https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:17:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588631 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:12:45 +0000 harmonica 588631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great input!</p> <p>I will keep the tricky trousers until I find a replacement and wear them like #7, 12, 19 (which are my personal favorites).</p> <p>I support ferns suggestion on the blouse, which is a bit stiff because it is raw silk (I'm not sure about the english term). I'm not totally in love with it, but will keep it for a while to see if I can come up with any solutions that will work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588251 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:20:08 +0000 CocoLion 588251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are wearing the tricky trousers in all photos, I think they can look great if styled right! To me, the way you have them styled works really well in 7 and 12. Simple and all black, no distractions. I should add, I like things minimal, that is my personal taste. I also think #10, 17 and 19 are pretty cute as well. 12 is very chic. I keep going back to look at it. Nice work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588247 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:12:32 +0000 fashionista 588247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry again couldn't stop myself...or white button down tucked in and heels... would look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588245 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:10:03 +0000 fashionista 588245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants are cool and I think it would look great like the one you styled in #1 with tank tops or shorter fitted tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588232 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:34:24 +0000 Anonymous 588232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree that slim trousers would look great on you and with your styleing ideas here. </p> <p>I also think the pleated trousers would look great on you but the ones here are too small. They should be loose, sit lower on the hip even have a slight droopyness in crotch area. "slouchy trousers" and also longer and some scrunching at the ankle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588192 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:36:04 +0000 Beth Ann 588192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>!2 and 13 are amazing! Actually once you hit #7, the silhouette is spot on! I agree with the others that you're having to work around the trousers. A good pair of slim fit trousers would be extremely versatile for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-588010 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:11:40 +0000 missvee 588010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blouse in #7 and agree with the others that #12 is a fabulous look for you. The brown silk blouse does seem too big and too stiff - I don't know what you could do about that other than to take the side seams in a bit. You've got some great shoes here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587928 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:02:35 +0000 Aida 587928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, if you don't already have them you NEED some slim trousers so you can wear things like #12 OFTEN. That silhouette is so good!! Ok onto the trousers.... I think these trousers will work best with longer drapey blouses that are belted and blousoned like you've done in #10 but a longer tunic length; they aren't _quite_ loose enough through the thigh and I'm not totally sold on the wide waist band (but that's just me). I do really like the pseudo-peplum silhouette with them in #7, I think that has potential. Not really loving the brown silk blouse, it looks quite large on you and it seems a little stiff for silk? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587821 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:45:33 +0000 harmonica 587821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fern: I like the colour of the blouse, but I am not totally *in love* with it. In my mind, the sleves were fun, but as I said I need to buy skinnies or something to pair it with.</p> <p>ManidipaM: I've tried pencil skirt, but I can't remember if it worked. I've never worn it with a pencil so my guess is that it didn't turn out very successfully. I'll try again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587817 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:40:53 +0000 harmonica 587817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for commenting, I'm all grateful! </p> <p>In my mind all my clothes are in such a shape so that I don't have to think about it. I don't want to have trousers that I can only wear with covering up or needing some other item draw attention away from "misfittings" / revealing shape or fabric.</p> <p>Though, I realise that building a wardrobe and replacing holes and certain items takes time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587592 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:34:59 +0000 Meredith1953 587592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love the trousers themsevles but the way you styled them in #7, #12 and #19 really seem to work for the trousers and your shape. I love the black and white slingbacks too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587531 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:29:31 +0000 fern 587531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the trousers are fighting your shape - except then I got to #12 and Wow! Fantastic outfit. But the trousers are mostly covered there - I would keep the trousers for this look, unless you have another pair that has that leg line.<br /> I love volume, &amp; I think the vintage blouse is potentially awesome, but wow, that's a lot of sleeve. Do you love the color? I imagine the fabric is amazing texturally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587527 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:26:52 +0000 ManidipaM 587527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say I rather like the pants, especially with the shorter blouses (5-11). With a longer dress, the intentional top volume is so hidden that they look like too-short skinnies or leggings.</p> <p>As for the brown blouse, how about trying it over a pencil skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587501 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:48:34 +0000 Jewell 587501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to say I am not a fan of the trousers. They seem to add bulk to your frame where there really isn't any. I like all of the toppers, especially the one in pics 10 and 11. The vintage brown silk blouse looks too big, though. And I think you're right about needing a slimmer fitting pant for the blouse in pics 7-9. I wonder how a different belt might look with that top. Perhaps something wider or with more contrast? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mini-overhaul-1-tricky-trousers-vintage-blouse#post-587496 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:40:58 +0000 harmonica 587496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some black viscose trousers that I find difficult to wear, though very comfy and I love the style (on others), but I am uncertain if it works for me. </p> <p>I've altered the brightness in the photos to get more the most revealing contrast. </p> <p>The blouse, see #14-18: again a second hand find that I havn't worn that much. I thought maybe dark blue (or some bright colour) skinny jeans would work, but I don't have any. The shape is voluminous, so I think I need something skinny beneath.. or not?? Keep or let go??</p> <p>Feel free to be honest!</p> <p>#1-4 Tricky trouser front, side, back<br /> #5-6 + silk draped blouse<br /> #7-8 + Marc by MJ star blouse w/ skinny belt<br /> #9-10 + vintage silk blouse + skinny belt<br /> #11-12 + A-line dress + golden belt<br /> #13 + floral dress<br /> #14-18 +vintage brown silk blouse + belt<br /> #19 Tricky trousers travelling (NYC last year) </p>