https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:37:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1681365 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:18:32 +0000 Tanya 1681365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping this up for Chris987. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1674627 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:36:52 +0000 swarupa 1674627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I love all. But that white one is the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673608 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:22:25 +0000 Tanya 1673608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. so many cool ideas, thank s so much!</p> <p>Inge and Kkards, I really appreciate all the fun visuals.&nbsp; Angie, lace is a wonderful idea.</p> <p>I have a crazy busy week in front of me, but hopefully next weekend I'll have some time to try out some of the ideas and post potential capsule photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673345 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 22:04:16 +0000 jenanded 1673345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohhh... I have an orphan lace top so this is a cool option... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673325 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:29:32 +0000 Angie 1673325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here you go, Tanya. Lace &amp; Chinos: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673324 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:21:41 +0000 kkards 1673324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>tanya---i wear chino's as my summer business casual staple, IMO, they bridge the business/casual line perfectly for summer.<br />as for how to wear them for 2016. i think these 3 photo's from Angie's Tweed Inspiration would work really well with a chino's. the outfit from Kim (featured in Inge's blogger series), is worn with jeans, but i think would work really well with chino's instead. and finally this outfit from Susan at unfemme.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673239 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:18:21 +0000 Angie 1673239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote lace! Chinos with lace is pretty and romantic. Nice inspiration here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673233 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:12:27 +0000 Inge 1673233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding some tops from my Finds I think could work too: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673229 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:06:05 +0000 Inge 1673229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am loving this series!!<br />Also: swooning over those lilac pants!!<br />(I don't think I've ever owned a pair of chinos, but I should really investigate this. They seem perfect for my casual lifestyle, and indeed, much breezier than jeans for hot weather).</p> <p>Loving all the ideas and examples above!<br />Another combination that came to mind: chinos + wrapover blouses + oxfords/loafers/lace-up flats...<br />And I would definitely also try them with ruffle hem tops. Or blouses/tops with bell sleeves, or a top with an asymmetrical ruffle...</p> <p>Oh and how about with a Chanel-esque bouclé jacket?</p> <p>And a few visuals<br />- fun blouse tied in front (gingham optional;-) + nude wide-strap sandals<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/365354588499051704/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/365354588499051704/</a></p> <p>- Breton top + scarf/neckerchief + skinny belt + (cut-out) booties<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558516791266924060/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558516791266924060/</a></p> <p>- Oldie but still a goodie: relaxed tee + tailored or boyfriend blazer + interesting pair of shoes/sandals + long necklace optional<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317855686182793507/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317855686182793507/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/464011567840384741/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/464011567840384741/</a></p> <p>- Because you mentioned you wanted to wear cardigans to work:<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498421883742842740/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498421883742842740/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/545709679830181614/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/545709679830181614/</a></p> <p>(could totally see these work with a wrapover blouse instead of a button-down shirt too)</p> <p>- Also liking the idea of adding some sort of fringe to the look (either footwear like below, or a fringed top or jacket)<br /><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145311525456050624/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145311525456050624/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673202 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:51:19 +0000 unfrumped 1673202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Watching. I prefer light chino to denim in summer, too and more than shirts, except casual at- home on hottest days. It is not a work look for me but would like to have updated summer smart casual.<br /> i learned I need to keep a trim ( not skinny) silhouette in the pants, or the slim slouchy- taper, and not the baggy trouser look. This is a challenge,to find a pear- slightly curvy but not frumpy fit but I think there are more fit options out there now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673192 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:43:41 +0000 rachylou 1673192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them with collarless, drapey/soft peasant blouses. Have to go now and check out all of Anna's links </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673181 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:26:21 +0000 Tanya 1673181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa and Viva, those are great ideas, thank you.&nbsp; I think of you both as queens of this look.<br />Sheila, that sounds like a lovely outfit and I am glad you are finding the thread useful.<br />Anna, I love your suggestions!&nbsp; While it is true that I in general prefer more feminine outfits, I like a goof androgynous look occasionally and those are perfect.<br />Skylurker, wow, those outfits are fantastic, thank you so much for providing them.