Comments on: Caution: cropped pants can be risky http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/ Free advice from a fashion pro Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:13:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Renee http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-24358 Renee Sat, 24 May 2008 06:45:08 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-24358 I'm pretty tall, but my capris are the shorter ones. I don't like to wear short shorts. I usually wear slacks, darker denim jeans, or skirts. I’m pretty tall, but my capris are the shorter ones. I don’t like to wear short shorts. I usually wear slacks, darker denim jeans, or skirts.

]]> By: youlookfab - what to wear, how to wear it » Blog Archive » Walk shorts and capris http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-17714 youlookfab - what to wear, how to wear it » Blog Archive » Walk shorts and capris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:01:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-17714 [...] below the calf and above the ankle. I am allergic to pants at this length. They are extremely leg shortening and unflattering. Models that sport capri lengths wear 4 inch heels which visually raises the hemline. I rest my [...] […] below the calf and above the ankle. I am allergic to pants at this length. They are extremely leg shortening and unflattering. Models that sport capri lengths wear 4 inch heels which visually raises the hemline. I rest my […]

]]> By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Short shorts? Perhaps not. http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-468 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Short shorts? Perhaps not. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:28:12 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-468 [...] Walk shorts that finish at the knee (either just above, on, or just below) remains the most flattering length for any woman because your legs look their longest and slimmest at this point. Raise that hemline to reveal a significant portion of your bare thighs and you’re dressing inappropriately for your age. You’ll get away with wearing short shorts for running and cycling when you’re older because it’s important to wear the correct gear when engaging in a sporting activity. But this is where I draw the line. Mutton dressed like lamb is unstylish. Keep it chic, classy and knee-length. [...] […] Walk shorts that finish at the knee (either just above, on, or just below) remains the most flattering length for any woman because your legs look their longest and slimmest at this point. Raise that hemline to reveal a significant portion of your bare thighs and you’re dressing inappropriately for your age. You’ll get away with wearing short shorts for running and cycling when you’re older because it’s important to wear the correct gear when engaging in a sporting activity. But this is where I draw the line. Mutton dressed like lamb is unstylish. Keep it chic, classy and knee-length. […]

]]> By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Easy Espadrilles http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-467 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Easy Espadrilles Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:39:45 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-467 [...] So the quest to find a fashionable yet comfortable and affordable pair of shoes continues. While none of them make it to my “6 to 8 hour”  mark, there happen to be a few “4 hour” options around. They’re perfect with dresses, skirts and knee length walk shorts. Have a peek below and perhaps they’ll meet your all-day requirement. (And remember not to wear them in the rain). [...] […] So the quest to find a fashionable yet comfortable and affordable pair of shoes continues. While none of them make it to my “6 to 8 hour”  mark, there happen to be a few “4 hour” options around. They’re perfect with dresses, skirts and knee length walk shorts. Have a peek below and perhaps they’ll meet your all-day requirement. (And remember not to wear them in the rain). […]

]]> By: lucy http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-466 lucy Sat, 19 May 2007 18:21:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-466 i think the opposite of you i like short pants. i think the opposite of you i like short pants.

]]> By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Spring 2007’s “must have” list http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-465 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Spring 2007’s “must have” list Tue, 15 May 2007 14:27:41 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-465 [...] Walk shorts – sport knee-length cropped pants as a more flattering option to leg-shortening capris.  [...] […] Walk shorts – sport knee-length cropped pants as a more flattering option to leg-shortening capris.  […]

]]> By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-464 Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:32:03 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-464 I'm with Morgan, at 5'2" it usually looks like I just hemmed my pants wrong rather than cropped pants. However, I really like how those knee legnth pants look on the last photo, top row. Maybe something like that would look good on me. I've always thought I had good legs ;) I’m with Morgan, at 5′2″ it usually looks like I just hemmed my pants wrong rather than cropped pants. However, I really like how those knee legnth pants look on the last photo, top row. Maybe something like that would look good on me. I’ve always thought I had good legs ;)

]]> By: Eva Gutierrez http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-463 Eva Gutierrez Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:21:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-463 I think the lengh makes the difference. I have fat calves and slim ankles so the length needs to be either at the knee or below the fat part of the calf muscle. I love them for summer when you don't want pants and you need to a length longer than shorts. What is the difference between cropped pants (at the knee) and walking shorts? I think the lengh makes the difference. I have fat calves and slim ankles so the length needs to be either at the knee or below the fat part of the calf muscle. I love them for summer when you don’t want pants and you need to a length longer than shorts.

What is the difference between cropped pants (at the knee) and walking shorts?

]]> By: Morgan http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-462 Morgan Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:28:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-462 I am already short (5') and every pair of cropped pants I've tried have made me appear as if someone chopped off part of my legs. I've tried every length, and they just aren't flattering. As a result, I stick to light long pants, shorts of varying lengths and skirts for summer wear. I envy women who can pull off cropped pants, though. I love the look (when it looks right) and it seems as if the stores are full of these things today! I am already short (5′) and every pair of cropped pants I’ve tried have made me appear as if someone chopped off part of my legs. I’ve tried every length, and they just aren’t flattering.

As a result, I stick to light long pants, shorts of varying lengths and skirts for summer wear.

I envy women who can pull off cropped pants, though. I love the look (when it looks right) and it seems as if the stores are full of these things today!

]]> By: Debbie http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-461 Debbie Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:27:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/04/03/caution-cropped-pants-can-be-risky/#comment-461 My opinion is the opposite of Nicole's. I have better luck with slim summer pants that are ankle length with a pair of cute flats. Maybe it is because my body shape is boyish (a nice way to say straight with not much of a waist). I think the shorter styles are the ones that look like the flood is arriving. I guess I am probably dating myself,too. I haven't noticed many women of my middle age that look particularly attractive in them. Of course all those models above look stylish, but , real women??? No. More women should look in the mirror at themselves and not listen to salespeople saying that everyone is wearing them... My opinion is the opposite of Nicole’s. I have better luck with slim summer pants that are ankle length with a pair of cute flats. Maybe it is because my body shape is boyish (a nice way to say straight with not much of a waist). I think the shorter styles are the ones that look like the flood is arriving. I guess I am probably dating myself,too. I haven’t noticed many women of my middle age that look particularly attractive in them. Of course all those models above look stylish, but , real women??? No. More women should look in the mirror at themselves and not listen to salespeople saying that everyone is wearing them…

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