https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:27:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type/page/2#post-1924462 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:45:43 +0000 Toban 1924462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The verdict on the blue violet pants is that they are a size too big but the right style. Right direction, wrong fit. My husband really liked the straight leg cut of these and strongly disliked the olive ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924242 Thu, 31 May 2018 16:22:59 +0000 Anonymous 1924242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed this thread. &nbsp;Lots of really good information. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924235 Thu, 31 May 2018 16:09:39 +0000 Toban 1924235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie, Marilyn, and Carla. I was partly tempted to keep the olive pants which might fit better with a couple more pounds loss, but in the end I realized that the weight loss might not happen in the areas where I had issues. Marilyn hit the nail on the head about the fabric. I will do another try on session with the blue tonight, but I think they are keepers. I definitely prefer it with a close fitting top, like the navy v-neck, but I didn’t get a picture of it. The color is a bit less flexible in my current wardrobe, though, and it needs to earn it’s place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924200 Thu, 31 May 2018 15:04:29 +0000 Carla 1924200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Getting angles right with photos can be a bit of a challenge - but boy does one learn a lot from taking outfit photos! </p> <p>Looks like you are on track to finding a flattering solution with your cropped pants experiment, Toban. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924197 Thu, 31 May 2018 14:53:03 +0000 Marilyn 1924197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like the blue violet.&nbsp; I prefer to wear my Logan Crops semi-tucked or full tucked.&nbsp; It's a more flattering silhouette on my petite frame.&nbsp; Maybe give that a try.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I tried those olive pants in black.&nbsp; They were a no go for me as well. I think the thick ponte fabric was the problem.&nbsp; I wouldn't suggest sizing up....they are supposed to fit snug.&nbsp; That's the nature of that fabric.</div><div><br /></div><div>The cropped flares are a nice look on you though.&nbsp; You should definitely keep trying with that style.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924195 Thu, 31 May 2018 14:36:18 +0000 Angie 1924195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Got it. Photos can be deceiving.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924193 Thu, 31 May 2018 14:22:44 +0000 Toban 1924193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The olive are too tight in knee, thigh, and rear, which is seen only in side and rear view. Front view looks fine, but the snuggness (despite the stretch of the material) is uncomfortable and fussy in places. Limitations of what one can see in photos. I’ll try on the blue again tonight as I want my husband’s opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924188 Thu, 31 May 2018 14:06:16 +0000 Angie 1924188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why do you think you need to size up? The olive look the right size.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd like to see another pic of the blue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924184 Thu, 31 May 2018 13:58:33 +0000 Toban 1924184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I agree that the olive have potential — but I would need a size up and I can’t get them in time for my trip. The photo of the blue ones don’t do them justice. They are better in real life, styled a bit differently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924180 Thu, 31 May 2018 13:54:16 +0000 Angie 1924180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Toban,</b> the olive has potential - I'm a spanner and prefer the fit of those to the blue. They need a bit of a hack though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924072 Thu, 31 May 2018 00:54:47 +0000 DonnaF 1924072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Kick flares for the win! Well, at least the blue violet ones. I am the opposite of an IT, but I have a tough time with tapered pants because I have muscular calves so narrowed pant legs almost always get caught on them. Kick flares solve that problem and seem to balance my thighs.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've just ordered some paper bag waist pants out of curiosity. . .I like higher waists because my torso is so long, but I'm not sure whether the bunchiness will do me any favors. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924043 Wed, 30 May 2018 23:39:31 +0000 Kathie 1924043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The violet pants and your new topper are fab together. The proportions seem to magically balance your IT tendencies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924015 Wed, 30 May 2018 21:28:15 +0000 Toban 1924015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>AndiB</b>, thank you for sharing your collection of wide crops! They certainly fit the relaxed summer vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924014 Wed, 30 May 2018 21:24:19 +0000 AndiB 1924014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been totally into wide crops myself!&nbsp; and on quite the quest.&nbsp; I actually got a pair of Athleta wide crops&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pcid=46650&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=777548002&amp;searchText=globetrotter">https://athleta.gap.com/browse.....hText=glob</a>&nbsp; They are somewhat gearlike but fit so well.&nbsp; They only had long in my size and I do need to get them shortened.&nbsp; The fabric is a mix between a yoga pant and a tencel I guess.&nbsp; I love them.&nbsp; With a longer top covering the band they'd work even for work.&nbsp; They seem to come in and out of stock.</p> <p>Also just ordered two Eileen Fisher, this lantern cut crop, which I got in the green but wanted in black, but now glad I have in green because I am beginning to get quite a collection of wide crop pants!&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eileenfisher.com/organic-cotton-jersey-lantern-ankle-pant-s8oj-p3037/?&amp;color=2153">https://www.eileenfisher.com/o.....color=2153</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Since I also got these&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&amp;keyword=eileen+fisher+cropped+jersey+pants">https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?.....rsey+pants</a></p> <p>And finally these in charcoal.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2303175/cad-wide-leg-pants?color=CHARCOAL">https://www.nordstromrack.com/.....r=CHARCOAL</a></p> <p>I likely won't keep them all, but there is a comfort, an ease, on these very hot days of summer.&nbsp; And having put on a few lbs over the last couple months (nursing a groin pull and just babying it, which means very few of the workouts I like the most).