https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:28:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1546091 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:40:32 +0000 Anonymous 1546091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be interested to see your new outfit lab, because I definitely like these pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1546012 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:03:40 +0000 Angie 1546012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy to have helped out, Cheryle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545884 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:43:23 +0000 Maneera 1545884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I get it now Cheryle. Ok here is what I've experienced. </p> <p>I have tried to wear tall boots with wide pants. It wasn't </p> <p>(1) comfortable - And these were bootcuts, so had lots of flare. I thought the pants were wide enough, but tall boots can be pretty thick! </p> <p>(2) creates bunching - since the hem wasn't wide enough, the fabric bunched over the boots. </p> <p>I love your pants. I honestly do. They will look AMAZING with any jacket, coat and even a sweater (I'm imagining a thick cable knit sweater). </p> <p>You can also try the high shaft booties that will be trendy for 2015 Fall/Winter. These pants are ideal candidate for those! </p> <p>But for me - I would wear heeled Oxford booties. These is something so elegant, refined and sophisticated about these pants, I would love to see them worn in a very classic way with a modern touch. </p> <p>I'll add pictures so you know what I'm imagining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545687 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:55:12 +0000 Suz 1545687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? I love the pants and love them on you -- and I think it's still worth trying with the right taller boot if the fabrication of the pants warrants cooler weather wearing. It might just work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545641 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:44:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 1545641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pants on you &amp; I think the sandals look great - I'd change the top to plain black </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545595 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:29:45 +0000 donnat 1545595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This pant does look terrific on you. It think light boots would be gorgeous. I can see them going into fall, not winter though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545592 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 22:26:30 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1545592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jackie. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jackie, Laura, Lisa, Rachy, Jeweled, I will try a neutral bootie next time and see how it works. &nbsp;I can picture it and think it is a great idea. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jeweled, I will try all neutral with more grey. &nbsp;I took an EF silk peplum tank for alteration and it might be the right piece.</p> <p>Word Lily, I initially had a denim jacket on but felt it wasn't right. &nbsp;I think you are right that more structure could be the key.</p> <p>Manny, the pants are at least 6" above my ankle. &nbsp;They are wide enough that I thought maybe I could wear them over tall slim boots - like a slim culotte. &nbsp;Maybe not. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;Next time I will wear the top half with a black or grey skirt.</p> <p>Thanks Lyn. &nbsp;I see what you mean. &nbsp;I added so much repeat black that the white was standing out too much. &nbsp;Lower contrast it is.</p> <p>Aliona, I read your comment at work when I didn't have time to answer. &nbsp;I stopped at a tailor on the way home and asked her what she thought. &nbsp;She suggested about 3" hem and rolled it. &nbsp;I think it could work but was concerned that it might limit the wearability since it is so darn cold here in winter and I can't imagine them over tights. &nbsp;I am still thinking about it though. &nbsp;She also thought maybe to narrow them but I think I like the width to make them different.</p> <p>Kerry, I am liking the idea of a white out too. &nbsp;Maybe a few black accessories to tie in the stripe of the pant.</p> <p>Una, I am glad I am not the only one.</p> <p>Angie, thank you for the comment "eye all over the place". &nbsp;I would have seen that in a flash if it was home decor but missed it with an outfit. &nbsp;It was a aha moment to read the comment.</p> <p>It seems the shoes were the biggest issue. &nbsp;I am going to try a few alternatives and see how it goes. &nbsp;Perhaps I will have a new and improved outfit lab in the next few weeks. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545537 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:14:36 +0000 kerry 1545537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bookend the footwear with your hair, and white-out the rest of the look. Love those pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545528 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:10:17 +0000 catgirl 1545528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is exactly the kind of length I struggle with so I am following avidly. *i think you look stellar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545457 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:35:03 +0000 Jeweled 1545457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a lot of possibilities for these pants.</p> <p>One thing, though - if you wear cage sandals with these plaid pants, might be better if the sandals' color were closer to the gray in the pants.&nbsp; Otherwise I have a strong feeling of stripes (in the shoes) next to plaid - but the color difference makes that feel unintentional here, to me.</p> <p>I think you could wear these plaid pants as "boyfriend trousers" - rolling the hem up just enough to wear with a pair of the new higher-shaft booties.</p> <p>The pants colors are neutral enough that you could pair nearly any solid color with them - they could turn out to be quite versatile! </p> <p>ETA - for your current outfit with these pants, I think it needs something in white or light gray to connect with the pants, so they don't seem like an "odd fellow" with the rest of the ensemble.