https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:44:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307293 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:47:33 +0000 Anonymous 2307293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I think you have found the way to wear these pants successfully. &nbsp;I like #1 best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307292 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:45:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2307292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307290 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:08:32 +0000 Jaime 2307290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially like the first outfit. Very elegant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307242 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:32:14 +0000 Suz 2307242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Angie </b>and <b>Jonesy </b>said. You've made these work really well! They are super in this combo and I think you have even more options if you get rid of that self-belt. Self-belts are often problematic. Some people dislike them no matter what. I am not one of those, but I have indeed noticed they are not always the best choice and can be fiddly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307239 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:18:16 +0000 Cardiff girl 2307239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would shorten them Sal and wear them as capri style pants.l think that you have got the height and the leg length for this and the proportions would look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307235 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:02:30 +0000 Sal 2307235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all- the belt is removable - but not well designed - it is going!!</p> <p>I will try cuffing next week and see how they look</p> <p>I am shortwaisted so I agree covering the waist with a belt (Or tucking with a black top and black belt) will be flattering on me - they sit a bit lower then&nbsp;</p> <p>I thought when I purchased these that they would go with lots of different tops - that's not really the case!</p> <p>Thanks to all for the help in getting there - and yes the week is going better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307223 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:04:42 +0000 Jonesy 2307223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first outfit looks fab! I am nodding along to ditching the self-belt and Angie's insights about covering the waistband with a slightly longer top. A welted top would be great, I would think. Also love Irina's suggestion about cuffing them once, especially with the black sandals in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307222 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:01:21 +0000 Irina 2307222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the first outfit, Sal. I would probably try pants shorter, turning them up an inch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307218 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:31:35 +0000 Angie 2307218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the first outfit! KILLER :)</p> <p>It's not just the sandals and foot exposure,<b> Sal.</b> It's <i>covering</i> the belt and high waistband, and <i>elongating the natural waist </i>by wearing the top untucked. They almost look like parachute pants! NICELY done.&nbsp;</p> <p>And hope you're having a less stressful week. Hang in there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307171 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:16 +0000 lyn67 2307171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!!! this post is brilliant!!! Thank you for working it out for us!!! Looks fab with showing akles, indeed!! You see the model is wearing/advertising&nbsp; it with sandals, too!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307159 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:33:47 +0000 kkards 2307159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could go on &amp; on about self belts…they seem to always be a smidge off</p> <p>Any way I love these outfits. And I’m glad you found a way to make these pants work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307149 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:02:00 +0000 Anonymous 2307149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing to switch out the belt. They look good though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307147 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:58:31 +0000 Tanya 2307147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits look great, especially the first one. I concur with previous comments to get rid of the self belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307142 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:06:43 +0000 Olive Green 2307142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first version looks very comfortable and effortless.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307137 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:39:16 +0000 Brooklyn 2307137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like what you’ve done. The first version in particular. </p> <p>I vote ditch the self belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307131 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:07:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 2307131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you easily remove the self-belt? It’s not sewn on? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307125 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:05:44 +0000 slim cat 2307125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second look - with printed top and metallic sandals - very harmonies ( love that printed top! ). Both versions are fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307112 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:57:34 +0000 kellygirl 2307112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the pants look fluidly cool and would probably just ditch the belt or use a different one. I think they look especially fab in the iteration with the black top and black sandals. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307109 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:12:33 +0000 Bijou 2307109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I really like the look and fit of the pants and would just throw away the self-belt as it is not sitting right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307104 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:49:05 +0000 Sal 2307104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked that one too (as well as the one with the grey sweater) - the others not so much.</p> <p>I will be repeating that one as well - I think ditching the self belt might be the best option and wearing either unbelted or with a leather belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307103 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:42:27 +0000 Carla 2307103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In your photos from the linked article earlier, there is a pretty good outfit where you used a black belt with a black top. &nbsp;I thought that outfit was successful. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---summer-version#post-2307101 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:33:44 +0000 Sal 2307101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year I got some good advice on how to make these pleated trousers work for me - I was totally off them for November to January but back wearing them this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pleated-trousers---can-be-hard-work">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-hard-work</a></p> <p>My conclusions:<br /> - These work with sandals and sneakers (or similar) but I don't like them with boots on me.&nbsp; Showing the ankle is key.&nbsp; A less bulky sneaker feels better (not my chunky Veja but a more streamlined leather sneaker).<br /> - I think the welted top and no belt is the best way to wear them, the low contrast pink and brown with the self belt is okay.<br /> - These are transitional weather pants - or even summer - but not winter (for me). A light sweater and sneakers in autumn will work - but when I start adding boots and coats the pleats feel off on me.<br /> - Part of my frustration is caused by the poor design of the self belt.&nbsp; The trousers are on the loose side around the waist and seat - I didn't try the size down and I think this is the right size but they are defintely not too small.&nbsp; The self belt that comes with them I have to wear on the largest or second largest hole - there are eight holes in total.&nbsp; I think the fabric belt might be for all sizes from smallest to largest - and poorly sized.&nbsp; It feels a bit off!</p> <p>I had considered passing these on but I think knowing the constraints I will continue to wear them almost as a work uniform one day a week over the next few months.</p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions! </p>