https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:54:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019144 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 17:54:08 +0000 kkards 1019144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>janet, i love these pants. a few weeks ago you posted that you were looking for ideas for the NAS leather peplum vest. i would pair the vest with these pants, add a denim or leather jacket&nbsp;for cooler days.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019112 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:46:38 +0000 cinnamon fern 1019112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one leg longer than the other too. &nbsp;I've often wondered whether the difference in pants legs is noticeable on the few pairs of pants I have that weren't hemmed. &nbsp;But I didn't notice in your pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019042 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:35:11 +0000 Angie 1019042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five, Janet. </p> <p>I don't think these look dated at all. They are 100% chic and stylish to my eye. And Janet, I love the way you aew wearing the pants with w tucked shirt. It's WOW. </p> <p>Of course, you also had me with the fact the pants are white. You launched me into orbit with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019041 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:34:59 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1019041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love these on you!&nbsp; And quite honestly, I would love a pair of pants like these </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019034 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:26:14 +0000 Janet 1019034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL -- I just only now realized that in that rear view shot, we can see why I need a little tailoring help. These were never hemmed, and you can tell my one leg is longer than the other by the way the hem on the left drags in the ground. It's a shame because the right leg is PPL. My poor crooked body! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019033 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:25:52 +0000 Jules 1019033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Raisin said everything I was thinking. Except that I have sugar eye for wide legs, but the waistband details are what's making them a bit dated for me. Also totally agree that they look great on you, but don't *feel* like you. I do see why you've had a hard time giving them up.<br /> They do seem like perfect cruise/resort evening wear though. I have clothes I keep solely for that purpose, which just don't fit with my urban lifestyle, nor at the casual cottage where any evening clothing changes are about mosquitoes, not dressing for dinner! But even though I'm not into cruises and go to a Carribean resort once every 5-10 years, I keep clothes for that purpose. It's a fantasy lifestyle perhaps, but a happy fantasy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019032 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:24:38 +0000 texstyle 1019032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They fit you beautifully but I still think I'd give them up because you are not wearing them and as you said the weather plays a role in this. I have 2 pair of white jeans - one finally made it to the donate pile, the other is "on hold" because I've worn them maybe once or twice in the past year. I think really it's the same thing here - too hot to wear when it's warm and white pants usually don't make my personal fall/winter wardrobe cut. If you think you can style them for fall/winter then by all means give it a go - but otherwise I'd say they are taking up space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019030 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:23:23 +0000 Janet 1019030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, Angie, yay! Ok, if I got this kind of encouragement from you, I'm going to give these a chance. I can make these rock'n'roll sophisticate? </p> <p>I'm excited for bootcuts and (slightly) wider legs to make a return. I'm not completely over skinnies, by far, and I'm way too invested in them to give them up, but I do crave variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019027 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:20:10 +0000 Angie 1019027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER sensational. <b>Don't you dare let go of them</b>. So refreshing to the eye. </p> <p>Janet, if you like to march to the beat of your own style drum - which I think you do - WEAR THESE TROUSERS. No one can touch you at this level of chic. </p> <p>Btw, I see wider trousers and bootcut trousers making a bit of a comeback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019023 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:14:24 +0000 unfrumped 1019023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Toss! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019009 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:52:19 +0000 Janet 1019009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, this is so true. These pants fell into the climate/lifestyle change no-man's land. They were great when I worked part time for the interior design firm. I guess I'm wondering if I will really find them useful for casual wear. Maybe for a day in the studio when I have visitors -- but not when I am taking people up into the clock tower! It's so dusty and dirty up there, even though it's very Hugo-esque steampunk fun. White pants would be doomed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019005 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:38:30 +0000 Suz 1019005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, that's the kind of analysis that really helps. For me, at least, climate and weather conditions play such an enormous role. There are items I like a lot, that look great, that I would love to wear...in theory...that end up languishing in the closet just because I really don't have the climate to wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1019000 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:18:40 +0000 Janet 1019000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback! These pants have been in and out of the donation/sell pile so many times, I can't even count. I like the idea of trying some outfits to see how it feels, especially since later this week we might have a day or two when the temps don't reach much above 80 (I hope!). I think our climate is part of why these go unworn. They look pretty summery to me, but our summers are too hot for me to bother with long pants very much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018993 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:10:35 +0000 Raisin 1018993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple pair of pants in the same category of great fit, never worn.