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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 04:38:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876373 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:53:11 +0000 Katerina 1876373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Christina, Lisa and Lyn, you are so very kind!   Lisa, I know what you mean, I felt exactly like that about mine. Lyn,  that's right. The black is the same. These blouses are real workhorses. I have one in fuchsia too. I have had them a while now, and they will be difficult to replace. They are so versatile and the vertical ruffle is quite flattering.  lyn67 on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876349 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 20:59:26 +0000 lyn67 1876349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, harem pants are strange but I  really love the strangest of them all styling in nr 4, what's not to love, wow wow wow!!!!& not that nr 1 isn't a killer, just sayin'! I also love the ruffle blouse do you have it in black, too, great piece! Anonymous on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876282 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:48:18 +0000 Anonymous 1876282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting wardrobe pieces - and you certainly know how to style your look! I'm a fan of harem pants too, and even own a pair, but cannot bring myself to wear them. I've  had them for a few years, and styling them eludes me.  I suspect they just aren't my "thing" and need to stop trying to make them so.  Christina F. on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876260 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:06:54 +0000 Christina F. 1876260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You rock those har m style pants! They’re the perfect backdrop to your gorgeous accessories, too. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876242 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:06:33 +0000 Katerina 1876242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Windchime, Kkards, Smittie, The Cat, Delurked, Broolklyn, Gryffin and Shevia, thank you so much for all the fantastic reviews! You can´t imagine, how happy they made me. Shevia, fun that you have the same jacket and a similar handbag! Have you posted some pictures of them before? Would be interesting to see how you style them. I love vintage handbags, they make such a fun element to outfits without breaking the bank.  I do not actually remember exactly when I bough my ZARA jacket - I think it was about 5 years ago, when ZARA here had some kind of a sample sale. I like the colour a lot, but I have not been wearing it so often. Now, it will get out a lot more Strange pants thank you ALL for saving them :-).   Jaime on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876128 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:53:39 +0000 Jaime 1876128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another fan of your harem pants and I love your style. I have a vintage bag similiar to your first cream bag and actually thrifted what might be the exact same leather jacket from Zara (but mine looks considerably worse for wear). I love #1 with the gorgeous cardigan - and I am not generally a cardigan person.  gryffin on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876121 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:13:59 +0000 gryffin 1876121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wowie Kazowie!!!  Awesome!!  I love them all.  You have amazing style!!!  Every lady is going to want to be you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Everyone should own a pair of "strange black pants"'  Love!!! Brooklyn on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876118 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:45:57 +0000 Brooklyn 1876118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Angie 100%. You have fantastic style. delurked on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876071 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:04:30 +0000 delurked 1876071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your style is striking, and I really enjoy the pants. I like both the bright colors and the neutrals too. The Cat on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1876068 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:01:01 +0000 The Cat 1876068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, they are a little strange, but you somehow manage to look great anyway. You have a gorgeous style. Nice colour combo and lots of interesting items. Hope to see more. Anonymous on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875963 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:24:06 +0000 Anonymous 1875963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol, yes, you picked a much more dressy outfit for the holiday :-) I love that you are so dressy. It is fun to see, as it seems to be more rare! The harem pants are really cool, and suit you very well! kkards on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875955 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:56:36 +0000 kkards 1875955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i'm seriously impressed with your use of accessories! and another vote for keeping the harem pants, you wear them well! i like them all, but #5 just blows me away...love the mix of leather with ruffles, so unexpected, and the cream gloves and the booties that match back to the leather jacket, wow Windchime on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875929 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:45:11 +0000 Windchime 1875929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agreeing with Angie's comments about your style and your wardrobe! I hope you keep the harem pants. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875906 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:06:34 +0000 Katerina 1875906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mainelady, thank you very much! Sterling, you are so very kind. I am honored and happy! Style Fan, thank you for the kind words. Thank you also for the inspirational picture. Your pants are beautiful, I understand it was difficult to part with them. Your styling is fantastic, I love what you have done adding the amber necklace and the cardigan, plus the shoes. Excellent! You reminded me that I have some amber pieces I bought 20 years ago on a trip to Riga. I must wear them. Thank you. Style Fan on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875889 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:16:42 +0000 Style Fan 1875889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your strange pants.  Several forum members have harem pants.  Deborah, Firecracker, Sarah the White, and others.  Deborah started a thread on styling harem pants.  I had a pair (more like genie pants) but they have worn out.  I think you have done a fabulous job of styling them.  Here are my harem type pants.  