https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 18:36:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911675 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:36:53 +0000 jussie 1911675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mac: that’s really very kind of you- thanks so much :).<br /> Deborah: yep I’m in Melbourne :). Good to “meet” a fellow Aussie. There’s a few of us on here.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911663 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 06:54:31 +0000 Deborah 1911663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jussie, you're a fellow Aussie?&nbsp; I am from Melbourne but currently living in Bendigo :)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911655 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 04:46:34 +0000 Mac 1911655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add to the topic of this thread, but wanted to pop in and say you have The Sweetest smile, @Jussie!&nbsp; Looking at your photos, I found myself grinning back at you.&nbsp; Virtual wave from Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911637 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 03:05:14 +0000 jussie 1911637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah: thanks so much for the link. She sure knows how to dress :). I think these type of things sometimes come down to environmental norms too.... certain things are kind of regional. &nbsp;<br />Like how in Europe people wear socks with sandals but in Aus that is very frowned upon lol. Like how in an older crowd showing a LOT of bra is not cool, but amongst the late teens/early 20's its no problem..... </p> <p>Though I do agree that these particular pants have some issues....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911631 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:49:50 +0000 Deborah 1911631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check out <a href="http://www.stylebee.ca" rel="nofollow">http://www.stylebee.ca</a> I have no issues with the elastic waist xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911613 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:24:00 +0000 jussie 1911613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi- Thanks for looking, and yes. I gave it a try in another thread, and I thought it worked pretty well. But I may be off base.....</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cos-widelegs-completely-re-jigged">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-re-jigged</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911605 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:09:29 +0000 Gigi 1911605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've skimmed the above comments and see that the elastic waist is a problem. Do you think it would be worth finding a very wide belt and seeing if you could cover the waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911573 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:52:55 +0000 jussie 1911573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel: Thanks for your kind words, and YES you are so right that the elastic waistband massively limits the options.<br />Torontogirl: Thank you- you have really made my day! I don't know who Carolyn Bessette is but I shall google her immediately.&nbsp;<br />Jessikms: Theres no VPL or wedgie- just a very rounded large bottom/hip effect. Yes, one must be careful with elastic waists.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911560 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 23:31:09 +0000 Jessikams 1911560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve had some horrifying experiences with high-waist elastic-waist pants. The key question is: what happens to your rear end in these? For me it’s always awful wedgie or very visible panty line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911518 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 22:09:43 +0000 Helena 1911518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them, although I can see the point about the waist (but honestly, I wouldn't have noticed it without it being pointed out).</p> <p>Does anyone tell you you're like Carolyn Bessette?<br />The first outfit is GORGEOUS on you. So simple and natural to showcase how gorgeous you are! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911507 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:42:56 +0000 Anonymous 1911507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with La Pedestrienne about styling them as you would a maxi, and then, the elastic waistband is kind of unfortunate because it limits your options.<br />&nbsp;<br />It might be worth searching for some with an actual waistband because they look so good on you! Very warm weather chic and sportier than a long skirt. I like the shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911504 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:15:17 +0000 jussie 1911504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa p and Angie: thanks for your good advice! I’m glad you guys have my back :). I’ll try them once more with a cropped top, just in case..... otherwise they’ll have to be a no. Pity, I like them in a lot of ways..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911466 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 19:08:12 +0000 Angie 1911466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo<b> Lisa p</b> and <b>Deb</b>. Great silhouette, but you can do better than an elastic waist. I vote more structure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911379 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:46:43 +0000 Anonymous 1911379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admit to getting a strong pyjama vibe here, and agreeing with Deb. &nbsp;I appreciate the aesthetic, and you can definitely wear this style, but I think there are more sophisticated choices out there. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911351 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:47:53 +0000 Mainelady 1911351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your Care Bear close outfit. The necklace really is lovely. You wear the wide legged silhouette well. I wonder if the hem should be a bit shorter? IDK. Personally I would wear a belt over the elastic waistband, but that is just me. It would further define your tiny waist and people would think “tiny waist” instead of “elastic waistband”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911348 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:44:06 +0000 Anonymous 1911348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally don't see the pajama vibe, but I think you could do better. &nbsp;The elastic adds weight to your frame. &nbsp;Look for the same pant leg with a slimmer, more fitter waist line. &nbsp;However, if you opt to keep them, I like <b>Cardiff Girl</b>'s suggestion of cropped tops. