What should I do with these pants?

Hi Everyone,
I bought these pants at Zara the day that Angie joined us in Santa Monica (such a fun day!) Angie gave me a thumbs-up with the disclaimer that she herself doesn't like the length of them and would like to see them with a more tapered leg, but she said that they were very on trend right now - and so, of course (being just a bit trendy myself!) I bought them, thinking that I would wear them as is with my black booties and or short heeled shoes. However, they just feel kind of awkward that way. They could be lengthened about 1" - and also, could be tapered at the ankles - what do you think? Should I take the hem down and taper them? - or, wear as is?
Sorry about the lousy photos - can't believe there is a reflection right at the ankles - if you can't really tell, because of that reflection, just let me know and I'll take better pics tomorrow!
Thank you!

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12 years ago

annagybe

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I'd actually say taper and shorten. I don't think an inch longer would make them better.

Caro in Oz

Another vote for taper & shorten - great pants.

Ariadne

Taper & shorten.

K. Period.

I don't think the length would bother me if they were tightly tapered. I'm thinking very close (legging close) to your ankle, starting way up where your calves start to go in into your lower legs. Keep a vent to let you get them on, or have a zipper put in. By bringing them in that tight, you'll get a much nicer line. BTW, you look absolutely lovely in these. They really show off your lovely shape. And that's a lot of pattern, but you wear it very well.

Karie

Depends on how you want to wear them, and when - here in NY it gets a little too cold for ankle pants this time of year. But if that's fine where you are, I would taper and shorten. If you want to wear them over your booties, I would let them out that inch. If you let the hem down, you could taper or not - I like hem either way.

The pants are fantastic - very trendy, and I love trendy!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I'll dance a little jig if you taper and shorten too. xo

Marley

I would sooooo love to see you dancing a jig Angie! So, how short should I go - 1", 2"???? Help please!

Aida

Wellllll I have similar pants which I like to wear with pumps and heeled booties (flat footwear doesn't work well with them). I embrace their awkwardness 0:} That said, I'm in agreement with Anna and others that letting them down isn't the best option. If you're going to alter, shorter and narrower is definitely the way to go.

EDIT: I feel like I must also say that I am very particular about what this length works with, specifically that they are on the relaxed end and that they are printed. Must be the nerd in me

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Another taper vote!

Jaime

Taper and shorten sounds great - they look great on you!

Suz

Like Aida, I have a pair about this length and shape. I like them in theory but they don't work so well for my climate because they get caught on booties somehow and just don't hang right. I'm limited in that tapering and shortening for me would mean never wearing the darn things - but in your climate it would work well. And by the way, those are FAB pants and you look amazing in them. I have been admiring them on the Zara site but told myself to leave them alone.

D'Ellen

I must confess a fondness for this style pant. I like them just the way they are.

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