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Scrunched new pants -via Runcarla / Torontogirl

Anonymous

I’m not sure who these pants originated with - Carla or Helena - but they were making the rounds on the forum a couple of weeks ago . I ordered a pair to try for something different to wear at home , and I’m so glad I did ! Reitman’s , a very mid market chain catering to no-one- knows -exactly - who ( the cause of death of many Canadian chains ) has disappeared from Manitoba but still sells online . The pants were a grand total of $29 and I had very low expectations . Well pardon me . They are terrific pants ! Well made in a great stretch fabric , the plaids even match up properly at critical points. Full elastic waist jogger styling . The colour is maybe a little muted for my own colouring and style but I’m not terribly worried about that . They work best with grey , mustard and pale blue . I wore them yesterday with a grey cashmere sweater ( again 4 years old and no pills ) just around the house - and cuffed up the hems to keep it casual . Today I was less happy with the outfit , but I can’t put my finger on why . Thoughts ?

The pants are more flattering on than the photos indicate - at least I hope so . They don’t look so rounded in the belly as these pics suggest . And nor does the tshirt pull across my arms like a sausage . Gah . Bad camera angle always - I don’t know how to take accurate photos .

I thought this vest was fun when I bought it last year , but now it feels too much . Too overwhelming and maybe too long ? Worn with a random tshirt and new grey suede fleece lined sneakers . Left the legs long and slouchy . I just didn’t feel right in this and am thinking it’s the vest and maybe the longer leg length . A boot and a shorter length might have worked better ?

Not sure what to do about the vest - it seems crazy and weird now . Donate ?

Pants - Reitmans
Tshirt - Old Navt
Vest - random no label Chinese import ( yuck )
Shoes -Cloud something ? Can’t remember the name .

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19 replies

Latest reply was from rachylou

Irina

Veteran

I don’t know if I’m a right person to offer an advice - I’m not crazy about scrunched pants in general. I would try to cuff these pants so a bit of your ankles show.
I really like you in photo 2, beautiful color and texture but you are right, the vest is too long. I would chop two bottom layers. It’s not expensive to get it hemmed shorter, so maybe worth a try?

Janet

(website)

Veteran

You have some great grey pieces! I really like the pants and think you wear them scrunched quite well. You look great!

As for the vest, I kind of want to see it with more structured pants like jeans. I understand though -- vests can be tricky.

Anonymous

The pants look great. Did anyone find them in the US? Some BR wool pants came today but need to go back. The description said nothing about a zipper and hook closing. They also arrived very wrinkled. I hope Next will be a plaid or even a print.
The vest looks warm and cozy but overwhelms you in the 3rd photo. Shorter may help.

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Hmm, did not even the notice the scrunch at first - I noticed your skin and cheekbones. Your makeup - or something - is fantastic.
Anyway, now that I look, not loving the scrunch with these particular pants, but the outfit overall looks good to me. Including the vest. I have a similarly shaped white furry vest that I never wear for about the same reasons though.

slim cat

Veteran

You look lovely in #2 - very flattering colors! The vest does seem a bit long - probably looks different with dark monochromatic outfit ( like all black ).
The new pants are fun however I'd love to see scrunched look with black boots ( or black sneakers for stronger contrast ). How about under cuff ?

Anonymous

The vest is lined and faced with faux leather inside . I would not bother trying to tailor it as it would be a lot of work .

I never wear full length pants and this was my second attempt . You really have to watch proportions in the rest of the outfit and my eye isn’t there yet . I’m not terribly tall at 5’5 “ and maybe this is a longer legged person’s look.

Joy - Reitmans is a Canadian chain but probably ships to the US . We’re much kinder about that than US stores are

Anonymous

Shevia - haha , maybe it’s the NUFace

Anonymous

Janet , Irina- I agree with a more tailored pant or jeans with the vest . And the pants with some other jacket and sweater . You know how you know your outfit is wrong but it’s too late to change ? That was me today . I’m also in a mood of late with our gloomy weather and no easing of restrictions in sight . I NEED to GET BACK in the GYM and lift some heavy weights or something .

SarahD8

Veteran

I like all of these items but maybe the combo of vest, pants, and shoes is too many statements for your style?

I really like the pants with the quieter, simple cut of the gray sweater. (Put that outfit back on and unroll the pants? That seems like a better way to judge the length issue.

I think the vest would be cool with a column of black (I think it needs a backdrop with more contrast so it can pop) and sleek shoes.

