https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:42:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1335421 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:49:24 +0000 Aida 1335421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but had to chime in to say how fab these look on you! I'm <i>almost</i> wishing for cooler weather so I can play with mine, but I know I should enjoy the sun while we have it #2, 4 and 8 really make my heart sing, and #8 doesn't read at all tarty to me -- but then I wear my (low) heeled tall boots over skinnies for, what, half of winter? I think that 5/6 probably read better in real life, as the pants do have a fair amount of brown in them so I'm inclined to say that yes the boots work just fine. I also think that perhaps the blue in #3 works better in person since the blue in the plaid is a bit lost in this photo. #9 works better to my eye than #1, I think that's definitely a viable option for days when you're feeling more high contrast. Personally, I'm not sure that I'll be pairing mine with much black; I am planning to primarily pair with grayish, sandy, and pastel shades. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1335206 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:07:58 +0000 unfrumped 1335206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find these turned out to be! You are super at styling them.</p> <p>#2 and 6 may be my faves. I like them best when you play to the softer color palette. So, the black and white don't seem to set off the jeans as much. I wonder if you did dark jacket but more muted top--winter white or gray? I agree the tall black boots don't work so well--it's more of, you have so many other ways, why use the black? The dark shirt (is it black, or ink?) seems to work better because of the "skin" --arms and legs--and pale footwear--could see that with a darker bag. Or could see a dark ink, or black, in small touches to give some edge to the overall look, such as trying the overall outfit in the soft or mid-tones with navy or black booties with &nbsp;a black watch or cuff or bag. </p> <p><i></i></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1335122 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:19:51 +0000 Vicki 1335122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did it!</p> <p>In your post &nbsp;on the last of the NAS&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-of-the-nas/page/2" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nas/page/2</a>, I asked:</p> <p><i>Are the pants grey or taupe, because I didn't know if your Elie Tahari could work, or that may be too brown.</i></p> <div><br />I love this version, because the muted colors go so well together. &nbsp;I also love the Thomas Mason for J.Crew tuxedo shirt (which I also have...the color is amazing).</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333994 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:20:12 +0000 viva 1333994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Suz, you've done it again! I love 2, 6 and 8 especially -- I love the tonal consistency, which to me lets the plaid really star, and also those three have my favorite toppers. I was not sure about the pants tucked into boots and then I decided that I really liked the newsboy effect. I'm strongly in favor.</p> <p>PS Those lace-up boots are amazing.</p> <p>Vivian </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333983 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:06:47 +0000 Anonymous 1333983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those jeans are perfect for you. I really like the muted colourway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333952 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:35:42 +0000 Ingunn 1333952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late, but here's my thoughts after looking through the pictures: I love those jeans on you. They are perfect for your coloring&nbsp;and your lifestyle, I think. And versatile! That is most important, at least to me, but I feel we are on the same page here. What a great pick, Suz!</p> <p>I love #2, 5, 6 and 8 the most. The low contrast boots work really well, and the taupe colored jackets, too. I also love the jeans with the light blues.&nbsp;I am not as happy with the black boots, for reasons already mentioned by others. I like the jeans with black, though, but I think booties will be better for the proportions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333937 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:47:23 +0000 Neel 1333937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my my! 2,6,8,9 are my absolute favorites! I also think I would prefer 9 more with black booties instead of knee length boots. The pants are so cool you shouldn't cover them up ^_^ 8 somehow works better because of the lighter shades and I like you in Iights! That's my explanation anyway :)</p> <p>I would prefer 1 and 4 with darker shoes. I find them a wee bit top heavy. 3 works but not as well as the sweater in 5/6. I think it has to do with the lighter shade of the sweater.</p> <p>Those plaid pants are truly wardrobe workhorses for you! Wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333882 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:37:42 +0000 Jaime 1333882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans are so great on you that it is hard to find fault with any of your outfits. I actually really like them with pumps. I think the tan boots are ok with them but prefer it with the jacket. In theory your hair sort of bookends the tan but your hair is brighter. These are not things normal people notice in real life though. I think. I think they look great with the heels and not at all tarty :-). The black with the black jacket and white top is fantastic. Winners all around I'd say! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333853 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:51:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1333853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I've not had time to read all the comments -- I did want to pop on and say that I love the way you're styling these.&nbsp; The mid tone versions are my favorites.&nbsp; The way the pants form a bridge between your blues and taupes is marvelous.