https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 10:13:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88876 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:33:24 +0000 yublocka 88876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mae I just wanted to commend you on taking up this challenge!! I haven't read through all the responses yet, but was just curious about what you are going to do with the too-short ones? Will you hem them longer? I am in the same position as you with a lot of my pants, and continue to wear the "borderline" ones, haven't yet gone for hemming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88699 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:13:06 +0000 medusa 88699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mae, here's my quick take without reading others' comments:</p> <p>1. A bit snug in the hips, could be ok for wearing under longer tops.</p> <p>2. Too short for heels, length looks ok for flats. Are they too loose in the hips/seat?</p> <p>3-12. Too short.</p> <p>13. Maybe shorten to knee length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88680 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:14:48 +0000 Mae 88680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, it's not a question of *if*... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88656 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:55:49 +0000 Angie 88656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a plan, Mae. We are here if you need us :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88598 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:47:37 +0000 Mae 88598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- many thanks for all the help! What a great sale, bellac- thanks for the links and the heads up. </p> <p>Angie, I have one (black wool, sort of flared) skirt and that's it. Thankfully I do have 3 dresses that I've been wearing since YLF (2 with leggings, and 1 classic sheath that had been an orphan but is now in weekly circulation). I *never* even think of skirts but now you can bet I'll be checking those racks.</p> <p>It might take awhile to build the foundation for a fab wardrobe, but I'm determined to make it happen, 1 piece at a time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88536 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:55:53 +0000 bella 88536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mae NY&#38;co has currently a buy one get one free pants sale. There are also tons of discount coupons here:<br /> <a href="http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/12/new-york-company-coupons.html" rel="nofollow">http://printable-coupons.blogs.....upons.html</a><br /> and here:<br /> <a href="http://coupon-codes-online.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-york-company-coupon-codes.html" rel="nofollow">http://coupon-codes-online.blo.....codes.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88512 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:23:08 +0000 Angie 88512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yooohooo! What a magnanimous effort, Mae. Thanks for taking the length of your pants seriously.</p> <p>1 is okay and 2 is fine with flats. The rest are too short. Sorry!!! I’m not sure if the fits on these pants are worth salvaging Mae, but I can’t judge accurately from the angle of the photos. By the time you’ve altered three pairs, you’ve bought yourself two new pairs on sale. Does that make sense? </p> <p>(I have those Swanns too!)</p> <p>But you can shorten the cropped pants and look fabulous :0)</p> <p>I say you give skirts a whirl for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88402 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:22:06 +0000 Mae 88402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping in case Angie has a minute to chime in here... :)</p> <p>Thanks everyone. I was afraid that this would be the consensus. I have no dress pants that are PPL. Yikes. My first question, I guess, is whether or not ANY of them (#3-14) are worth getting altered. I am working with a limited budget, so unfortunately can't go out and replace everything right away. Thankfully I have a couple of weeks before the weather turns and the situation becomes more critical.</p> <p>Here is what I'm thinking I need to strive for, in terms of pants:<br /> 1. Classic, black, well-fitting trousers (PPL, but also fitting well everywhere else)- thanks, Maya, for pointing out that many of my current pants look too big/baggy- I completely agree when looking through these photos. Most of these are size 4, yet some look positively gigantic. Maybe it's the angle?<br /> 2. Classic, cream or camel, well-fitting trousers<br /> 3. Classic, charcoal grey (with or without pinstripes), well-fitting trousers</p> <p>Along with a good quality pencil skirt (also not in my closet) and a sheath, these would give me the most bang for my buck...I think. </p> <p>R&#38;J- I am lusting after a beautiful, heeled, tall black boot for the winter season. I'd love to try this look. Thanks for giving me more reason to find the perfect boot.</p> <p>With a 33" inseam, I should be shooting for at least 33" pants lengths (for flats), and 34"+ for heels, yes?</p> <p>Thanks for helping me through this... it's truly a journey, isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88368 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:33:24 +0000 RoseandJoan 88368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am by no means an expert, I like the look of the first trousers but do they feel comfortable?</p> <p>I prefer the second trouser with flats they look more suited to a casual aesthetic in my opinion. The others do look a little short, I would be interested to see if Angie thinks any of the pairs could be altered to clam length.</p> <p>I like the short capris with the vertiginous heels and wonder if they would work with a high heeled, knee length black boot.</p> <p>Good luck with rebuilding your wardrobe Mae, as I'm learning myself it takes some guts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88363 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:11:44 +0000 rute 88363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 and 2 seems ok, all the others seem too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88321 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:14:49 +0000 JewelryGirl 88321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you can have them lengthened; IF, there is enough material in the existing hem &#38; IF, there isn't a wear line already from the existing hem if you know what I mean. You can usually pinch it out &#38; look at it against the other material to get a pretty good idea. My tailor charges the same for lengthening as a hem - around $20. I think he might be pricey but I trust him with any of my clothes he has done outstanding work on anything I've given him! </p> <p>Best of luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88320 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:13:49 +0000 April 88320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, dear. Yes, most of these are too short. I had similar dismal revelations about many of my "petite" trousers after reading about PPL. :(</p> <p>I think you can get away with the thrifted jeans, the NY&#38; Co. with flats, and you could take the cuffed ones to a tailor (most dry cleaners) to let them down a bit. I know that doesn't leave you with much in your closet, which is hard. But I would put a pair of well-fitting, correct-length black or charcoal dress pants at the top of your planning-to-buy list and keep your eye out for a great sale. And I will too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88317 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:38:21 +0000 Maya 88317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mae, I think all the ones you're questioning look too short to me. I wonder, though, if I'm the only one that thinks a lot of them look a little big and baggy? Maybe Angie will chime in on this.