https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:43:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091651 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:11:56 +0000 lyn67 1091651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like the look of pencils with your legs-then you can look for ones in non black colors,&nbsp; some others&nbsp; with color blocking, and&nbsp; then&nbsp;prints! Believe me&nbsp;&nbsp; there are plenty to choose from! I have more then 20 pencils, different colors, level of formality and comfort, &nbsp;fabrics(strechy are my faves)&nbsp;and prints(say animal), I just consider them giving me my best siloutte ever-so wear the heck out of them for&nbsp;dressy or casuals, too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091638 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:00:19 +0000 Anonymous 1091638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have thin legs and find that pencil skirts work best for me because a skirt with width at the hem just makes my legs look skinnier by comparison. However I no longer have hips. When I did, an a-line that had just a bit of width worked best, especially with knee high boots to balance things out.<br /> I wore these above the knee then.<br /> I like the idea of great looking shoes to draw the eye to them rather than the leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091439 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:18:56 +0000 Neel 1091439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny legs and big hips. &nbsp;Sounds like me &nbsp;</p> <p>Here's what I have learnt! &nbsp;Do not go for body con&nbsp;pencil skirts unless you plan on wearing tunic type tops over them. &nbsp;Skirts that skim your legs are the best. &nbsp;Shorter skirts (just above the knee)&nbsp;work better because you can see more of the legs than just two little sticks from under a midi skirt! &nbsp;Skinny jeans look good on us gals when the top is a little breezy and hits the crotch or little lower- on the&nbsp;hip rather than the shorter fitted tops. &nbsp;Think tunics and boyfriend style&nbsp;shirts. &nbsp;Bootcuts are my best friends!! &nbsp;I love them more than skinnies because they help me balance out&nbsp;my wide hips.</p> <p>You don't need to live in maxis! &nbsp;Just find the right skirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091434 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:07:18 +0000 jamieyh 1091434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess a&nbsp;short skirt with tights is perfect for you. How do you think of it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091075 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:28:59 +0000 Debora 1091075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Christa! One place to start would be to identify your body type. Angie has blog posts in her archives which can help you do this, or you can post a picture on the forum. There is wealth of information in the archives on how to dress each body type. So glad to have you here!</p> <p>To get you started...</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/11/refresher-identifying-your-body-type/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/.....body-type/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-“balancing-act”/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/.....ng-act”/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/23/creating-and-maintaining-positive-body-image/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/.....ody-image/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091050 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:23:38 +0000 deb 1091050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091031 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:22 +0000 carter 1091031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Long skinny legs. I'm so jealous I can't see straight. Celebrate them. Don't hide them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091030 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:14:09 +0000 Janet 1091030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! </p> <p>You are about the fifteenth person I've seen lately complain about skinny legs. The grass is always greener, I suppose, because I used to lament my big thighs here. I'm growing to appreciate my body as it is, as I also appreciate the amazing variety of shapes and sizes of the human form.</p> <p>The others have already made some great suggestions, but know that your body is just fine, and this is a wonderful place to be to learn how to dress and love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1091022 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:10:09 +0000 christa 1091022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love pencil skirts they show off the curvy part of my body well but then leave my legs exposed. I love long skirts but I can't find stylish ones. I hate wearing the same plain black skirt and a jacket for church. My style is not too complicated. I love blazers. Smart and simple is what I like ans go for mostly. I love shoes as well but I dont know wich ones to wear to take thw focus off my tooth picks. My closet is full of unworn shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090610 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:22:06 +0000 catgirl 1090610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hated my skinny legs till I came to YLF. Look around and you will find tons of inspiration. I guarantee you will be showing them off soon enough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090586 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:09:27 +0000 carambola 1090586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was what Suz said&nbsp;-&nbsp;many people&nbsp;envy those with slender legs, so perhaps those are looks of admiration you are getting when your legs show.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think Angie mentioned that flares are making a comeback, so those could be another option for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090574 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:03:43 +0000 Thistle 1090574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome!&nbsp; </p> <p>First, there is nothing "wrong" with your legs or your body! It is the clothes, not you. Always. Always. Always.</p> <p>That said, what are your style goals? Where are you wearing these skirts? To the office? Date night? Casually?</p> <p>What types of skirts have you tried? </p> <p>And, if skirts don;t work for you, there are many, many trousers styles out there and the fab aldies here can help get you sorted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090563 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:01:13 +0000 Beth Ann 1090563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome!&nbsp; This is a great place to investigate what silhouettes and styles work best for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090561 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:00:06 +0000 Anonymous 1090561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to YLF, Christa. :)&nbsp;I, too, am eager to get to know you and your sense of style. I'm sure there are solutions to whatever you're struggling with. We all struggle with something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090535 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:45:42 +0000 Anonymous 1090535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Christa. I hope you can get some good ideas that make you feel comfortable and confident in your body! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090508 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:23:20 +0000 Suz 1090508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the skirts that are the problem (if problem there be) -- not your legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you sure people are staring with displeasure? Perhaps they envy your slender gams.&nbsp;</p> <p>But if you really don't care to show your legs, there are some wonderful wide leg pants available this year, and boot cuts are trending again, so you are in luck.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking forward to getting to know your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-legs-are-a-problem#post-1090498 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:14:52 +0000 christa 1090498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have just joined this forum I hope to get advice on how to dress. Im black and 30 yrs old. My problem is that I have skinny legs and wide hips. I look like my body is on top of a stick. Im always wearing long skirts. People stare if I wear a pencil skirt or something that shows my legs. It takes my confidence.please help. </p>