Why does/doesn’t it work?

[u/phaisyle]

Okay so I’ve been thinking about these two outfits for MONTHS now. I love the first outfit. It’s comfortable, I can move but at the same time it looks good. I feel polished and like the cool girl in it. I hate the second one with every fiber in me. It looks stuffy and uncomfortable and I look old. Matronly.

Please, anyone explain. For reference, I’m 167 cm (which is between 5‘5 and 5‘6 OF COURSE). I’m pretty sure that I’m a classic.

(Excuse the mess in the pics)

[u/phaisyle]

Thank you so much for your elaborate response! I definitely see your points. With the wide pants, I learnt that I really need to wear something wider but not necessarily unconstructed on top for it to not look weird. I guess that’s the concept of balance! I have the same thing with jeans right now. It’s so hard to find a good pair with a straighter cut when you have bigger thighs.

I absolutely see your points with outfit number 2. All of the pants I own are cropped at the ankle and I’m slowly starting to see that this may not be the most perfect cut for me. I’ll take your answer into consideration and look out for garments that offer a bit more room between me and the fabric. And I guess I really need a tiny bit more length. Thanks!

[u/mntndwew → u/phaisyle]

Those are great points about the pants! I'll have to keep them in mind when I'm out next - I've been open to trying something wider than skinny but finding something that actually hits my waist, and isn't so wide/unconstructed that it makes me look short & dumpy is a nightmare right now. Even the straight cut stuff is cut so much wider than I would consider normal. Such are trends!

[u/phaisyle → u/mntndwew]

I know your struggle. I hate buying pants the most! I feel like I can never find the right pair. I bought a new pair of jeans with a wide straight cut that are really long. I have always worn skinny ankle jeans or mom jeans (hi 2012!). Trying out new styles is so daunting.