https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:14:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-662279 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:16:51 +0000 Astrid 662279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Aida! I love yours, thank you for posting the pictures. Good idea think of them as short culottes, that should be helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661977 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:54:24 +0000 Aida 661977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late here, but I saw this yesterday and didn't have a chance to say that I LOVE these shorts on you Astrid! Especially the blazer looks and the tall boots. I think they'll be fine both with or without tights. I have a similar pair actually, and I like to wear them without tights and with boots :} The color of your pair seems like it would play really nicely with your wardrobe, and if you are getting stuck on styling you could always try thinking of them as short culottes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661532 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:33:34 +0000 Astrid 661532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your input! It's funny, everybody likes something different. And all outfits got some love! Although I agree that #3 doesn't work as well as the others. I think Denise is on the right track, I need either some volume, structure or a sleeved shirt on top. I'm going to do some shopping after work today, maybe I'll find a nice red or cream (or ...) top that goes with it. I will also look for some tights in a less contrasting color. Maybe I'll post some more pictures this evening, also with a different belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661484 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:32:26 +0000 CocoLion 661484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you crazy? These are fabulous on you! And they take your style in a slightly new direction. Soft shorts yet fashion forward and a little edgy.</p> <p>I like them both with and without tights. I like them in every picture except #3 which doesn't work as well. The shorts are big and need volume on top to balance them out, which you've done in all the other outfits by wearing a patterned/sleeved top and/or jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661480 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:29:05 +0000 Kiwichik 661480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these shorts work with both the stripes &amp; polka dots. Don't like them with the boots and love them with bare legs and the slouchy top in 6 &amp; 7. Definitely a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661471 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:33:55 +0000 Deborah 661471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1/2 looks amazing. Definitely de-orphan these babies. Agree removing the belt when wearing a voluminous top. Worn with boots would be stunning too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661443 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:23:20 +0000 ManidipaM 661443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them, tie and all, on you! Especially bare-legged with that last shirt, but I also like the layered looks in #1 and #3.</p> <p>I do second the suggestion for a softer contrast with the tights however --- actually red or orange to 'continue' or tone with the shorts might be awesome with boots. Though yes, indeed, blue and green, cream and blush and lilac are all combinations that should be great with your colouring as well as those fab, feminine shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661435 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:13:53 +0000 fashionista 661435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked it in #6 and 7 and with bare legs. The color is so edible. And yes i think it would work with some red tops too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661432 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:08:33 +0000 MNsara 661432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, keep these and try them before you give up on 'em! I think they're super cute, and love the looks in 1, 4, 6/7! I like bare legged and like in #1. Not so much a fan of them with the boots, but that's probably my middle age talking . . . </p> <p>Do you have a rather tough looking wider brown belt that could work with these?</p> <p>I also love the idea of cream with them! They seem like they're actually very versatile. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661411 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:58:12 +0000 Janet 661411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661394 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:35:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 661394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great on you Astrid! Love the combination in #1/2 and also with the bare legs. I also think the shorts will work better without the self tie belt. Now wear them - they look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661392 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:33:16 +0000 fern 661392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 6/7!<br /> I like them with bare legs &amp; flats. The caramel color looks gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661284 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:57:28 +0000 krishnidoux 661284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them! They do love you back, especially with feminine pumps.<br /> I totally second the idea of switching belts for something sturdier.<br /> I really like the double slouchiness of pic 5. It's relaxed yet very proper and so cool. </p> <p>The top in 6-7 don't work as well with the shorts, because that type of top demands something more fitted on the bottom.</p> <p>Tops 1-2-3 are all extra cool. Top 4 is cute, but something bothers me with it and the short. Either something is missing, or it would be better with completely opaque tights.