https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 09:59:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652952 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:25:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1652952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits on you, Elizabeth! The metallic booties really add a chic finish to the look, and the drapey jacket works perfectly. I think you'll get more comfortable with the second pair of harems after a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652950 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:09:42 +0000 Anonymous 1652950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would. But not at the EF price. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652906 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 02:21:46 +0000 Elizabeth P 1652906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>El Cee, that's great, can't wait to see them. I am actually quite sick about the price of the harems at the Rack. I was annoyed at missing the sale when Deborah got hers, and scouted around eBay to get some... A bit of FOMO going on. I paid a bit more than the original sale price but I was ok with it. But now! My size is back, I think the they'd end up at about 2/3 what I paid, to the door. And my tags are still on. Grrrr. Not quite sure why it's annoying me so much. </p> <p>Lisa, sorry yours didn't work. Would you consider the ultra drop ones? </p> <p>Thanks Aida, Ummlila and Tanya </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652882 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:14:35 +0000 Anonymous 1652882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine are going back. Waistband was far too thick, stiff and about 3 inches wide which meant they wanted to sit up under my rib cage - not a flattering look - lol. &nbsp;Still interested in the EF ones..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652878 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:07:37 +0000 El Cee 1652878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look <b>amazing</b> -- especially in the super-dropped pair. So chic! You should not be afraid to wear them in public. I was so inspired by your post (and Deborah's) that I just bit -- ordered the EF harems. Maybe EF should give you a commission. [PSA: They are still available at Nordstrom Rack (US) on super sale. Several sizes still available.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652876 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:06:28 +0000 Aida 1652876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well the first look is lovely but the second is amazing! Nothing to suggest other than keep wearing around the house until you work up enough to wear that look out and about. So good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652864 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:52:59 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1652864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the super-dropped ones the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652861 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:48:18 +0000 Tanya 1652861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both pairs are lovely, as well as the outfits, but the second pair is definitely more dramatic and eye-catching.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You look wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652835 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:39:42 +0000 Elizabeth P 1652835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny work story... this morning, which I was trying to decide which pair to wear, I said to myself that I wished "K" still worked on my floor, because I could go and see her first thing and she'd give me all the confidence I'd need to face the world in them.&nbsp; But I rarely see her anymore.&nbsp; So in the afternoon, I went to talk to somebody and didn't I run into her!&nbsp; First thing out of her mouth "you look great, love the pants".&nbsp; So I had to tell her my morning thoughts.</p> <p>Anyway, other than her, nobody batted an eye.&nbsp; Or said anything. </p> <p>I do agree the super dropped version is dressier.&nbsp; It really did feel too much for a Friday.&nbsp; Maybe with a denim top like Dee wore hers...&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Lisa </b>I agree with the evening idea - I was thinking the same, I'll wear them to my dinner club, or date night, or the like.&nbsp; I hope yours work out for you.&nbsp; They really are super comfy.&nbsp; I certainly get the hesitation... first time I wore mine my DD said "what are you wearing" and calls them my "floofy pants" :)</p> <p><b>Deborah</b>, I'll definitely add them to the other thread.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652827 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:30:41 +0000 Anonymous 1652827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love the lines and balance in look 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652821 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:23:36 +0000 Deborah 1652821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Both outfits are so fab!!! #1 is a perfect work outfit, it's streamlined, modern and the dropped crotch adds that edgy twist. </p> <p>Maybe think of the other pair as skirt like. My sister who hates "dropped" was surprised at how much she likes the longer dropped ones and commented that they looked skirt like. And I agree with everything Lisa says about them. I wore almost the same outfit too work last week and no one blinked:). I felt uber cool:)</p> <p>Will you add these pics to our harem Inspo thread when have time ? </p> <p>xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652812 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:13:31 +0000 jill58 1652812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great style for you--both pair look wonderful but I think I like the 2nd style the best. The booties are perfect. If I were you I would I would not hesitate to wear them in public -- they look so right on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652811 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:10:40 +0000 Anonymous 1652811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know something funny - I like the second pair even better than the first! &nbsp;And I never thought I'd say that about the super dropped crotch ones. &nbsp;On you they are very elegant and polished, and almost have an evening vibe to them. I think instead of to work, I'd encourage you to wear them to a party, or hosting your own gathering , etc &nbsp;They have a very chic appeal here - something about your stance or body language , and I think they look great with a heel. &nbsp;Too flat, and the whole look collapses. You've really convinced me these are cool. I'm not sure I could do it either - as these pants can go really wrong really easily - well, wrong in terms of unfeminine and dumpy - but it's not happening here. &nbsp;Way to go!! &nbsp;I bought a much more conservative pair today without trying them on (no way was I doing that until I had myself supremely pulled together) &nbsp;and I was a bit afraid until I saw you here. &nbsp;</p> <p>Back to the heel issue - I see now that the model is wearing them with a bare flat sandal, which is also pretty . I think footwear is super important here......note to self. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652806 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:07:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1652806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both, especially the EF version. To me they look very dressy how you have worn them. Curious about work feedback too.<br /> Eta: by EF version I meant no 2. I see Now they are both EF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652804 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 23:06:42 +0000 catgirl 1652804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I have the first ones but prefer the look of the second - although I agree with you, my friends and DH would probably balk.&nbsp; They look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652803 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:59:44 +0000 carter 1652803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So how was the feedback at work?? Did you feel the love? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652802 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:56:46 +0000 Elizabeth P 1652802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks TG!&nbsp; Deborah and I certainly do share a thing for this style (I could only dream of doing it as well as she does) but I think I am coming to it either much more slowly, or it's just a part (ie not the whole) of "me".&nbsp; I've been thinking about this quite a bit lately... I think I just don't know how to do the drape in a professional way, so I tend to keep it for weekends.&nbsp; Not sure if this is a different style persona, or whether I just don't have a lot of pieces yet so can't explore it as fully as I might.&nbsp; I do know I feel very comfortable in this outfit.</p> <p>And thank you Joy.&nbsp; Looking at the photos, I like #2 better as well... but it seemed too dressy for today.&nbsp; Casual Friday and all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652792 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:42:47 +0000 Anonymous 1652792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cool. I like version 2 best but understand about wearing them out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652791 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:40:03 +0000 Helena 1652791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks amazing Elizabeth! Are you and Deborah style soul sisters?!? YLF.! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0429-harems-go-to-work#post-1652789 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:32:23 +0000 Elizabeth P 1652789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got the EF harems a year or so ago, and have worn them quite a bit, but always to travel or in a casual situation.&nbsp; Today I got brave and wore them to work.&nbsp; I love this outfit.&nbsp; I love the way the lines of the jacket work with the lines of the tunic (which you can't really see... :(&nbsp;&nbsp; So I'll post an over exposed shot to try to show).&nbsp; I hope you do too.</p> <p>Bonus shot... I did bite the bullet and get the other EF harems, but I confess I'm scared to wear them in public.&nbsp; I did try them on this morning, and got a photo... so here it is.&nbsp; I do love them, don't get me wrong.&nbsp; They're just a bit "out there" for the circles I travel in.&nbsp; I'll get there.</p> <p>Anyhoo, as always suggestions etc welcome and appreciated!</p> <p>Tunic:&nbsp; EF<br />Jacket:&nbsp; Lole </p>