Comments on: The casual pants dilemma http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/ Free advice from a fashion pro Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:56:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Linda http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-28648 Linda Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:16:40 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-28648 I managed to get rid of most of my casual pants for the reasons Angie stated. Last week, however, I tried on a pair of tan cargo pants from Laundry and, since I am an inverted triangle like Angie mentioned, they actually do work! I think they might be a nice bridging piece for the fall since the weather can be so unpredictable. By the way, I love the site and I always read the comments sections too. I have learned a great deal from the youlookfab site! Thanks! I managed to get rid of most of my casual pants for the reasons Angie stated. Last week, however, I tried on a pair of tan cargo pants from Laundry and, since I am an inverted triangle like Angie mentioned, they actually do work! I think they might be a nice bridging piece for the fall since the weather can be so unpredictable. By the way, I love the site and I always read the comments sections too. I have learned a great deal from the youlookfab site! Thanks!

]]> By: Casual micro-check pants | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-28641 Casual micro-check pants | youlookfab Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:23 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-28641 [...] Select a leg silhouette that works for you and commit to a heel height. I like micro-check pants best matched with plain tops, but prints will work if you choose them carefully. Add a denim jacket when it’s chilly and check-mate, you’ve beaten the casual pants dilemma. [...] […] Select a leg silhouette that works for you and commit to a heel height. I like micro-check pants best matched with plain tops, but prints will work if you choose them carefully. Add a denim jacket when it’s chilly and check-mate, you’ve beaten the casual pants dilemma. […]

]]> By: Your pants to skirt & dress ratio | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26745 Your pants to skirt & dress ratio | youlookfab Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:10:32 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26745 [...] can’t imagine my wardrobe without jeans, pants and cropped pants. They are the quintessential practical solution. As much as I like to throw [...] […] can’t imagine my wardrobe without jeans, pants and cropped pants. They are the quintessential practical solution. As much as I like to throw […]

]]> By: Introducing: Jenn’s favorite research resources | Appozitegeist http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26556 Introducing: Jenn’s favorite research resources | Appozitegeist Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:03:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26556 [...] and tips on how to be stylish and dress well. A few of my favorite recent posts include one about casual pants and another about ten must-haves for spring and summer this year. The blog is informative, [...] […] and tips on how to be stylish and dress well. A few of my favorite recent posts include one about casual pants and another about ten must-haves for spring and summer this year. The blog is informative, […]

]]> By: rachael http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26069 rachael Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:38:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-26069 Aside from walkshorts--which I love--I struggle with casual pants. I prefer to dress up jeans or dress down a nicer pair of trousers. I also like adding a turtleneck to dressier walk shorts and flats for a into-fall look. By switching up accessories and changing the tone of an outfit I find it easier to stretch my small wardrobe and dodge the casual pants dilemia. Aside from walkshorts–which I love–I struggle with casual pants.

I prefer to dress up jeans or dress down a nicer pair of trousers. I also like adding a turtleneck to dressier walk shorts and flats for a into-fall look. By switching up accessories and changing the tone of an outfit I find it easier to stretch my small wardrobe and dodge the casual pants dilemia.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25916 Stephanie Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:52:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25916 This article was spot on. I've always struggled with this fashion issue and you've nailed it with your descriptions. I hate to say it, but I think the solution is a skirt instead. This article was spot on. I’ve always struggled with this fashion issue and you’ve nailed it with your descriptions. I hate to say it, but I think the solution is a skirt instead.

]]> By: cathy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25907 cathy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:44:07 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25907 I bought some casual pants two years ago, got rid of them last year, and for the time being, have put a moratorium on them. For the work place I would rather wear dark skinnies, a skirt or a dress and in my free time, they just don't work for me. I bought some casual pants two years ago, got rid of them last year, and for the time being, have put a moratorium on them. For the work place I would rather wear dark skinnies, a skirt or a dress and in my free time, they just don’t work for me.

]]> By: Vildy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25893 Vildy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25893 hahaha - I like corduroy, too. Wouldn't ya know it. hahaha - I like corduroy, too. Wouldn’t ya know it.

]]> By: seashell http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25885 seashell Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25885 I love cargo pants :) (you said I'm a straight-ish hourglass tending towards inverted triangle). The point is exactly as it says - they shouldn't be rigid or too voluminous. Soft is the key word. :) Fine cotton works great for casual outfits - I like the ones with ankle ties, they can be worn with soft little flats and simple top for a very comfortable Chinese inspired look. I also like the safari\tribal motif, that can be done, too. I like pairing the "Indiana Jones"-like khaki or beige cargos with metallic bronze ethnic thong sandals and a simple white shirt, sleeves rolled up to the elbow. Not a very feminine look, but it flatters me for some reason. :) And silk blend cargos in drapey fabric can look sooo dressy with the right footwear - I have a pair in hot pink with satin decorations. I love cargo pants :) (you said I’m a straight-ish hourglass tending towards inverted triangle). The point is exactly as it says - they shouldn’t be rigid or too voluminous. Soft is the key word. :)

Fine cotton works great for casual outfits - I like the ones with ankle ties, they can be worn with soft little flats and simple top for a very comfortable Chinese inspired look.

I also like the safari\tribal motif, that can be done, too. I like pairing the “Indiana Jones”-like khaki or beige cargos with metallic bronze ethnic thong sandals and a simple white shirt, sleeves rolled up to the elbow. Not a very feminine look, but it flatters me for some reason. :)

And silk blend cargos in drapey fabric can look sooo dressy with the right footwear - I have a pair in hot pink with satin decorations.

]]> By: The Casual Pants Dilemma–from You Look Fab | The Feed Dog http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25862 The Casual Pants Dilemma–from You Look Fab | The Feed Dog Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:48:23 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/07/02/the-casual-pants-dilemma/#comment-25862 [...] The Casual Pants Dilemma–from You Look Fab [...] […] The Casual Pants Dilemma–from You Look Fab […]

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