&nbsp; I think they work with black, too, but the softer color palette is stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333848 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:46:49 +0000 Karie 1333848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2, #3, and #4 are my favorites! Those plaid trousers are gorgeous on you. I am not loving them tucked into tall boots, however. &nbsp;But then I prefer my own plaid pants with booties or shoes. Nice stylings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333844 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:40:28 +0000 Echo 1333844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are truly amazing pants because they DO go with everything! Like others, I prefer them with a little less contrast than black, although I also agree that booties might suit my eye better than the higher boots. I really love the muted tones of the taupe boots with the soft colours in the pants, and the blue goes amazingly well. I really think you can wear these with almost anything and make them into almost any look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333832 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:26:21 +0000 Anonymous 1333832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seriously covet those pants. All great looks but #2 kinda kills me, looks amazing on you from top to bottom. And I am not a huge fan of grey generally, but the top combined with those booties, the belt and the plaid ... terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333824 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:07:27 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1333824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, thank you! It would be neat to see the color in real life. I can tell on you that it is an amazing color. It looks different than on the model, and it really looks like a different, and much better, jacket on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid/page/2#post-1333819 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:56:10 +0000 Suz 1333819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She linked to them above, Angie. Here in the Finds.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333818 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:54:46 +0000 Suz 1333818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooops -- lost half my response - sorry!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Carter</b>, thank you! You would look great in plaid pants.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sarah</b>, thanks, and I absolutely agree about the blue sweater looking better on its own than with the taupe leather jacket. Great point about wearing that jacket with a lighter weight top. I will try it. I think you would look amazing in the taupe of my suit jacket and I'm not surprised you like it. It is a beautiful colour in person -- really complex and subtle. That is one reason it would suit you! :)</p> <p><b>Una</b>, thanks for understanding about the weather! Yup, the reality is, I should probably be showing these with my SNOW boots. Actually, they'll go great with those. My Kamiks are grey, LOL!!!!! &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Columbine</b>, thank you! I agree they should work well with creams, whites, etc. and I had not thought of blush -- I'll try it! I will definitely wear with the orchid pullover also. What doesn't really come across in the photos all that well but does show better IRL is that this tartan has a bright light blue stripe in it (similar to the blue sweater). Plus, in real life the creamy yellow of the pants contrasts nicely with the blue. It is difficult to get it to show in the photos, though, I admit.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sveta</b>, I really like the colour with the LC grey boots, too -- but don't like those heels, alas. I need some flat grey boots, obviously! Wardrobe hole!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Agree with you that black booties will be less heavy.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ummlila</b> -- I am so glad you got these, also. Now we can be jacket and jean twins.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333816 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:53:10 +0000 Angie 1333816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which grey boots did Tanya get, Suz? And black booties will look fab too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333810 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:46:49 +0000 Suz 1333810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Maia</b> (that is my daughter's name, I love it!) -- I would never have dared to wear plaid pants until YLF -- well, not since my teenage years, when I confess I did wear them. Now I own not one, not two, but <b>THREE</b> pairs of plaid pants, and would you believe that I would happily buy another?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thank you, and it is so interesting that you really like them with the black boots! Horses for courses, as they say. Ultimately I think they'll work best with black booties vs. boots, or maybe with the Sweeties -- just a touch less black. And I really have my eye on those grey boots Tanya got. I worry the shaft will be too tall for me, but they might be worth a look if they are returnable. They get great reviews for the most part. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333779 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:50:39 +0000 ma 1333779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad I found YLF or I would have never considered plaid pants on my own or thought that they could look this fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333771 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:43:08 +0000 Angie 1333771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it all too, Sensational Suz. #5 and #8 work really well. (I hear you on wanting low heeled grey boots for tucking though).&nbsp;</p> <p>OF COURSE the black boots work here. Excellent with the black bookended jacket. Or a black turtleneck and belt. (That's what I would do).&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 and #9 are my Killer faves. Glad I can enjoy these plaid darlings&nbsp;on you and Svetlana. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333757 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:35:09 +0000 carter 1333757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never have thought plaid pants would be so versatile. Between you and Sveta, I'm sorta coveting them;-). I love 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. A couple of folks have mentioned that the black overwhelms the pants, and I agree. The softer colors are fab with them though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333754 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:34:05 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1333754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to answer before I read the comments so I'm not influenced by others... I am so impressed how many looks you can get from this one pair of pants! You look incredible in all of them...