https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:14:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858818 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:09:28 +0000 RobinF 1858818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great fix! I like these so much better with the buttons staying flat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858815 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:45:31 +0000 harmonica 1858815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great DIY fix! Yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858805 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:39:47 +0000 unfrumped 1858805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look fab in you. Red top is great— can try others like it, with sleeves for seasonal wear.<br /> Your fixes are totally clever!<br /> For shoes , the main problem I have is that the vamp has to work with the hem. Either very low vamp, or very smooth high vamp, like a bootie or shootie, so hem slides over. In- between can be hard because hem gets caught on it. I wear a lot of loafers but usually have to wear either ankle pant or slim long scrunched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858658 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:45:12 +0000 Angie 1858658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Queen DIY. I'm impressed. <b>VERY WELL DONE.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858625 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:55:41 +0000 Sara L. 1858625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what great fixes!&nbsp; The pants look much better with the new improved buttons and I love the glittery heel on your pumps.&nbsp; I like your tassel earrings too.&nbsp; They're fun and interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858604 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:12:46 +0000 karen13 1858604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the thumbs up! I got discouraged when I saw the buttons droop even on the model, but I am quite stubborn.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni NZ</b> I have some more 90's pumps sitting in my craft area just waiting for some pearls or rhinestones. Sadly, they are now sitting-down shoes (I haven't worn them since 1999) as I am much pickier about comfort than I used to be. The black ones here are still pretty comfortable for a heel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858503 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:22:55 +0000 Anonymous 1858503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit is gorgeous in #2! What a great solution to the button problem. They do look flat.<br /> Nice fix in the shoes too.<br /> You look very very polished and classically stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858489 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:34:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 1858489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS I have similar husband convos and am also in the subtle or not-so-subtle bling club! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858487 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:32:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 1858487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this post, didn't see it before. Adore what you've done here! Pics 2 and 3 look so good. I love the earrings ( owned some white ones similar which I had to ditch as the attachment to the fringed part was cheap and discoloured the fringe green) and you make me reconsider growing the pixie out! Also love that you blinged up the 1990s shoes. You, me and LauraG are now in the "Weren't the 90s just the other day?" club x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858455 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:05:53 +0000 approprio 1858455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>excellent button fix! I never knew about those pins. And I love your trick with the sparkly vinyl. Well done keeping hold of those shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858453 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:06:44 +0000 rachylou 1858453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer to the max! And the pins are fascinating (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858448 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:04:03 +0000 jamie 1858448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The clothes on the picture look good<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.queeniebridesmaid.co.uk/purple-bridesmaid-dresses-online">http://www.queeniebridesmaid.c.....ses-online</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858447 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:58:22 +0000 Brooklyn 1858447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to this post, but I love those pants on you! Personally I would like to see even blingier buttons! Silver or brass would be fab. Great “support” fix, by the way. The red top is fab. Any shorter style top or knit would also work I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1858441 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:50:27 +0000 karen13 1858441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! Super helpful feedback.</p> <p><b>lis</b><b>a p and approprio </b>- you made me look and see the bottom buttons were operable and actually looked less droopy, which led me to my discover of a fix I edited to add in the original post.</p> <p><b>Angie and smittie</b> you were absolutely right about better shoes. I can't currently justify new dress shoes, but came up with a temporary fix by shopping my closet back to the 1990's and getting crafty, also ETA in original post. And I am keeping my eyes open for a comfy wide reasonably priced patent shoe for further improvement.</p> <p>And thanks to all YFLers who responded - those who loved the concept, and those who pointed out the flaws - you helped me tremendously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855878 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:38:17 +0000 Anonymous 1855878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them too, and want to see them with dressier shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855870 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:10:55 +0000 Anonymous 1855870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! If I didn't already have too many pairs of black pants, I would be ordering. Classic with a twist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855829 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:19:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1855829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in the “subtle (or not so subtle) bling” club too ;)</p> <p>Those pants make your legs look a mile long. I can’t tell what color the buttons are. If they’re shiny, you could wear cowboy boots, if you’re in a cowboy-boot-wearing kind of place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855817 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:18:33 +0000 Anonymous 1855817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the buttons functional? I think they would look cool with a few of the bottom buttons undone and with a great boot and sock combo. &nbsp;If they aren't functional, I'd pass, personally. I don't quite get it , otherwise &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855799 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:14:35 +0000 jill58 1855799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the conversation with your husband. I too am a fan of "subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) bling!"