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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:03:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145164 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:48:01 +0000 carter 1145164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great! Look forward to seeing them on you! Parsley on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145156 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:40:55 +0000 Parsley 1145156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, thanks for showing the label. I definitely would have been barking up the wrong tree without it, since for some reason I had in my mind that they were J Brand! I'm going to check them out! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145149 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:27:57 +0000 carter 1145149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, so pleased to have your input. Interesting that you've had the same crazy love with your new low rise jeans. So many times I feel like everything is right with my outfit, but my body is just out of proportion. How awesome is it to discover that it may be that the clothes are out of proportion? That we can fix! Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145116 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:49:42 +0000 Suz 1145116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, this is super interesting to me. I am also slightly short waisted but long in the rise (from waist to crotch) and I always thought it meant I needed a higher rise, too. But my new Citizens of Humanity jeans are very low rise and despite having slightly short legs (and this emphasizing my short legs) I LOVE, love LOVE them!  I do find that on me, at least, a semi tuck works as long as the rise is not more than 8.5 inches. Individual proportions obviously make a difference here - I am on the short side at only 5'4". And it somewhat depends on the type of sweater you're faux tucking and how you arrange it. I sort of adjust as needed to get the right look. Or what I hope is the right look!  But it sounds as if we've made similar discoveries.  ETA: and yes, the secret is in a differential rise front and back, and also I think the front waistband needs to be curved a different way. I've owned other jeans with the exact same rise length and they felt way TOO short for me -- they were cutting into me in a weird way. But now I see why. I guess sometimes it really does pay to buy premium or at least higher quality.  I think this outfit looks great on you and perfect for your errands.  carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145108 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:44:02 +0000 carter 1145108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Shevia! Jaime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1145091 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:33:19 +0000 Jaime 1145091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is perfect - jeans are super flattering! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144969 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:04:09 +0000 carter 1144969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Angie, Sarah and MG. I've learned so much from this one post: faux tucks work much better with lower rise pants; a lower rise helps balance my short waist; when wearing low rise, make sure the back rise is sufficient; skechers are ok to wear in public; and finally, either don't put these jeans in the dryer or don't eat a gargantuan hamburger the night before I want to wear them! Prior to YLF absolutely none of this would have registered with me. Sad but true. MuseumGal on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144951 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:52:00 +0000 MuseumGal 1144951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Simply and easy, looks fab! Sarah A on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144923 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:37:39 +0000 Sarah A 1144923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great casual running around outfit for sure. The jeans look fantastic and yes, the lower rise makes partial tucking work much better for me so i think youre onto something there. Great new jeans! Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144914 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:32:24 +0000 Angie 1144914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A super duper little running around, extra-casual outfit. Hope you got all your errands done.  carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144894 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:04:54 +0000 carter 1144894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Funny, Beth Ann! I assure you there was no backside cleavage. You got me wondering why not, though. Just went and looked at them. The rise in the back is a good 3+ inches higher than in the front. Beth Ann on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144879 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:21:52 +0000 Beth Ann 1144879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the lower rise, Carter, and I think the only rule is to keep your backside cleavage under wraps, lol! I'm liking straight legs more and more, whether worn slouchy or fitted, in place of skinnies.  And I lived in my Skechers for a couple of years, so I know they're comfy! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144783 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:26:17 +0000 carter 1144783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, AM! I like that they don't have shoe laces to mess with my jean's cuffs or come undone.  They're definitely less clodhopper than my regular gym shoes. This is the first time I've worn them out in public (other than intentional walking in the neighborhood), so I still felt a little clunky with them. My feet were certainly happy though! Aquamarine on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144733 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:24:58 +0000 Aquamarine 1144733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Everything works Carter! You look super in the jeans and the faux-tuck looks perfect to me (but I am no expert, I just know when it *doesn't* work). I have similar Sketchers and I like them for comfort as well as for being a sleeker-looking sneaker. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144695 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:56:56 +0000 carter 1144695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Sarah L. I'm glad the jeans look like they fit.  