https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 00:48:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356436 Thu, 26 May 2011 20:41:24 +0000 April 356436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, so funny -- I've been looking at both those Kelsi Dagger Neeves and the Me Too Fiannas this week. </p> <p>I think the Kelsi style looks good in your picture, but in the website photos the red ones definitely did look a bit garish. It's the brass of the studs that seems overly yellow and flashy on the bright red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356380 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:18:31 +0000 Scarlet 356380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like those red shoes. This style of short confuses me because they fit when they don't fit. Personally I prefer 3/4 because those are the most fitted on the rear. No doubt I am missing the point though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356313 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:44:10 +0000 Angie 356313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our Little Literal Minnie </p> <p>"baggy-ish", might be easier to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356306 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:38:39 +0000 Maya 356306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I guess maybe I was swinging too far in the opposite direction--that baggy meant BAGGY.</p> <p>I just realized #5 won't work because they can't stay cuffed and I found them too long. </p> <p>Checking out a few more stores today and will see what I can find.</p> <p>Lisa, CK shorts gape a lot on me--that's why I brought the only pair I had to the swap!</p> <p>I decided to keep the red shoes too but might need ideas on how to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356292 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:26:30 +0000 Angie 356292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the red shoes too! </p> <p>Maya, am I being obtuse? I like the shorts. They need waist alteration obviously, but they don't look tight on the thigh. #5 is super sweet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356258 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:49:28 +0000 Heather 356258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, American Eagle has high waisted denim shorts right now. You should duck in there and try a few on--time permitting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356160 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:00:20 +0000 Lisa 356160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the red shoes, so fun! For shorts, a few years back I had success with Old Navy, still needed a waist alteration on them but the thighs were ok. Did you try Macy's yet? Calvin Klein has some cute shorts, <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=560373&#038;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....sn_results</a> and there's also BKNY, they should both be under $40 for shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356147 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:22:08 +0000 Irene 356147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try MANGO for the shorts. I usually have the gaping problem with jeans, even with skinny jeans, but MANGO's usually fit pretty well. From the photographs, I think #5 is the best on you, although I like the other two more stylewise. I don't love neither of the shoes. And you have no midriff to worry about </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356119 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:19:06 +0000 krishnidoux 356119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, how about cutting jeans as others have suggested, but may I add not doing it yourself but have a tailor do it? You could then get the length and cuff style you prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356115 Thu, 26 May 2011 08:49:49 +0000 rute 356115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those shoes, but if you don't feel confortable with it.. send them back!<br /> Those shorts should be loose in the waist too, so, I guess the second pair is ok. Shorts are not suppose to be as fitted as pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356048 Thu, 26 May 2011 05:20:00 +0000 Jenava 356048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the red shoes are adorable! Not tacky at all..sorry about jean frustration. I can relate. Even if you cut off a pair of regular jeans it might be hard to find a pair that was relaxed enough at the top of the thigh. Good luck! Hopefully F21 hold something in store...Free People might be promising, too, as someone suggested... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356036 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:59:00 +0000 Aida 356036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rather like the red shoes too 0:) Those faded shorts look pretty cute, too bad they're not just a bit baggier. Hope you have better luck tomorrow! Also love your skirt in #1/2 ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-356029 Thu, 26 May 2011 04:40:10 +0000 Jyoti 356029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck at F21 with shorts-- I recently bought 2 pairs, with the more expensive one topping out at a whopping $14.50 (CAN). I also have the same issue you do with waist gapping, and I think F21 has so many shorts that hopefully you'll be able to find something like I did!</p> <p>If you can stand it, I'd say go a little bit shorter-- I think that'll make your legs look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355994 Thu, 26 May 2011 03:21:54 +0000 Jonesy 355994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the red shoes are cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355942 Thu, 26 May 2011 01:46:50 +0000 catgirl 355942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, given your love of high waist jeans and your tiny midriff, I would suggest you thrift a pair of 80s jeans and chop them off. They were all high and small waists with baggier legs... I think it could work. In fact, if you don't want to do it, tell me your waist size and I will happily thrift you a pair to chop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355940 Thu, 26 May 2011 01:44:39 +0000 rae 355940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really empathize with your shorts dilemma! What I do is get my normal jeans style (Lucky Maggie or Dream, two fits that allow for some booty protrusion) in a size or two bigger than usual (usually off Ebay, sometimes luck out thrifting) to cut off. I've also had luck with Forever 21 and Free People... for some reason lower rises are even more important for preventing my waist gaps than when I get regular jeans. Who knows why... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355912 Thu, 26 May 2011 01:15:54 +0000 Mo 355912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I saw True Religion shorts on sale at Nordstrom website for under $100 today. But Old Navy is where I'd look first. I had the same idea as Girl X with just cutting off jeans. Maybe thrift some straight leg/bootcuts and whack on 'em!</p> <p>EDIT: love your black and white skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355910 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:48:33 +0000 Maya 355910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't find anything on Nordies or at Loft. </p> <p>Anything premium is too expensive, so that cuts out True Religion, 7FAM, and Joe's.</p> <p>Tomorrow I'm trying Forever 21 and H&amp;M. Maybe Old Navy, time permitting.</p> <p>Given how hard I apparently am to fit, I'd rather not buy online at this point. I need to try things out in person.</p> <p>Reconsidering those red shoes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355903 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:38:38 +0000 Kappy 355903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this must be frustrating. How about Levis, True Religion, Kut from the Kloth, Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer, 7 for all Mankind, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Joe's Jeans, Hot Topic, Macy's, Nordstrom, Asos, Mango, Loft, Zumiez? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355894 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:28:33 +0000 Maya 355894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually do find Blowfish shoes comfy normally, but I never seem to have luck with pointy toes. Must learn my lesson.</p> <p>The brands I have tried so far are Lucky, Gap, Urban Outfitters, and J Crew. I also tried Express but the styles were awful.</p> <p>I'm going to try Forever 21 tomorrow. </p> <p>The jeans I wear are mostly skinny so they are supposed to be snug at the thigh. Kind of a different standard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355891 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:22:58 +0000 Kappy 355891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the red shoes!! I have given up trying on Blowfish shoes, they are always so cute but never seem to be comfy enough for my (fussy) feet. Now what brands of shorts have you tried so far? We need to keep a running list. There has to be the perfect pair out there somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355886 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:10:00 +0000 Girl X 355886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have this same fit problem with jeans? If not, it might be time to buy a pair to cut into shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355879 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:53:12 +0000 annagybe 355879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*ducking* I kinda like the tacky red shoes. I think the shorts in #5 are closest to what you want get, they seem the loosest in the thigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loot-round-ii-plus-shorts-frustration#post-355878 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:50:18 +0000 Maya 355878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I got 2 more pairs of shoes.</p> <p>I think I'm sending both back. The Blowfish ones (black) are not comfortable and the Kelsi Dagger ones (red) just seem kind of garish and loud. I love the color but combined with the thick strap and gold studs it just seems like it might be kind of tacky? I think I'd rather have a simpler flat, although they are quite comfy.</p> <p>I'm also including pictures I took of shorts shopping today. Every single pair had the same issue of being huge at the waist, tight at the thigh. Sizing up allowed a better fit at the thigh, but even more of a baggy waist. The ones I liked most were from J Crew but I didn't want to spend $79 and then have to get the waist altered. I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that I'm going to have to get the waist taken in, but they better be perfect in every other way.</p> <p>I'm wondering if any of these fit well enough to justify tailoring. I took pictures from the side to show the degree of waist gaping as well as how tight they are. Sorry, this is probably more of my midriff than you ever wanted to see. </p>