What Would Audrey Wear - YouLookFab Forum

Inge's story about Funny Face reminded me that I've been wanting to start this thread for a while.
I love the crisp look of houndstooth, which has been everywhere this f all, and I couldn't wait to dig out my (somewhat elderly) houndstooth trousers. But the style is dated (tapered) and they're a wee bit short (yet not quite enough to look cropped). Once I found a pair of spectator ballet flats (flannel and patent) I thought I could make it work.
How did I do?
I had planned on a black tunic-length blouse (to cover the baggy thigh fit) but then realized this white tuxedo- style overblouse gave a better Audrey vibe.
In (3) I have rolled them up once to give what I think is a better length. In (4) I've hiked them up some to get the same effect but less thigh- bagginess, but I don't think they'd stay there. Should I hem them?
At work the sides are covered by my white coat so the baggy thighs are less noticeable.
(5) is of the flats, just because I'm so happy with them. they are comfy enough for a day of Standing, even though most flats aren't.
I have worn the pants twice since these pictures: once with a slouchy black cowl- neck sweater and chain belt, and once with the black tunic blouse and my new heeled booties (no pics yet). That time I had to roll the hems so they would clear the top, they are too short to stay tucked.
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13 years ago

Atlantia

Veteran

I like them shorter, but I think rolling or hemming would both be fine. Seriously though, I might need to come steal your flats. Is that a tweedy sort of fabric between the patent?

Raisin

Love those flats! Your pants look great rolled like that!

Deborah

I don't mind the original length but I wonder if having them even more tapered would be worth considering. They are great pants! Love those ballet flats.

Alecia

I definitely think tapering them should be a consideration. I also like the concept of the white shiny, but the straight hem is throwing me. A curved hem would take the look up a few notches. http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/.....-hem-tops/

Caro in Oz

I agree with Alecia.

Suz

(website)

Love those shoes!!

And I SO hear you about the difficulties of finding flats that can be worn all day; for me, that's almost an impossibility. So congrats.

I think the pants are terrific and have potential if you taper them a bit more to look more current!

Jenava

Hm, they are doing weird things in the crotch area, which is a sign of bad fit. The baggy fit makes them look a little too much like chef's pants! I think these guys need a good tailor.

CocoLion

I like them best in #3 rolled. The rolling serves to taper the bottom a bit and also to relax the whole look. Or, you could taper and shorten them. I don't see what the problem is with the baggy thighs, especially if you taper the bottoms more as Deborah suggests. I think the slouchy pants look is all about baggy hips and thighs coupled with a tapered bottom.

I do think a longer black tunic would work better with this look and would nicely bookend the footwear.

rachylou

Shorter and tapered, I concur...and I think Audrey today would wear a top in houndstooth, but a houndstooth of a different size.

Ingunn

I really like how you translate the pants to a current style! The flats are perfect, and a more tapered hem sounds like a good idea.

bj1111

do you have a baggy turtle or oversized slouchy vneck sweater? audrey, but "now"...

wear with newly tapered cropped pants.

Kiwichik

Another vote for shorter & tapered.

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