https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:54:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1087472 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:05:34 +0000 Sveta 1087472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them. They are fluid and fit well and of course they are navy - how can I not like them? :-)<br />How about using a low contrast belt: white is a very high contrast here and visually breaks you in halves (especially when there is nothing else white in your outfit).<br />Black or dark metallic belt would work great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1087295 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:59:12 +0000 Vix 1087295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Runcarla --</p> <p>What beautiful pants on you. Anytime I run into&nbsp;Louben fabric it feels so luxe; no wonder you're enjoying them.</p> <p>Short-waisted + on the bustier side can be such a PITA with belts, I know, and IMO toning the belt to the top or the pants will work best (so your reasoning behind&nbsp;#1 is sound...you pulled off the elongation from my perspective). The snakeskin belt + light blouse would probably create the same effect.</p> <p>Everyone's said what I would have re tops with seaming, cross-over etc for times you want to create more of a waist. I really think #4 would be a great direction if the sweater was a bit shorter. </p> <p>[I've had tailors rouch the sides of&nbsp;Ts and sweaters to take a few inches off...it's generally a cheap alteration if the look appeals at all. While it would&nbsp;reign in some volume at the bottom you'd still have a looser fit above -- not sure if that would conflict with your goals, though.]</p> <p>Keep us posted!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1087283 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:34:28 +0000 Suz 1087283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes - the shoes will make all the difference. You can wear the masculine sporty looks really well if you want to. As a runner, you must have energy and determination in your stride. This comes across IRL and affects the overall look. Glad to see that Angie liked my favourites the best! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Pointy toed booties as well as shoes. This is the direction. I am wearing my blue Zaras into the ground already.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1087242 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:46:27 +0000 Carla 1087242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the ideas. Really! </p> <p>Deborah, Ceit, Carter, and Lisa...I love a draped or knotted top, and have a few in my closet. They are my most favourite tops to wear. You are so right about the figure flattery of that shape.</p> <p>Gigi, I do have a new skinny snakeskin belt, and I'll give it a try. It is medium toned so not as dark as the trousers, but not as light as the two belts featured in these pics. </p> <p>Joy, I love the idea of a column of navy! The lace top came in navy, but having been on sale, they were out of my size. I would love to have 'gone there'. I shall keep my eye open for a navy top....</p> <p>...maybe with seaming like KKards suggests? After reading that comment about seaming, I rifled through my closet and realized that the tops featured don't have seaming. Actually of the 4 button downs that I do own, only one is tailored (back and front). This is a very good point!</p> <p>Suz, I see what you're noticing. I think the sweater is too long, and causes the fabric all around to bunch. Shorter sweater tops would be the solution, I think</p> <p>And of course, Angie is so right about the shoes! (I think my new pointy toe pumps are going to get an awful lot of wear this year!). </p> <p>So many good suggestions and positive feedback. (Lyn67 you are the sweetest person!) I think I can enjoy experimenting with the masculine vibe, or androgynous feel. Been looking at pics of Tilda Swinton, who I think really rocks loose trousers, and I've got Stella Tenant (pic below) on my Pinterest inspiration board. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086398 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:55:31 +0000 Parsley 1086398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the trousers look beautiful on you&nbsp;and I love their fluid drape. I think they look terrific tucked or not. Do you have any pointy shoes or booties? A pointed toe would look fabulous peeking out from under those pants.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086384 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:46:13 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 1086384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trousers are awesome. To offer another contradictory opinion, I am a fan of the white belt and the high contrast. It might be because you look a lot happier in those photos than the other two.</p> <p>My least favourite outfit is #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086375 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:36:19 +0000 Angie 1086375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the shoes. A more current pair will kick all the outfits up a notch. Great, great trousers. I like them best with a tucked top and belt. Loving the white belt.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086352 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:22:46 +0000 Anonymous 1086352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in again to say that I agree with suggestions to try different belt - that is probably the solution and what felt off to me. Also forgot to add that the color of the pants is awesome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086317 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:00:48 +0000 AviaMariah 1086317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Suz in that I like this look. &nbsp;I also do not have a defined waist and it's taken me awhile to "like" the tucked in look with a belt because it does have a more masculine look. &nbsp;So I think it's more a personal preference for you. &nbsp;Maybe you just need to wear them more and take more pictures to get used to it or try some of the other's ideas to create more waist definition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086291 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:44:05 +0000 kkards 1086291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like the way the pants look, i especially like #4. i like them belted, but i'm not a fan of the white belt, but that's personal, for me its just too high contrast. have you tried a button down that has seaming in the front? i wonder if that would help define your waist? </p> <p><a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Fitted-Non-Iron-Stripe-Dress-Shirt/WV00476,default,pd.html?dwvar_WV00476_Color=DKBL&amp;contentpos=6&amp;cgid=0302" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.....;cgid=0302</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086150 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:24:36 +0000 Lisa 1086150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the button up version, but I'm another fan of a strict masculine look.&nbsp; I also like the idea above to try a wrap top.&nbsp; These will show off your feminine shape and tend to be a little shorter so it won't end at the low hip, instead showing more leg and waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086140 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:19:17 +0000 Liz A. 1086140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THese look like totally different pants from picture to picture.&nbsp; The most flattering look is 4, and the least is 2.&nbsp; The tucked in button down just may not be for you.&nbsp; It's creating sort of a long rectangle shape on your body with the wide leg trouser.