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855774 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:52:27 +0000 skylurker 1855774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them on you.<br /> You don’t belt without belt loops - you alter the waist if it’s too big.<br /> They look hemmed for flat shoes.<br /> Both tucked and untucked tops work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855696 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:28:23 +0000 approprio 1855696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! This style is very popular among younger women round here. Typically worn very casually with a few buttons undone to show off the Stan Smiths.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855694 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:18:04 +0000 JAileen 1855694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great. Do they need a belt? If they are too big in the waist, altering the waist is easier if there are no belt loops. As to saggy buttons, do they have a shank? If so, you could replace them with flat buttons. It would be easy but woukd take a little bit of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855682 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:03:45 +0000 citygirldc 1855682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have these pants but have yet to wear them. I just like the button details and would have to let stand out so a colored fitted top or fitted sweater would work.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855651 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:49:53 +0000 Anonymous 1855651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having trouble assessing the fit because I'm not sure if I'm seeing excess fabric or shadow.</p> <p>Anyway, you kind of settled it for me with your observation about drooping buttons, that can only be more annoying in a few months. The buttons aren't supported by a placket and the droop will only get worse.</p> <p>But not a total loss! Side trim is an interesting detail to look out for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855649 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:47:47 +0000 Angie 1855649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE THEM. <b>Killer.&nbsp;</b></p> <p><b></b>I'd like to see a dressier black shoe <b></b>underneath, and patent comes to mind. A patent loafer.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855567 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:09:39 +0000 Gigi 1855567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of these pants, but I personally don't care how the buttons stick out on the front and back views. I find it distracting.</p> <p>I'm not an expert on PPL, but I would like to see the pants a little bit shorter. It looks like they need to be up off the floor a bit more so that they drape over the front of the shoe a little bit better. Disclaimer: I do like to wear my pants (even bootcuts) a little shorter than some.</p> <p>As for tops, I think that pic 3 is the best. I think that a fitted top contrasts nicely with the wider bottoms, and having it untucked creates flattering proportions.</p> <p>I'm wondering a bit about fit, since there is some wrinkling in the crotch area and also in the back. I often have problems with excess fabric creating a "wad" in the crotch. Do you think you need to size down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-loft-button-side-trim-pants#post-1855540 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 03:29:38 +0000 karen13 1855540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These pants caught my eye out doing some rare Brick and Mortar shopping while my car was undergoing surgery. l am warming to wider legs because they are so comfortable and de-emphasize some knee/calf issues. I need some dressy black pants.</p> <p>DH said "aren't those a little blingy for you?" I replied "Do you even know me? After 35+ years, you don't know that I like subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) bling!" I admit the photos are making me re-think my purchase. I like the detail in side view, but not sure about the way the buttons droop on the front and back view. 1-2 show the waistband, and 3-5 are with tops I might wear it with.</p> <p>If it is a keep, what would be good tops and shoes? And does one belt if there are no belt loops? These are 1.25" ancient but comfortable loafers, and I think ithe right height for PPL. The model wears them shorter with pumps - is that a better length?</p> <p>For those interested in purchasing, the 2P (shown) almost exactly the same fit as the O Reg, except for length. They would not be easy to hem.</p> <p>------</p> <p>ETA I- &nbsp;really liked these, but the droopy buttons and slightly loose fit concerned me. I bought but returned Find #2 as it was cute but not dressy enough and I didn't need two pairs that were so similar.&nbsp;</p> <p>As I was returning the original pair, I saw another 2P &nbsp;on the rack (a rare opportunity to try on petites in an actual B&amp;M store) and it was was a better fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now to fix the buttons. The Google is your friend.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://blog.americanduchess.com/2012/04/v109-do-you-know-button-trick.html">http://blog.americanduchess.co.....trick.html</a></p> <p>I followed the instructions in this link, but instead of sewing to a ribbon, I discovered&nbsp;cotter pins and little metal button supports (at a local police uniform shop of all places), a bit different from the white plastic in pic #5 as mine are metal. I ended up using small safety pins instead of the cotter pins as they were a bit pokey. But now I could actually change out the buttons if I wanted to, and I think the improvement is huge.</p> <p>Finally I searched for better shoes per Angie and&nbsp;smittie. I didn't want to buy a new pair, but found a pump from my late 90's corporate days&nbsp;with a horrible scuffed rubber heel, which I recovered with black glitter vinyl - pic #4. It will do in a pinch. I can't find embellished heel shoes in my wide width.</p> <p>#1 is the original&nbsp;unsatisfactory pair. #2-3 is the new pair with supported buttons and my&nbsp;blinged up shoes and ridiculous but fun earrings. I think I could&nbsp;trim a bit off the earring fringe.</p> <p>Still not entirely sure how to style this so would love comments and&nbsp;suggestions</p> <p>&nbsp;And thanks so much &nbsp;YFL for all the help!!</p>