Eileen Fisher silky slouchy trousers...trying to be open-minded!

I've been very absent from the forum lately, but I'm hoping you'll accept me back into the fold! I've been lurking here and there, and I decided to give slouchy silk trousers a try after seeing you ladies sport them so fashionably. I tend to be a slow adopter, so I'm trying to be more open-minded about this new silhouette and at least give it a try.

The Leith trousers were ridiculously short on me, so I sent them back without posting any photos. These are the Eileen Fisher cuffed silk pants in XS (they run big...I'm usually a S). They look ok-ish with a drapey long top, but with a banded top/tucked look (photos #7-8)...not so much. It really doesn't flatter my midsection, and I feel dumpy with so much bunching there.

The fit is good, but I'm not sure. Maybe it's the elastic waist. I've learned that with new silhouettes/trends the key is find a version that really works for you and your style/shape. I resisted midi skirts at first, but when I found my VC midi skirt I was sold.

Opinions? They ain't cheap, so I want to be certain I'll actually wear them!

12 years ago

Nicole D

Veteran

I love these on you - please consider keeping them. The drape is luscious and they are so elegant and sexy in a soft, feminine way. I love it tucked or untucked (looks especially pretty from the side in 3).

nancylee

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Nicole. These are WAY out of my comfort zone, but I'm trying to mend my slow adopter ways. I only started wearing skinnies/straights in Fall 2011. Yikes!

Sona

I love them with untucked shirts. The silhouette created is actually uber flattering!

Glory

I also find them very flattering on you. I have the same reluctance to try new things but in your case you are ahead of the game. You have several toppers that work well and some excellent shoes. I vote keep and force yourself to wear them this week.

sarah

I absolutely love them on you - especially the untucked looks.

Beth Ann

These have a lovely drape. Real silk can't be beat! I like them, and I know that I'm seeing fabric, not "you!" Some YLFers have been wearing these lower, more on their hips, which you might find makes you feel better about the tummy area. We're not used to higher waists anymore, and forget that the torso dips in (from the side view) at the natural waist.

DeclawedJaguar

My goodness, I think they are crazy-flattering on you! Really. They look chic and effortlessly elegant. Please keep and enjoy, Nancy, so that I can live vicariously through you.

Parsley

I love them on you, but of course I would, since I have them too!
They do take a little getting used to, since they're a new silhouette, but I've been absolutely loving mine, and I get lots of compliments on them. I wore mine the other evening with a lace shell, a bright silk jacket, and some jeweled smoking slipper flats for a dressier look, and the next day with a much more casual high-low top and both worked equally well.

Really, Nancy, those look just wonderful on you, and I think you'll find them very comfortable and versatile!

Lots of love for the trousers so far. Thanks, everyone.

Suz

(website)

Effortless elegance. These are stunning on you, Nancy! Please keep and wear the heck out of them!!

Lyn D.

I haven't seen these on anyone else yet, so a new shape for me too!
First impressions are very good- I like the drape.
How do they play with flat/chunkier shoes for versatility?

Anonymous

Wow, they look gorgeous on you, especially with that beautifully refined pump. You're leaving us in the fashion dust this time Nancylee!

Eliza

I also think you look great in them. I also like the untucked tops and if you wanted to add some structure, consider a tailored jacket. I have these pants and have spent time trying many different tops and shoes with them. Somehow, they are amazingly flexible. I like them with dressy oxfords, heels,
pointed flats and slipper style flats also. Others have paired them successfully with trendy sneakers and metallic shoes. I am enjoying the contrast with dressier shoes. I love them with a clutch in an accent color. Have fun and keep playing. You wear them well.

Thanks all. I'm going to have to play around with them some before I'm convinced they'll work for me....but your encouragement is really helping me embrace this new silhouette.

Beth Ann, thanks for the suggestion to wear them lower on the hip. That might help me feel more comfortable with tucking.

Claire, those black kitten heels are practically vintage. They're my J Crew pumps from at least 10 years ago! Classics are worth holding onto...I also have two pencil skirts from about the same time, and they're going strong.

Parsley and Eliza, thanks for the styling tips. I'm already thinking of some other possibilities in my closet. Hmmm...

Lyn, I don't have too many chunky shoes, but I'll take that under consideration.

Transcona Shannon

Positively stunning on you Nancy!

catgirl

You HAVE to keep these! You could be the model for them!

bj1111

They look super fab. I like the sporty vibe with the narrow ankles giving them a look of luxe sweats, but not sweats. Know what i mean?

very fab.

Jaime

I agree that these look gorgeous on you. I love the shoes you chose to wear with them and I like all the shirts, even the banded ones with them. Of course don't keep them if you don't like them, but from the outside looking in, I say KEEP!

Carole

Fantastic! Love. Please keep!

Aida

Nancy, they do fit quite perfectly for the style! Definitely play around with them, because I can see them working so very well with your arty side. If you're going to tuck or semi-tuck, pull them down as low as you're comfortable with. It'll make a huge difference

Susie

Oh I love these on you! I think they will prove to be quite versatile. KEEP!

ElleH

I love them on you & am glad you posted because I have been considering these pants. I'm a slow adopter too so a bit afraid to spend that much. I don't see any mid section issues on you but I do think this style of pant isn't terribly flattering on anyone's mid section so maybe it isn't as flattering as you're used to. You could wear them on the hip or a long top to hide it. You sound like me, wanting to try the new look but unsure. You could do what I am planning to do. Try many different slouchy track pants on. Maybe some work better for you than others.

Janet

As you know, I'm a hesitant adopter of the slouchy pant myself, but I do think these look great on you.

I wore my slouchy pants today as low as I can tolerate them, mainly to get the most possible length out of them. I do think this helps the look of this kind of pant.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Another keep vote here! They look fantastic on you. I really like them with those pointy toed shoes--very elegant. I also love the look in 2-3 and 7-8. The other top seems just a little less flattering with them, but not as bad as you make out.

Deborah

I cannot tell you just how stunning these look, particularly with pointy toe footwear. I do hope you keep them.

lyn67

Please keep!

Karie

Another vote for keeping them - the drape is lovely on you, and the length is perfect.

Thank you for the compliments...and for the wise advice to wear them lower on my hips (Janet and Aida). What would I do without you fashionable women to keep me looking good?

I'm laughing at those last photos now. Could I have hitched them up any higher on my waist?! Hilarious.

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