https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 18:07:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-311138 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:25:02 +0000 Aida 311138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una you're not stubby! I'm 2" taller than you and have the same inseam for flats &gt;&lt; Unfortunately they don't list the hem opening for those pants on their site, but my black jeans above have a 12" (12.5"?) opening and the gray ones are probably 10" or less. I think the main thing is that when they're short like this you want a slim straight/tapered hem and leg or you end up with the high watered pant look :)</p> <p>EDIT: So in conclusion I think they could work </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-311090 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:40:40 +0000 catgirl 311090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you are awesome for posting visuals! I just measured my PPL in bootcuts at 28-29" depending on heel - so I am STUBBY! I guess the question is, if I buy something like the j crew Minnies, which apparently are supposed to be just ankle skimming, they will fit more like your #2 or #3 photo, and will that be okay? </p> <p>I have a petite friend who buys long capris and wears them as normal pants, but something about the cut is always off to my eye... I do not want to go there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-311084 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:34:01 +0000 Aida 311084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as non-crop goes, I like 2 lengths for skinny ankle-type-length jeans for us shorties, one with a little scrunch and one without, BUT this second length is best (to me) when it's long enough to just cover the ankle. Otherwise you start getting into cropped territory.</p> <p>1- Scrunch (a little bit more is OK too)<br /> 2- No scrunch, longer length<br /> 3- No scrunch, shorter length</p> <p>EDIT: Ok since my style is always slouchy 2/3 aren't exactly "no scrunch", but you get the idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310808 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:18:34 +0000 catgirl 310808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Dani - as I'm at the opposite end of the height spectrum from you and Jonesy (I envy you those inches!), I'm not sure I need to look stubbier... that's my concern. I appreciate the input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310778 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:38:29 +0000 Dani 310778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, got it...I saw scrunching on the first link at shopbop. I personally can't wear those type of pants being almost 6 ft tall because it looks like I just settled for pants that weren't quite long enough. I would have to wear heels with them to make it look intentional. </p> <p>I agree with the others that there are many opinions on this topic here. I think this style looks best when tapered (first J Crew example) and worn with heels or statement shoes. I agree with Kim that the second example is a bad cut (too flared) and color. Hope I'm more in the ballpark of answering your question now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310671 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:12:02 +0000 Queen Mum 310671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally like the look of ankle length pants. I think as long as they are truly fitted and don't look like capris they are really cute. I really like those j.crew ones you linked to (the first one).<br /> The second one is both a bad cut and a horrible color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310670 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:11:59 +0000 modgrl 310670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those Jcrew cropped capri's. I'm not running out to buy them, but the ankle length really doesn't bother me. I think it works best they are tapered and they are being worn with ballet flats. For me, any other shoe is a bit much for this uber casual look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310668 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:08:38 +0000 Jonesy 310668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it depends on what you mean by "unacceptable" :). Do you like the length and think it's cute? I'd say there is a diversity of opinions here on the forum, though Angie, of course, has firm ideas re. PPL and always lengthening the legline. I sort of like shorter pants, as long as they are very slim through the calves (think skinny cargos rolled up to show off some booties, or worn with bare legs and wedge heels). I am almost 6' tall, so I'm not so concerned about always having the longest possible legline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310640 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:45:38 +0000 catgirl 310640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dani, thanks for the link! I get that the hem can't go past the ankle if narrow, but I'm seeing lots of pants with no scrunch being called ankle length, like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/pants/minnie/PRDOVR~18850/18850.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../18850.jsp</a></p> <p>vs. this, which is a "cropped capri" and even I can see looks fairly bad on most of the models:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/jennaspicks.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_fe.....spicks.jsp</a></p> <p>So, unacceptable except on the tall and leggy as usual, or a new old look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310623 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0000 Dani 310623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, when the pants are that tapered at the ankle, they will not cover the foot to reach the ground (PPL for bootcuts and wide-leg pants). Ankle length with a little scrunch is PPL for this style.</p> <p>I found this old blog post that explains it pretty well:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/07/perfect-pants-length-the-exception-proves-the-rule/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/.....-the-rule/</a></p> <p>hope that helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310622 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:19:37 +0000 chewyspaghetti 310622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you should try a regular sized ankle length? It would give you extra length in both the rise and the length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ppl-for-skinnyankle-length-jeans#post-310604 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:27:21 +0000 catgirl 310604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am finding a lot of ankle length denim being labeled under "petite". I found a lot of petite sizes on shopbop. Is this correct PPL for this style? And why?</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/standard-trouser-pleats-jean-7/vp/v=1/845524441878761.htm?folderID=2534374302070326&#038;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall#reviewsArea" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/standar.....eviewsArea</a></p> <p>I am totally frustrated with looking for mid-rise petite length jeans. </p>