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Ankle length trousers

7 replies

DuckyMcDuck · 15/02/2021 16:16

How do you make sure they don't look as if they are just too short for you?

What shoes should you wear with them?

I have long legs and so have always found it hard to find trousers long enough and this has squewed my judgement I think.

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ILoveShula · 15/02/2021 17:31

I don't wear them as I think they look ridiculous.

StarlightLady · 15/02/2021 17:52

I don’t wear them because they look too short on me.

mimiloveschoclate · 15/02/2021 18:19

I love them. I wear them with loafers, ballet flats, trainers. I used to wear them with ankle boots but I haven't worn an ankle boot for nearly a year due to lack of opportunity.

I remember reading this theory that you would always expose your ankles and/or wrists as they are the most slender parts of your limbs and give the illusion of lithe elegance. It works for me!

YoureBreakingMyHeartCecilia · 15/02/2021 19:14

Following OP! I am looking for some! I don’t want any as smart as eg Boden Richmond 7/8 (they look quite smart to me?) but I don’t want floppy/too casual either... I want some to wear with new loafers...

friendlyflicka · 15/02/2021 19:16

you just make sure that you haven't got socks or boots that stop at an awkward point that make the trousers look as if you have suddenly shot up in height. The look just has to be coordinated with that in mind. No overall rule.

Gwenhwyfar · 15/02/2021 19:23

I'm short so I wear them as normal trousers - which also doesn't really look right of course.
The people I know who can wear them properly wear them with heels. I would be freezing in them if they really only came to my ankles.

TroyTown · 15/02/2021 20:40

I think every pair of trousers and jeans I own is ankle length. Love them. Wear them with trainers, ankle boots, loafers, plimsolls, flip flops.

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