&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545420 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:00:58 +0000 rachylou 1545420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit! I'm wondering if shoes that show more ankle, but that aren't too delicate, if you have them - how they'd go with the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545403 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:30:00 +0000 Angie 1545403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did GREAT with this outfit, and it absolutely works as is.&nbsp;</p> <p>Few things I would tweak if I were styling you in order to create a stronger look - thereby making the trousers the focal point. At the moment, your eye is going all over the place with the addition of the green:</p> <ul> <li>Keep the top and topper back.&nbsp;</li> <li>Take away the grey cuff on the cardi</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545402 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:23:52 +0000 Anonymous 1545402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you mean me? &nbsp;Did I say that? &nbsp;;) &nbsp;Anyways, I like the pants, but would really like them better with a low contrast bootie or shoe and something tonal on top. The pants fit well and are a pretty colour/plaid. &nbsp;A soft toned bootie or cage shoe and the same tone in a leather jacket would really be a cool outfit on you. Plaid pants are hard to wear, but with your long legs you can absolutely do it! &nbsp;</p> <p>Re: the length - I can't comment either - it's hard to tell where they are with the black sandals coming up high on your ankle. &nbsp; Are they intended to be cropped? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545400 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:18:23 +0000 Anonymous 1545400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, Cheryle, I *really* like these on you. You have the long legs to carry them off. And it's such a different look for you. I think you should keep, but hem to more of a culottes length. I'd like to see these with more ankle. But I realise that getting the correct length might be a challenge without the right(fashion forward) tailor. And if you chop off too much there's no going back. Maybe someone will weigh in with PPL advice on these. </p> <p>And I agree with others about lighter booties or shoes with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545362 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:07:46 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1545362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jackie, I would want a lighter colored shoe; even though your black sandals are bookending the cardigan, the contrast between the light pant and the dark shoe doesn't work for me.</p> <p>Maybe have them hemmed a bit? It's hard to tell with the heeled sandals but they seem a bit neither here nor there - obviously not full length trousers but not cropped enough to be cropped pants either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545346 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:59:54 +0000 lyn67 1545346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tall boots no, but booties YES esp low contrast with this length! And, would generally advice on a low contrast column of color from head to toes with these then it will be easier to make them work-esp if you really have that "</p> <p>very conservative comfort zone", YLF btw:-),. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545280 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:35:08 +0000 Maneera 1545280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this look, Cheryle. Your crossover top with the black cami inside and the black cardi over is stunning! </p> <p>Onto the pant - I can't make out if they are long or short. The shoe is too high for me to clearly make out where they end on the ankle. </p> <p>However, since they are not fitted pants, I don't see them working with tall boots. The pants will 'blouson' out wherever the boots end---not flattering in my opinion. Tall boots really work best with skinnies and fitted ponte pants. </p> <p>A low contrast shoe will work best. While you do have mile long legs and don't have to worry about elongating the leg line, a low contrast ankle length boot (maybe even heeled oxfords) will create a more harmonious, elegant and polished vibe----which will be more in sync with the stunning pants. </p> <p>However, these pants will work with ankle length boots. Your sandals prove just that! They have a spectacular fit, btw. I love the way they drape on your body. </p> <p>You could either keep them this length and wear them with booties. Or, I can also see them shortened to become very smart culottes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545279 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:34:32 +0000 Word Lily 1545279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm ... If it was me, I think I'd be more comfortable with one piece that was a bit more structured; a jacket instead of a cardigan, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545276 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:30:24 +0000 jackiec 1545276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all look at you with your lovely tan! You look like you've been running a lot outside :)</p> <p>I like the pants but am usually clueless on length. They seem good to me! I personally find the black sandals a bit jarring and would prefer a lighter shoe. Having said that I, too, veer a bit conservative so may be missing the fashion forward vibe. I know they tie to the sweater, but I'd prefer a lower contrast look with the plaid (lighter sweater too) so I could see the plaid more as a standout.</p> <p>I'd keep them - they are fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-lab-need-advice#post-1545271 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:21:54 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1545271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought these pants and am not sure if I can make them work but want to try. The fabric is nice and it is a weight that could work for fall and even winter and I have wanted to add some winter whites to my wardrobe.</p> <p>I had a skirt on today but at the last minute switched to the problem pants. Lisa commented on another post that I have a very conservative comfort zone and perhaps that is the issue. I have to admit they are growing on me so maybe I am just too resistant to new silhouettes.</p> <p>What do you think of the outfit? Are the pants too long? Too short? Too wide/narrow? Is it the wrong shoe? Would they work in winter with taller boots and a sweater? Or am I trying too hard?</p> <p>I am stopping at a tailor on the way home today and could ask about altering. </p> <p>HELP</p>