https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:17:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1245812 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:42:52 +0000 Kiwichik 1245812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you have already received lots of good advise so just chiming in to say lilac is a great colour on you and can't wait to see you once you have implemented some of the great suggestions provided by others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1245265 Thu, 08 May 2014 03:50:22 +0000 gardenchick 1245265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie--thanks for weighing in. I'll look into Clark's.</p> <p>Kiwigal--you are right, it is a lot like Radiant Orchid! Maybe a bit more pink. I like the light purples--lilac, lavender, etc. There are a lot of different shades so maybe you can find one that works with your coloring. </p> <p>Again, thanks all for the GREAT styling ideas and kind feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1245207 Thu, 08 May 2014 02:47:11 +0000 Sal 1245207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others.</p> <p>I think lighter shoes and belt will make a big difference because the pants and colour are wonderful on you.</p> <p>I think the t-shirt is the one to lose, the shape is wrong, I think a slightly lower neckline would be better, or looser fit. &nbsp;</p> <p>The jacket I think would look great with regular blue denim or even over a black t-shirt and black trousers.</p> <p>I think this colour is close to Radiant Orchid which is apparently the colour of 2014. &nbsp;While in general I am not a pink or purple person I am tempted to give it a go although with my colouring it may make me look a little ruddy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244857 Wed, 07 May 2014 20:37:15 +0000 Karie 1244857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like those white pants - and I like the idea of making the pants a little shorter. That shade of lilac looks fantastic on you. The shirt does look a little snug, but I would keep the blazer.</p> <p>And I agree about the photo taking - I often see things in the photos that I never noticed in the mirror, for better or for worse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244822 Wed, 07 May 2014 19:51:07 +0000 Angie 1244822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great tips from the ladies. I'm just chiming in to say that I love you in this shade of purple, and that you had me with the white pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you tried wearing Clarks? They come in wide and offer good arch support.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244803 Wed, 07 May 2014 19:23:17 +0000 gardenchick 1244803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Feel like I've come in for a styling consultation from the group here.</p> <p>jackiec -- yes, have found these photos to be really helpful. And sometimes the picture comes together in unexpected ways, both good and bad.</p> <p>Suz--I'll aim for a current looking shoe. But my feet are really fussy. Between needing arch support and being on the wide side, most shoes don't work. Any ideas, I'd be interested to see them.</p> <p>I still am conflicted about the blazer. I LOVE the color and the microsuede feel/look. But when I look at it on me in person and in the pictures, it appears boxy, especially for my proportions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244754 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:44:47 +0000 K. Period. 1244754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cute combo and I love the lavender color on you. &nbsp;</p> <p>The shirt looks like a knit not a woven fabric, right? &nbsp;Before you ditch the shirt entirely, you might try washing it and then stretching it a bit before laying it flat to dry. &nbsp;That could buy you the extra ease that you need across the chest. &nbsp;</p> <p>With the white pants, I would shorten them a bit. &nbsp;They are tapered, but not super&nbsp;tightly tapered at the bottom. &nbsp;An inch or two shorter would make a huge difference in flattery. &nbsp;Lighter shoes would also make the transition from leg to shoe less abrupt. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244741 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:33:37 +0000 jackiec 1244741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good points! I'm no expert, but if you are keeping the shirt and wearing it under the jacket, maybe a cool statement necklace in that space? Isn't it interesting how looking at our photos can show us so many things that we never noticed before? I find it so helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244738 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:32:10 +0000 Suz 1244738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those sound like perfect tweaks. The orchid colours look amazing on you and are fabulous with white.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would aim for a very current looking shoe, maybe one with a pointed or almond toe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244735 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:30:41 +0000 gardenchick 1244735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! Love how helpful you are.</p> <p>Here's the plan of action to fix/improve this:</p> <p>1. Ditch the too-tight shirt, find a white or light purple replacement. (I can't size up, my mom bought it a few years ago and then passed it on to me. )<br /> 2. Try rolling up the pants to see how that looks. They are lined, so once I decide I would have to take them to a tailor.<br /> 3. Switch accessories to Beige/tan/ white shoes and a lighter belt.</p> <p>Any other thoughts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244705 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:16:12 +0000 Zibbets 1244705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely jacket and pants! The lilac is beautiful with your coloring and white pants are classic.</p> <p>The shirt looks snug to me. I think I would pass on it and look for a&nbsp;striped shirt&nbsp;in navy/white or neutral/white (pale gray/white or camel/white).</p> <p>Lightening the shoes and belt will also pull the whole thing together and lengthen your line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244694 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:12:12 +0000 Elizabeth P 1244694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the top might be a little tight, but the jacket looks like a keeper.&nbsp; It would look great with a white top under it, making a column of white.</p> <p>And I also agree the pants would probably be better shorter.&nbsp; Can you roll them to see?&nbsp; Or are they not the kind of material that would do well with that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244683 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:00:23 +0000 Aziraphale 1244683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bright colour on top with white pants is a great colour combination. I agree that the top looks a little tight across the bust -- it's pulling -- maybe you could size up?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-styling-my-white-pants#post-1244636 Wed, 07 May 2014 17:04:49 +0000 gardenchick 1244636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been so interesting to look at photos of how these outfits come together, or do not come together..information emerges in photos that I don't see in the mirror.</p> <p>I got these new white pants from Ann Taylor. Maybe I should shorten them? My mom gave me the top and topper, they had been hers. I love the lilac color (this is a theme in my wardrobe!) but in pictures the top looks snug...and I wish the blazer was longer. Not sure the collar works so well either.</p> <p>I know that lighter color, less clunky shoes would be better, too.</p> <p>Maybe the pants with a different top next time? And I'm not sure about keeping the shirt and blazer :-(</p> <p>Thanks for any suggestions or feedback. </p>