https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 03:43:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878609 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:08:01 +0000 Beth Ann 878609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of these looks, Denise. You are a master of silhouette, and know how to make any pant style work! </p> <p>Sounds like you'll see be in training! Food service isn't for the slothful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878538 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:10:50 +0000 Jaime 878538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am dismissing your 5lbs. as invisible to everyone but you - not that I don't relate to the feeling, but I truly have no idea where you think it is showing. I love you in all these levels of tightness and am very impressed with your sized up levi's! I have been intentionally thrifting jeans in all sorts of sizes to play with the fit, and this is very inspiring! Also love the sweatshirt - I am loving lots of Zara stuff lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878532 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:07:03 +0000 catgirl 878532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no 5 pound issue here. Everything fits you well and flatters whether fitted or slouchy. Am in love with outfit 2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878514 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:33:39 +0000 Suz 878514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Denise - this is useful info for me as I continue my searches!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878508 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:21:47 +0000 CocoLion 878508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Suz, yes, this is my first successful sizing up attempt! The waist is very high on these jeans though, so I should belt it otherwise the slouch looks weird. (I find slouchy works better on mid to low rise, not high rise - on me at least.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878505 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:19:43 +0000 CocoLion 878505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You guys crack me up and I see I'm not alone in the 5-pound fret.</p> <p>Tomorrow we re-open the cafe, we had a business meeting today and everyone looked 5 if not 20 lbs heavier! Except the guys who's hooked on cry-mth, he never changes (and boy is he a meticulous cleaner!). So even though we are around fries and burgers all day, we move around a lot, the kitchen crew, chefs and servers!</p> <p>Regarding the Bellatrix jacket, I saw it while browsing Nordies in LA. I think the quality is high for something that now sells for under $35. The workmanship, the trim. Yes it's poly but not a clingy poly. I do not find it runs short but I am very shortwaisted. In picture one I have it folded under, it is long enough for me to do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878494 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:47 +0000 Anonymous 878494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits are as awesome as your pictures. You are so friggin cool, ack!</p> <p>I don't see the 5 ( I see mine though). I keep on going up and down five pounds ;(<br /> Rae: Trust me, I feel them at my height too. Five pounds of butt, not easy, not easy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878427 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:20:38 +0000 rae 878427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look chic in everything you wear, Denise. And I could not find those 5 lbs anywhere. I sympathize, though, because I'm at least 5 heavier than when I left The Rack. You really feel it at our heights. I'm sure you will be back to normal in no time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878422 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:17:36 +0000 Angie 878422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look as fab in skinnies :)</p> <p>Loving you in that big white Zara sweatshirt! </p> <p>#1 is KILLER. Hope you had a fun lunch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878342 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:34:54 +0000 Nicole D 878342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing a great job of hiding that little 5 pound food baby! When I am up in weight I usually get rid of my waistline - dresses or more skimming tops (like the sweatshirt). And blazers give a great silhouette too. Or I put on my muffin top makers to encourage me to stay on track!</p> <p>I was also looking at the Bellatrix jacket - can you recommend it? Do you find it a bit short? Doesn't look short on you but just wondered in general if it is a shorter jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878335 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:31:08 +0000 Jjsloane 878335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look good. I've been considering that Bellatrix jacket, but went with the blue floral one (K/R coming soon). If I knew how to conceal the extra lbs I'd be rich. I'm pushing into dangerous territory and need to get back on track soon (but I have a love of caramel corn and now it's Easter and malted milk eggs are EVERYWHERE) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878274 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:48:36 +0000 Tina.b 878274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Five pounds or not, you look tiny in all versions. I'm looking for some new styling options for some Alexander Wang track pants I have, so I'm loving 1&amp;2. That bird print coat is amazing! The white sweatshirt looks so great, as do your legs in the skinny jeans. So inspiring as always Denise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878273 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:47:47 +0000 Anonymous 878273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You must just be using all of the dressing tricks in the book because seriously, you look slimmer than you've ever looked to me. And I'm not flattering you, I mean it. Okay now that I look closer I see that you've sized up (welcome to the club) in the last picture. I *can* tell a difference between that shot and the one with the burgundy skinnies. The darkness of the burgundy jeans is probably slimming in it's own right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878268 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:43:43 +0000 Isis 878268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look seriously great in BOTH the loose and the tight pants. I don't see any bulges or our of proportion looks here. Honestly. </p> <p>And your tops make the tighter pants as trendy as the looser ones. YLF!