https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:06:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973620 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:33:13 +0000 unfrumped 973620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, thank you.</p> <p>DonnaF, the Me Too's&nbsp;may tolerate a range of&nbsp;foot shapes.&nbsp;I'd say they're not as narrow as I'd like but I can wear thin socks and so can adjust, and the suede and perf's make them less heel-slipping if not. They're very soft and flexible.<br />pil, the flats are in the last photo but kind of absorbed by the dark matter--tights and all that--I intend to wear them at the beginning of tights-season though will want something warmer eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973619 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:33:06 +0000 Beth Ann 973619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the hunt for the perfect pleated pants, too UF!&nbsp; I think these are fabulous on you!&nbsp; You look amazing in everything, even the flats you're returning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973607 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:19:53 +0000 pil 973607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Success!<br /> Theory pants - love! Super flattering.<br /> SW shoes - love! They look fabulously comfortable with that wedge heel.<br /> DG blouse - love! Flattering neckline. It will probably be a real winner for you as you have already gone to team wear with it.<br /> For some reason I can't see the Me Too slipper flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973594 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:10:07 +0000 DonnaF 973594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants look wonderful on you!&nbsp; I wouldn't necessarily duplicate the SWs in other colors per advice on the forum, but now that you know his last fits, I would stay on the lookout for any of his 9Ns on sale.&nbsp; The G&amp;B quite flatters you, so maybe the happiness factor is higher than some of the other things you could have bought?&nbsp; Since your foot is narrow and mine is on the wide side with bunions, I'm wondering if I should abandon the idea of getting those Me Too flats at some point . . .Sam Edelman footwear definitely runs too narrow for me so might give you a fit. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973517 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:43:37 +0000 ElleH 973517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pants kerp, love styling in pic 1, super fab. All shoes are fab so keep the ones that fit, return others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973504 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:20:59 +0000 Suz 973504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! See! I knew my eye wasn't fooling me. These pants are a brilliant cut for you and do all kinds of great things.&nbsp;</p> <p>And yes, the comparison to your old ones was super interesting and useful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973491 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:02:02 +0000 unfrumped 973491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is too fun. Thank you Celt, Kristin, and JulieJohn for the "yay's". <br />Angie, thanks so much for chiming in. That is so inspiring. I have belts! I had to store some nice ones once&nbsp;I went to low-rise,&nbsp; &nbsp;as it takes a different size to belt higher vs. lower. I really like this look but always worry about my sugar eye for some types of styles that may not look nearly the same to others. These are wool gabardine that I would wear several times a month for 3/4 of the year, with different tops &amp; shoes. I'm glad I compared to several other styles (these are Paxitano Fruma; also tried Pervon and Perfit; go figure on where they get the names). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973482 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:51:04 +0000 Angie 973482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's wrong with pleats???!!! :). Pleated pants are very on trend - and I think they will become mainstream again too. </p> <p>You knocked my socks off with #1. KILLER! Add a cream or snakeskin belt for extra chic. </p> <p>Loving #4 too! Your new SW shoes are perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973465 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:35:25 +0000 JulieJohn 973465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really dig the pleated pants, a great androgynous vibe but still very flattering to your cute figure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973459 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:31:27 +0000 Kristin L 973459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've made some great choices. The pants look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973397 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:50:50 +0000 Anonymous 973397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the pleated pants. Magic shoes are cute too! </p> <p>I actually really like those slipper loafers on you, but I see why the toe cap could be offputting to you. Love the Me Too flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973396 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:50:39 +0000 unfrumped 973396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants feel fantastic, in part because they are NOT tapered, and because I like having the waist at my waist, belts stay put and stuff stays tucked in.</p> <p>For laughs, see below old Austin Reed pleated pants. The Theyskens' ARE baggy, but are in a wool with some stretch, fitted through the seat, and do look different--as per Angie's many comments on how things evolve, so are the same, yet different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973386 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:36:41 +0000 Suz 973386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, lots of shopping!! I will comment by numbers.&nbsp;</p> <p>1/2/3 &nbsp;I, for one, <b>ADORE</b> the pants. I don't know if they are current or not current, but I like the way they look on you. I hope Angie weighs in on this. How do they feel?&nbsp;</p> <p>4/5/6/ &nbsp;The Stuart W shoes are fantastic on you. Absolutely perfect. What a great find. You look great in a pencil skirt with top combo. Leopard skirt is so fun. I like the de-bombshelled outfit in 6, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>7/8 &nbsp;<b>LOVE</b> the blouse. I like that narrow V neck.&nbsp;</p> <p>9/10 Agree with you about the shoes. Not as fab as the other pair.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/major-experiments-pleated-pants-fun-shoes-dg-blouse--please-critique#post-973353 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:05:42 +0000 unfrumped 973353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have tried a number of things and many went back. I would so appreciate the YLF’ers eyes on these, and &nbsp;if anyone else had considered similar, you can see what you might think.<a rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>1-3: K/R Theyskens’ Theory&nbsp; pleated wool pants ( of 3 TT pants I tried). I&nbsp; know—pleats! The appeal is tucking and belting at a higher waist feels &nbsp;better than in low-rise pants, and so I have some top options I could deploy. But, they are not really tapered as I had thought, and &nbsp;pleats stay "open" (pic 3) --similar in stock photo. The wool fabric is great for fall/winter, but means less drapey. Also,&nbsp;perhaps meant to be worn with dressy pumps for juxtaposition—o/w too masculine with loafers or oxfords? In one way I can see me enjoying this as a different silhouette without much care for what someone else might wear, and even if I'm the only person in the state wearing pleats; and OTOH, in motion I see the baggy legs and compare to more figure-flattering styles I have and&nbsp;wonder, hmm,&nbsp;constume-y, what am I thinking?They are sale price which would be necessary for this more “trendy” pant, vs. true classic.&nbsp;Maybe I can wear pleats but only in more tapered, drapey fabrics. &nbsp;What are your first impressions?</p> <p>&nbsp;4-6 SW magic shoes (keeping!) found in a &nbsp;designer boutique I’ve avoided. Narrow sizes, on sale! 9N was instant fussy-foot heaven. Magic because made instant outfits for skirts languishing due to lack of footwear, &nbsp;plus can wear with pants. These may seem tame, but for me they give a comfortable but more refined option. Would almost like to duplicate in other colors-available in black but problems are, no 9N&nbsp; seen online, and no sale price. Shown with print silk skirt with orphaned Anthro jacket or cardi;&nbsp;&nbsp;wheat skirt with French Connection “sweatshirt .</p> <p>7-8&nbsp; The Big Experiment: D&amp;G blouse. Not even the sale price and girl math can really explain, but I’m wearing it. Needs a small alteration.&nbsp;Should it have been a trench, or it-bag, or boots? Maybe. Will&nbsp;monitor for&nbsp;buyer's remorse.</p> <p>&nbsp;8-9 VC (returning) Signature 2-tone&nbsp;slipper loafer—is really a pretty shoe; runs wide for me, but better with an insole. So tempted to keep. but am returning.&nbsp;&nbsp; The 2-tone is great, but the large beige toe cap puts me off, reminds me of Cons, and I want to go for a different color combo,&nbsp; “cooler” if I find one. &nbsp;But expect to try more of this brand.</p> <p>&nbsp;10 -- (keeping) &nbsp;Adam Tucker Me Too slipper flat in perforated black. Super comfortable. </p>