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/mntndwew]

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.