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911343 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:37:10 +0000 Janet 1911343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can definitely carry off wide leg pants nicely (I'm envious!), but i'm not crazy about this particular pair. I agree that the elastic waist gives them a pajama vibe. I'd prefer to see something with a more tailored waist/hip to up the sophistication factor, unless these are just knock-around-weekend pants or ultracasual beach wear, worn with flip-flops and a cropped tee.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911339 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:32:48 +0000 Cardiff girl 1911339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can wear wide legs with the best of them but I agree with some if the comments above,I m not keen on the elastication at the waist.I think I would wear these with a crop top that just covered the waist so as to obscure the waist band and avoid the visually bulky effect of a tucked in top and an elasticated waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911314 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:48:53 +0000 LaPed 1911314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think they look great! I love the colour and pattern on you. Because they drape so nicely it should be easy to style them as you would a maxi skirt -- at a glance they almost read as a skirt in the photo. If they were my pants, it would be the elastic waist that makes me hesitate. I would be fine wearing them around the house and too the beach (they look like perfect beach pants!), but full elastic waists tend to make pants feel too much like pajamas to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911313 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:46:32 +0000 jussie 1911313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou: thanks for your kind words. I’m sure you could wear Cos - although their garments probably just don’t have the glamour factor that you usually wear.<br /> I also tried on 2 sack dresses (not good), and one edgy black top (pretty good but not the right size). They had some funky costume jewelry too.<br /> Deb: thanks for your honesty- I really do appreciate it :).<br /> Deborah: thank you! That’s what I was hoping for with this outfit. Not my usual style but fun to play with.<br /> Sterling: thank you for the compliment on the jewelry and shoes! The shoes are leather but bought very cheaply from Target and the necklace was around $7aud. I really like making cheaper garments work hard in my wardrobe.<br /> Kathie: thanks so much for your wise opinion. Yes, they pouf out below the waistband quite a lot. I was hoping that would look intentional rather than “oh I threw on these pants without realizing how butt-enlarging they are” ifkwim.<br /> However you may be right.... it might just be too much. I’ll see what others think and ask my hubby for his opinion although he will likely think they look like pajamas ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911308 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:20:51 +0000 Kathie 1911308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pinstripes and the white, and the general silhouette works for your boho vibe, but the elastic waist seems to add a lot of bulk to your slim frame. Have you tried on any with a more fitted waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911307 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:18:59 +0000 Anonymous 1911307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I genuinely cannot judge the wide legged pants because my eye is still adjusting to this look. &nbsp;I can say the rest of your ensemble is stellar. &nbsp;I particularly like the way you highlight certain aspects of your ensemble (jewelry, shoes). &nbsp;Sometimes I miss these details in the overall WIW, and yet they are the most interesting aspect. &nbsp;LOVE that necklace. &nbsp;LOVE those shoes!!!!!!!!!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911303 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:09:38 +0000 Deborah 1911303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful modern minimal look. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911300 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:05:46 +0000 Deb 1911300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not certain. The elastic waist band is not that great tbh. I tend to think if you are doubting an item, return it and keeping looking. There are plenty of wide leg fashion trousers out there at present. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911294 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:15:22 +0000 Bijou 1911294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jussie I think you look lovely in your Cos wide legs - you have the height and slim figure to look elegant and edgy wearing these. Love that they are a white pin stripe, and they fit in well with the Care Bear colour scheme. </p> <p>However, how you feel about them is the most important thing. If you have doubts, keep them for a week and try them daily to see if you adjust to the "new to you" silhouette. Usually after a play in my closet I know whether buyers remorse will set in or not.</p> <p>I wish I was cool enough to wear Cos - such a fabulous store! They are close but just not quite right for my style although I imagine that from time to time I will be able to pick up a piece at Cos that works beautifully for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-cos-widelegs-trendy-or-ridiculous#post-1911290 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 09:16:01 +0000 jussie 1911290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi fabbies. Here’s some pics of my new Cos widelegs (pics 3 &amp; 4). Are they trendy and modern or do they just look a bit silly? I’m not sure how I feel about them. Also included is yesterday’s outfit, almost in my Care Bear palette (pics 1 &amp; 2).<br /> Thanks as always for your brilliant advice. </p>