</p> <p>I think the first ones are barely passable with flats. A little tiny bit short but nothing criminal. The second ones are too short for those particular heels. If you have a pair of kitten heels, those would seem to be the best option. I don't think they're too long for flats, but they're not draping so nicely. They would drape a little better with a tiny heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88315 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:32:10 +0000 cciele 88315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I'm no PPL expert either, but here's my take:<br /> 1. Looks ok<br /> 2. Too short for the heels, too long for flats. Do you have a shorter heel to wear them with? Or have the hemmed for flats.</p> <p>The rest I think are too short, unfortunately.</p> <p>12. You could lengthen them, but I think the pants look a little baggy around the rear and tummy areas.</p> <p>13 + 14. If anyone can pull off pants that length, you can! With your long legs and with heels. And those higher heels, wowza! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88300 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:22:54 +0000 marianna 88300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just curious if I'll get this right, but I *think* the only ones that work are the army green ones with flats. And maybe the first black ones. But the experts will set you straight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88299 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:19:13 +0000 marianna 88299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not an expert so I can't chime in on the lengths (although you're clearly correct on the ones that are too short!), but I wanted to say that I'm new to YLF too and PPL has been in my head ever since I started reading the blog and forum. I never even thought about PPL before. I am 5'10" and have now realized that regular length pants are too short on me -- so all my pants are not PPL. It's a frightening discovery! Even more frightening is the fact that I have to buy tall lengths now, which seems ridiculously hard to find.</p> <p>Anyway, thanks to YLF for keeping PPL on the mind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trouser-length-evaluation-warning-15-photos#post-88297 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:44:15 +0000 Mae 88297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear. These are the ones that made it through the first closet sweep. I fear many will need to be replaced. Or, yes, it will be a chilly winter for me. I appreciate any/all comments for those willing to slog through this with me! :)</p> <p>I'll start with the ones I'm *pretty sure* are ok:<br /> 1. Thrift find with April- very snug- probably not suitable for work, but length appears ok<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/isg_WSdG5BP8cSnO-m5ELQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>2. These clearly need to be ironed. They are a sort of army green; New York &#38; Co. (Sz 4 Tall)<br /> a. With heels: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EOuDFGtAPq8XEriSm74uTA?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p> b. With flats: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/O38BKGABijlYNcX4vFFiVA?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a><br /> Are they *too* long for flats?</p> <p>Now for the ones I truly question:<br /> 3. Express, Editor<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1Sb28g4LRBc1lfmONK-YCw?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>4. Banana Republic, Martin (yes, need an iron, and sorry for the belly peek) :)<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/A5SmHxT_LzJs0kWv95InYg?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>5.Express, Editor (light pin stripes, dark charcoal, cuff)<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cGaJtDRba54ymsPKfsaFIw?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>6. Limited, Cassidy (lighter charcoal grey, cuff)<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/lq3X5C97SwkTR1XTieEsIQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>7. Gap (old and thinning...)<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sfuDaOG3MTigIe3UYadUCQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>These next ones are truly embarrassing now that I see the length at this level. Angie, feel free to use these as examples of BAD length. Drum roll please... the most unfab of the unfab....</p> <p>8. Besides the fact that they need an iron, the length is truly criminal. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oaD4KNTSJ52cdGMdQc-R7w?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>9. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5kmXD6Ti1lYy1Al9bHzXMg?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>10. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pnj5dB1UK9AH-E3WY8Yg-Q?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>11. Too short AND too big/frumpy.<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yLALoKACEtS12ahloVqPSg?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>12. Worth lengthening (there's plenty of cuff to steal from)?<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/96aLmfyeeccFOBZBls5hZA?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>Ok, and here are those calf-hitting wide leg pants I posted about a couple of days ago (thread: Tried this combo today)...</p> <p>13. With the shoes I wore in that photo, from a better angle:<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vfh3Zoi_q13CWpBQgIVM4g?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>14. With HIGHER heels:<br /> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/h9lYbnGiS0q879Xt56c1CQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCMLilY_U7v33Vg&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com/lh.....directlink</a></p> <p>Eeeeek. I have *2* pairs of pants that I'm "pretty sure" are ok on length. If the others are all truly too short, is there a way to lengthen them? And, are any of them *worth* lengthening, IYO?</p> <p>If you've made it this far, thanks for sticking with me! </p>