https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to/page/2#post-1464323 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:42:47 +0000 approprio 1464323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arg! browser ate my reply!</p> <p>Anyway, thanks so much for all this constructive criticism. I feared I was in for a kicking after that first comment. There may yet be a few tweaks to length and colour, but&nbsp;I'm encouraged to persevere with this style.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Tulle</b>: that Riviera look is very appealing to me as well, but sadly I've never had much success with espadrilles. I think it might work with my white oxfords.<br /><b><br />Jules</b>: yes! there's a pair of chunky white sandals waiting in the wings for when the weather gets better.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Olivegreen:</b>&nbsp;every day is a stomping day, which is probably why I'm prone to inappropriate footwear choices. :P</p> <p><b>AM:</b> thanks. Glad someone appreciated it. I'm not convinced it's 100% wrong either. :P</p> <p>And thanks once again to everyone upthread. I really appreciate the hive mind wisdom at work&nbsp;here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to/page/2#post-1464236 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:31:52 +0000 AM 1464236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the cuff length and with that shoe! Well done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to/page/2#post-1464233 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:27:07 +0000 tulle 1464233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, thank you for doing this (so I don't have to!)&nbsp;&nbsp; I actually like the first length, which has a Chanel-in-the-South-of-France look to me, but with lighter Summer shoes;&nbsp; espadrilles would be perfect.&nbsp; I don't care much for the shorter, cuffed length, probably because I dislike culottes.&nbsp; The striped sailor jersey is just right with the longer length, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1464216 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:36:48 +0000 Jules 1464216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love the second version with lighter footwear (in colour and maybe in weight). As someone who came of age in the 90s, I was predisposed to heavy black footwear for so long (thanks Angie for making the connection for me), so maybe I'm having an opposite reaction; but with the light coloured outfit, I think just a simple tweak like lighter coloured but still clunky shoes would look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463805 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:37:33 +0000 Olivegreen 1463805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but like the pale wash, like it even shorter, and white Vans are a super idea.<br /> I like the slightly awkward, too, of the big shoes. For those stomping days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463751 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:49:08 +0000 approprio 1463751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah thanks ladies! This is the kind of feedback I never get at home Sorry if I don't shout out to everyone, but your constructive comments are <b><i>very</i></b> much appreciated!</p> <p>I'm going to leave them as they are for now. I think the deep cuff at the shorter length gives a bit of structure. Take the point&nbsp;about needing another inch off the hem if I want to wear them longer, but I'd like&nbsp;to&nbsp;experiment a bit more&nbsp;with this length before I start fussing about with them again.&nbsp;I quite liked the nerdy detail of the white sock, but I'll bow to your collective&nbsp;wisdom and leave that out.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I found a packet of black dye and a pound of salt in the cupboard yesterday, but I'll hold off for the time being. I've always liked the pale wash and&nbsp;I have way too much black in the closet already. </p> <p>Thanks again!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463744 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:13:21 +0000 CocoLion 1463744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool outfit, definitely fashion-forward. &nbsp;The length is fine, but you could also go shorter to show a bit more of your fetching ankles. &nbsp;(And sorry, not a fan of the visible socks, as they also distract from the lovely ankle view.)</p> <p>The creepers are a great choice. &nbsp;Plus&nbsp;I bet these will look good with some high-heeled chunky sandals come summer time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463742 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 06:28:37 +0000 Sal 1463742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have taken a couple of looks at these with the following opinions - feel free to ignore them.</p> <p>With the black shoes I like them shorter, sans socks. &nbsp;Would like them with long socks though at the shorter length, or cool knee highs (haha- does such a thing exist!)</p> <p>At the longer length I think they would work with a chunky sandal or heel, or maybe flatform. &nbsp;</p> <p>I love the cropped tee with them.</p> <p>I have a pair of flares I am going to play around with. &nbsp;Recently I have been thinking they were a touch short- and thinking of getting some flat or very very low pointy toe shoes to wear with them. &nbsp;But maybe I can wear them shorter. &nbsp;Our winter is not super cold but it can be wet and long flares don't always work. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463736 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 05:53:26 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1463736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cuffed version. I do like the better shorter. You look fantastic in these wide legs. (I had to laugh at your term "70s Momtastic"!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463679 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:57:39 +0000 Deb 1463679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's much better with the rolled hem and sans socks Approprio.....very cool! I like the light blue on you as it makes a nice change and looks good with whites, black and navy, though they'd look good in black as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463673 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:49:33 +0000 Jaime 1463673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is not as clear to me, perhaps I need more coffee, but with the black shoes I might like them longer. Or maybe an inch shorter but not fully cuffed. Fully cuffed looks like culottes, which I also like but is another thing. Will come back later.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463549 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:25:51 +0000 DonnaF 1463549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much better cuffed/shorter!!!&nbsp; It makes the look intentional vs. a find from the Petites Department where I shop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463548 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:24:27 +0000 Anonymous 1463548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the cuffed length and no socks look. It works really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463465 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:55:54 +0000 Jen W 1463465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them cuffed! &nbsp;And sans the socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463464 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:42:03 +0000 viva 1463464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute cuffed! Like that a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463461 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:36:47 +0000 Gaylene 1463461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love them cuffed! And I think your idea of wearing them longer with boots is definitely worth exploring. I'm voting a big YES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463456 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:21:11 +0000 Angie 1463456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO MUCH BETTER shorter - don't you think?