https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:44:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620922 Wed, 16 May 2012 07:53:41 +0000 harmonica 620922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got really good advise here from Angie, Christieanne, Velvetychocolate, Tanya and Aida! Adding casual elements like denim, t-shirt, knitwear, pointelle knitwear, fun colors and/or pattern.... <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/04/04/cool-and-covered-pointelle-knitwear/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/04/.....-knitwear/</a></p> <p>I appreciate this topic too, because I have a pair of black dressy trousers, that I need to "roughen up" to adjust them to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620618 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:18:56 +0000 Aida 620618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear things have been going rough, I hope they improve for you! Angie's and Tanya's advice is what I use to dress down my wide leg trousers (though I wear heels with mine). I will also wear mine with a very casual tee/tank+blazer, high-low tops work well, slouchy sweaters when it's cooler, and semi-tuck a soft blouse and add a casual colorful belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620612 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:05:04 +0000 Tanya 620612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We miss you Bianca! Sorry to hear about your situation and hope things improve soon!</p> <p>My advice is, denim on top: jacket or shirt or vest. I particularly like the combo of graphic tee and denim vest to dress pants down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620603 Tue, 15 May 2012 21:51:12 +0000 Bianca 620603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you V! I did a few combos today....I just needed a little push! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620553 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:38:50 +0000 velvetychocolate 620553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know - in a way, dressing down dress pants is a lot more fun and stylish than wearing them in the more usual dressed-up fashion, don't you think? This could be a lot of fun! </p> <p>Angie has given you a really nice formula to try. I hope you do try it out. </p> <p>Meanwhile, this situation/dressing challenge reminds me of of 'smart casual'. With the smart casual ideas, you're supposed to dress up your jeans with dressy shoes, dressier blouse/top etc. You'd just be trying the same idea, but in reverse - dressier pants with more casual tops, shoes, accessories. </p> <p>I have a good feeling that this is going to be way more fab than you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620424 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:56 +0000 Bianca 620424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH thank you ladies!!! :') (happy tears). It has been such a hard year for us. The weight gain is just something that just makes this all the more challenging. I am ALL OVER the SYC right now! Again, there are about 5 pairs of pants to work with and one pair of tomato red Bermuda shorts (to be posted at a later time). </p> <p>Now I have something to go by! I'll be in my closet today playing around and see what I come up with.</p> <p>((HUGS)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620417 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:04:55 +0000 christieanne 620417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the gray trouser would be great with a fun t and denim jacket (white, colored, blue,etc) and some flats if they don't drag at the ground.<br /> Maybe a low heeled sandal or espadrille? </p> <p>Hope you post more as so many of us are working on SYC and trying to get the most out of our closets - your explorations would fit right in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620412 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:27 +0000 Angie 620412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have missed you, Bianca! I am so sorry to hear about your financial and health challenges and wish you all the best. (((HUGS))). I hope that things look better very soon. </p> <p>Sure you can dress down those trousers! Re-read this post. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/07/18/how-to-dress-down-an-outfit/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/07/.....an-outfit/</a></p> <p>Add a little tank top, or tee. Flat sandals or Converse. Casual bag. Denim jacket. Fedora. Bobs your uncle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-some-help-dressing-down-trousers#post-620403 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:52:06 +0000 Bianca 620403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello All,<br /> As I just commented on Angie's post today, I have been away from the forum for a lil bit. Partly for the enormous shopping ban our home finances have dictated. Additionally, I had some medical situation that has made me go up 2 pants sizes. Today's post SYC has inspired me to work with what little I have and make some new combinations. I was hoping you ladies could help me with a challenge:</p> <p>One of the 5 pairs of pants I own are a pair of standard issue wide leg gray trousers. I need to figure out a way to dress them down since I am a Mom on the Go and heels are out, blouses are out that kind of thing.</p> <p>Could I get by with converse sneakers or ballet flats? Where can I take this look?<br /> OPEN to all suggestions.</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p>