https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:49:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/3#post-1661270 Sat, 14 May 2016 21:14:12 +0000 Janet 1661270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping back in to say how much I appreciated the discussion this thread sparked. </p> <p>I have indeed embraced some trends that go a little against traditional flattery for my body type (does anyone remember reading years ago that women with heavy legs should STAY AWAY from skinnies? And yet I wear them). I am in many cases quite content with JFE, and I think I have a pretty good handle on making cropped flares JFE. </p> <p>I know what Lisa is getting at, and yes, I lament not having the kind of fashion-friendly figure that can wear all of these things and make them look cool and chic. I sometimes feel like I have to work a bit to style these types of looks to achieve the degree of flattery I'm after, but at that point, sometimes I feel like I might look a little try-hard. To Gaylene's point, if something feels a bit costumey, it's a sign. </p> <p>That said, I really did feel pretty good about the cropped flare thing until hubs said his piece. It's rare that he really doesn't like a style I am willing to embrace, so I usually tend to respect his opinion. </p> <p>Well, I've already bought some of the darn things, so I'll hurry up and wear them before he gets home from Texas again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/3#post-1658430 Wed, 11 May 2016 00:42:54 +0000 Echo 1658430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to agree with Una in that I still see this as an "Emperor's new clothes" sort of thing. YES, I can see the subtle differences between "mom" capris and the new crops and between floodwater pants and the new crops, but the differences are slight. To many observers with no interest in fashion, these pants are simply NOT a good look. I can plainly see that they look great on some people. Bravo, and I'd never make any disparaging remarks about an outfit that included them. But they really walk too thin a line for many people to warm to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/3#post-1658411 Wed, 11 May 2016 00:13:07 +0000 krishnidoux 1658411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes, we love a challenge. Are you like me? Sometimes the "obvious" style for my shape doesn't appeal to me that much because, well, it's, er, expected. I like to work my imagination a bit. I think such would be the appeal for the cropped flares.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658257 Tue, 10 May 2016 19:43:01 +0000 Gaylene 1658257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Angie, there's the key--my husband's "you look great in that" comment vs. a noncommittal shrug. I think it was Janet's husband's less than enthusiastic response to cropped flares that started this thread, no?</p> <p>I'm with those deciding to take a pass on this particular silhouette because I find it hard to get right on my body. But I'll give lots of admiring comments to women who make cropped flares look fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658204 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:57:14 +0000 Angie 1658204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, the point is not to force a silhouette to work, just for the sake of looking fashionable. The point is to make a silhouette work because you love the vibe or idea of it. And if that's the case, you shouldn't feel that your body type is holding you back. Plus, you will never know until you TRY. Just like you dubiously tried the boyfriend khaki pants look - and hubs unexpectedly loved it.&nbsp;</p> <p>EL Cee, that's what I'm talking about. Great examples.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658203 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:56:01 +0000 El Cee 1658203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie made some very interesting points. What really hit the nail on the head for me was this: "<b>if you're enamoured by a style and want to wear it - you should do that by finding the rendition that is best suited to your body type and style persona."</b> Apparently I did just this -- very unintentionally. Even though this style can read gamine on certain body types -- and, truth be told, I am about the least "gamine" person on the planet -- I did not let this initial perception keep me from trying this trend. I have made it my own… more eclectic and funky than gamine and elegant. Perhaps this is like the harem pants thing. After seeing other ladies rock this trend on the forum, I am now determined to incorporate this look in my wardrobe in my own eclectic way. Why? Because it seems interesting and fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658201 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:51:26 +0000 catgirl 1658201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I agree with you AND Angie.&nbsp; There are looks I shouldn't be able to pull off as a short, broad-shouldered middle-aged woman, but I love and own them, and that makes them work somehow.&nbsp; I don't feel that way about the cropped look, and it shows.&nbsp; There's some kind of mojo involved there that I just don't have - and I could, if I tried, but why force it?&nbsp; Gaylene hit the nail on the head - even though I'm not into flattery in itself, I do require a certain ease of JFE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658196 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:47:20 +0000 Gaylene 1658196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, Lisa, I think you're completely on point. For many of us, our body shape is key in how we react to a style. While I theoretically understand a style can be made to work on multiple bodies, like Una, I have also learned which styles are easy for me and which pose a challenge. I'm not fond of any style which needs serious "tweaking" to look even minimally flattering and which gets a ho-hum reaction from those around me. Fashion isn't fun when I need to reassure myself "but I look fashionable" every time I see myself in the mirror. Being told I look great by those around me is much better for my self esteem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658162 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:10:33 +0000 Anonymous 1658162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658161 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:08:47 +0000 Angie 1658161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, you haven't missed the point. Perhaps, let me fine tune the details. </p> <p>I don't think everyone can wear everything. If that were the case, the concept of style would not exist!