https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:46:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046382 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 01:36:29 +0000 unfrumped 1046382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm struggling with this. I was so excited to find several pairs of pants that are more straight but still curvy fit. I was so trying to avoid too- short pants so hemmed them a bit long and they probably bunch too much. But at least could still shorten up if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046379 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 01:24:26 +0000 catgirl 1046379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think whether straight legs work for you depends on the type of shoes you wear.&nbsp; The shoes or boots have to fit under the hem just so.&nbsp; Since I mostly wear boots, I find that my boots are too bulky to go under, but&nbsp;can't tuck because it looks silly with the extra fabric...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046356 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:10:11 +0000 Anonymous 1046356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a straight leg style best with sneakers and let mine scrunch on top of the shoe.&nbsp; They can be different widths.&nbsp; The Gap Real Straights are a bit wider than most as Makrame said.&nbsp; You might like them as they cover&nbsp;more of the shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046353 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:54 +0000 Beth Ann 1046353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Men often hem pants so they have a slight "break" of the crease in the front, and then angle slightly down toward the back of the shoe.&nbsp; With more generous leg openings, this technique might work for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046226 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:36:01 +0000 Makrame 1046226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, first of all I think they work pretty well with flats (hemmed so that there is just a bit of scrunch). &nbsp;Second, longer lengths look good with heels (like wedge pumps or heeled pumps).&nbsp;</p> <p>What I find challenging is combining then with booties; if the pant opening is narrow, they just don't work. &nbsp;I just tried a pair of GAP real straights and loved how they fit over booties (relatively wide leg opening so that they have enough room for the shaft of the booties) but, unfortunately, they gave me a "baggy butt syndrome". &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046222 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:28:25 +0000 Niefern 1046222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have just realized you asked about pants, not jeans. But I have my pants hemmed just like jeans.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046220 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:24:53 +0000 Suz 1046220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's what <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/02/12/a-guide-to-perfect-pant-lengths/">Angie has to say in her summary of pants lengths:&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/07/perfect-pants-length-the-exception-proves-the-rule/">Skinny and straight leg pants and jeans can’t skim the surface of the ground</a></strong>&nbsp;because they are tapered. Personally I like<strong>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/08/31/your-opinion-on-skinny-jeans/">skinnies and straight leg jeans with scrunch</a>&nbsp;</strong>because it adds textural interest, lengthens the leg line, and makes the item look less tight. The amount of scrunch is up to you.&nbsp;I also&nbsp;<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/11/01/a-faux-half-tuck-with-persimmon-and-cream/">prefer</a>&nbsp;</strong>trousers with tapered hems that scrunch because the effect creates a good balance between luxurious and relaxed fit.</p> <p><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046217 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:20:46 +0000 Suz 1046217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Straight legs come in a variety of widths. Some are almost like skinnies. Others are wider. Were you trying on dress pants, Peri?&nbsp;</p> <p>It's true that most straight legs will look a bit odd with a wide gym shoe. At least I imagine so. But lots of people wear them with flats. They are a bit like skinnies in that you can hem them so that they work with flats <b>OR</b> with heels, and this is a big advantage if you want to wear them both ways. If you leave a bit of length, this is called "scrunch."&nbsp;</p> <p>Many people do tuck them into boots, too. If you don't mind a bit of bunching or slouching (and it works for some styles) then this is fine.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046213 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:15:28 +0000 Niefern 1046213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find&nbsp;straight-leg jeans the most wearable of all! I generally have them hemmed so that they hit the ground and bunch just a little when I am standing barefoot. I wear flats or low heels, never high heels (fussy feet).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046195 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:49:42 +0000 lyn* 1046195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I don't wear pants. I have much empathy for you. *hugs* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-dont-understand-hemming-for-straight-leg-pants#post-1046182 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:23:48 +0000 Peri 1046182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't understand how they don't bunch up on top of your shoes. It seems like they have to be hemmed to ankle length, worn only with heels, or allowed to bunch up.</p> <p>I've been trying some on today and rejecting all because they don't flare out enough to cover my obligatory gym shoes. So at first I'm blaming myself and my body limitations and wondering how in the world I'm going to find my PPP pants. Then I started to wonder, how does anyone wear them? They aren't slim enough to fit in boots, they would bunch up on top of any shoes, not just gym shoes, so if worn with anything other than heels they must have to be hemmed short or just pool up on top of the shoe.</p> <p>Straight legs don't seem very versatile. What am I missing here that they are now so popular? </p>