White Pants; Do They Flatter?

This posting is in preparation for taking a stand with my summer body and wearing white pants for the first time in recent memory.

#1 navy top with white jeans. I'm working on hemming them to a longish length and then I can also fold/roll them sometimes. I bought these last summer and NEVER wore them.

#2 blue anthrop top with some white slacks I can't remember ever wearing either. True closet orphans, have no idea when I bought them. I don't like these pants as-is

#3 same pants pinned up to a cropped length; I'm thinking they look too big overall and need to have the legs slimmed a bit but the cropped length does look a little better to me than #2

#4 Anthrop ikat top with white long shorts (not sure what to call this length). I actually wore these once or twice last year, and consider them more shorts than slacks.

Would appreciate your comments on fit, proportion, etc etc...and as always PANT LENGTH !!!\

Thanks so much!

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MTBGirl

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Oh I really like #1! That shirt is lovely on you. Great fit. I think your idea of leaving the jeans long (maybe for with a heel) and sometimes rolling them is smart. You should definitely take a stand with these right away! And often! Stunning!
I agree that the pants in 2/3 are better shorter and do look a bit too big on you.
I like the long shorts in #4 too. Nice smart casual outfit!

rachylou

Great combos! I do think the pants seem a wee bit big. But pants are so difficult to fit, for summer casual I don't worry about it.

Beth Ann

You're well on your way to making white pants a fab Summer staple. I think #1 is great just as it is -- good proportions. Are the pants staight leg, or a slight flare? That will help determine length.

I think the pants are very nice -- but perhaps a bit short? giving them a deliberate crop, and maybe a bit of taper, might help you enjoy wearing them. Also, you might try lower contrast in the colors with the top, or pairing with a woven op.

I like the "clam diggers!" This outfit is perfect for an outdoor party on a warm day. I like a bold print in high temps --- no worry about looking droopy and sweaty.

Joyce B

I like all of them on you, I think you will enjoy wearing them. At least you didn't have to go shopping for them!

kkards

Do they flatter.....yes they do. I'm no help on pant length, as I struggle with that as well, so I'll leave that to the experts.

Chris987

Donna, thanks for the kidn words
Rachylou thanks...but I find a careful fit makes a huge difference in how I feel in pants....
Beth Ann thanks to you too! the pants in 2 and 3 are slightly tapered; narrower at the ankle.
Joyce B, yes YAY for free shopping in one's closet!
Thanks kkards....

BrieN

All this stand taking is exciting! I really like the combination in #3 -- cropped pants and a shorter top. Well done shopping your closet!!!

Echo

You look FABULOUS in white pants! I love all the versions, though the pants in #2 & 3 do look slightly big. However, I often end up buying white pants larger rather than smaller because snug white pants look good on so few people (and I am not one of them!). I'd rather they be a little bit big than a little too small. But as for PPL, I am not an expert. I think the pants look good in #2, but they would be fine cropped, as well.

Anonymous

They are absolutely flattering on you Chris. And even thought the pair in pic three are a looser fit, that's not a bad thing to my eye. I'd just wear a slightly longer top with them - maybe something with an asymetric hem that covers the fly area. Just a thought though ....

kellygirl

1,3 and 4 are terrific. Love the clam diggers with the Ikat top. So fresh and summery. You have some great bottoms for summer. Get them into rotation

Suz

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Fabulous!! We are blue and white summer sisters. This is my fave summer colour (or neutral?) combo and it looks fabulous on you!

1, 3, and 4 are flattering and fantastic on you just as they are. For the slacks, do you think you will wear them this way? If not, why not crop them a bit and see if you like them better? No harm in it!

Ledonna N.

1&2 are my favorite. I like the "crop". Look on you and the Top in 1

Sally

I like 1, 2 and 4. I think the white pants are very flattering. It took me ages to wear wHite pants. I don't know why as they look so crisp.

Summer

1 is perfect on you, Chris. The pants fit well, and that top is just gorgeous.
The second pair look better cropped to my eye, and the shorter length in 3 looks great on you. So glad you are able to bring these orphans into rotation again.

BrieN - thanks! That top is one I haven't worn in a while but liking it....some of my absolute favorite tops have come from Anthrop although I often look there and find nothing I want.

Echo, you make a good point on not wearing white pants that are too tight...
Thanks Lisap, good idea on a longer top although I think the only ones I have are also white....

kellygirl aboslutley!

Suz, agree! I'm a big fan of blue any time of year. I do not like the slacks as-is so I will not wear them unless I at least crop them...and maybe slim a little.

Thanks Ledonna! I have never worn the cropped look before this spring but now I'm totally hooked!

Sally - I know wh at you mean, although I DO know why it took me so long...poor body image and all that.

Summer, thanks! And yes glad to get these orphans into use.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Bermudas in #4 are a GREAT fit in the pic. Well done, Chris.

#1 has great potential, although we have to figure out the length. Are they straight legs or bootcuts?

#2 has great potential after hemming. You're after a length a little longer than #3.

Thanks Angie! #1 are straight leg jeans. And thanks on the advice on #3.

Chris, I wonder if you can roll them a few times like BF jeans instead.

JAileen

#4 looks great and will be nice for hot days. I'm no good with lengths; luckily Angie is. I agree with Rachy and Echo that pants don't have to be tight, especially when it's warm. I also like Lisa's idea.

Maneera

Yes, white pants DO flatter you, Chris! #4 & #1 look good. Don't change anything.

I quite like the slacks but prefer them slightly longer. Hem them to just above the ankle bone, perhaps. The effect in #3 has become leg-shortening.

Momo

I think 1 and 4 look fantastic on you! You are inspiring me to try ...

Angie yes I would definitely roll the ones in #1 as an option. I still like to have the longer length as an option also. Maybe as I build up more of a collection I will have separate ones in the different lengths but for now I like the versatility of hemmed-long-and-sometimes-rolled..

lyn67

I find the white pant's length flattering as in nr .1 and 2, but would like nr 3 a bit longer. 4 is for very casuals, I am not after, but is always practical to have. I've learned to LOVE white pants for spring and summer here on YLF!:-)

hmcm123

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For the pant length, I think ankle length white jeans are a perfect summer look! There's a couple in this article that are nice

Thanks hmcm123...that article does show some good examples.

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