I'm at work earlier than I've ever been, and I figure it's time for an uncharacteristic At-Work post. I'm wearing my new slouchy pants, friends, and I wanted to thank you for your suggestions about fit and style...
Thank you for all the lovely compliments on my new pants. I am a huge fan too. I look more Katherine Hepburn than Audrey Hepburn today, there's just something about a wide leg trouser that's still fitted in the waist and hips.
The Slapdash Sewist had a very interesting suggestion to insert elastic into the waistband. This is a great idea, and if I wasn't lazy I'd pick the waistband open and get right to it.
Many of you had the wonderful styling suggestion of wearing the slouchy pants with a white shirt -- so chic! Sadly, I don't have a white button down shirt (it's on my long list of Things To Sew One Day), but I am wearing a fitted floral shirt from my pre-blogging days and... a belt.
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| Burda 03-2009-106 in a loud floral print. |
A belt! I don't know if you've noticed but I almost never ever sew belt loops on my pants because I hate wearing belts. I decided with these pants that the belt loops made the look -- you don't see men's pants without belt loops. And, I was lucky the last time I was at GoodWill and there was a size S brown perfectly aged leather belt for just $3, so I figured I might as well pick it up. I decided to break the belt out with these pants today and... who knew -- wearing a belt actually can serve a purpose: holding up your pants so that they fit properly. And, it's an easy simple accessory that defines your waist. Two birds, one stone. Imagine that.
I also never wear a belt. I am lazy and I like to be comfortable. But, you are right, a belt really does define your waist and pants hang better if they stay up on your waist.
ReplyDeleteFirst if I can compare myself to either Audrey or Katherine Hepburn I consider it a great day. I really love wearing belts, they give such a nice emphasis to the whole feminine shape we are all going for :)
ReplyDeleteThe whole look is fabulous, I like the idea of pairing quite masculine pants with a delicate floral shirt.
ReplyDeleteHee. I bought a pair of cheap jeans and they stretch out horribly. I found myself wearing a functional belt with them and it was so odd! I wear belts all the time, but they are always purely decorative. Love the look you have going here!
ReplyDeleteI love the print on that shirt! Will you show another picture of it - pretty please?
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