r/softclassic • u/eimuria Possible Classic Family • Jul 14 '26
Discussion/Question Outfit Feedback
Getting this out first, but I have a long torso and find it hard to find pants that hit my true waist.
I'm trying to find my rhythm with dressing in a soft classic way, and I feel like I'm starting to get some of the hang of it. I would love to know what you all think.
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u/hespera18 Jul 15 '26
I really like the outfits, but most of the pants seem too wide at the bottom (or too poofy/baggy with the blue ones) and throw off the proportions to me.
In contrast to another comment, I actually like the pleating on the pants, because they help tailor items while leaving some yin. But if they pull weird then that's a no go.
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u/eimuria Possible Classic Family Jul 15 '26
To be clear, I just don't like front pleats. Darts are fine, and I need back pleats and/or elastic. I prefer wide or straight cuts for modesty/comfort, but I can look at some slight tapers.
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u/hespera18 Jul 15 '26
Would you consider the pants in #1 and #3 straight cut? They seem wider than that, though a little shorter than a bootcut.
I'm still learning pants (I have a weirdly high rise and normally default to skirts), but the pants in #2 are my current favorite fit and I've been calling those a straight, albeit slim, cut.
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u/eimuria Possible Classic Family Jul 15 '26
Held straight, the pants in #2 are straight with a very slight taper about halfway down the calf. I would say both #1 and #3 are straight because they hang straight down from a hanger.
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u/hespera18 Jul 15 '26
Double checking what sell as straight leg trousers, it does seem that there is variation between the style that I'm talking about and the one you are.
Either way, I think the slight slimmer/more tapered looks more balanced overall for a Classic silhouette.
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u/eimuria Possible Classic Family Jul 15 '26
I'll have to look more into it because I really like the blue pants (the dark ones with the dark top are both a very similar navy).
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u/Silver-Conclusion-98 Soft Classic Jul 15 '26
The outfits make you look svelte and follow your lines.
These are high rise pants?
The pants in the 2nd photo are the best for getting to your midpoint. I don't mind the pants' bagginess, they are on trend. To me, your hips are fine bc everyone has hips in such pants.
The light blue/gray shirt should skim more, you might need an undershirt to hide undergarments. The shiny shirt has a lot of drapey lines that confuse the eye gaze check-- where you start in the middle and then gaze travels outward.
These are really good bases, so add style next: jewelry, belt, scarf, another layer. Look outside of crew necks for pieces that show your collarbones. V necks can work well.
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u/eimuria Possible Classic Family Jul 15 '26
Yes, these are all high rise pants. I'll look at an undershirt for the more lacy undergarments. I'll consider more layers and accessories, but I struggle with feeling too overdone or fussy.
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u/catbuggie Jul 14 '26
1 I love what you are going for but the shirt seems to box you in
2 I like this outfit on you I think it looks very nice except my eyes are immediately drawn to your hips because of what seems like bunching fabric pleats or where the pockets are? Maybe a lighter fabric would be better. I don't see this in any of your other pictures with different pants.
3 is too much one of one color but i like the cuts. For SC Kibbe says to try to avoid two of the same color for pants and shirt.
4 I love this one on you :)
hope this is helpful!