</p> <p>Legs: both bare and with tights look fine. I personally much prefer the look with tights, it's more urban and cool. The colour makes them more Autumn hot pants than Summer anyway, and it looks just so good against the tight's dark hue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661281 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:54:33 +0000 annagybe 661281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I really like them. The style reminds me of my black suede shorts. I like #1 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661277 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:48:35 +0000 Astrid 661277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diana. It makes sense to keep the belt for tucked in looks. I think deep greens and blues should look good with it, but they can't be too bright/cool or they won't work. I'll try to wear them with boots later on, I agree that it looks good.</p> <p>Thanks Jayne. That was my favourite too. It's very balanced that way.</p> <p>Thanks Claire. I think I'll figure it out with the help of you all!</p> <p>Thanks Beth Ann. I agree, the slouch is great. I'll definitely keep the tie, even if I may not need it that often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661242 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:15:32 +0000 Beth Ann 661242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the slouch in these shorts, Astrid, and the way the color bookends your hair. I vote keep the tie, for looks like #1, but feel free to replace it with a strong belt, or no belt when there's no tucking involved. I love the caramel with the deep red in #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661237 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:13:05 +0000 Anonymous 661237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first and last looks best. I think your legwear should be determined by the weather of the day. These are uber-fashionable, but I can see why they might be hard to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661181 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:34:48 +0000 jayne 661181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for 6/7 but I think it is because the slouchy to balanced the slouchy shorts more than any other reason. And the solid color worked best to my eye </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661176 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:22:29 +0000 Diana 661176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite here is #2 (so fab with the black boots!) but I like these with bare legs at lot as well. I agree that removing the tie belt will give you more options as well (with my pants/shorts with this type of belt, I generally keep it on when tucking and remove it or replace with a flatter belt if not tucking. </p> <p>As for colors to pair with, I would go for a blue or green. I think you can think of this color as basically cognac, so anything you would pair cognac leather with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661165 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:00:55 +0000 Astrid 661165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kari. The tie is removable, yes. Makes sense that something like #5 would look better without it. </p> <p>Thanks Christieanne. I guess the black is a bit harsh with it, the navy is softer. I like all of your color suggestions. I can see it with dark brown tights, also with the green. A dark red top would be great, I agree. I'll see if I can find something. I like to wear red anyway and I haven't one red top at the moment since I purged my old ones.</p> <p>Thanks Sveta. I'll remove the belt! I'm not a big olive fan, but I like cream and red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661156 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:50:34 +0000 Sveta 661156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them Astrid. Remove self-belt and wear them! I like strips and polka dots tops as well as the last navy. They will also be great with tall boots and booties. As for the colors - cream, olive, red should work well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661136 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:29:26 +0000 christieanne 661136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the shorts best with bare legs. With navy top that has that slight slouch, really nice.<br /> A dark red top and maybe a dark brown tight instead of black for cooler weather? I am having a hard time liking the black tights but I think a tight in another color would work (maybe a forest green?). </p> <p>The shorts have the slight volume of a skirt but the slouch of a menswear trouser - nice silhouette! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661134 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:27:31 +0000 Kari 661134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, I really like this in particular with outfits 1-2, but I feel like these shorts would be more versatile without that tie/belt. Is it removable? It seems like it might be a bit bulky. Without the belt I can see a softer, more voluminous top like #5 working a bit better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-of-the-wardrobe-orphans#post-661130 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:23:52 +0000 Astrid 661130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to start sorting through my wardrobe this evening. I want to take the 40% of clothes I don't really wear (see here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/returning-to-the-idea-of-a-minimalist-wardrobe" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....t-wardrobe</a>) out of it. </p> <p>Here's one relatively new wardrobe item that's already an orphan. I've never worn it so far. I didn't post a keep or return because my mum bought it for me when we were shopping recently, so no returns. I loved the caramel color, but unfortunately it doesn't love me back. I have a really hard time finding tops to wear with it. I should have known better, right? White, navy and black works, but that was it. I think a dark red would look great too (on me and with it), but i don't have something in this color at the moment.</p> <p>Is there anyway I can make these work? Which outfit works best and why? I actually felt most comfortable in the last one, with the relaxed navy shirt. Does it work with bare legs? I just left the tights on from the first outfit, please ignore them in the later pics if you think they look best without them.</p> <p>And please excuse my wet hair, I'm coming from the gym. </p>