https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:01:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222589 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:39:59 +0000 Angie 2222589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're keeping the flat fronts. Yummy and elegant on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222574 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:01:04 +0000 RobinF 2222574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Unfrumped, I like pleated pants too but they can't be at all stiff or they stand out in all the wrong places!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222486 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:15:03 +0000 unfrumped 2222486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of these 2, I like the flat-front better also.<br /> I don’t think you have to give up on pleats, but in this pair, the cargo pockets are just a no, with pleats. Look for side- seam pockets or no pockets and then in the right pants, you will get the right curvy- swish effect.<br /> I love pleated pants and wear them, but find I need really good drape- a thin tropical wool, some rayon blends, some viscose types. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222479 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:47:59 +0000 RobinF 2222479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed this post earlier but have to agree that the second pair looks like it will be easier to make work and look really good on you. I think the more fitted hips give it a bit of structure that the first pair lacked. I struggle with wide legs myself. They just look so sloppy on me but I know I wore them back in the day so maybe my eye will adjust.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222473 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:39:31 +0000 Preppy Pear 2222473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone! I think I am going to keep the COS flat fronts. I am just not as excited to tuck or semi-tuck with the Club Monaco pleats. I think Rachy has a good point about the pleat depth here. The flat-fronts are still “swishy”!<br /> I still might try the Scotch and Soda pants, too because they are wool which might drape better with pleats and would be good for cooler weather. The COS pants are linen but that works as I have a looong linen season!<br /> I’ll post a new thread with pictures with shoes to ask for your advice on hemming.<br /> Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222361 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:54:50 +0000 Jonesy 2222361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the flat-front ones a lot too! I guess it depends on what you are going for? "Figure flattery" or something else, e.g., trendy, edgy, slouchy...? Love the Scotch and Soda pair Angie shared too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222308 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:26:11 +0000 Angie 2222308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both! Fashionable! Very on trend. Swish :)</p> <p>And here is a third pair to try:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222079 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:41:45 +0000 Helena 2222079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like the flat front pair, especially with the semi tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2222020 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:43:51 +0000 Jules 2222020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the flat fronts! I think to assess length we would need to see them with footwear. To extend N’s idea, do you have any striped Ts? They might be something that works to extend the shoulder and create an X shape. I don’t think you need to balance the hip necessarily but something to play with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221846 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:38:31 +0000 N 2221846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second and I think tucked looks better but I think you need to emphasise your shoulder line a little more with top choices to balance the volume around the hips (due to the way the trousers are cut). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221841 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:30:51 +0000 JAileen 2221841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second pair looks incredible on you. &nbsp;The first pair looks too big, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221817 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:49:38 +0000 Anonymous 2221817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second pair more too. The first pair the pockets grinning through is throwing me off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221746 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:51:17 +0000 Echo 2221746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a poison eye for wide leg pants because they make me look like a feather duster, but I actually really like the flat-front pants on you! They really are flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221740 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:28:53 +0000 carambola 2221740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the 2nd pair! They don't look too loose to me and the styling works in all the versions you've shown. Hard to tell about length without shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221719 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:46:29 +0000 Irina 2221719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a tough one - for a tucked in top I like the first pair, for an untucked top I like the second pair more. You should keep the pair you feel comfortable wearing. As for the length of the second pair, try with shoes on and maybe keep full length with fabric touching the top of a shoe but not creasing above it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221714 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:07:25 +0000 Janet 2221714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely find the flat fronts more flattering. How do they feel? </p> <p>I often have an issue with those style of pockets —ones that are set on the side seam of the pants causing a bit of pulling or gaping at the hip, especially after sitting when some fabrics crease and emphasize the issue. I’d test that out to be sure these still fall nicely after going through some normal wear motions. I usually prefer a pocket set further in to avoid that but it can be hard to find. It’s one of the reasons I liked those faux leather joggers I was just posting the other day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos/page/2#post-2221713 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:46:58 +0000 Preppy Pear 2221713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Lyn67, that is one of the nicest compliments I have received. Thank you!<br /> @missvee, thank you! I am hopeless with pant lengths, too.<br /> @Jenni, thank you, and we all have a poison eye for something, no worries! DH likes the flat-fronts much better. But the way our schedules are, he will probably wouldn’t see me in them much anyway, lol.