The sneakers, with some kind of simple jeans outfit. Treat the sneaks like your funky pompom socks — similar formulas should work I think.

Fluff at the top and fluff at the bottom of your outfit seems like a combo that is guaranteed to push your buttons.

Agree that your skin looks great!

kellygirl

Veteran

I love that color fur vest on you. It really suits you and lights up your face! love the plaid pants and don't see any of the issues you mention. I struggle with re-styling items. I find one way to wear them and have a hard time figuring out alternatives.

Gigi

Veteran

These are very flattering colors on you!

I know what you mean about the scrunched pants...I have a hard time with that look too, and I am short. I feel that scrunched pants on me come off as looking sloppy, even if I am being careful.

I agree that the vest looks too long. But before donating it, you might want to try wearing it with different pants and different footwear to change the proportions. And maybe experiment with wearing different colors on bottom so that the gray of the vest does not blend in with the gray of the pants and footwear. Changing things up in this way might totally change the look.

Kyle

Veteran

I’d love to see what this outfit looks like without the vest!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

This is a fabulous minimally-maximal look to my eye - very 2020 comfy and creative - and I'm not easy to please with grey unless you have grey hair .....so FWIW.... well done!

The necklace, vest, and the chestnut colour of your hair amp up the vibe big time because they make the grey dance! It's alive and not flat.

I like the scrunched pants! Much prefer it to the roll. You and Carla wear them so well. It's hard to see the details, but I think Carla wears her scrunch a little shorter, which creates a slightly neater appearance. An inch, or inch and a half, or so of hacking is easy - and I believe you sew?

As for the bulkiness of the vest, remember that the camera angle is making you look "top heavy and long". Your head is smaller and far less long in person. Your vest is shorter and less big too. My iPhone can adjust those proportions a bit when I edit pics. I'm sure yours can too.

As for your skin, it has never looked better!

Helena

Veteran

Yes! These pants I went and had a look at as I think Carla mentioned them for Roxanna? What is up with Reitmans ... it's such a weird store ... they have some terrible pieces and then some true gems ... it's always an adventure what you'll find when you stop in! (I may have bought a scarf there yesterday to brighten up my black winter jacket lol)

I like these pants and looking at the photos before I read your comments, I had no critique. I do think that the vest is quite a statement so it's one of those items where if you are not feeling it, then you're really going to be not feeling it ... I think it almost needs just a sleek column of black underneath, and the right occasion.

I think the pants works scrunched and would also work with a crop ... just two different vibes. I would love to see these scrunched with a slightly dressier shoe maybe, as another option. I love the print on them!

Carla

Veteran

#2 head shot is fabulous. Perfect grooming, and an artistic mix of textiles and jewellery. I’m wondering if you shouldn’t consider petite options for tops and bottoms? Do you still have a pale pink/blush sweater to try with the grey pants?

*Don’t discount the optics of the selfie pic. The distortion of a high camera position works well for head shots, but not so good for full body shots. A lower camera angle provides a more accurate representation. This is all hard to do with a hand held phone! I’m always amazed at how well WIW posters do in general considering awkward mirror situations, household lighting, and amateur photographers!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

I really like the whole outfit, Lisa! Those warm gray tones are gorgeous on you. The statement necklace works so well with the puffy furry vest. I like the proportions, and I can imagine how the photos aren't quite doing it all justice. (I have found with drapy pants, it's extremely hard to get a selfie that captures the look.) For a less maximal look, I could see wearing the vest over a more streamlined tonal look, too--black tee or tunic and skinnies or leggings, sneakers or booties, and a long pendant.

Sal

Veteran

I like the pants and think they will get lots of wear as a patterned winter option- hard to find!

The vest - I don’t know. I could see it with slim jeans and boots, I think a heel would help here. But I am not sure about it. I might try and find three outfits that you like with it and see if you want to keep it.

You however look fab!!

Irina

Veteran

OK, as a minimalist of this site, I dare to elaborate on what I do not like about the outfit. LOL
I find that a combo of vertical lines of the vest plus pattern on the pants doesn’t give a “clean” look. I would leave scrunched pants to others, there is thin line as you know yourself very well, between intentional and accidental. This line is a bit blurry here, to my eye.
Sorry, if I hurt you feelings. Feel free to tell me **** off
What I do like very much is the texture and a color of the vest on you.

rachylou

Veteran

I think what Angie thinks: this is a great, simple outfit with good energy. I will say, tho, that I understand feeling weird in a fuzzy vest. It often feels overwhelming, but I assure you it doesn’t look that way.