<b> </b></p> <p>I <i>do</i> think that in many cases, you can make a silhouette work for you when you find <i>the right version</i>. (El Cee is on the right track). It might not be your very best look, but if you're enamoured by a style and want to wear it - you should do that by finding the rendition that is best suited to your body type and style persona.&nbsp;</p> <p>I encourage this way of dressing because it's a more progressive and empowering way of thinking about fashion and style. I can't change the fact that most of fashion is showcased on a very tall and very slim teenage girl. But I <i>can</i> help you change the way you approach dressing your body. It is my calling to do just that.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658155 Tue, 10 May 2016 17:02:47 +0000 Anonymous 1658155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they do - and kudos to them ! To reiterate - everyone CAN wear everything. Some feel less or more comfortable than others in any given look . There's often a common denominator .......on either side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658145 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:49:08 +0000 El Cee 1658145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lisap -- I do not think you have entirely missed the point and might have agreed with you wholeheartedly until I actually tried this style of crop jeans on my very hourglassy large frame body. They work well for me. I personally think the flare at the bottom does a nice job of balancing out my hips and I prefer them to skinny crops. Yes… I am tall, so perhaps that has something to do with it. But I think that some ladies outside of the "fashion body" category can do justice to these and wear them with panache.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658140 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:34:35 +0000 Anonymous 1658140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm not supposed to say things like this on the forum, but I will anyways: &nbsp;there are certain bodies that look elegant, chic and unstudied in these pants - and I won't name names, but all of the women here on the forum who love them and look great in them - well let's just say, no wonder &nbsp; I feel like I'm trying too hard wearing them. I like them, because I like the Audrey Hepburn gamine chic look, but I don't have that body type. &nbsp;I wear them - I have more than enough pair of them for some stupid reason - but I don't project that pretty gamine look that seems to go with them. Now that said - before everyone (Angie - &nbsp;lol) ) goes nuts and tells me that everyone can wear everything - of course everyone one can wear everything! &nbsp;But there are always trends and styles that work inherently better on some than others - and I figure that's where that niggling feeling of "this isn't quite right" comes from. &nbsp;We all get that, don't we? &nbsp;Also, this pant can be an absolute classic and workhorse on that " fashion body " &nbsp;Or have I completely missed the point here? Which wouldn't be the first time.....&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658075 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:18:06 +0000 catgirl 1658075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, my DH is the same! And you are one of many here who own this look. It's just too much struggle for me. I remember thinking BF jeans were the easiest look in the world when they became trendy and wondering why some people had such a hard time with them. Well, now I know - some looks just click and others don't. It's all good and I for one love seeing your cropped looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658070 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:13:36 +0000 Angie 1658070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Tanya, 100%. High five to my other LSS. (Little Style Sis).&nbsp;</p> <p>Flared crops are a wardrobe essential for me at the moment. I have many pairs in blue and white and wear them all the time with flats and low heels. Greg likes them too, actually. I guess he enjoys seeing my ankles!</p> <p>Janet, you're sporting the cropped pants trend with rolled BF jeans and khakis too, so I hope you don't feel left out.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gaylene and Sterling, FWIW, I don't think the silhouette is a fad. This is our fifth season of cropped pant styles, making the flared crop feel right at home. Completely mainstream and here to stay, would be my guess.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658065 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:05:16 +0000 viva 1658065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I still love mine! Like Lisap and Umlilla, DH has been mum, but he is generally really supportive of what I wear because he knows this is my creative space. If he loves it, I know, but otherwise he is generally positive. (Just as I tend to be generally positive when he picks up his guitar no matter what comes out.) Not bragging here - but that's the way it is. And frankly if he didn't like them, I'd wear them anyway. That's kind of how I am. Haha. Not sure what that says about me! But after 27 years, he takes me as I am, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1658062 Tue, 10 May 2016 15:00:08 +0000 Anonymous 1658062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried on the flared crop and ordered them but returned them. &nbsp;I really wanted them to work! &nbsp; I made sure they fit well. &nbsp;Still, there was something off-putting on me and I just didn't feel happy in them. &nbsp;So, back they went, after trying with different heel heights and tops, etc. &nbsp;Open to exploring an old style enjoying a recent revival and many of you know how to rock it and your bodies respond, happily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657993 Tue, 10 May 2016 13:22:50 +0000 Carla 1657993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What El Cee posted is bang on for me...from a norm core DH...to the two of us struggling with finding pants long enough for our disproportionately long legs.&nbsp; </p> <p>DH is used to seeing me with my pants rolled to above the ankle more times than not, so the kick crop isn't that big a departure for me.&nbsp; I only have the Ann Taylor's in white, but I like them A&nbsp; LOT!&nbsp; Styled with pointy toe flats (black high vamp, leopard print, silver) they are working for work, and slip on sneaks (leopard print, black and cobalt tweed)&nbsp;perfect for the weekend.&nbsp; </p> <p>I am not seeing the kick crop&nbsp;style as much as the fuller leg palazzo style jean in The City, but it is early days.&nbsp; We haven't had a complete week of good weather yet, though this week is promising!</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657977 Tue, 10 May 2016 12:53:54 +0000 Tanya 1657977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to be in minority, I am enjoying wearing my cropped flares, both blue and white jeans, and wearing the hack out of them.