</p> <p>My personal favorites are 2 and 8 - I'm all about the low contrast. Those grey boots are so incredibly flattering, I can't get over it. But I do hear you about personal preference - I'm sure you will find a low heeled pair that is just right for you. And YOU SHOULD WEAR THESE WITH YOUR NEW JACKET AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!! Regarding the brown boots - they are so cool, but I do prefer them in 5 over 6. Something about the jacket over the sweater changes the proportions in such a way that the boots look thicker to me, whereas the drape of sweater on its own makes the leg/boot line slimmer somehow. I would love to see that brown jacket with a thinner top under and maybe the shoes from #2. As for the black boots, I think those are a bit high contrast for me, but that may just be personal preference. I did like the black jacket better with the black boots than without, but I wonder if I would end up liking the black better all around if it was with grey instead of white, since these pants have greyer tones? I think I just have a complicated relationship with high contrast items. All told, I think you could leave the house feeling fab in ANY of these looks! Now I'm off to see how my opinions factor into the collective. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333633 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:50:31 +0000 catgirl 1333633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I like all of these and can't believe how much you are able to pair with them.&nbsp; I'm okay with the tucked boots, because we know that is a reality and my eye is well-trained to love the look.&nbsp; I'm with Thistle that my faves are 2 and 8.&nbsp; They are cohesive yet edgy without any big contrast, and somehow suit the faded plaid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333632 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:50:25 +0000 columbine(erin) 1333632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked these pants with the muted browns over the bright blue in pic. 6. I keep wanting to see these with creamy pullover, or even a blush one or the bright&nbsp;pink one. I think all the blues and taupes and greys work well with the pants but agree that the black tall boots are a bit heavy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333631 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:48:11 +0000 Sveta 1333631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to run but here is a quickie form me :-)<br />I quite like them with grey LC boots - this is my favorite with the tall boots. Black boots are OK with a black jacket but not a favorite: for my eye black is too harsh color for these jeans.&nbsp;<br />I like tan boots better but grey is still a favorite!<br />I think I would like black bootie better than tall boot with those jeans: somehow black in a small amount seems better. Ink and navy while dark play well with the jeans IMO.<br />My absolute favorites are 2,3 4 and&nbsp;8!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333630 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:46:12 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1333630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was almost not going to admit that I drank the kool aid and ran over the cliff with the other lemmings on this, but I did. They were the last NAS purchase after the returns were done. I realized that they would work well with many jackets I already had in my closet. I hadn't thought about the trouvé one, though. Anyway, I'm impressed with the pre planning and closet play today (nothing to do with cool weather is it?) and guess I'll have to get a move on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333629 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:44:21 +0000 Suz 1333629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I would say these run TTS. I wear anything from 25 to 27 in premium denim, depending on cut, style, maker, and the fit that I am aiming for in the pant. I&nbsp;am pretty consistently&nbsp;a 2 in jeans and pants&nbsp;at&nbsp;Gap/ BR and I own other pairs of Kut jeans in a 2 and a 0.&nbsp;I ordered these in the 4 for a bit of slouch, which isn't all that visible in the photos but definitely shows in real life. I need a belt to hold them on. I would order your GAP size for regular size jeans and maybe one size up if you want them a bit looser.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know if they are available in Canada but if you need facilitation, let me know. It might take a while for the exchange to happen, but it could be done...or maybe a US friend would oblige. I would also wait a short while. There is a chance they might go on sale to NAS prices shortly. That happened with a few items from the NAS last year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333615 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:26:54 +0000 Anonymous 1333615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone ordered these from a source other than Nordstrom? &nbsp;Shopstyle and Polyvore link back to Nordstrom, and the Kut website shows it as out of stock. Everytime I see these I think I want them, and Suz's pics above are the nail in the coffin, so to speak &nbsp;Not interested in ordering from N as there won't be a trip down to the border happening anytime soon - way too busy now with work etc. &nbsp;And - how do they run for size? &nbsp;I wear anything from a 4 to even an 8 in skinny pants, depending on brand, fabric etc . I wear a 28 in Gap and BR jeans, 27 from CM and&nbsp;&nbsp;a 27 in 7FAM....what is your thought on sizing for me here? </p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333603 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:12:26 +0000 Niefern 1333603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants, I like all versions, but if I had to choose, no. 8 and then 2 and 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333602 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:12:20 +0000 Alassë 1333602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the muted colour cohesion of #2. <br />Something seems off to my eye about #5; maybe it's the crinkling in the boots. I'm not completely sure.</p> <p>I really like the blazer + top + plaid pants/belt together in #8 - that's just as cohesive as #2, just with more layers. (The boots not matching the blazer bugs my matching preference, to be completely honest.)</p> <p>Having black up top &amp; bottom&nbsp;as in #9 does overwhelm the pants, at least when so strongly contrasted with the crisp white blouse. Perhaps the bookending would work with a more muted blouse/sweater underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mama-mia-experiments-in-plaid#post-1333590 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:54:55 +0000 Thistle 1333590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you really rock those plaid trousers! I have to say, I was skeptical that they would be such work horses until I saw the pictures. They really, truly are!</p> <p></p> <p>I like all of the iterations, including with the black boots when you have them bookended with black on top. I also like them with the grey boots&nbsp;a great deal. I hope you find this HEWI.</p> <p>My favorites are #2 and #8. </p>