&nbsp; Hmm, wonder if it seems like I am just giving up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924005 Wed, 30 May 2018 20:34:55 +0000 Toban 1924005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Suz</b> and <b>Sal</b>. I'm glad there is multiple pant and skirt styles to flatter our respective figures. I was pleasantly surprised by both pairs as I had never tried this style. Even though the green didn't quite work out in fit, they were in the right direction in comparison to the numerous ankle pants that just emphasized my IT shapes. I can carry some width on the bottom as a result to counter-balance my top heaviness. That said, as a petite, I have to be careful to not add too much volume ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1924001 Wed, 30 May 2018 20:29:03 +0000 Sal 1924001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue ones look brilliant! Really nice fit. I think you are on the right track here. I think a fitted style can work with a chunkier pair of shoes sometimes. </p> <p>Suz - it is interesting how we can also suit different shapes. I think many styles can be worn to be JFE but there are some that are too much effort. I wish I could wear white long shorts like you do but that is a very hard style for me to pull off!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1923995 Wed, 30 May 2018 20:10:03 +0000 Suz 1923995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look great on you, Toban and this is really interesting and instructive.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel as if flared crops are the least flattering pant I can possibly wear. Short muscular legs, short calves, and straight hourglass/ rectangle body type. I got a few pair but I really don't like them on myself and should pass them on. But here they are looking amazing on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1923992 Wed, 30 May 2018 19:46:40 +0000 Toban 1923992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The BR pants came today and I did a quick try on. Definitely working better than straight or tapered ankle pants for me. The blue violet have more ease and are likely keepers (my husband is the true judge tonight). I like the color and shape of the green ones but I think the fit is off for me — too tight at knees and thighs, weird bagginess in waist and bum. Close but not quite right. Bonus - navy lightweight v-neck sweater also from BR. Perfect weight for my travel capsule. Can layer under my toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1922090 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:22:49 +0000 Toban 1922090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, thanks for these suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1922083 Thu, 24 May 2018 21:05:42 +0000 Aida 1922083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another IT checking in seconding culottes or cropped wider bottoms. Cargo-style knee length pants work well for me too. I am also very fond of paper bag waisted pants/shorts as the additional flare at the hip can be balancing (such as those below, all of which I would own with a fantasy budget!). For longer lengths, I like cropped straights and soft joggers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1922014 Thu, 24 May 2018 18:13:22 +0000 Toban 1922014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Marilyn! Glad to hear that they work for you and the fit info. I have ordered those in two colors (blue violet and flight jacket). Fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921975 Thu, 24 May 2018 15:22:51 +0000 Marilyn 1921975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a petite IT.&nbsp; I can't get enough of cropped pants. Love cropped flares. &nbsp; I like the BR Logan Trouser-fit Crops that <b>Suz</b> mentioned.&nbsp; I have a red pair from this season and a striped pair from last summer.&nbsp; I think they would fit <b>Angie's </b>suggestion for a wide crop as they have a wider leg and are not fitted through the thigh.&nbsp; They hang straight down from my bum.&nbsp; They are wide but not too wide.</p> <p>No navy or burgundy currently but they have a blue violet that's really nice and a soft blue in addition to the black and red.&nbsp; </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921935 Thu, 24 May 2018 13:48:52 +0000 Toban 1921935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>DonnaF, Gigi,<br /> Sterling, krishnidoux, </b>and<b> Angie</b>.<br /> I knew YLF would have some solutions for me . I’m keen to try the kick flares. I’ve<br /> ordered the following two in blue violet and green from Banana Republic: <a href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1012595&amp;pcid=24906&amp;vid=3&amp;pid=281955002" rel="nofollow">https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....=281955002</a><a href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1009311&amp;pcid=24906&amp;vid=3&amp;pid=281947002" rel="nofollow">https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....=281947002</a></p> <p><b>Angie</b>, great idea<br /> on wide crops. I’ll keep on the lookout, but if you have any suggestions for me<br /> that would be appreciated! I generally need petite size pants, but can get away<br /> with mid-rise regular (reads high rise on me) if they are able to be hemmed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921924 Thu, 24 May 2018 13:10:18 +0000 Angie 1921924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two words:</p> <p>Wide Crops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921865 Thu, 24 May 2018 09:57:06 +0000 krishnidoux 1921865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello fellow IT. Here is my suggestion:<br />Surprisingly, The Gap. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1077020&amp;pcid=1011761&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=256526003">https://www.gapcanada.ca/brows.....=256526003</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1077020&amp;pcid=1011761&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=256512023">https://www.gapcanada.ca/brows.....=256512023</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1051464&amp;pcid=1011761&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=294092043">https://www.gapcanada.ca/brows.....=294092043</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921861 Thu, 24 May 2018 09:47:34 +0000 Anonymous 1921861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions, but I wanted to say hi. &nbsp;I follow your posts religiously. &nbsp;If I am correct, you are starting to build your wardrobe out from micro capsules? &nbsp;Naturally, I am following this process with great interest. &nbsp;Yes wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921842 Thu, 24 May 2018 05:06:21 +0000 Gigi 1921842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would anything from Express work? They carry petites now.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.express.com/womens-clothing/petites/petite-pants/cat3410003">https://www.express.com/womens.....cat3410003</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921841 Thu, 24 May 2018 04:39:41 +0000 DonnaF 1921841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about kick flares? They are cropped but flare at the bottom. A search on Nordstrom.com in Petites shows they have two styles but perhaps not in the colors you want. I am on my phone so I can’t do a Find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921798 Thu, 24 May 2018 00:31:17 +0000 Toban 1921798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz. I think these silhouettes are promising ways to balance my IT upper body. They seemed more available last year.</p> <p>ETA I found both a blue and a green pair of the BR cropped trousers in petite size and have ordered both. Fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-pants-and-inverted-triangle-body-type#post-1921795 Thu, 24 May 2018 00:03:23 +0000 Suz 1921795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't found in the colours you want but maybe these styles? Culottes or trouser fit crop?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>