length you helped me choose on that thread. </p> <p>#6-7: Another NAS inspiration, this time by Joe's crop kick flare Olivia jeans (find #3).&nbsp; The pair I hacked is also by Joe's, and ancient pair of wider bootcuts called Honey (curvy fit) that has been worn to death.</p> <p>#8-9: My H&amp;M crop kick flare faded black jeans from last fall (find #4).&nbsp; YLF deemed them a bit too long so I shortened them about 1.5".</p> <p>#10-11: An ancient pair of premium grey skinny/straight that has been worn ridiculous amount.&nbsp; My shortest hack.</p> <p>#12-13: Another ancient premium denim pair, this one eggplant, that has been barely worn due to their baby boot-cut that was very difficult to pair with right shoes.</p> <p>#14-15: Finally, an old pair of taupe cords that has also been worn a lot. I usually wear them tucked into tall suede boots as I never knew how to pair them with right short boots.&nbsp; I was inspired by a raw hem taupe pair of cords by Mother I saw on Shopbop (Find #5). </p>