It took several deep squats to loosen them up a bit! Thanks, Catnip.  My waist is only a couple inches below my chest.  Seems kind of ridiculous that it took me 50 years to stumble into something that helps the proportions;-) I like the "playfulness" observation, Aubergine. That's what I think when I see others in Converse, yet it somehow never occurred to me that I could achieve a similar look. Thank you, K and LACeleste! Elizabeth, hopefully that's it.  I've been thinking that maybe I just wasn't cool enough to master the faux tuck! Thanks, Parsley!  Adding a picture of the jeans inside label. I found them at Off 5th.  Your trip must be getting close.  Can't wait to hear about it! Yay, Ceit! I hoped I was channeling a little bit of you this morning.  You are the jeans and sweater master! Thanks, Susie.  I'm going to have to re-evaluate my previous attempts at faux-tucking.  Will have to be more judicious with which pants I try. Susie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144620 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:33:13 +0000 Susie 1144620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love black with denim and I think your proportions, and the tuck, look just right. I think a lower rise definitely works better for tucking. Great casual look! Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144610 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:20:54 +0000 Anonymous 1144610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look super, I'd wear this in a flash! Nice jeans. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144588 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:41:37 +0000 carter 1144588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Reading along while waiting at the tile store for them to track down what I need. Thank you all for your responses. I'll respond to each when I get back to a real keyboard (and I can check what the tag says on my jeans, Parsley!) Parsley on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144566 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:12:30 +0000 Parsley 1144566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE the new jeans, Carter! The faux tuck looks good to me, although I'm no expert. I think you're on to something about needing a lower rise like that for the faux tuck to look right. I've begun to think I need to find some, too. I'll have to check out the J Brands. Are those just called straight legs, or do they have a style name? ETA: Oops, I just saw that you said 7, not J Brand! Elizabeth P on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144533 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:40:47 +0000 Elizabeth P 1144533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this looks great, and the proportions are also good.  If you are struggling with the faux tuck, I bet it is the rise on your jeans.  I got a new pair of jeans at Christmas that are higher than I normally wear, and can't faux tuck them.  LACeleste on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144520 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:26:44 +0000 LACeleste 1144520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great in this outfit Carter!  Very sleek. Kristin L on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144514 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:22:13 +0000 Kristin L 1144514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they look great. The jeans don't look too low and it does help add some length to your torso. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144511 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:20:38 +0000 Anonymous 1144511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The jeans don't look too low-rise at all! The whole thing just seems simple and elegant -- to me, the sneakers tie in well and read almost as a deliberate attempt to add a little playfulness, if that makes sense. Catnip on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144470 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:34:44 +0000 Catnip 1144470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The jeans look great.  I can see that the rise is really low, but it looks good on you.  I would never have guessed you are short waisted from this picture.  You got the proportions just right. Let's hear it for comfortable shoes! Sara L. on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144438 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:11:44 +0000 Sara L. 1144438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look great!  The jeans look like they fit fine and the faux tuck looks good.  I can't see the sketchers that well, but they seem to go with the outfit from what I can see. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144437 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:11:42 +0000 carter 1144437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Carambola.  I'm glad they don't look as tight as they feel. Unlike my skinnies, there's very little stretch. Maybe that's why they feel tighter.  Interesting point about the rise with the semi-tuck.  Maybe that's what I've been getting wrong. I usually wear mid-rise.  Maybe that's not as "faux-tuckable"? carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144423 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:50:59 +0000 carter 1144423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Thistle!  I love black with denim too. So often I'll throw it on then decide that it's boring without color.  Not sure why that seems to be ingrained in me, because I really do like neutral outfits at least as much as colorful ones.  Glad I stuck with it this morning! carambola on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144422 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:50:58 +0000 carambola 1144422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great! The jeans don't look too tight and the rise works well with the semi-tuck. Thistle on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144398 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:26:25 +0000 Thistle 1144398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just love this!  But then, I so love black paired with jeans :)  The vee neck adds a bit of feminine warmth to the outfit. And the dark shoes bookend your hair nicely. I can't really tell that the shoes are sketchers. They just look dark in the photo, and happy feet are a must! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-errands#post-1144394 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:23:47 +0000 carter 1144394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ .