https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 06:16:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1490020 Mon, 11 May 2015 04:59:08 +0000 catgirl 1490020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I tried these and they are going back.&nbsp; The waist is high and small, the rest is sort of shapeless on me.&nbsp; I am going to look for a better alternative - so thanks for all the great links and suggestions!&nbsp; I think the belt on the Helmut Lang shorts would make me crazy but that's a shape I love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489952 Mon, 11 May 2015 01:05:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1489952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both and I like the idea of dressy shorts for work, if you can do it. (I don't think I could do it at my work--I think shorts are against the dress code--but they would look a lot dressier than many of the things that we are allowed to wear!)<br />Anyway, I've added some finds below, too, some of which I think might be easier to dress up because they are more toward short culottes than short pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489906 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:47:38 +0000 Anonymous 1489906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this - I did read yesterday but wasn't sure if I had anything worth saying.... but you know, I love those HL's (and yes, the price is , well, pricey) but those would be so cool to have. &nbsp;You could style those a million different ways. &nbsp;As classes as the Trouve's are, don't you find that that style can skew a little&nbsp;<b>too&nbsp;</b>classic ? &nbsp;They just don't strike me as you as much as the HL's do. &nbsp;I don't know what you do or where you work, so cannot comment at all on suitability that way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489789 Sun, 10 May 2015 13:47:43 +0000 kerry 1489789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea and prefer the HLs. Having said that, I tend to be a slow adopter so using the Trouvé pair to try it out this look might be worthwhile. If you find yourself reaching for them a lot you could then upgrade to the HLs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489775 Sun, 10 May 2015 13:18:10 +0000 jackiec 1489775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they could work, depending on how long they are on you. Agree with karymk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489773 Sun, 10 May 2015 13:04:26 +0000 Elizabeth P 1489773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got some shorts a couple of summer ago, similar to the Trouve's.&nbsp; I really liked having that option... my workplace is fairly casual in the summer, but I still like to look professional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489660 Sun, 10 May 2015 03:52:14 +0000 karymk 1489660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of wearing these shorts as a replacement for a pencil skirt. &nbsp;Totally cool but then I do not know how your office is. &nbsp;Could be so cool with a blazer and laceless oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489548 Sat, 09 May 2015 20:15:24 +0000 Astrid 1489548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first pair better and I think they'd be easier to pull off in a work setting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489514 Sat, 09 May 2015 19:12:41 +0000 rachylou 1489514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both a whole lot. I'm torn about the belt on the Helmuts, tho. I find it to be both extra stylish and in the way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489506 Sat, 09 May 2015 18:52:30 +0000 donnat 1489506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you business up the rest of the outfit, you can give them a professional vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489494 Sat, 09 May 2015 17:41:25 +0000 deb 1489494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it. I think they will work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489492 Sat, 09 May 2015 17:31:57 +0000 Greyscale 1489492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worked in a professional setting since I was an intern, but I wonder if you could wear them with black tights?</p> <p>I wear dress shorts to work and I love the look, but it's a different setting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489472 Sat, 09 May 2015 16:28:02 +0000 Gaylene 1489472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand. (How's that from someone who is all about dressing for image in the workplace!) But I'm with Suz that the HLs might be harder to incorporate into a professional setting at a senior level because the style, although dressy, originates from a casual utility pant. </p> <p>My perspective is that most people in NA still think of shorts on women as casual attire. That association would make me feel more comfortable in shorts which used professional style bottoms, like suit trousers or skirts, as an inspiration. I think it would also make the connection between the shorts and the rest of your outfit more seamless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489462 Sat, 09 May 2015 15:55:50 +0000 Angie 1489462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up for both. Try them.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489396 Sat, 09 May 2015 12:32:31 +0000 Olivegreen 1489396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this would be good to get off the plane with, with a blazer and sensible shoes and then just change to a skirt or slacks later?<br /> Not sure what your job entails, other than bush travel.<br /> If it is casual attire, I would do these in a heartbeat.<br /> Love the Helmut Land shorts also, sort of dressy utilitarian...pockets! Belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489373 Sat, 09 May 2015 11:26:55 +0000 Suz 1489373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on your workplace. I like them both. The Helmuts are more unique and fashion-forward but possibly more difficult to work into a dressier work related outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489372 Sat, 09 May 2015 11:23:47 +0000 Staysfit 1489372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I like both, but the Helmut Lang are more interesting, in a good way. I typically don't wear shorts to work, so I'm not a good judge about their appropriateness. It's funny, my casualness at work includes jeans, tees, and sneakers but not shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489361 Sat, 09 May 2015 11:06:14 +0000 Ledonna N. 1489361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would depend on the length for and your right about the helmut lang. I love the pocket detail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/these-trouve-shorts-for-work#post-1489260 Sat, 09 May 2015 02:39:26 +0000 catgirl 1489260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been considering a pair of long dress shorts for work instead of skirts.&nbsp; What do you think of these?&nbsp; I think with a blazer and the right shoes they would be dressy enough.&nbsp; Or have you seen something better?&nbsp; I love the Helmut Lang shorts, but of course not the price. </p>