https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:44:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332114 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:28:12 +0000 Bijou 2332114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the ones you kept, with the jeans being my favourites. I have one pair of Paige jeans and find them very comfortable to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332072 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:13:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2332072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's great to see you here again, sarah, and I really like your choices!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I also liked the straight-legs, but you're right that the fit issue you describe doesn't show in the photos. Good call on sending them back.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332053 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:43:57 +0000 Angie 2332053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your strategy is sound. ENJOY :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332036 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:30:08 +0000 sarah 2332036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, everyone for helping me with this decision. I appreciate it, especially since I know I haven't been around much! After trying things on again, I decided the following:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>VC blue plaid straights - return.</b> They were baggy in the butt in a way that doesn't really show in the pictures, and I didn't want to settle for a poor fit.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>VC plaid wide-leg - return.</b> Poor fit and kind of meh.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>W&amp;W ponte plaid - keep in smaller size.</b> They fit really well, and they aren't really black, but more charcoal, which works well with blue, pink, red, and burgundy - all colors that I have in my closet. Bonus: I don't have to shorten them since they are the right length in the petite sizing.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Paige Anessa - keep and shorten to crop length.</b> They fit great, and I will really enjoy having a new denim silhouette. My NAS surprise!</div><div><br /></div><div>thank you all!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332035 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:03:56 +0000 modgrl 2332035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So... I don't find them boring but really a good basic. A solid wardrobe starts with good basics. Let us know what you decide to keep!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2332002 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:08:53 +0000 cat2 2332002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has given you such great advice. Don’t keep anything boring; my motto for work pants is that each new pair should be visually distinguishable from the others! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331996 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:47:43 +0000 Anonymous 2331996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Chico’s for size 00? It may be sparse in stores yet. But is better than it was. My best Chicos size is 00 and they are available at our Chicos outlet more than regular stores. There is also a size .05 that may work. Lately I have noticed that pants have become very long again. Alterations will be needed. Should they be floor length or show the shoe? I have gotten unsure about lengths but do not want crops for cool weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331954 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:07:41 +0000 JP 2331954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the W&amp;W smaller size and the jeans best on you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />You have a great boot collection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331950 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:25:35 +0000 Suz 2331950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww -- thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love these jeans both ways! I got a different Paige this spring and it is cropped on the model but full length on me! I left it full length but bought a light wash crop from Gap for summer. If you prefer a dark wash for fall, you could even go with two pair of these and hem them to the two different lengths.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really love the full length pants because I feel like they make my shortish legs look longer. But I also love crops because they show off the footwear and they feel fun and easy, esp. in warmer temps.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331945 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:15 +0000 Kyle 2331945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the smallest size of the VC blue plaid pants, by far. All the other pants (not jeans) look too big. I like the jeans and much prefer them cropped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331938 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:35:25 +0000 slim cat 2331938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Paige jeans the best - great on you! On pants - I know how you feel - take some time before deciding ( I like W&amp;W pants in smaller size as a better fit ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331928 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:15:34 +0000 kellygirl 2331928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, so great to see you! Love the smaller Ponte wide leg and the jeans. Those are my faves. They're terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331883 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:33:46 +0000 Angie 2331883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to the crop! Not more than two inches above ankle bone though.</p> <p>My pleasure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331881 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:29:25 +0000 sarah 2331881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Angie</b> - I'll check on the jacket, but yes, I usually need petite sizing in jackets. And I'm leaning towards cropping those jeans (uh-oh, more pants length decisions!)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Thanks so much!</b> I know how busy you are!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331877 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:25:53 +0000 sarah 2331877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Val</b> - Good suggestion. I do have some other pants that can tide me over until the weather turns colder, since I can teach in white jeans, and I have a couple of non-jean options.