&nbsp; I&nbsp; especially like #1, 2 and 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673180 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:26:12 +0000 Anonymous 1673180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah - that reminds me , apropos of nothing here - that I'm on the lookout for a military shirt in olive green too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673178 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:18:57 +0000 viva 1673178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just echoing Sheila. Those pics are great, Skylurker. Love 2 and 5 especially.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673175 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 16:01:42 +0000 Sheila 1673175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skylurker - I love all your examples. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673171 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:49:59 +0000 skylurker 1673171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mine with tucked-in shirts and loafers / perforated oxfords.</p> <p>Looking around I've found : juxtaposing with fluid silk or lace, 50's retro with gingham like pattern or shrunken cardi, with tone on tone military shirt to mimick a jumpsuit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673167 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:45:45 +0000 annagybe 1673167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I realize you definitely prefer to be feminine in your dressing, but I recently found these gender neutral clothing looks. I find them intriguing &amp; might give you ideas for the pants</p> <p><a href="http://www.dapperq.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dapperq.com/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.dapperq.com/2016/06/100-stylish-dapperqs-2016/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dapperq.com/2016/06.....erqs-2016/</a><br /> #14, I like the layered white shirts &amp; colored socks<br /> #24, bright plaid shirt<br /> #38 Liberty print shirt<br /> #44, bright floral shirt, denim jacket</p> <p><a href="https://www.wildfang.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wildfang.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.wildfang.com/confetti-tee.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildfang.com/confetti-tee.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.wildfang.com/flora-shirt.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildfang.com/flora-shirt.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.wildfang.com/the-virino.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildfang.com/the-virino.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.wildfang.com/avaya-shirt.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildfang.com/avaya-shirt.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://tablet.hm.com/us/product/44525?article=44525-A" rel="nofollow">http://tablet.hm.com/us/produc.....le=44525-A</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/tops/view-all/studio-poplin-shirt-c719021p3485015.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....85015.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/tops/view-all/patch-shirt-c719021p3529015.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....29015.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/tops/view-all/printed-blouse-c719021p3518044.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....18044.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673162 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:34:48 +0000 Sheila 1673162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! to this. I just bought and wore a pair of (GASP) tan chinos for the first time in years. I wore them with a striped Breton top and patterned tennis shoes. I was nervous about looking very dated but once I got it all together, I felt pretty good about the outfit. I do agree...I need something besides denim to wear year around and, even though I like corduroy, I don't like the sound it makes when my stubby thighs rub together. I will be watching your capsules with great anticipation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673156 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:23:12 +0000 viva 1673156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love them the way Lisap suggests. I love juxtaposition in fashion (have been dressing that way a long time before Angie made that a watch word for me) -- so ballet slippers or okalas or the like, and a drapey tank or floral print and blazer is very office appropriate and cute.</p> <p>But, of course, it's Saturday. So today I wore my skinny khakis out early, in the foggy mist, to the Farmer's Market, with hightop sneakers and a flannel shirt. I guess that's very Maine of me!!! &nbsp;:)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673154 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:20:15 +0000 Anonymous 1673154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to wear mine with dressier tops and shoes and wear that look a lot. I always have a few pair of khakis in different shades of olive at any given time &nbsp;. &nbsp; I like the unexpectedness of that kind of pairing and the "clash" between dressy and casual/slouchy. &nbsp;They aren't my go-to for casual looks - that's too preppy for me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-chino-pants-in-2016#post-1673147 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 14:58:32 +0000 Tanya 1673147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So after discussing both <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-pencil-skirts-in-2016" rel="nofollow">pencil </a>and <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-full-skirts-in-2016" rel="nofollow">full skirts</a>, the next type of bottom I am thinking about styling in the current manner this summer are chinos/utility pants.&nbsp; They are typically relaxed skinny/BF cut and worn rolled above the ankle.&nbsp; I find them much more comfortable than jeans in the summer as they are looser and made of thinner material.&nbsp; Despite being quite casual, they are office appropriate.&nbsp; They are easily styled with relaxed linen tee and trendy sneakers, but I am looking for ideas beyond that. I have attached my current three pairs: olive and white slim BF shapes and lilac utility pants.&nbsp; I know that many of the forum wear (colored) chinos, too, so hopefully this thread will be helpful for them as well.&nbsp;&nbsp; Feel free to suggest parings with tops and shoes like Angie does in her ensemble posts or provide visuals. </p>