&nbsp;</p> <p>Ok. I'm off before I get a spanking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463448 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:52:20 +0000 approprio 1463448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Style Fan:</b> thanks for that! I'd been looking for that post. That's why I thought the longer length would work. I still think it might with different footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>merwoman:&nbsp;</b>thanks for the encouragement! I think I'm getting there, with the awesome assistance of YLF. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463443 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:41:18 +0000 approprio 1463443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>ANGIE</b>! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE!!!!11<br />but so glad you are... :P</p> <p>Ok, here's another pic, cuffed with no socks. I quite like this, it gives me another option on the length, which means I can turn them down again if I want to wear them with boots. Also very sold on the idea of dark blue or black. And I think I've created a requirement for a pair of Vans slip-ons. See finds below.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463442 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:40:17 +0000 merwoman 1463442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your sense of adventure!<br />Nodding my head with some of the comments - particularly to ditch the socks and shorten the pants. Lead the way and others will follow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463435 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:09:32 +0000 Style Fan 1463435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>February 3, 2015 is the date of the post by Angie.&nbsp; There are some pictures from Zara of faded denim wide legged jeans.&nbsp; So euro cool IMHO.&nbsp; If I was a computer literate person I would provide the link.&nbsp; But I am not.</p> <p></p> <p>You have long legs and can pull off the look.&nbsp; Rock it!!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463429 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:59:00 +0000 Angie 1463429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I CANNOT<i> not</i> comment on pant lengths. It's my thing).&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, here's my opinion:</p> <ul> <li>I think these would look killer a good few inches shorter, Rio. More intentional that way. More culotte-esque.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Furthermore, at this length, I'd prefer light low contrast footwear and socks. If the jeans were black - the black creepers would look fine (with no socks or sheer black knee-highs).&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>I like that you're showcasing the waist of the jeans.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463425 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:51:01 +0000 Style Fan 1463425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them and think they look euro cool.&nbsp; I have a black pair that I have been wearing for a few years.&nbsp; Angie posted a similar pair from Zara a few weeks or months ago that I really liked.&nbsp; I do find the shoes a bit distracting but that may be my taste versus yours.&nbsp; I like the idea of a cropped top with them.&nbsp; That is how I would wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463410 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:08:12 +0000 approprio 1463410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>DEB</b>: yep, I have&nbsp;a few pairs of classic wooden platforms I can try. I'm also considering another pair of flatforms this summer, but not sure I can justify the expense. Definitely considering a darker wash on the jeans too. </p> <p>ETA: <b>viva</b> that's a good point. These are much wider and straighter than a classic flare. I think those cropped flares in that pic of Leandra Medine are very cool too. I'm probably mixing my metaphors a bit with the two distinct styles.</p> <p>Not ready to give up on this yet. Probably going back to the sewing machine (via the chemists for a packet of dye)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463407 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:04:26 +0000 viva 1463407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at your links and I really like how the elegant heels in MyDubio balance the dominance of the crops. Plus, they are shorter, which I think makes a difference.</p> <p>Also, these seem to me to be wide leg crops, as opposed to cropped flares. To me, flares are more fitted and then flare out. A small point, but to me there really feels like a difference. I think the cropped wide legs are more fashion forward. Which may also be why some of us (me! ha!) are slower on the uptake.They're cousins of the culotte, which is another look I couldn't quite wrap my arms around.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463406 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:03:33 +0000 Deb 1463406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see it as Euro cool and they have an edge that you love. I looked at the two blogs....Joyce's jeans are shorter and I quite like that length and the way she wears them with sneakers. The other lady has hers at the same length as yours with a chunky sandal. Both look interesting and hip, though I think the idea is to see the ankle. Lisa's suggestion of a Hasbeen type sandal is a good one too. They have the chunkiness you like. Do you have any shoes like that at all that you could try? If you choose to wear your lovely new shoes, I'd go sockettes that can't be seen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463401 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:50:07 +0000 approprio 1463401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Thirkellgirl</b>. I'm quite used to my fashion choices being divisive, we have a higher tolerance for awkward chic here in Europe and I think maybe this outfit hasn't photographed very well. But you could be right that&nbsp;the shoes and socks are a&nbsp;bit heavy.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>lisap</b>, wooden platforms are usually&nbsp;my go-to with these pants, but I had a yen to try something different with the new length. I'm thinking I might dye these jeans. I've always liked the lighter colour in the summer, but it might be time for a darker blue. </p> <p>ETA: thanks <b>jackiec, textsyle, viva,&nbsp;</b>this is the kind of&nbsp;feedback i'm here for! I'm thinking maybe another inch (but no more) off the hem would look more intentional.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463396 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:44:52 +0000 viva 1463396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to like only a very specific kind of cropped flares, and the cropped wide legs feel so different to me. I might like them a bit shorter (not much) and with heels, but I having a hard time loving these. But you're an experimenter and I love that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463395 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:42:46 +0000 texstyle 1463395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's more Momtastic than Euro chic with the outfit the way it is. They probably could go shorter for the trend look. But the shoes just don't work for me here. I have to admit I really don't embrace the look of the short flares much, so my opinion may not be valid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cropped-flared-jeans-so-you-dont-have-to#post-1463394 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:39:07 +0000 jackiec 1463394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a spanner and think these look fun. The black shoes pair with the black jacket. I'm no expert on length but think you might even be able to go shorter. Depends on what other shoes you plan to pair. Suits your uber cool vibe. </p>