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Suz</b> - Thanks for your wisdom. I have such a hard time finding pants (what is wrong with me?!) that I will likely keep the VC straights, at least for now. And I'll try on those W&amp;W with more of my things to see if I can make the charcoal plaid work for me. Do you have any opinion about whether these Paige jeans would be best at cropped or full length? I can work on finding another pair of wide-leg jeans in the other length. You always look so nice in your wide crops; I feel like I'm channeling you a bit in these.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331876 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:25:51 +0000 Angie 2331876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry,&nbsp;<b>Sarah</b>! YES, I mean item #4 - the jeans are KILLER.&nbsp;</p> <p>The VC plaid pants might be more serviceable than you think Would you wear the jacket to match? I don't think it comes in petites, though. I seem to remember you prefer a jacket in a petite size. I had some of my petite clients in the suit in regular sizes - rocked it! Pants needed hemming though.</p> <p>Pass on the VC plaid pants (item #3)</p> <p>The boots you have are GREAT with the cropped jeans length. Sorted!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331871 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:54:37 +0000 Suz 2331871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sarah</b>, nice to see you!&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, if it were me, I'd keep the smaller W&amp;W in the plaid, and the jeans, and I agree, you need a wide leg pair in full length and a second in a cropped length. You will enjoy both.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the VC straights as well but if you feel they are boring <b>and</b> the fit isn't exact, then what is the point? You can find a better straight leg out there.&nbsp;</p> <p>As to colour in the W&amp;W -- I have not seen the charcoal plaid but even though I also have a "no black" rule for myself, I <i>do</i> buy (and wear) charcoal occasionally -- it's a bit different. Softer. Especially if it is a plaid and you can pick up the other colours with your tops, footwear, etc. Brown could also work if you can integrate it into your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331870 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:51:51 +0000 Val MN 2331870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regarding whether to keep boring pants because you need them: I feel like it depends on how soon your fall teaching starts. Maybe it would work to set them aside with the tags on and return if you find something better after the sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331867 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:29:08 +0000 sarah 2331867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, <b>Delurked</b> and <b>Angie</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie:</b><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#1 - These are size 0, so can't go any smaller (and the waist would be too small in a smaller size).</div><div><br /></div><div>#2 - The W&amp;W shown here are the plaid. They are just so dark. But the brown is an intriguing thought I will check them out. Thanks!</div><div><br /></div><div>#3 - I assume you mean the jeans (12-17), not the VC widelegs (8-11). I have the boots shown in finds - none of them are particularly narrow in the ankle, but I think they would work with a cropped jean. I probably need two pairs of wide-leg jeans - one cropped and one full-length!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331866 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:12:56 +0000 Angie 2331866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SOOOO nice to see you, <b>Sarah</b>! Thank you for trying on these clothes despite the annoyance of it all. You are adorable &nbsp;:)</p> <p><u>My 2 cents:&nbsp;</u></p> <p>#1 - do you need a size down? I like the blue check on you and don't mind the fit. Always good to compare sizes though :)&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 - DEFINITELY the smaller size, but not black. Follow through on those initial feelings! How about in the plaid or brown? Those will look great with your blues, reds, and pinks. (If I remember correctly )</p> <p>#3 - KILLER from what I can see! Both lengths work. Do you have high shaft booties to wear with the cropped length?&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331863 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:08:35 +0000 delurked 2331863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ok, I'm not Angie in terms of assessing fits, but I'm here to throw my two cents in.&nbsp;</p> <p>1-3 I like these on you quite a lot. They are relaxed but slim due to the narrower pant leg.</p> <p>6-7 I am finding i like the slouchier pair of the Wit pants better than the smaller pair, but a lot of that depends on how it feels on. Only you would know if you'd be having to pull them up</p> <p>8-11 I find this pant to be too long in the rise and this one is not my favorite for that reason</p> <p>12-17 I like them pinned, but am terrible about pant lengths for others. I don't mind them full length either.</p> <p>Of the pants, I think I like the first and last the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-opinions#post-2331858 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:59:50 +0000 sarah 2331858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I'm in a bit of a pants crisis. I lost weight during the pandemic, then did online teaching (and wore jeans every day), and haven't really built back up my work pants collection, which I need to do for the fall. I was hoping to use the NAS to help me do that. Here are some options and I'd love your opinions. Sorry for the pained expressions. I really hate trying on clothes.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1-3. VC Plaid Straight Leg (very quickly pinned to approximate length)<br /></div><div>Pros - They are blue, which I wear a lot</div><div>Cons - They may be a little baggy in the hip/upper thigh; a bit boring.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4-5. W&amp;W Ponte (larger size)</div><div>6-7. W&amp;W Ponte (smaller size)</div><div>Pros - Very comfy, fit well, won't have to hem<br /></div><div>Cons - They are black, and I promised myself I wouldn't buy any more black pants, as they don't do much for me; kind of boring.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>8-11. VC Plaid Wide Leg (very quickly pinned one leg to approximate length)</div><div>Pros - Seem to fit well, and although black they have a blue and a magenta stripe</div><div>Cons - Well, they are still black (see above) and kind of boring<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>12-17. Paige wide-leg jeans (with one leg quickly pinned to approximate ankle length)</div><div>Pros - They fit well and they are not boring! And I don't have any wide-leg jeans</div><div>Cons - None that I can see, but which length is best? I like them both.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do I keep boring pants because I need them? If so, which ones? And which length is best for the jeans?</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you if you have time to comment!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p>