&nbsp; I think you could also try a tucked knit if you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086077 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:40:19 +0000 Suz 1086077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha - shows how personal it all is...I <b>like</b> top buttons done up! &nbsp;Sugar eye for that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086063 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:14:00 +0000 Anonymous 1086063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure I understand the responses, either. These trousers look great on you.&nbsp;The only look I don't enjoy is the first one, but that's because of the top button being done up, not the trousers at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>For whatever it's worth, I have a similar high hip/not much waist thing going on. I'm typically drawn to tops that create a waist for me (like your example 4), but I'm not completely against button downs at all. My body is what it is, and I don't feel like I should have to fake an hourglass figure all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I second Deborah's idea about the fake wrap tops, if you're hunting for a new silhouette. I picked up a few at BR last winter and they are very flattering and versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086058 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:05:00 +0000 Suz 1086058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am curious about the responses here. I quite like these looks myself -- all of them. But then I have a high tolerance for androgynous looks, period, and don't mind surrendering the waist. Plus, as someone with a shorter leg I tend to like the proportions created by tucked tops -- not only on me but also on luckier longer-legged types, too. These pants look like a lovely drapey material. While the last photo suggests a waist more, I also think it makes the pants look less well fitting, if that makes sense. They seem a bit&nbsp;sloppier in the crotch area&nbsp;in that photo, making the effect less polished or 'finished' to my eye&nbsp;-- but it could just be that you are standing on uneven ground, making an unfair comparison.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086057 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:04:55 +0000 Elizabeth P 1086057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, well, I actually think they look great on you, in all the photos.&nbsp; Agree that a more tone on tone belt might be worth trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086052 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:49:48 +0000 lyn67 1086052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pants, what are you wrong with? Androgynious is&nbsp; made for you! Love the juxtaposition of strict menwear like items with your curl-girlyy hair:-)<br />Love nr 4 and the others, too-maybe try a navy belt for them, for an much more&nbsp;elongated waistline instead of a bold white one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086025 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:12:36 +0000 Anonymous 1086025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that matching belt to top helps with my short non-waist. You might also create a column of navy with a navy top that matches the pants and navy or black belt, if needed. Then add a color, contrasting neutral, or print with a jacket. Proportion-wise, I like the last photo best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1086018 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 13:07:18 +0000 carter 1086018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pants, and I think you look great in all of these. However, I do understand the frustration of having a waist that isn't as defined as we would like. I like some visual waist simulation as well! As others have mentioned, wrap/surplice tops are great for this. I also look for other tops that have the shape I want just hanging on the hanger...weird sentence, but basically, I want the top to have a defined waist on its own, not just hang straight down. I've found some great fitted button-downs, other blouses with a bit of a flair at the bottom (some peplums, some not as pronounced), some body con sweaters, etc. If I'm wearing something that doesn't give me the shape I want when tucked and belted, a long flowy cardigan can greatly help create the illusion of a waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085996 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:38:36 +0000 Anonymous 1085996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them tucked in! I like the masculine vibe. </p> <p>But if you do want to suggest a waist, perhaps a surplice or wrap top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085908 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:43:11 +0000 Gigi 1085908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too have a short waist. I have been experimenting with belts, and it seems like skinny belts work much better than wider ones to flatter such a figure. Can you try the pants with a skinny belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085895 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:11:13 +0000 Deborah 1085895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder about wearing tops that have a fake wrap/cross over that are fitted and due to the cross over create a waist? I actually like all versions here. The shirt versions create a masculine vibe which I think is very stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085888 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:04:12 +0000 Catnip 1085888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm waiting eagerly to hear suggestions for this figure problem.&nbsp; My measurements are very similar to yours (37-30-39), and I have a high hip and a short waist.&nbsp; I never wear anything tucked in because it seems to make&nbsp;my torso look even shorter.</p> <p>You look absolutely terrific in picture #4.&nbsp; That may be the best solution, and is the approach I usually take. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085860 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:28:28 +0000 Anonymous 1085860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, I am not sure they are your best (although the fabric looks nice and drapey). I also have a short waist and don't think belts really are my friends. I just have come to some type of peace about that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwneed-a-little-help-with-navy-trousers#post-1085828 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:57:39 +0000 Carla 1085828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like these navy trousers from Louben. They fit wonderfully with a comfortable rise for my 'high hip' and are long and flowy in a colour I like very much. Though I feel quite fab when I wear them, I don't always think the photos look so fab.</p> <p>I believe it has something to do with my high (and nearly non-existent waist). Measurements are 36-30-38, but a strong shoulder line lets me fake hourglass! Wearing a clingy knit untucked seems to work better than the button downs tucked in. I tried to elongate my torso with a belt that co-ordinates more with the top. This helps a little, but still the look isn't as figure flattering as I would like. </p> <p>The first pic features a super comfortable cotton lace button down in a cafe au lait colour that is new from my shopping trip this past weekend, and what I wore today. The top is from Loft. I would never have thought to wear it buttoned up all the way, but was inspired by Angie's take on button ups with trousers.</p> <p>Now be honest, is there hope for these trousers? Any styling tips that would help create a more balanced look? Fake a waist? </p>