https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:51:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1152308 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:23:11 +0000 Neel 1152308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh good lord! You are rocking those pants!! I think I prefer them least with fushia. I love them the most with brown (jacket/fluid top) and white. Very very very hard to pick a favorite! Did I mention very? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1152296 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:15:57 +0000 Hil 1152296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW... You rock orange pants! What an amazing addition to your wardrobe!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1150769 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:20:03 +0000 shemarie 1150769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are fabulous and I'm so glad that you've decided to keep them! Your stamina for trying on complete outfits and analyzing them is so inspirational!&nbsp; I too&nbsp;adore #14 and #15, and also the ones with your gorgeous leather jackets, but I also really, really&nbsp;love them with the stripes - navy in particular.&nbsp; (Though I adore stripes always, so I'm hardly unbiased!)&nbsp; I especially think your idea to wear with white Cons would be killer! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1150758 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:03:47 +0000 Raisin 1150758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So these are really ankle pants? They definitely look full length. I would<br /> Never have tried on this color and I'm astonished at how great you look in them! Well no I'm just astonished that orange can look so great, I think you could pull of almost anything Suz </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1150578 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:43:25 +0000 Alassë 1150578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made great outfits with them, Suz. That said, I feel the same as Lantana/Penny - they're a bit too much warm color for ideal harmony with your wardrobe. My favorites on you are #1, #3, #11, #12, #15, #16, #22, #23, and #24. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1150567 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:32:58 +0000 Inge 1150567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super late to the party, but: what Sveta, Angie and Greenglove said. Love them with that intense blue in particular. I understand that they don't feel totally you, Suz, but you really do wear them well, and it's always fun to have one unexpected wild card item in our wardrobes, isn't it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/3#post-1150530 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:50:51 +0000 cciele 1150530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did have reservations about the orange pants, because orange seems like such a loud, look-at-me color, and I don't get that sense from you.</p> <p>Seeing your outfits make me think you can pull it off. #21 is my favorite. The neutral of the&nbsp;jacket (and matching boots) really ground the bright colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150520 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:41:37 +0000 catgirl 1150520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am way late here... I noticed your pins and wondered where they were leading! I love the pants with the neutrals best for you. The orange and black is not a favorite combo of mine generally, and I have weird high school associations with blue. I actually love orange and fuchsia which reminds me of happy days in Hawaii. I can see you having a lot of fun with these pants, and the judicious addition of a new bright that meshes well with your base palette is wise and refreshing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150448 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:07:21 +0000 Angie 1150448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read the comments, Suz.&nbsp;(You are right. I am busy at the moment and fighting for time). People didn't like #21? That was my killer fave. Verve and Fashion Forward. Beautiful harmony and unexpected Freshness between the colours.&nbsp;Same Colour Intensities that work with Suz's hair and colouring.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also LOVE the simplicity of #6. All the renditions work, Suz. Truly. You have to keep the pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150433 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:36:03 +0000 Mona 1150433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to pop back and say that my window pane sloans have washed really well in the washer's regular cycle. I sized up on these and found the fit super flattering and comfortable. I am so glad you are keeping these, Suz. Sometimes, we do need a wild card to keep things interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150425 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:08:47 +0000 Emily 1150425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, they look great on you! &nbsp;I really like how you've mixed them with neutrals and blue - #14, 16 and especially 19! &nbsp;SO fun. &nbsp;Even if you just wear them for a season I'm sure you'll have a blast doing it. &nbsp;I really like the idea of casual outfits with white or grey converse - you could roll up the hems a bit for a different look, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>My Sloans from the&nbsp;fall have worn really well&nbsp;washed cold and hung to dry, so I don't understand why these are labelled dry clean. &nbsp;Ah well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150419 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:56:36 +0000 Suz 1150419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie - interesting analysis. Maybe we should start another thread for it? Angie's busy and might not pop back here.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't answer for Angie but here is my idea. In #21 I agree with you that the colour intensities are similar -- they're also pure complimentary colours (burnt orange and that teal/turquoise). So to an artist's eye is it pleasing just in itself -- I think that is why Jean (Greenglove) liked it. The teal happens to be a super flattering colour to me IRL - not sure how clearly that comes across in the photos but it is definitely one of my better personal colours.&nbsp;</p> <p>But lots of people disliked that combo as compared to others.&nbsp;</p> <p>With the grey top (#14) the intensity is way lower than the pants so it must not be the same thing -- it might be the bookending scarf and shoes in that one that creates cohesion -- plus grey and orange are a less expected pairing in some ways. But I know Angie also likes the fit of that sweater (as do I) so it could be the combo of fluid fit with the skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150410 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:34:41 +0000 JulieJohn 1150410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I know there is something different about #14 and #21 in terms of color pairings, but can you please explain why those are standout favorites? </p> <p>To my eyes it is because the black value of the top and bottom is more matched in those outfits than when she paired the pants with white, for example. This black-value matching creates a balance between the burnt orange and the top, which unites Suz's figure into a pleasing whole. Am I on the right track? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150397 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:06:07 +0000 Suz 1150397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for weighing in, Angie -- I will definitely keep (I had already cut the tags) but I think they may end up being a one-season fling for me. A super experiment, though. Really useful to see how they feel -- and also, I got a sense of the fit of the Sloanes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150394 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:02:17 +0000 Angie 1150394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to keep these orange trousers just because of #14 and #21. Those outfits launch me into killer orbit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150389 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:56:16 +0000 Suz 1150389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, texstyle -- I agree. The light seems to make it more wearable for me, somehow. I think I might enjoy them with more "sporty" outfits in later spring, with my white Cons. Or maybe a light grey pair of Cons if I find any.