https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:28:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228806 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:21:13 +0000 kkards 2228806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add, but wanted to say, i enjoyed this conversation re length and LOVE seeing visuals as lengths/hemming is something that i always struggle with.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228750 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:57:04 +0000 Suz 2228750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous suit! So glad you got to wear it for your presentation.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like your idea to hem the pants in a way that will make them similar to the lighter ones. Brilliant!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228743 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:36:01 +0000 Roxanna 2228743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore this for on you and I love that you wore it for an important Zoom meeting - I should do that more!</p> <p>I like the pants a little longer, FWIW - But then I like to keep a longer leg line for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228739 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:21:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2228739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I like the cream pants and their length! Definitely looks a bit more glamorous to me somehow that bit longer. I didn’t know your beautiful avatar shoes were from ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing always looks so glamorous.<br /> My husband used to do some before we met. I had done a tiny bit too. We don’t go well at it together since he was 6 foot 4 and I was 5 foot 2. We may have each lost about an inch but the difference still makes us not well partnered for that kind of dancing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228712 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:48:52 +0000 Angie 2228712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That new shorter full length is particularly forgiving with flats and sneakers, isn't it! Since that is all I wear, it makes sense that I integrated it into my look fast! That, and you know ....... rainy Seattle, and the fear of soggy hems.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228711 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:39:19 +0000 Tanya 2228711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Couldn't agree more, Angie!&nbsp; The less strong break line looks both fresh&nbsp; and "clean", as in less cluttered look.&nbsp; I can get used to it for flats.&nbsp; &nbsp;For heels, I will stick to old school full length, especially with wider pants, for maximal leg line elongation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228707 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:28:20 +0000 Angie 2228707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good call, <b>Tanya</b>! The new shorter length - YOUR way The less strong break line does look fresh, doesn't it. And I am the first person to get how half an inch can make a big difference </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228703 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:18:36 +0000 Tanya 2228703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie!&nbsp; Problem solved.&nbsp; &nbsp;I think I am going to declare the length in #3/4 * my* new shorter length, which is a bit longer than yours, but still shorter than classic conventional full length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228697 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:07:32 +0000 Angie 2228697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Tanya,</b> honey-pie! Love all FOUR iterations. But to your point, the lengths in #3 and #4 look and feel FABULOUS <i>for you</i>. And are almost the new shorter full length </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228691 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:30:51 +0000 Tanya 2228691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Mirjana and Jonesy.</p> <p>To wrap up the pants length discussion, here are the pants with the burgundy loafers - the flattest shoes I would wear them with.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have just realized I have a different pair of pants, in cream, of similar width, whose length I like.&nbsp; I am showing those here with both the loafers and the sneakers.&nbsp; I think the length works - long enough to be considered full length, short enough to not drag on the floor and to showcase the shoes.&nbsp; I am planning to ask the tailor to release the cuff on the plaid pants and then hem them to same length as the cream ones are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228667 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:23:35 +0000 Jonesy 2228667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Shevia said! I love this suit on you, and it sounds like you have arrived at a decision re. the pants length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228666 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:20:11 +0000 Mirjana 2228666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The suit with graphic tee looks beautiful, but the length is really your choice according to the shoes you would wear and personal feeling. For example I don't like very long, as I don't feel safe when I walk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228641 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:55:37 +0000 Angie 2228641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yummy with the loafers! I like the glitz you’ll see peeking through from under the hems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228638 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:49:00 +0000 Tanya 2228638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much Angie, that makes a lot of sense.&nbsp; I am still intending to wear them with flat-ish shoes.&nbsp; I am thinking of trying them with old burgundy loafers I have (in Finds), and going classic length for them ( 0.5" of the floor in the back).&nbsp; &nbsp;This would automatically make this length shorter with the white sneakers, as they have a bit of a platform, so it would be a compromise that would be practical.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am going to post a photo with the loafers a little later in the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228635 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:41:40 +0000 Angie 2228635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m always on the wearer’s side, sweet <b>Tanya</b>! How YOU feel in a look is always most important. So, have the cuffs let down, and choose a length that allows you to go as long as you can. Follow <b>Slim Cat’s</b> advice. I’m sure you will have the right footwear :)</p> <p>Excited to see the results! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228632 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:35:29 +0000 Tanya 2228632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the input, much appreciated.</p> <p>Slim Cat, that would certainly be one way to go about it.</p> <p>Jenni,&nbsp; &nbsp;I am pretty eclectic when it comes to dressing.&nbsp; My main fashion persona is " Sleek Urban Princess", but there is a shadow style of edgy/stompy.&nbsp; My avatar are&nbsp; ballroom dancing shoes, btw -my favorite hobby, which I am missing very much these days.