</p> <p>Now, when I look at these pants I do agree they fit really well! &nbsp;I think I feel a bit different than others in that the style doesn't look that current to me. &nbsp;I think it has to do with the wide band at the the waist and the cross over buttoning. &nbsp;I also feel like they have a tiny bit of flare/bell bottom look going, even though I know they are wide leg, but I guess that combined with the super wide top makes them look very 70's to me. &nbsp;Then again, I think that look might be coming back a bit? &nbsp;So is that the look you want? Because they do look and fit great, they're just not "janet" style to me. &nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA - I'm also wondering if a longer top to cover the waist might look better, and offset the 70's vibe to me?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018963 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 08:55:45 +0000 Deborah 1018963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great! I can see you wearing them with a slouchy top (not too long) and semi tucked. Then add a medium width belt.</p> <p>BTW I don't think the fact that they are 7 years old matters at all as the style looks very current. I posted a coat last week that has to be 10+ years old:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018954 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 06:19:13 +0000 Day Vies 1018954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sad part is I want a pair of pants just like that. I am trying to replace my white linen trousers. ( I outgrew them ;-)) I think if you feel they are too precious the white trousers aren't a fit with your lifestyle. On the other hand I feel they are SO versatile and the chambray combo is evidence that they can look casually polished. Fingers crossed that you keep them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018895 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 03:39:41 +0000 Beth Ann 1018895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you like them well enough to give yourself a challenge?&nbsp; What about styling them 3 different ways, and wear each outfit at least once in the next month.&nbsp; Then decide.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018843 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 01:22:02 +0000 Jaime 1018843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look fantastic and I would be tempted to keep. On the other hand, when is the last time you wore them? Would you wear them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018823 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 00:37:54 +0000 jennifer 1018823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them ! Reminds me of some of Angie's trouser picks /Runway looks.<br /> KEEP!</p> <p>And rock them year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018781 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:56:46 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1018781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>+1 agreeing with&nbsp;Suz and caro. They are gorgeous and flattering, but if you'd never wear them, that's beside the point. I'd try pairing&nbsp;them with a drapey casual top and some chunky jewelery to add relaxed rock 'n roll to the look, and keep them from being too formal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018775 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:53:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 1018775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Suz. Make some outfits &amp; wear them then if they don't work you can let them go with no regrets </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018764 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:31:44 +0000 Suz 1018764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are really gorgeous pants, Janet, and you look great in them! Hmmm. I am torn. In my own case, if I don't wear it I almost always purge, unless it is a sentimental item for some reason and doesn't take up much space.&nbsp;</p> <p>How about challenging yourself to wear them and see how that feels? You truly look wonderful in them!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018759 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:25:35 +0000 Niefern 1018759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They fit beautifully and the waist detail is so nice and flattering. I like them very much even if they are not the current trendy style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt---orphan-white-wide-leg-trousers#post-1018753 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 22:15:46 +0000 Janet 1018753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have such a hard time letting go of a well-fitting pair of trousers, even though I never wear them! I guess it's because it's not so easy for me to find one that fit me and are long enough. So I keep them...just in case.</p> <p>I'm almost embarrassed to admit, these are probably 7 years old -- worn at my last semi-office environment job. I tried them on and took pics earlier this year and forgot to post them. </p> <p>I dunno. Do you think these are worth keeping for my casual life? I have the same pants in black and I do wear them from time to time, but white bottoms are more challenging for me. </p>