https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:33:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164693 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:13:25 +0000 marianne 164693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow Taylor, that is such an elegant look! Your hair is a work of art, too. Thank you for letting me see the picture. Hmm I wonder if I should play with a tucked in look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164629 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:24:37 +0000 taylor 164629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here you go:)</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/46729777@N06/4618735889" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....4618735889</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164619 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:02:05 +0000 marianne 164619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much! Special thanks to Inge and AJ for the visuals. Inge, I need to look through the links more carefully, but I am intrigued with the idea of a banded top. I would like to find one that doesn't require a base layer - that would be awesome for hot weather.<br /> AJ - I really like the look with a vest, that's a great idea. Need to experiment!<br /> Taylor, I went to look for your post, but it looks like your picture is not available anymore. I'd love to see it. My old pants were more like you describe - slim on top with wide bottoms, and no pockets. They were pre-YLF so I wasn't sure about the best way to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164531 Mon, 31 May 2010 22:06:29 +0000 Inge 164531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, I'm writing a book again, but just thought of a few more things.</p> <p>- I also love wide-legged pants paired with a simple, fitted top and a more cropped (Chanel-esque) jacket over it.<br /> e.g.<br /> <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/geen_titel/set?id=13551177" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/geen_titel/set?id=13551177</a></p> <p>- A scoopneck or crewneck tee or top, or a button-down even + wide-legged pants and a fun scarf wrapped around your neck once, just let the ends hang down</p> <p>- Wrapped top in a flattering colour<br /> <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?id=18909125" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?id=18909125</a></p> <p>- maybe not for very hot Summer weather, but I adore this look: fitted turtleneck top in a soft fabric + pants (maybe add a statement necklace or bracelet, but I like it just as is too) - so simple, yet so elegant<br /> <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/golden_gray/set?id=580195" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/golden_gray/set?id=580195</a></p> <p>I'll shut up now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164527 Mon, 31 May 2010 22:01:10 +0000 Inge 164527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those pants Marianne! You look fantastic in them and with your height and beautiful figure, they work with flats (maybe shorten them a little for flats?) and heels.</p> <p>I immediately thought about Taylor's stunning outfit she posted recently. Definitely worth a try.</p> <p>I actually love wide-legged pants with voluminous tops and with more fitted tops, and you can pull it all off, so go crazy;-)</p> <p>Hm, let's see... a few ideas:<br /> (ignore the prices and colours if you don't like them, these are just examples)</p> <p>- I love wider legged pants with a somewhat fitted top with a wide hem, something like this:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3082306/0~2376776~2374327~2374333~2377660?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2377660&#038;P=3" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....0&#038;P=3</a></p> <p>- A breezy top paired with a belt?<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3105891/0~2376776~2374327~2374333~2377660?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2377660&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....0&#038;P=1</a></p> <p>- Banded hems or bubble hems<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3088854/0~2376776~2374327~2374333~2377660?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2377660&#038;P=6" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....0&#038;P=6</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=464883&#038;CategoryID=43324" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=43324</a></p> <p>- I know it's been done before, but hey why fix it when it ain't broke, aka maritime inspired outfits<br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=470407&#038;CategoryID=51309" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=51309</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Michael-Stars-juniper-stripe-jersey-banded-scoopneck-t-shirt/COLOR_CROSS-SELL/307778801/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Michael.....detail.fly</a></p> <p>- A denim shirt or a button-down with fun detailing (I love the red at the bottom)<br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=445241&#038;CategoryID=51313" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=51313</a></p> <p>- Fun batwing sleeves<br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=454924&#038;CategoryID=43327" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=43327</a></p> <p>- These could all work too<br /> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/camisblouses/PRDOVR~26011/26011.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../26011.jsp</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3096366/0~2376776~2374327~2374333~2377660?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2377660&#038;P=2" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....0&#038;P=2</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=454708&#038;CategoryID=43324" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=43324</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Ella-Moss-soot-voile-Lafayette-studded-racerback-tank/cat20020/306140203/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Ella-Mo.....detail.fly</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/BCBGeneration-sapphire-rib-Cassandra-banded-raglan-top/COLOR_CROSS-SELL/305205201/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/BCBGene.....detail.fly</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164492 Mon, 31 May 2010 20:05:07 +0000 Mellllls 164492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great on you. If they don't shrink I'd shortem them to wear with flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164490 Mon, 31 May 2010 19:52:45 +0000 Angie 164490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants look fine with flats, Marianne. They're a little long though. Go up a few inches? Nice pants!