&nbsp; &nbsp; I totally see what Angie is seeing - that this length with white sneakers looks modern and fresh.&nbsp; It just doesn't feel that good on.&nbsp; I will most likely get rid of the cuff - they are pretty leg-shortening most of the time anyway.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I think I need to try the pants with the flattest shoes I would wear them with and see what which length would work with them - an extra inch or more.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228587 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:32:13 +0000 Sally 2228587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know anything about pant lengths.&nbsp; I am one of those who finds cropped pants hard to wear.&nbsp; I like the suit though and they look very cool with the sneakers and white shirt the way you have styled them here. I wish I could get into more styled WFH outfits as you look great and you must feel more motivated by dressing up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228585 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:19:58 +0000 Jenni NZ 2228585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think…and I don’t “know” you very well, but you seem quite dressy and glamorous to me. Your avatar is a case in point with those lovely heels.<br /> And so I sort of see that you might feel stumpy in the length Angie likes. Even though that looks very up-to-date and current, it may not make you feel at your best.<br /> I had some pants with a wide cuff that I finished up narrowing the cuff to make them a smidge longer on me and they felt better. Is that possible? Or do you intend losing the cuff altogether? If so my uninformed guess is make them a good inch longer and you may be happier with your leg line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228547 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:43:53 +0000 Jaime 2228547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color, pattern and cut! I will leave the length to the experts . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228538 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:13:40 +0000 Anonymous 2228538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like them longer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228521 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:21:55 +0000 slim cat 2228521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It may work exactly like you described it - release the cuffs and then hem it. You may ask the seamstress to show you first the uncuffed version and then decide on the length.<br /> I sympathize with length dilemma- used to have very cold ankles and went for full length most of the time ( that was in Seattle ).<br /> The suit with graphic tee looks great on you in all variations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228517 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:10:59 +0000 Tanya 2228517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the quick and thoughtful response, Angie.</p> <p>While I really value your professional opinion, and this length indeed looks fresh, it makes me feel pretty bad: very short-legged and stumpy.  Long leg-line is high on my priority list and I am looking for a fairly conventionally flattering length.  I would be also wearing the pants with dark, low contrast flat-ish loafers/booties, in addition to sneakers - the combo with sneakers would not be allowed at the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228512 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:05:47 +0000 Angie 2228512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Speedy<b> Tanya</b>! </p> <p>I think the pant lengths look GREAT with <i>the high contrast footwear.</i> Visually, more deliberately cropped that way.&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228505 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:50:32 +0000 Tanya 2228505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notsaf, thank you for the sympathy!</p> <p>Angie,&nbsp; I have added the photo you requested (#7).&nbsp; It is a bit dark, but nothing I can do about it as it is already dark-ish here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228500 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:36:45 +0000 Angie 2228500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GORGEOUS SUIT, <b>Tanya</b>! LOVE!&nbsp;</p> <p>Queen Pedantic About Pant Lengths reporting for duty :)</p> <p>I like these pants with the <i><u>white </u></i>sneakers at this length! May I please see a pic with the jacket on too.&nbsp; So like #5 but with the jacket....before I give my two cents about lengths!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228494 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:39:39 +0000 notsaf 2228494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not an expert, but just sympathizing with delaying some needed alterations in this transitional time. Love the blazer especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-930-relaxed-fall-pants-suit-with-a-hemming-question#post-2228487 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:34:09 +0000 Tanya 2228487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is another WFH outfit consisting of "real" clothes, as I participated in a whole day event where I gave a talk and moderated another session over Zoom.&nbsp; &nbsp;You could only see the top half of my outfit, but I went for the opportunity to try a more casual/relaxed way of wearing a suit.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thus I wore a relaxed plaid navy/burgundy suit with a (subtly) graphic tee, high top navy sneakers, and if I were to go out, I would have added the burgundy bag.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The rest of my post is about hemming and pant lengths, so feel free to skip it if you are not interested in that topic. I did quite a bit of shopping last year during pandemic, including a lot of office pants.&nbsp; &nbsp;Most of them require tailoring - hemming or taking in the waist or both.&nbsp; I am yet to do it for bunch of reasons, both pandemic precautions and the fact that my weight keeps changing which would influence the alterations. Thus I am mostly waiting for return to the office, hoping than then my weight would stabilize, as I do not have much of the need for office clothes until that point anyway.</p> <p>My legs are about 2" proportionally short for my height, which leads to both needing lots of hemming and generally being sensitive to keeping a long leg line in outfits.&nbsp; I am not the biggest fan of the new shorter full length, I prefer my pants either properly cropped (2-3" above the ankle bone) or the old proper full length.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am showing the pants with both darker high top sneakers, as I wore them today to close the gap, and white low top sneakers, to see the length better.&nbsp; I am pretty certain that these are too short for even the new shorter full length.&nbsp; I am not that interested in shortening them, I would rather have them at full length.&nbsp; The pants have a 3" cuff, that would be easy to release (I am not the biggest fan of cuffs anyway), although that would probably make them too long.&nbsp; &nbsp;So I guess the solution is to release the cuff and then hem, but curious how much extra length I should add for wearing with sneakers like these?&nbsp; &nbsp;I am open to all the length suggestions.&nbsp; </p>