&nbsp;&nbsp; I wear them sometimes with heels, and sometimes with high vamp flat oxfords, and I have proportionally very short legs for my height.&nbsp; So I guess the fun a nd novelty beats the flattery in this case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657944 Tue, 10 May 2016 11:28:51 +0000 krishnidoux 1657944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find cropped flares difficult to wear, and difficult to adjust to as well. I have shortish legs with most of my fat on my thighs. I don't think the look is for me. Cropped anything else, though: bring it on. But not <i>flared </i>capris.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have to fight a look, even be it 50% of the time, then maybe it's not working for you. There is maybe a reason, sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint. Others might love it on you, too. But if you, yourself, have pause, then it's not worth wasting time over it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657876 Tue, 10 May 2016 05:23:48 +0000 CocoLion 1657876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my cropped flares with high heels. &nbsp;I think I've only worn a pair of cropped flares three times. &nbsp;I am much more likely to wear cropped skinnies or cropped straights. &nbsp;Boyfriend didn't comment on any of it.</p> <p>No one here wears cropped pants except the Mom capri types, especially the cargo capri types with sneakers. &nbsp;The only people who wear skinnies are high school students. &nbsp;Everyone wears leggings though. &nbsp;I have decided the county where I live is 10 years behind all trends. &nbsp;When I was 12, I remember feeling surprised that everyone looked like 50s "greasers" here. &nbsp;I mean, I was expecting Mods or Hippies (this was 1970). &nbsp;Now it all makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657851 Tue, 10 May 2016 04:17:10 +0000 Beth Ann 1657851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gee guys, I'm having fun with a new silhouette to play with!  &nbsp;As a medium height size 14, I'm certainly not capable of making the look "funky," nor do I feel the need to try too hard. &nbsp;To my eye, they are a nice change from the ubiquitous capris that are still in all the stores I frequent.</p> <p>Honestly, I don't think my DH would notice the difference between my tapered or rolled pants and the crop flares, and he very rarely comments on a style of clothing -- noticing more color or prints. &nbsp;If he hated something, I would likely not wear that item often -- I do think it's generally a good thing to consider your SO. &nbsp;There are so many trends to explore, so there's no reason to feel compelled to try those that don't making your day a little brighter!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657657 Mon, 09 May 2016 22:02:26 +0000 rabbit 1657657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a thumbs down for cropped flares from DH too. &nbsp;I wore them anyways until the knees started to bag (these were flared jeans I cut off) and decided I can't deal with flare and bagging together so I'll make shorts. &nbsp;He's neutral about cropped straights (usually neutral to positive about most of my clothes and a pretty good second eye for proportions) &nbsp;so I think I'll stick with straight and skinny crops. &nbsp;I did order the BR cropped flares and they fit well, but when matched shoe by shoe against a pair of cropped straights, I preferred the straights for almost all outfits.</p> <p>Like lisap I tend to think that the current crops are different from traditional capris and better fit the body from just below the knees up, unless we are talking about a skinny capri. &nbsp;Plus things labelled 'capris' hit at a variety of different lengths. &nbsp;Some work for me, some don't. It's all been interesting and useful to try out for summer options though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657650 Mon, 09 May 2016 21:54:26 +0000 Lisa 1657650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubby often dislikes when I try a new look, but I've learned that sometimes it's because his eye hasn't adjusted yet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657647 Mon, 09 May 2016 21:50:16 +0000 Anonymous 1657647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gaylene</b> said exactly what I wanted to say word for word (only more proficiently). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657416 Mon, 09 May 2016 15:05:43 +0000 Aziraphale 1657416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I'm glad someone else has posted about this. Mr Aziraphale has not commented on my cropped pants, although mine are made from cutoff straight leg jeans and they're not really flared and thus not as out of character for me -- so less likely to draw attention! And he's normally tactful when it comes to clothes, and I think he likes how I dress generally. But there have been times in the past where he has had what can only be described as a poison eye for something. And when that happens, I takes a lot of the fun out of wearing it.</p> <p>I'm agreeing with others who have said that this trend looks best when the rest of the outfit is funky in some way. It's not as foolproof as other styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657413 Mon, 09 May 2016 14:43:00 +0000 Janet 1657413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that's a great dress! Looks like a great piece for our summers. I might have to try it. Funny that I've already found a couple of good dresses for this summer, but maybe it's a sign that dresses should be my hot weather solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657412 Mon, 09 May 2016 14:40:02 +0000 Gail 1657412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie- I just saw that dress you posted for Janet on Friday night and it was gorgeous ! I didn't have time to try it on but you posting just reminded me that I should go back and look!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657410 Mon, 09 May 2016 14:38:26 +0000 Gail 1657410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband wouldn't notice the difference between a cropped flare , boot cut or skinny jean even if they came up and bit him lol. In fact yesterday he came down to go out for lunch in a pair of jeans that were like floods, they must have shrunk as I'm sure he didn't grow haha.</p> <p>I have the BR cropped flares. I don't &nbsp;like mine with booties at all. They just don't look right to me. I wear them with ankle strap sandals flat or with a heel and feel pretty on trend.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problem-with-the-flared-crops-look/page/2#post-1657407 Mon, 09 May 2016 14:33:27 +0000 Mochi 1657407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That dress is all sorts of gorgeous. </p>