</p> <p>An empire swing top could work with these pants. Or the right short banded top. But I'd be careful with anything LONG and flowy. Short and flowy is an option because you are tall and straight. Susan too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164450 Mon, 31 May 2010 18:12:26 +0000 taylor 164450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a linen pant also , and did a recent post myself. They are slim legged, super belled however.</p> <p>Because of the way linen flows and moves when you walk i prefer a heel , but I am sure if you hemmed these they would be perfect with your flats. also because linen can look a little disheveled by the end of the day I like structured tailored , or close to the body dressier pieces on top:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164400 Mon, 31 May 2010 14:25:12 +0000 wilson 164400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I can think of to add is to keep your top a natural fiber material (cotton, silk, etc) with the linen bottoms. I really like fitted sleeveless tunics with wide-leg linen pants and sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164398 Mon, 31 May 2010 14:16:19 +0000 Lisa 164398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fan of wide leg pants worn with a heel vs with flats. To me, the heel exaggerates the great wide leg line. I like the idea of the crisp shirt to counteract the wrinkles linen gets during the course of a day. Or a sheer shirt with a print would be nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164368 Mon, 31 May 2010 12:57:32 +0000 anne 164368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good in them Marianne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164344 Mon, 31 May 2010 06:55:07 +0000 Tara 164344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Q. First, can I do anything to make them look stylish?<br /> A. Yes! You can look stylishly casual in these. I think how you've styled them is quite nice, maybe add a nice wooden bangle, some funky shades and a long beaded necklace in red and you've got yourself a very funky casual outfit!</p> <p>Q. Can I get away wearing them without heels?<br /> A. If you want to wear them without heels, do get them taken up as they scrunch a little at the bottom.</p> <p>Q. What kind of tops would work with them?<br /> A. I think something fitted would work best, like a funky close-cut t-shirt or tank in a bright colour, or a nice fitted cotton shirt. Nothing too long or too loose.</p> <p>I like the first pic with the top tucked in actually, because of the belted detail at the waist. You could even wear a fitted white shirt tucked in, with a thin coloured belt in place of the one that comes with the pants? Just a thought.</p> <p>I think wide leg linen or cotton pants can look really good, even when wearing a casual top like a tank or a t-shirt and flat shoes, but only when the accessories add a bit of glamour. A nice pair of sunglasses, bangles and necklaces go towards achieving this </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164342 Mon, 31 May 2010 06:12:10 +0000 AJ 164342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pants!<br /> Here are some inspiration photos:<br /> <a href="http://www.fashionunder100.net/2008/02/angie-harmons-look-for-9958.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fashionunder100.net.....-9958.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/shopping/2008/05/may_outfits_day12" rel="nofollow">http://www.luckymag.com/shoppi.....fits_day12</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/shopping/2008/08/topstrousers_look4" rel="nofollow">http://www.luckymag.com/shoppi.....sers_look4</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.luckymag.com/shopping/2008/05/may_outfits_day11" rel="nofollow">http://www.luckymag.com/shoppi.....fits_day11</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164332 Mon, 31 May 2010 04:44:45 +0000 marianne 164332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies! You're right about the length, and I am hoping after washing they shrink just enough so I wouldn't need to hem them We'll see.<br /> Susan, I actually like the idea of voulme on top with these pants too - hopefully it's not a complete faux pas! I am glad there is another fan of linen pants.<br /> Maya, hmm I have a navy/white polka dot scarf, I need to experiment.<br /> Please keep ideas coming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164240 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:28:44 +0000 Maya 164240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are absolutely tall and slim enough to wear them with flats, but they are a tiny bit long now so you would need to hem them (you probably figured that already).</p> <p>I really like linen pants on other people, they are just not for me. Actually my first ever picture post ever on YLF was of me in a pair of wide leg linen pants, but they were deemed a nay due to my short stature so I gave them away </p> <p>Since linen is so creased and casual, I like the idea of contrasting it with something more crisp like a white buttondown. Ooh and a white and navy striped scarf, with your red sandals! Um, kind of like you are wearing them in the pictures I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164227 Sun, 30 May 2010 22:56:41 +0000 Susan 164227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very similar pants in the olive green from H&amp;M (last season) and I adore them. I do think they are a tad long. I like to wear mine with medium height wedge sandals and a cropped spring jacket. But I am also a fan of pairing the wide leg linen pants with a flowy top. I know this violates the cardinal rules of volume paired with tailored, but in summer, I think you can bend the rules a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164201 Sun, 30 May 2010 21:57:35 +0000 Queen Mum 164201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look to me like they would be best with a bit of a heel. I would think if you want to wear them with flats you need to shorten them just a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-linen-pants-help#post-164198 Sun, 30 May 2010 21:54:20 +0000 marianne 164198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought these linen pants at H&amp;M to replace my old pair. I know not everyone is a fan of linen, but I like having a pair in summer - I like the combination of coverage and breeziness. These have side entry pockets, but I'll try to sew them shut. I have a few questions that I hope you could help me with. First, can I do anything to make them look stylish? Can I get away wearing them without heels? What kind of tops would work with them? (The tucked in picture is just for showing the waistband fit).<br /> <a href="http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/cyudo/IMG_0443-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i293.photobucket.com/al.....0443-1.jpg</a><br /> If these are not up to snuff, I don't mind returning them, but I would like to make them work.<br /> Thanks in advance! </p>