https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 21:56:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain/page/2#post-640419 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:33:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 640419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>no need to apologize Christieanne - I bow to the Empress! (lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain/page/2#post-640418 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:32:49 +0000 christieanne 640418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Queen of Thrifting (Claire is clearly the Empress - sorry lol!) has walked past a thrift store hundreds of time without going in? I am impressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640382 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:02:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 640382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to worry Una - definitely shortening. I think I'm just deciding on just below the knee (like clams) or above the knee (like Bermudas). I would never leave them this way - hate this length and the flare! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640363 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:50:22 +0000 catgirl 640363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would crop. I think on us shorties that wide ankle look is just not flattering. And I speak from years of experience sporting it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640295 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:30:12 +0000 rae 640295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Rita said! More like a clam length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640270 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:02:38 +0000 Jjsloane 640270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote tapered crop because they can be dressy too based on the color and pattern. One thing I notice in the photo though is the rear view pattern placement. If you will wear long tops over it not an issue, but always something to consider (even if you're a front only gal - and I usually am) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640190 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:01:38 +0000 lyn67 640190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the crops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640162 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:03:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 640162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback ladies!</p> <p>AJ - actually yes, this is my usual grocery store and I've walked by that Goodwill a hundred times and have never gone in. Could be dangerous now that I've checked it out!</p> <p>Christieanne - good question about the fabric. It is actually a fairly substantial cotton blend so not super lightweight.</p> <p>Lyn - although I think these would work for a dressier style, I'm looking for more casual wear.</p> <p>Kirti - they absolutely resemble pajamas the way they look now!</p> <p>It looks like we're half-and-half on whether or not to shorten into Bermudas or below the knee into cropped tapered pants. Once I run them through the laundry, I'll cut a bit off and pin them at the cropped pants length, take pics and then pin them at Bermuda length and take pics - then post all for another round of "what length should these be". Ok with you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640158 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:29:33 +0000 Beth Ann 640158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you and I shop the same way -- Oh, I went to home Depot and popped into Old Navy. Hee.</p> <p>Like the idea of these as bermudas. Can't wait to see them styled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640147 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:42:02 +0000 modgrl 640147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before you hack them into shorts can you try them at just below the knee length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640108 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:49:00 +0000 CocoLion 640108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... Laughing at the way you said "nip to the grocery store," never heard that before!</p> <p>I like them shortened, and your knees aren't all banged up like mine so that length is nice (my MO being to hide my childhood accidents). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640103 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:34:07 +0000 Kirti 640103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the bermuda length cos at thzir current length they are a wee bit pajama ish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640099 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:29:55 +0000 Lyn D. 640099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the keep the length crew too! Something about the fabric and pattern calling for a slightly dressier styling? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640094 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:20:49 +0000 christieanne 640094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it a nice lightweight material? I think it depends on what you need more - it's a fun idea either way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640045 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:53:56 +0000 ManidipaM 640045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty paisley! My kind of pattern too, Shannon!</p> <p>My preference is similar to Deborah's though. I feel like the larger scale pattern needs more room to play OR should be really contained for contrast. So I think I'd like to see them mid-calf and tapered, OR made into shorter shorts (well walking shorts a couple inches over the knee maybe) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640040 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:35:39 +0000 Fuchsia_pink 640040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>well, i like them as is actually :)<br /> My thoughts, you could wear them with a longer sheer top (with a tank) and big earrings, and open sandals. Er..thats kinda boho, but would be a fun different look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640039 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:35:24 +0000 DonnaF 640039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You mean this isn't a macarena post? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640027 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:21:31 +0000 Anonymous 640027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, thinking with Deborah that it might be fun to try them as tapered crops first before hacking. More of the print would show. You could just baste them with a needle and thread to get a general idea of what they would look like. If you decide to shorten them, I vote for just below the knee. Because of the taper at the knee, hemming will be easier if they are cut just where they begin to widen and turned under. They would also cuff nicely because of the wider fabric just under the knee. Oh yeah. Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-640001 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:47:13 +0000 AJ 640001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm....is this your usual grocery store or have you been scouting new locations by any chance? : P</p> <p>I think they will be fun as bermudas. Keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639978 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:08:53 +0000 Meredith1953 639978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who but you could find such a great "find" when running another errand! It was obviously meant to be! Bermudas would be great but so would clams! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639974 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:03:28 +0000 bj1111 639974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love them long. but i have a poison eye (tm) for clams/bermudas and their ilk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639973 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:00:55 +0000 marianna 639973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them as bermuda shorts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639966 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:52:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 639966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I must say I'm pleasantly surprised! It sounds like as long as I have them shortened to Bermuda short length, I'm good to go. </p> <p>Deborah - your suggestion to simply taper them and wear as cropped pants is intriguing...hmmmmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639941 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:41 +0000 Deborah 639941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to start by saying I clearly have no idea what I am talking about! I love the pattern and if it were me I would tempted to taper them and wear them as a crop pant. However, I think as Bermudas would look great also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639938 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:33:53 +0000 Vicki 639938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is SOME milk story!! (Hmmm...let's see. Do I need anything from the store!)</p> <p>On to the important stuff. I love these, Shannon, and you've got a great eye and the pattern is luscious. I, too, was taken by Angie's tapered denim blog and I bought a pair of denims today at ON (photos in the next news edition!). I say cut away and hem away and you'll have a fantastic pair of Bermudas (and, yes, above-the-knee, as Aida says).</p> <p>I love your story, because it sounds like the way I roll, too! That's why life is fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639930 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:27:08 +0000 Aida 639930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I also would vote to go to a just-above-the-knee length. The longer length seems tricky with this particular print.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639920 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:22:09 +0000 kimana517 639920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say keep! They're very cute on you, and I should think quite versatile. It looks like, apart from the length, they fit you nicely. Nothing a quick sew can't fix! (I say "a quick sew" because someone other than myself will be doing it! ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639896 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:02:13 +0000 Aida 639896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the hunt for some patterned bermudas myself! If you keep these they definitely will need shortening. The pattern doesn't sing to me (the scale feels too large), but if it sings to you and the consensus is pro-print then I think you're good-to-chop! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639892 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:00:56 +0000 Suz 639892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, hack away!! </p> <p>(She says, coughing gently...) </p> <p>They will play well with lots of your toppers. And they are a print!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-okbut-let-me-explain#post-639887 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:57:54 +0000 fauxpas 639887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say HEM, but keep! They are great at the knee level and love the print. If the rest is comfy, what's a few inches? Very pretty with the pop of orange. Love, but hem! </p>