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150384 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:51:45 +0000 texstyle 1150384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had to log in quickly (been super busy with work) to say this is so great that you posted so many variations - what a wonderful help for anyone considering adding a bold color to their wardrobe!&nbsp; And I think they look great on you in many of these versions. I do commiserate with you on the bold color issue. I have the same feeling and most of my bold (and a few patterned items too) tend to be worn a lot&nbsp;less than my standby neutrals. I prefer these with the white, and striped tops the most because bright white to me keeps the orange color toned down more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150380 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:47:47 +0000 LACeleste 1150380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz! &nbsp;You are my idol because you do the wardrobe work that is critical for optimization! &nbsp;I enjoy seeing all your looks! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150348 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:48:25 +0000 Suz 1150348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA, Penny, I really like your comment about the colour. I can "take" it or stand up to it,&nbsp;but it's not in harmony with me. That's a nice way of expressing it. I think the other issue with the all bright looks is that there are too many colours for me. I do better with no more than 3, but preferably two or fewer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150346 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:44:42 +0000 Lisa 1150346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2, 8 and 10 are my favorites but really all the version with that brocade blue blazer are stunning.&nbsp; The orange really makes the details on the blazer stand out.&nbsp; I like the orange length here, they look good to me, nice find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150330 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:29:19 +0000 Suz 1150330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth, these are the rusted orange. I had to bump the exposure on some of these due to light (although, uncharacteristically, there was enough natural light for once to take most of the photos!) &nbsp;</p> <p>I think ultimately, this is just not a "me" colour for pants, however well it works with the rest of my wardrobe. It might make a great bag, though. I think in the end I need a more unified, less horizontally cut silhouette. <b>BUT.</b> It's fun to experiment and try!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all for your comments, by the way. &nbsp;I do appreciate them. It looks as if for most people the outfits with neutrals win out. Although IRL I actually think this shade of orange "goes" better with the blue than with the taupe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150326 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:25:09 +0000 Elizabeth P 1150326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, are these the vermillion colour?&nbsp; </p> <p>I really like these, and I like what you've done with them.&nbsp; However, I'm not sure they are "you".&nbsp; I'm wondering if the rusted orange might be worth trying? (if they are vermilion, that is)&nbsp; It's so hard to tell on a computer... (even though I am calibrated and colour aware, here at home).&nbsp; </p> <p>My favourites are paired with the more muted, neutral colours.&nbsp; The taupes, white, navy, black.&nbsp; The colour of the pants with the blue and fushia jacket, just seem like a lot of colour for you and your style.&nbsp; Does that make sense?</p> <p>I do think the length is great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150316 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:01:17 +0000 Mona 1150316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Wow, Wow! These orange trousers are absolutely fab on you. My windowpane sloan fit pants are ankle length and they fit me pretty much the same as these on you. These trousers will inject a new life into your winter wardrobe. I especially love them with fucshia and turquoise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150306 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:39:46 +0000 unfrumped 1150306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, bright and pretty color. I think they do fit and can be full length. I like 14&amp; 15.<br /> I think it's fine to add this shade of pants if you really like them. From your pins( which are great) I think a softer peachy or muted orange tone would work better with your wardrobe, especially blues&amp; navy. Would that be too " neutral" and defeat the purpose? I think it would still be adding rich color and interest but would showcase " your" colors more. Then there could be another bright or deep color elsewhere in the outfit, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150273 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:25:35 +0000 Lantana 1150273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz my first impression is always based on the thumbnails alone and in this instance I was impressed by the intensity of colour in the outfits. In looking at the full photos, I feel your colouring and vivacity hold their own against these intense colours but I do not think there is a natural harmony between them and you.<br /> Out of all the permutations, I feel those featuring brown are most harmonious.<br /> Penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150247 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:30:27 +0000 ManidipaM 1150247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and just to show I don't know my own mind I.love it with the blue ja ket best of all the toppers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150246 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:28:28 +0000 ManidipaM 1150246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well! Now that's a wardrobe refresher!</p> <p>I do understand what you are saying about 'is it too much colour?' Though I am more colour-happy than you these days. But I too found it unexpectedly hard to wear some of the high-contrast inspirations I had found for my tomato red pants. Remember the grellow trench? Or plain blue or black t-shirts... in theory, easy and certainly fab on many others. But I felt unsure, not-confident...</p> <p>Given that, I am loving most the lower-contrast combos with taupe or fuchsia (and yes with scarf!) As well as softer neutrals like cream or chambray blue. Black seems more hard-edged and maybe ink too though I daresay softer in real-life. The first striped top made me pause... between colour and pattern, more sporty casual than I am used to seeing you in perhaps. Yet the second seems much softer and more Suz because of its fluidity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150240 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:52:56 +0000 Suz 1150240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I have <b>NO</b> intention of dry cleaning. I never do. I will wash them in the machine on delicate in cold and hang or lay flat to dry.&nbsp;</p> <p>Adelfa has these too, and Rae, and a bunch of other people. So you could always check with them about that as well. But yeah...I just don't do dry cleaning on casual pants. I do for my dressier wool pants, but they almost never need cleaning in the first place.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150237 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:37:53 +0000 Gigi 1150237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I went to the BR website and see that these puppies are dry clean only. Are you planning on dry cleaning them or handwashing? I would like to buy a pair, as I am in love with the color, but the dry cleaning is a deal breaker. If you're going to wash them yourself, I'll let you be the guinea pig. :^)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-wild-card-orange-pants-pic-heavy/page/2#post-1150232 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:19:26 +0000 Anonymous 1150232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you do sure know how to incorporate a new item! </p>