I was so sad to say goodbye to them. Anonymous on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875888 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:14:12 +0000 Anonymous 1875888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Once again, I am going to follow on what Angie and others have said.  WOW.  I love those pants on you.  Other Forum members have successfully worn them and you certainly have the flair to be able to do so as well.   Although I know I should be looking at the overall outfit, it is your accessories that wow me.  Those purses!!!!  That necklace!!!!   We are only beginning the Challenge and you have singlehandedly taught me the important of accessories.  BOLD accessories.  Thank you.  Mainelady on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875887 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:13:01 +0000 Mainelady 1875887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have successfully styled your harem pants! I don’t see strange. I see panache! My fav panache pic is number 5. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875883 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:06:46 +0000 Katerina 1875883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Rachylou! Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875880 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:02:44 +0000 Katerina 1875880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, thank you ever so much! Your harem pants are fabulous and you style them so beautifully. I love the softness and femininity of the outfits combined with the cool pants. The length and the shape of them make “a cool pencil skirt” vibe, if you know what I mean. Inspiring! rachylou on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875875 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:58:09 +0000 rachylou 1875875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Exactly what Angie said. The cream scarf with the ruffled blouse is AMAZING. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875872 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:55:40 +0000 Katerina 1875872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bonnie, thank you and thanks for your vote! Momo and FashIntern, thank you very much for your kind words and support. Angie on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875757 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:45:02 +0000 Angie 1875757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE IT ALL.  I vote KILLER to the Power of KILLER for all renditions. You have an amazing sense of style and beautiful wardrobe pieces, Katerina.  I love harem pants - here are my 10 year old Summer pair that are still going strong.  Stagiaire Fash on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875745 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:35:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1875745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the gloves and the way you’ve piled on the necklaces (though necklaces like that would never work for me). Sarah the White’s son Ethan the White also likes haram pants and has an account. Momo on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875743 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:32:39 +0000 Momo 1875743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the pants and I love the outfits particularly with the gloves and pearls! Bonnie on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875685 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:49:51 +0000 Bonnie 1875685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote yes on the pants. The purple and cream items work well with the black pants. Well done. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875628 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:47:43 +0000 Katerina 1875628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tanstaafle, thanks! Good point. EmilyK, right - dropped crotch is the correct term. These are supposed to be dropped crotch. Thank you very much and thanks for the references to Deborah's and Sarah the White's post. Going to look right away   Emily K on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875612 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:32:23 +0000 Emily K 1875612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not strange...just slouchy or dropped crotch, right?  I actually like them best in #4.  There are a couple of forum members who do a really good job styling dropped crotch or harem pants--Deborah is one...also Sarah the White. tanstaafl on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875610 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:31:47 +0000 tanstaafl 1875610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, I messed up my numbering.  I mean outfit 5 with the gloves and pearls.  tanstaafl on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875608 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:30:14 +0000 tanstaafl 1875608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not sure if it's the pose or not, but #4 is actually my favorite, though I do love the purple in the first two outfits.  The pants seem to be more of the focal point in that outfit and it makes them look more deliberate. Katerina on "January 30x30 challenge - outfit 4 - strange black pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-30x30-challenge---outfit-4---strange-black-pants#post-1875587 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:20:31 +0000 Katerina 1875587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Day 4 of the challenge. Today, I decided to wear my strange black pants. These pants have been in my wardrobe for about 6 years, but they have been neglected, forgotten and became wardrobe outcasts. They are seriously awkward and they do not want to play nicely with the rest of the wardrobe. Today, I give them one last chance to save themselves. The challenge outfit I wore is shown in No 1.  I am wearing the strange black pants, a cream silk top with a ruffle and grey suede boots. I add cream silk scarf, a soft purple knitted jacket with a grey and black pattern from Basler and a vintage 60ies cream handbag with a pair of purple leather gloves tucked into the pocket of the bag (No 3). In the pictures, the purple colour appears more blue. I considered option No 3 - a grey scarf and bag, but chose no 1. Today, I had a vacation, so this is my casual look (as you see, I am not that good at casual :-). When the strange pants were out of the closet anyway, I tried a couple of options just for fun. These are not a part of the real challenge, but only for fun. No 4 - strange pants even stranger :-), a grey leather jacket from ZARA, large grey silk-blend scarf and a pair of vintage red velvet long gloves.  No 5 is inspired by Angie and all you YLF ladies! I use the same leather jacket, but add two different faux pearl necklaces and a pair of cream satin gloves with small glass beeds, found in a bridal shop. No 6 a detail of the necklases and No 7 the gloves. This I could wear to go out with friends. I am grateful for any honest feedback, ideas or suggestions how to style the strange pants. Please, help me decide the strange pants' faith. In or out?