https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/3#post-1152139 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:10:10 +0000 Mo 1152139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, such a decision. &nbsp;Crazy to find the PERFECT pant in an okay fit. &nbsp;Usually it's the other way around - perfect fit in an okay pant (remember the blue python Gap cords for instance). &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;<br />I have a day off with BF today, so I'll be waiting until tomorrow for their test drive. &nbsp;Even a quick search on eBay is showing prices at double what I paid or more, and none in one size down. &nbsp;I was half heartedly hoping a 4 would show up in a comparable price on eBay &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1152117 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:30:35 +0000 Sarah A 1152117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This look amazing. I got nothing for whether they will stretch, how much or tailoring costs/options. They look fab in the photos Wear carefully around the house usually really helps me with hard keep decisions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1152101 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:05:34 +0000 Alassë 1152101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy to hear that you're thrilled with them! Seconding wear around house/find good tailor options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151976 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:05:43 +0000 kkards 1151976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i know i'm late to the party, but i really like the way these fit. it should be fairly easy to take in the waist. if there are specialty leather stores in town, they either may have a tailor or maybe able to recommend one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151963 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:08:57 +0000 jurocha 1151963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say keep and wear as-is. </p> <p>IMHO, leather pants can get uncomfortable, if they are too snug anywhere. If after washing, they get looser (which I doubt they will, if anything happens... will probably be getting tighter)... you may revisit the waist altering decision.</p> <p>Ah, most important: gorgeous snatch! You look really nice on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151930 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:59:09 +0000 kellygirl 1151930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! They look awesome. Hope you can make a decision! I vote keep, of course </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151922 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:40:49 +0000 Lyn D. 1151922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 'em!<br />Since they are not super tight at the thighs this might mean that they have no-where to stretch? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151919 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:19:58 +0000 Kiwibird 1151919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome pants Mo! &nbsp;I agree with the comments above re test driving them. Hope they work out for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151915 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:12:46 +0000 CocoLion 1151915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them with their current fit, I don't like a super tight fit. &nbsp;I think they need shortening. &nbsp;As for the waist, it is hard to tell so I agree with the wear them for a few hours option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151914 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:12:40 +0000 vipanchi 1151914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow!! Those are gorgeous! I like the fit too the way they are - if they dont stretch out more! Besides - do you intend to do a lot of tucked-in styles with those pants? If not, then even if the waist bit bothers you a bit - it should be fine with a belt right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151894 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:22:15 +0000 Ariadne 1151894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look amazing. &nbsp;I hope they hold up to the wear-around-the-house test. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151859 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:30:12 +0000 Jaime 1151859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well they look great and after that I defer to all the good advice above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151815 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:24:28 +0000 April 1151815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have lots of good advice from the experts here so all I wanted to say was that these are really gorgeous.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151803 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:12:41 +0000 annagybe 1151803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They will not look like Harley Davidson biker babe, because it's all in the styling. Which you will do fine in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151802 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:10:47 +0000 Jewell 1151802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! I was going to suggest trying the size down, but as that is not an option I'll go with wearing them around the house and then altering if they pass the trial run. The cuffed length looks perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151790 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:06:21 +0000 Janet 1151790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also really like the fit the way it is now (I've lost patience with my skinniest skinnies -- maybe after having abdominal surgery last year my tolerance for tight has lessened, plus fits are trending looser). They don't look legging-ish, which I like. As long as they don't bag out. Test wearing is the way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151776 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:55:42 +0000 Anonymous 1151776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep. They look amazing on you and seem to work with where you want to take your style. To my eye they look fine as they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151759 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:37:05 +0000 Angie 1151759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. I see. Then we are back to road testing at home for a wee while. And high five to Mr. Malina.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151731 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:10:50 +0000 Mo 1151731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No size down. &nbsp;These are it. &nbsp;Totally sold out. &nbsp;It's this or nothing. &nbsp;FWIW, my BF would probably prefer the same fit you do &nbsp;No biker chick connotations for him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151723 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:01:26 +0000 Angie 1151723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you, Malina. That's why it's worth the test drive at home. I personally wouldn't want to see them any tighter. Of course, you could order the size down just to be on the safe side. Compare the two&nbsp;and take it from there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151720 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:56:27 +0000 Mo 1151720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll have to be quite careful of avoiding kitty cat! &nbsp;I will do the test drive and go from there. &nbsp;I so want them to work, but I don't want to spend $300+ on 'almost' and get it wrong. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151714 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:50:43 +0000 Angie 1151714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I suggest wearing them around the house for many hours? That way you'll get a better idea of how they will stretch out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the way they fit right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151703 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:37:18 +0000 annagybe 1151703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very apprehensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151700 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:33:53 +0000 Joyce B 1151700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think those pants look fabulous on you. I agree with the idea of test driving them. They are top of the line so maybe this will not happen but I think suede stretches more than leather so I would check on that when you are test driving them and I would also check that the dye does not run on you (again, it probably will not but I would still check).<br /> I hope they work out because they really look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151698 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:31:08 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1151698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh. &nbsp;I just read what Anna said. &nbsp; Go with what she says &nbsp; &nbsp;My leather pants are relaxed fit, not skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151697 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:30:13 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1151697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these on you! &nbsp; You look so wickedly cute - you have a great figure :)</p> <p>Keep, wear a belt until you find a good tailor to alter the waist. &nbsp; Isn't there a Harley-Davidson in Tampa? &nbsp; you might call and ask them, because I think they usually sell leather apparel, and I know that stuff is pretty pricey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151694 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:23:11 +0000 Mo 1151694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely, honesty is appreciated. &nbsp;They are not tight. &nbsp;Snug in the thigh, but my J Brand skinnies are much tighter in every way from waist to ankle. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151685 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:11:44 +0000 annagybe 1151685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look OK in the thigh, but I need to know how they feel. They should feel pretty tight right now. I'm trying to be honest here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151683 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:08:38 +0000 Mo 1151683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, do you think they look too loose already? &nbsp;I am okay with taking in the waist and hemming, but if they are just not going to fit 5 wears from now, I'll be sad. &nbsp;<br />K. - that makes sense to think of &nbsp;'upkeep' alterations on such an item. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-hardest-keepalter-decision-ever/page/2#post-1151649 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:22:34 +0000 K. Period. 1151649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 'em, Mo. I'd keep and alter and plan for a future of alterations. I have a friend who buys leather pants all the time at consignment stores and has them tailored to fit her. &nbsp;She takes them back after a year or two and has them taken in again to take up the slack in the knees and rear. &nbsp;So, like I said, a future of alterations. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p>