https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:13:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561954 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:18:39 +0000 CocoLion 561954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pair it with a more tonally consistent top. So, a red top to go with the red pants. That will keep from cutting you in half.</p> <p>Or, wear them with a tunic. Remember the rule of thirds. 2/3 tunic and 1/3 leg/pants is more flattering than 1/2 and 1/2. (These values are approximate not literal.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561935 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:37:21 +0000 Nadya 561935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire - You've got a point about the camera angle. I've noticed my skirts look longer in the photos than they do in person - I think because of that, as well. And you're ALSO right about the fit - the next size down fit my legs better, but caused a severe case of muffin top! </p> <p>Meredith and Manidipa (and probably others with the same smart idea) - I do think a shorter t-shirt or tank will help as it will show where my waist is. I realized I wore this tank and cardigan last Spring with white jeans, and of course that low contrast approach didn't have the same effect as with a bright color.</p> <p>For the kind folks who recommended a less blocky shoe - i remembered I've been waiting for it to be warm enough to wear a pair of peep-toe oxfords I bought It's been so cold here, they slipped my mind! If it keeps warming up, I'll try those next. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/jeffrey-campbell-berni-slingback-oxford/3247740?origin=PredictiveSearch&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/je.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>So many good ideas from everyone. If I weren't dog tired I'd go try on more outfits right now! I'll post some later this month, I promise :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561867 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:39:04 +0000 ManidipaM 561867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nadya, I actually like what I see here a lot! That said, Claire makes a great point about camera angle. If you still feel stumpified after moving the cam down, what about a shorter T-shirt, keeping the cardigan, OR a shorter topper with the same T-shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561745 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:51:47 +0000 Meredith1953 561745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color of those jeans! Have you tried a different tshirt under the sweater? Those flats are really cute too. I haven't tried skinnies yet so you are miles ahead of me!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561658 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:51:10 +0000 Beth Ann 561658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've already received some great feedback and seem to have a plan to create a look you'll feel fab in. I just recently purchased red jeans, too (I call them fire britches) and it toook some playing in the closet to make it work well. I wear mine with jackets -- a denim, a ponte black moto style and a black anorak. I like the idea of striped t's and print tops underneath. I like the idea of the sheer blouse. Sounds elegant! The look you have is already far better than a 5! Post your next look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561598 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:42:35 +0000 Anonymous 561598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nadya, this is such a great outfit! Many of my outifts look much better on the hanger took so don't feel bad. Are the jeans a little too big? Maybe you just have slim legs and, like me, once you get the jeans to fit in the waist they are big in the legs?</p> <p>Anyway, you could try a semi tuck in the front and then we would see more jean, elongating your leg line. I also think part of the *perceived problem* is in the camera angle. Taking a picture with the camera by your face and pointing downward will make your legs look stumpy everytime (ask me how I know this)!</p> <p>I love the white shirt and the sweater, this is a perfect interpretation of Angie's Bright Gal on the Go formula. And I know heels make your legs look longer, but I would never tell you to take off those fabulous flats. I'd love to find a shoe just like that! I'll bet they go with everything, and I could wear them year round where I live. I think you look terrific and it's SO nice to see you post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561419 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:36:57 +0000 rachylou 561419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the grey and red together. That's a great combo. I'd experiment with the footwear too. The flats are cute, but I think they're taking a swing at the other items in this outfit for center stage... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561418 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:36:44 +0000 JennyAnne 561418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the striped sweater isn't really working. The top could be long and fitted or boxy but shorter, I think. Great jeans, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561409 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:16:53 +0000 Nadya 561409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks fr all the great ideas! I have a shortish black jacket that I'll try, and a cropped denim jacket. I also have a new ivory sheer blouse that might work with the same color feel I was going for. Now to keep my eyes open for a nude flat or low heel! I will now admit that I also bought these in blue. I'm a bit sad they're a bit baggy after a half day of wear, but I think with the right top that will be less noticed.</p> <p>Thanks, again, YLFers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561353 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:02:16 +0000 K. Period. 561353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally see where you were going with this. It is nice, but it isn't a 10, like you! I would try something shorter on the top. That would elongate your leg line on the upper half. I'd also try a single color flat or heels. The two-tones (which are super cute, by the way!) make your eye stop twice: once when denim meets shoe and again at the shoe's cap. They are adorable, but not the shoe for this pair of jeans. A heel would help too because it would elongate you, but I don't think it is a must. Heel or flat, single tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561351 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:00:09 +0000 HelenInCanada 561351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the neutral-striped sweater + top combo and your red jeans, Nadya, but I think the shape of the bottom half needs better balancing...? The jeans are slim cut &amp; tapered, so it's making the top half look larger. I would experiment with footwear - maybe a more substantial shoe or bootie could improve the look, or even heels if you wear them! Barring that, I would look for a coloured jean with a bit of a flare, or a straight as opposed to tapered leg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561347 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:55:17 +0000 Anonymous 561347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is cute as is.</p> <p>As far as refining it, if I was going to guess, the easiest *fix* would be to replace the cardigan for something more structured, say a blazer. </p> <p>What about a black blazer and do the stripe element by wearing a striped tee? I bet a blazer would probably sharpen things up a bit. Higher heels always help in this type of situation as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561344 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:51:28 +0000 Anonymous 561344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like christieanne's suggestions. It's a cute look overall, just not fab, which I'm sure is what you're after. The lengthening idea through the use of the same color top &amp; bottom is super! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561340 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:45:32 +0000 Frogmella 561340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I think the top half looks like it goes with another bottom, pencil skirt or dress pants. For some reason I feel it would be good to go super simple on top, maybe a white tee and cropped demin jacket. I would avoid all prints. You definitely do not have to take the jeans back. They are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561332 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:39:36 +0000 christieanne 561332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think maybe you are just not used to the look of the slimmer cut leg. It does change proportions.<br /> I like how you styled it - really cute shoes and overall playful, modern look. You could try to do a tone on tone or a red top under the sweater and see if that gives you a longer look. A or nude shoe might lengthen more as well I did that with black skinnies the first few times i wore them just to get adjusted. </p> <p>I am really wanting cobalt blue skinnies now more than ever </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561331 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:39:14 +0000 Anonymous 561331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm... I'm stumped. I think it has something to do with the top, but I'm not sure what to suggest. I'm sure Angie will know.</p> <p>I do think that with pants like those, you need a longer top; perhaps one that's more voluminous (not so close-fitting) to counteract the slimness of the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-can-i-improve-new-red-jeans#post-561307 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:23:39 +0000 Nadya 561307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked this outfit in my head, but once on it's only about a solid 5. This is my first time wearing these new red jeans, and I think I'm not used to styling skinny jeans! I feel this outfit's pretty stumpifying :-). Is it the effect of the long sweater? I'm open to any and all suggestions on how to wear these jeans. Or even, sniff, if the jeans have to go! </p>