https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:01:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063932 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:29:26 +0000 lyn67 2063932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love nr 2-you are built to rock the new bootcuts!! BTW&nbsp; both are great and will continue to admire them on you (and others) only. I loved them with western boots/booties a decade (or more?) ago but I am not willing to bother myself- my body changed since then and I am almost sure I'll have to look for a needle in a haystack to make these work again on my plumpy (with apple midriff) self....:-((. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063890 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:57:12 +0000 RobinF 2063890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits - I love them both. I agree that wide legs are hard to style. I have similar shape issues to you except am a lot shorter which makes the width even worse. Not sure full length wide legs are going to work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063881 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:54:31 +0000 Aliona 2063881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how you styled these, Janet, they look brilliant. To my eye, your pairing with sneaks makes these look super current. I’m personally thrilled at the return of wide legs despite the fact they do not suit my figure at all. So freeing after all these years of skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063861 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:28:56 +0000 Style Fan 2063861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these looks.&nbsp; My favourite is with the R &amp; B sweater.&nbsp; I wear my wide-leg pants with winter coats.&nbsp; I do wear wool knee-high socks or wool tights with them.&nbsp; My coats are fitted and not cocoon type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063835 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 03:59:48 +0000 Carla 2063835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I REALLY like the look of your wide leg pants. THAT is how I want mine to fit. I hope we can see some more experimentation with these bottoms. (I liked them in your ‘ancient shirt’ post. How about with the vest from your latter flat styling? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style/page/2#post-2063801 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:40:37 +0000 Anonymous 2063801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 a lot too! Agreeing that wide legs seem to work best in mild weather, when the top half isn't bulked up with layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063794 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:34:09 +0000 Jaime 2063794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially like the sweater outfit - I think the slightly higher exposed waist works great - which is the problem with wide legs and high waists for me also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063773 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:27:12 +0000 Anonymous 2063773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those tie front tops for wearing with high waists. The tie breaks up the horizontal line in the tummy area and provides a bit of camouflage.<br /> This is a great look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063770 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:16:02 +0000 kkards 2063770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both, but have a slight preference to the 2nd. I think it’s the lightness of the sweater, sneakers and the wash of the jeans </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063766 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:04:52 +0000 Anonymous 2063766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>De-lurking to say these looks are both totally fabulous, and encouraging to me as I also do *not* tuck. On a whim I ordered the BR wide leg jeans that Lisap posted about yesterday (thanks, Lisap!) and am looking forward to styling them with some shorter-to-me sweaters. Hopefully they’ll work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063764 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 23:00:10 +0000 Brooklyn 2063764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear knit tops that end on the hip. Sometimes if they are a little longer you can just ruche them up or semi tuck at the front as you have in no 2. But long tops don’t work (unless it’s a really long tunic). I don’t full tuck and therefore would find wearing them with a woven top challenging. I think no 1 works well but tops like that can be hard to find, yes? That said I do find them easier to style than skinnies, flares or bootcuts or any other thigh hugging style because, as CS says, that leg camouflage is high priority for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063760 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:37:45 +0000 LaPed 2063760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great jeans! I love them with the sweater especially, very clean palette with those sneakers and the semi-tuck is perfect, but both outfits are really nice.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa p -- I actually love the look of longer coats over wide jeans and trousers. Cocoon shapes might be a little tricky, but I think belted coats, princess seams, and classic reefers and car coats can all look amazing over wider hems.Maybe there are subtle things -- suggesting a waistline, lowering the stance, a sharp shoulder line, etc -- that might help make it work... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063746 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:02:42 +0000 cindysmith 2063746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I feel you. Let's ignore the fact that I literally can't walk in wide leg pants because I literally trip over my own two feet or my own two pants legs or some combination of the two. Let's just talk about styling.