WIW: flare attempt - YouLookFab Forum

After a couple month hiatus, I'm trying to get back on the fashion horse!

Paige high waisted flares (Angie Find), hemmed for 2.5 inch heels, Ann Taylor oversized button-down top, Calvin Klein cognac belt, woven bag from Ecuador I sometimes use, and Frye booties

Thoughts? Just trying something new, although I don't know if it reads as frumpy or not, and I'm looking for some feedback.

My natural inclination is to hem a little higher, toss some red sneakers on while keeping everything else the same. It seems I like button-downs. I'm comfy in this heel height, but I can't "own" it. The heel gets old when I want to run or jump with the kids, or when I'm trying to squeeze walking into my day (I shoot for 12,000-15,000 steps a day). OTOH, I just bought a pair of black peep-toe heeled booties, and I can see wearing those for the occasional night out. I thought I would only wear these jeans occasionally because they seem impractical for my lifestyle, but I really like them. Hmm.

Thanks for any thoughts. I included a pic with my regular sneaks, although I know the length doesn't work.

Tania

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11 years ago

Carole

Veteran

We are AT oversized shirt twins, Tania..and I love how you've styled the blouse here with your flares...I usually wear mine out like a tunic but this looks great and I need to try wearing mine that way. I like the shoes in 1 the best and they look like just the right length.

Missey

I love the fit of the jeans on you and agree with Carole that the length looks perfect with the heel in #1. However, do you want to relegate these jeans to the occasional wear with the "right" footwear or do you want to wear them often? Would it make more sense for you to have them hemmed a bit more to wear with flatter footwear?

I will also say, the pooling of the jeans at the bottom on pic #2 doesn't bother me personally as it really reminds me of the 70's-early 80's casual jean wear. As a tall person, I always struggle with finding jeans that are long enough, so to me, the long length is appreciated ;).
I personally would keep them long and wear them with heels looking sleek and sneaks, looking casual.

Gennifyr

Active Member

Looks great! Not frumpy at all. Length is fine.

Thanks, folks. I presented my conundrum to DH, who promptly suggested I hem this a little more for lower heeled shoes and purchase another pair of these to go with heels. Lol. I'll keep playing.

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