</p> <p>(And I love the way your jeans in 3 bookend the barn!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878241 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:17:50 +0000 bj1111 878241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i know how you feel about the 5# so there is no sense in me trying to talk you out of knowing your weight is up.</p> <p>BUT, you do look fab skinny jeans or looser leiths. i adore the skinnies and oversize sweatshirt look just as much as i love the woven button up tops with the looser pant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878227 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:02:59 +0000 unfrumped 878227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FAbulous bomber jacket with the track pants look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878214 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:51:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 878214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look great - I can't see the 5lbs either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878207 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:46:18 +0000 siniestra 878207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i don't look those 5lbs that u are talking about and I'm brutally honest i love ur styling!!! that's I will never get tired of saying but im not liking number 1 ..idk why ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878201 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:40:02 +0000 MsMary 878201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in all these looks! I know it doesn't support your position, but I think my favorite is #3! Love the roomy-over-slim and LOVE the arm party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878199 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:37:11 +0000 annagybe 878199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1/2 is great.<br /> I adore your big white Zara sweatshirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878174 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:13:14 +0000 Lyn D. 878174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the 'track pant' too, Denise!<br /> I can't properly see the waist area, but I love the effect of the tucking of the white shirt with them.<br /> The Levis sized-up look very good.<br /> Hi to Kitty in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878159 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:59:00 +0000 Suz 878159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best way to hide 5 lbs is with your impish and adorable smile!! </p> <p>Seriously, I see no excess poundage here at all and I LOVE all these looks! </p> <p>How did you go about doing your distressing? </p> <p>And for the Levis, was that just a lucky find or what? Is this the first successful "size up" you've done? I know in the past you said that didn't work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878148 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:49:30 +0000 Raisin 878148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in the looser pants and the skinny jeans. You rock all these looks, 5lbs more or not! The 5lbs doesn't show though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878146 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:44:10 +0000 kellygirl 878146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, Denise! I can't figure out where you are hiding those 5 lbs. Everything looks like it fits so well and you look so sleek. Great outfits--I must say that I love the bomber with the track pants the most. SO fresh and fashionable. You rock skinnies too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878143 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:40:27 +0000 Ingunn 878143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>5 lbs? Really? Honestly, I can't tell. The only thing I know when something needs to be hidden, is to wear looser fits, and that you already know. Nothing looks to tight here to me. I particularly love the first outfit. The Bellatrix jacket is so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----loose-and-tight-pants-comparison#post-878137 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:35:51 +0000 CocoLion 878137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So for the past year I've been moving towards looser pants / boyfriend jeans. However I do still participate in the skinny jeans look. Here are three looks taken over three consecutive days, I am around 5 lb heavier than normal due to the restaurant being closed. You can see those 5 lbs with the skinny jeans/high contrast outfit, but the looser pants totally hide my love of Lindor Truffles!</p> <p>1/2 -- Lunch with my Mom's financial advisors. Bellatrix bird baseball jacket from Nordstrom, H&amp;M viscose track pants.</p> <p>3 -- The super tight pants (self-distressed 7FAM), with a Zara sweatshirt.</p> <p>4 -- Skinny jeans 2 sizes up from above jeans, from Levi's. $6.99 at Urban Outfitters! Daftbird henley from Shopbop.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and commenting and any ideas how to hide 5 lbs are welcome! </p>