</p> <p>I love how wide leg pants camouflage the thighs that I feel are a bit big. I like styling that volume on bottom with a fitted top, generally a knit with a bit of draping for interest. However, right now, I can't stand to wear a fitted top because of the weight gain or the heat or some combination of the two. </p> <p>They're hard to style, they're hard for me to walk in, I give up on wide leg pants. At least for now, anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063733 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:37:48 +0000 rachylou 2063733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are great! I guess widelegs need some outfit creation sessions at this point. Everything has changed since the last time they were in vogue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063729 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:04:01 +0000 Janet 2063729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, Lisa! I would think a longer but fitted coat could work well. Guess it’s trial and error. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063717 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:37:49 +0000 Anonymous 2063717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the issue I discovered today though: &nbsp;wide leg jeans are going to be a fall/spring thing only so you gotta wear 'em while you can. &nbsp;I was out working with an account (who also sells clothes !) and tried on the coolest plaid earth tone cocoon coat for fun, and it looked utterly RIDICULOUS with these jeans . &nbsp;So bad. &nbsp;Only shorter coats seem to work, so , again, not really a winter-friendly look. Which is fine, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063711 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:29:36 +0000 anchie 2063711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2 it looks effortless, but I read somewhere that effortless dressing requires a lot of work </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063706 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:16:43 +0000 bella 2063706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I absolutely love outfit #2! Looks super sleek! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063700 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:04:55 +0000 Christina F. 2063700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they're both great options for those pants. I prefer the second look slightly, but you can't go wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063693 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:42:02 +0000 Anonymous 2063693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha. I know it’s a dumb word , sorry . I too would love to look lean and angular and have no boobs , but that never happened to me either . Further to this whole tucking business , I DO NOT tuck anything , ever , and haven’t since I was 16 . But I’ve found I’m ok with a loose semituck as long aS I’m wearing a jacket or cardigan over it to “blur” any view of my ab area . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063692 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:36:34 +0000 Janet 2063692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa! I’m chuckling a little because I’m not sure exactly what to make of “womanly” as it relates to my aspirational style. I would rather look more angular and edgy and maybe even a bit more androgynous, but the shape of my body doesn’t cooperate with that vibe. I was not born with a fashion-friendly body type. </p> <p>Granted, these particular wide leg pants are very soft, light and drapey, and I might be able to fake a bit more of a long and lean look with pants that are more structured, but then it’s a fine line before you get into stiff looks that emphasize width and aren’t comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063688 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 2063688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are great on you - very womanly , if that doesn’t sound too weird . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063685 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:16:18 +0000 Angie 2063685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES to platform silver sneaks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063682 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:08:36 +0000 Janet 2063682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie!</p> <p>My silver sneakers are starting to look a little worse for the wear. Yikes. And I love those shoes. Maybe a replacement with a slightly more substantial sole to get me through the rest of fall and interesting next spring/summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063681 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:06:37 +0000 Angie 2063681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants look AMAZING with the sneaks! LOVE! Sooooo NOW.</p> <p>KILLER x2.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063673 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:00:44 +0000 Inge 2063673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree about needing shorter hemlines on tops for the on-trend bottoms, Janet, but a more fitted silhouette isn't absolutely necessary, methinks. Especially not if you can semi or faux-tuck. Just look at your sweater, it has the right amount of slouch/drape and works brilliantly here. (Also: an extra reason to keep that gorgeous patterned shirt you are showing us on your other thread </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063667 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:55:05 +0000 MsMaven 2063667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both looks with preference for the more colorful version. Both look great on you. To me #3 is a classic look I remember well. Makes me feel a bit nostalgic. Very well done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063660 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:50:38 +0000 karen13 2063660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of these. The plaid on the bias is so unusual. You have nailed the styling with the semi-tuck on the white sweater. And you don't have to worry about flats being unflattering - your legs go on for miles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063659 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:50:05 +0000 Janet 2063659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think some of the challenge is that many of my tops that aren’t just basic tees are from years past, and many have longer hems from all the years of wearing long over lean with low rises and skinny jeans. These types of pants seem to require shorter top lengths and a more fitted silhouette to look right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-pants-take-some-work-to-style#post-2063655 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:48:27 +0000 Inge 2063655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah thanks, Janet. I love how the sweater drapes just right. </p>