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Does it really look that bad?

128 replies

CVVFan · 16/08/2025 16:14

I quite liked these trousers but both my DM and DH they didn’t do em any favours but I still liked them! So wanted to know other opinions :)

Does it really look that bad?
Does it really look that bad?
Does it really look that bad?
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Othersnotsomuch · 16/08/2025 16:16

I think they’re ghastly
but who cares op
you like them
wear them

BellyPork · 16/08/2025 16:16

Why would your trousers need to do your mother and your husband favours?

dizzydizzydizzy · 16/08/2025 16:17

They look like they are meant to be full length trousers, so too short.

CVVFan · 16/08/2025 16:18

They both said they looked too small and gave me a belly that I normally don’t have

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heldinadream · 16/08/2025 16:19

I like them. I'd wear them. They look good on you, and they go with the top. 👍

NorthernLass50 · 16/08/2025 16:20

They look too short and I don’t like the pattern but if you like them OP, wear them. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.

Glitchymn1 · 16/08/2025 16:21

I don’t mind them for a casual day.

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 16/08/2025 16:21

They are not my cup of tea but if you like them op, buy them.

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 16/08/2025 16:22

Too tight, too short. You have a great figure but I'm sure you could get nicer trousers.

SilenceInside · 16/08/2025 16:23

Your DM and DH are hallucinating or have very very odd ideas about what a normal body looks like if they think that those trousers “give you a belly”. They don’t.

If you like them, get them.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 16/08/2025 16:32

I like them and would wear them, I'm a similar build to you

CarpeVitam · 16/08/2025 16:36

Well I think they look great but then you do have a great figure!

TeamKneeLength · 16/08/2025 16:36

I don't like the trousers, but they probably look as good on you as they're ever going to!

megacat · 16/08/2025 16:36

They do look a size too small

TheLeadbetterLife · 16/08/2025 16:38

I like the look on you, but they seem a bit tight at the top - maybe size up? That said, I never wear tight-fitting clothes, so my opinion is skewed. If you're comfortable, they're fine. I'd feel like I was in a strait jacket.

wimonnzy · 16/08/2025 16:42

I think if they were in a lighter fabric and wide leg (Summery) they'd look great.

TBH I'm holding in my own tummy looking at the fit, they are a tad tight I think, and that's why your Mum and DH are saying you have a belly! You haven't compared to most, but bits can be emphasised when the fit is very snug.

Bailiwitch · 16/08/2025 16:45

They are too small - stretched across your hips and thighs. Other than that - the length isn’t fashionable (though the next size up might hang better) but they could be made to look stylish. Rather than a bright white top cutting you off in the middle, I would try them with a black or dark green sleeveless silk shift dress or sun dress that falls to just below your knees. And some gold kitten heel slingbacks.

Then they’ll look ok.

BunnyLake · 16/08/2025 16:46

CVVFan · 16/08/2025 16:18

They both said they looked too small and gave me a belly that I normally don’t have

They do look a bit tight round the hips, I prefer a more slouchy fit. Otherwise wear them if you want, you don’t look hideous or anything. I have a similar pair. Maybe different shoes. 🫣

MyRootinTootinBaby · 16/08/2025 16:49

I think they look fine. Are they little ghosts on them?

Missingmarbles1 · 16/08/2025 16:49

Problem is a horizontal pattern around your stomach draws the eye there and then horizontally.

CVVFan · 16/08/2025 16:52

Thank you for all the compliments! They’re a size 10 and I used to be a size 8 however they’re from Mint Velvet and I think they run small.

I tried some jeans in size 10 at the same place and they were ok to a little too big so who knows!

the jacket is a size small and I think it fits.

Our DD said I looked like the Gilmore girls grandma so she also felt they weren’t “age appropriate “

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CVVFan · 16/08/2025 16:52

MyRootinTootinBaby · 16/08/2025 16:49

I think they look fine. Are they little ghosts on them?

Tulips!

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Overtheatlantic · 16/08/2025 16:52

I like them but they should be worn with a black T-shirt and black flats.

FlibbertyGibbitt · 16/08/2025 16:56

Love them, I’d wear them with a longer top though. Where from ?

Sunaquarius · 16/08/2025 16:58

I just think you're going to get a range of opinions on here and the only one that matters is yours

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