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Got the chinos from New Look now what do I wear with them?

64 replies

lumpsdumps · 18/05/2010 17:16

Have bought the rolled up chinos from New Look that have been linked too loads on here, but what do I wear with them? I want to wear them to work as well as casual, please point me in the right direction, thank you!

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deaddei · 19/05/2010 18:46

How long are they in the leg cyb?

piratecat · 19/05/2010 18:51

what sort of heights and sizes are you all here.

i just can't think they will suit me, pearshaped, and 14. i love them tho

cyb · 19/05/2010 18:52

dead they are lower mid calf...does that make sense. they will show off a shapely ankle nicely

I am a 14 too, but tall

piratecat · 19/05/2010 18:55

i am not tall.

BUT i used to wear similar to this, but over the last yrs, have always found sanctuary in the bootleg to tone down the thigh prob!

maybe i should just try a pair on!!

victoriascrumptious · 19/05/2010 19:16

Erm can they be worn by a 5foot apple shape?

cyb · 19/05/2010 19:18

vic what size are you?

cocolepew · 19/05/2010 19:21

piratecat I;'m a 14 and 5 5 I have them, they're v flattering

piratecat · 19/05/2010 19:32

ok, i will have a go, tho not sure my provincial nearest store will stock!!

cyb · 19/05/2010 19:37

buy em online then send back if no good

samsonara · 19/05/2010 19:43

stipey tops, navy white looks and a long cardigan , a nude coloured belt, wedges or gladiator sandals would be nice casual

hettie · 19/05/2010 20:05

grey or green do you reckon?

cyb · 19/05/2010 20:13

I like the grey ones best

deaddei · 19/05/2010 20:21

Cyb- I am 6 feet, size 14 and have a shapely ankle- will they suit?

hettie · 19/05/2010 20:25

mme grey ones look very dark grey? Good for summer (or is dark grey 'on trend'- I am clueless btw )

upahill · 19/05/2010 20:29

I have them and I wear them with my Converse, or Birkenstocks, white t shirt and cropped denim jacket and my slouchy Betty Jackson bag. I wear that too work when I have to 'dress up'

Coderooo · 19/05/2010 20:31

i have beige
havent worn yet
think would look odd wiht converse on me - legs to narrow. clown effect.

Coderooo · 19/05/2010 20:31

in fact not really sure were a good buy

cyb · 19/05/2010 20:32

mid grey, fine for summer

and dead with your catwalk proportions go go go

deaddei · 19/05/2010 20:35

I am going!
Ooh, you know how to make a woman feel good.

thatsnotmymonkey · 19/05/2010 20:38

I have in grey and are great for work, am going to buy in sand next.

I wear a charcoal tux shape cardigan which is shortish and then a long/boyf line, small pocket white t-shirt with mine.

JamInMyWellies · 20/05/2010 09:23

So I bought the charcoal colour yesterday in a size 12 the 10 was too tight. But how baggy around the pleated area are they meant to be am thinking of returning them as they feel too loose IYSWIM.

babster · 20/05/2010 12:21

I got these today in beige and charcoal (thanks mnetters for the inspiration!). If you go to Moneysavingexpert there's a printable voucher for 20% off until 23 May - or you can also use this code online FFMAY10 .

cyb · 20/05/2010 12:22

jam they are supposed to be fuller around the pleats, they are more of a tapered peg shaped than straight legged chinos.

JamInMyWellies · 20/05/2010 13:07

Thanks CYB I returned them this morning as just felt they were too big round my middle. Crotch was halfway down my leg. Mind oyu I have some Gap ones that are carpenter style and the crotch on them is also half way down my legs. Maybe I am just a weird shape.

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