<br /> @Sloper, thank you! And I always love Diane Keaton’s look in Annie Hall.<br /> @Brooklyn, this is super helpful. I had no idea that you are a pear, too. I agree the flat fronts might read a little more casual. I hadn’t thought about curved hemlines and wide legs, but that makes sense. The blue top I’m wearing is actually fairly fitted, at least compared to a lot of my tops. But agree about adding structure.<br /> @Carol, thanks! I’m not entirely sure I could size down in the hip. I certainly could in the waist. But COS is sold out of these, anyway. I think I do like the flat-fronts better and am happy to do a full tuck with them. But I’m not sure how much to hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221682 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 02:45:19 +0000 Brooklyn 2221682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to add that I am also pear shaped (12 inch difference between thighs and waist) and I find the volume at the hips of these sort of pants both flattering and comfortable. </p> <p>Here are some examples of combinations I would wear. I would probably semi tuck the boxy tees. Sleeveless and semi fitted tops add more structure to the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221681 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 02:44:16 +0000 CarolS 2221681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second pair too -- are they loose enough that you could size down? They look like they might be a touch big in the hip? I agree that they probably need a bit of hemming. I don't love the way they fall right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now that you've been able to compare, which do you feel better in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221677 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 02:12:03 +0000 Brooklyn 2221677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both pairs of pants. I would prefer the first pair to be longer but I know that the shorter length is trending. I have a similar pair to the first pair (but longer). I wear with a fitted or shorter top. I think you could go untucked but it would look better with a welt or with a straighter hemline. (The curved hemlines were great with skinnies but are not so great with wide legs, alas. I have the same problem with my wardrobe.)</p> <p>The second pair are more conventionally flattering but to me also have a more casual, less tailored vibe. More like chinos. I love what you’ve done in no 5. And the semi tucking works well. Just depends on your preference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221675 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:58:02 +0000 Sloper 2221675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. &nbsp;I know her look was supposed to be quirky, and I don’t mean you need to copy each element, but I think this also shows the contrast of narrow and wide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221674 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:50:33 +0000 Sloper 2221674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>5-7 without the pleats- they’re nice!I don’t think pleat fronts are flattering on most people.</p> <p>Tuck a top or try with a shorter sweater, or fitted tee.</p> <p>I love wide leg trousers, but I know getting the proportions right is a challenge. &nbsp;I think for these pants, they should be the one wide element, everything else fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221660 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 01:21:08 +0000 Jenni NZ 2221660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I am sorry I must just have a poison eye for this style of wide legs, pleats or no pleats. Still would vote Nay.<br /> What does your DH think this time?<br /> In the end it’s really about whether you like them yourself.<br /> I do try to take my own DH’s opinion into account if he is ever there when I try something. But if I really really loved it I think I would get it anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221659 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:36:07 +0000 missvee 2221659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I like these much better. &nbsp;They’re still quite dramatic, but they’re not overwhelming you in any way. &nbsp;I’m not sure of the length though, but hopefully others will chime in with advice.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2221655 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:04 +0000 Preppy Pear 2221655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve added some photos of the flat front COS pants that Angie and Jonesy mentioned. They are a little loose and I think they might need hemming…what do you think of these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2220239 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:50:31 +0000 lyn67 2220239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did the dark wide hems so very well.better than a pro in your other thread-and iI like these again, but rather with the sandals- and each of the shirts- just preffer to see some bare skin somewhere more, even if on your feet...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2220182 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:30:53 +0000 rachylou 2220182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I don’t know if ironing would change things enough. Maybe. But I’m also thinking the pleat is sewn too deep - that it’s a full out ‘fold over’… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2220144 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:49:36 +0000 Suz 2220144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to comment but my thought was maybe they need to be a bit shorter? Or maybe they just need a press out of the bag (to Rachy's point). In any case, i think they look good with the tucked top and would work with semi-tuck or a welt also, more so than with regular tops untucked.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also wondered about the fabric. I love wide legs (on others and on myself) and am good with pleats as a rule. But I find that fabrics with a lot of drape tend to feel better than cotton chino.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2220136 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:54:55 +0000 Preppy Pear 2220136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Shevia, I do know what you mean for sure.<br /> @Star, my dh is “eh” about these pants too, and he usually likes me in oversized things.<br /> @Rachylou, I think I see what you mean…would ironing help? (Side note: I feel like everything I order these days arrives extra wrinkly…)<br /> @SF, good points.<br /> @Angie, thanks! Will post pics with semi-tuck.<br /> @Janet, I think you might be right and a flat-front may be better for me. I’ve now ordered the flat-fronts from COS that Angie suggested to compare.</p> <p>Thanks all for your wisdom! I sincerely appreciate the input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-club-monaco-wide-leg-chinos#post-2220125 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:58:28 +0000 Angie 2220125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want a non-pleated version - maybe try COS: </p>