https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:10:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380765 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:18:40 +0000 JenA 1380765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WAHOOO Crazy Pants. &nbsp;(insert snoopy dance)&nbsp;LOVE!!! &nbsp;</p> <p>I love the tops with the pants in #2, #3. I don't mind the length of the top in #1, but I think a semi tuck would make it look even more current. And I think booties with the pants would look really fun too -- either&nbsp;dark ones to match the top or&nbsp;light ones to bookend your hair and blend with the pants.</p> <p>I'm sorry that I missed the info about your injury. I really hope&nbsp;you get better soon!</p> <p>Jen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380758 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:06:15 +0000 Anonymous 1380758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, missed hearing about your injury. I hope it isn't too serious. You really can rock statement pants. I think they add a big dose of interest to your outfits in a way that is compatible with being busy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380746 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:58:56 +0000 Karie 1380746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Krishnidoux and Neel, I do seem to be drawn to patterned pants and especially patterned ankle pants - I tell myself I can carry off the look because I'm tall. </p> <p>Suz, I have been drawn to more simplistic outfits lately (but you know&nbsp;I like to&nbsp;keep the fun element in there!). The third from left outfit in #4 is, to me, boring, but I'm not totally sure why. Maybe because there's no patterned anything? I was also torn as to whether or not the Zara top was statement or essential, so perhaps too many essentials - kind of like what you were talking about on your other thread? Food for thought, anyway.</p> <p>Firecracker, a retro vibe in #3 - yes! I call that sweater top (with a back zip) my Laura Petrie top, because it reminds me of the ones she wore in the old Dick Van Dyke Show re-runs.</p> <p>Una, I was wondering about thinking of patterns as statements and wondering if any patterns that I have could be considered essentials. More food for thought!</p> <p>Unfrumped, I am actually wearing a fluid, high/low top today - but with a tube skirt, not a pencil. I'll have to try the look with one of my pencils, thanks for the suggestion!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380666 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:34:04 +0000 unfrumped 1380666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the printed pants with a fluid top.<br /> I am a big pencil skirt lover and have really liked moving up size to very fluid , high low or curved hem tops. Have you tried something like that? Also I'll bet you also wear a printed pencil skirt well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380659 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:13:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1380659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look equally fabulous in your crazy pants and your pencil skirts, Karie. I agree with your essential/statement categories. Interesting how they worked out switching like that. I guess with plain pants you would have worn the statement tops, too. Your outfit proportions are so well done. I am really liking the windowpane pant outfit; it has a little bit of a retro vibe to me.<br />And sorry to hear about your foot injury! Same one that had surgery? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380644 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:19:09 +0000 Neel 1380644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang perfect statements and essentials! And I can't get over how lovely you look in #3! I have to agree that you rock crazy pants ^_^</p> <p>Hope your foot feels better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380595 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:51:32 +0000 catgirl 1380595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are ruling the statement pants looks!&nbsp; I love these.&nbsp; I think you are right about S and E items.&nbsp; Pattern seems to make a difference - taking notes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380546 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:55:30 +0000 Suz 1380546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, &nbsp;you were made for "crazy" pants!! I can't get over how flattering these are to you. I love the simplicity of these outfits. They are pared down compared to your style when you first arrived (crazy prints notwithstanding, LOL) and they make you look sophisticated <b>as well as</b> fun. LOVE the necklines of 2 and 3 on you. So, so flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380533 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:37:02 +0000 krishnidoux 1380533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you wear the pattern pants. Somehow I prefer tops in 1 and 3 with them. It's very personal because you look fab in all. As for the skirt outfits, they all look great too! My favourites are the first and last one. I am amazed at how different the floral top looks whether it's against the black or burgundy skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pencil-skirts-and-crazy-pants#post-1380462 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:50:30 +0000 Karie 1380462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been crazy busy at work since the start of the school year, so I've been relying on my fav wardrobe staple of all time - the pencil skirt. And looking back at my recent outfit photos, I've also been wearing a lot of patterned pants, or as JenA called hers at the Boston meet-up, "crazy pants." #1 and #2 definitely fit into that category!</p> <p>First up, the patterned pants outfits. I would say that all the patterned pants are statements, and the tops are essentials.<br />#1 -&nbsp;Navy knit pullover - Joe Fresh (JCP), floral pants - Bisou Bisou (JCP), shoes - Sam Edelman (statement)<br />#2 -&nbsp;Black 3/4 sleeve&nbsp;button down - Macy's, pants - Joe Fresh<br />#3 -&nbsp;Cream pullover - Macy's, windowpane pants - H&amp;M, shoes - Bella Vita Wow (statement)</p> <p>So now on to the skirts outfits, and the statements/essentials are switching places. I would consider all the skirts (all are the same skirt, different colors from JCP) to be essentials, and the tops are statements.&nbsp;<br />Tops: Kimono wrap top, JCP (older and still a favorite), Naturalizer leopard print shoes (statement)<br />Watercolor camo sweater - Van Heusen outlet, floral print flats (statement)<br />Navy turtleneck (the turtleneck is folded down) - Zara, nude/beige flats (essential)</p> <p>So how did I do? Did I get the statements and essentials right? All comments are welcome!</p> <p>Oh, and I'm not wearing one sock in some of the photos. That's my foot wrap from my recent foot injury.</p> </p>