Cropped pants and midi skirts are very on trend. But this poll is not just about those trouser and skirt silhouettes. We’ll extend the poll to include ALL styles of non-denim trousers and skirts. 

You are on Team Trousers if you prefer to wear trousers over skirts. You are on Team Skirt if you prefer to wear skirts over trousers. Note that trousers does NOT mean jeans. 

If you asked me this question two years ago, it would have been Team Skirts all the way. I just didn’t wear trousers unless they were jeans. However, I started getting bored of my pencil skirts and I didn’t have any full skirts (only dresses with full skirts). I’ve accumulated a few full silhouettes which has rekindled my love for skirts, AND I’m back to wearing pencil skirts after giving them a bit of a break. But trousers are definitely my new wardrobe love and I’m having fun adding them into my style. I am all over ’80s inspired pleated and slouchy trouser styles as long as they aren’t cropped. I also love wearing black cigarette pants, silky harem pants, classic grey pinstriped suit trousers, micro check pants, tapered glen plaid trousers, and bright tartan skinnies. I am on Team Trousers. 

Over to you. Are you on Team Trousers or Team Skirt? Tell us why, and no batting for both sides.

Cropped trousers and jeans with lengths that finish just above the ankle, or a few inches above the ankle, started coming through in full force last year, both for Spring and Autumn. They are here again with even greater gusto this year. And after recently viewing the Fall collections at fashion week, it is clear to me that these cropped lengths are sticking around. 

I have repeatedly shared my apprehension about this particular length of cropped trouser and jean, and it’s still there. My eyes are not poisoned against the silhouette, but I do find it extremely hard to pull off with style. My suggestion is to proceed with caution. They can shorten the leg line — even on a tall and leggy model — and to my eye this is unflattering. Of course, if creating a long leg line is not your figure flattering priority, the silhouette will be less of a concern. Personally I strive to create a long leg line with my own outfits because I think the proportions look more attractive that way. 

That being said, you can create a long leg line with cropped trousers and jeans (here are my guidelines) . Revealing the ankle bone is alluring and breezy, and I can see the appeal of this cropped length. You can also purchase cropped trousers or jeans and shorten them to a length that finishes a few inches below the knee. I’ve found the slightly shorter length generally more flattering on most body types. This is how I intend to approach the cropped trouser trend because I prefer to create a long leg line without wearing heels. 

Over to you. What are your feelings on the unstoppable cropped trouser and jeans trend? Do you find the length flattering? Will you wear the silhouette? If so, will you try to create a long leg line, or is that of no concern? Are you going to shorten the hems a little like I plan to do?

When the elastic waistbands of pantyhose are too tight and uncomfortable, they can dig into your flesh leaving huge red marks on your skin. Not so fab.

I recently stumbled upon a hosiery brand called “Commando” just because I liked the animal print pattern. I wore the pantyhose all day under a skirt with booties when I was at Fashion Week and they were so comfortable. The waistband elastic is designed in a way that does not dig into your flesh. In fact, I later noticed that this “dig-free” design feature is mentioned in the description of the product. 

Unfortunately, $32 is pricey for pantyhose. But it might be worth it at least once in a while. I was impressed with the silky and thicker quality of the pantyhose too. I definitely appreciated these little extras during a tiring time at fashion week. 

Do you recommend a brand of hosiery that is comfortable and a cut above the rest?

Bold striped blazers were big last year and they are still making a fabulous statement for Spring. But my eye has wondered away from the striped blazer and it is making a beeline for the soft patterned versions that are emerging as Spring collections unfold. 

Soft printed blazers were love at first sight when I first spotted them at Barneys, Urban Outfitters and Zara this year. There is something about a printed floral blazer that screams Spring to me. They are soft, lightweight and fairly floppy, feeling a lot like a fully lined blouse with extra structure. Floral prints are rife, but you’ll find polka dots, stars, animal print and conversational prints too. They are perfect for our cool Seattle Springs and Summers, providing a warm weather look with the coverage. Makes a nice change to a cotton cardigan don’t you think? 

Printed Spring Blazers have mostly been matched with short shorts, but they are going to work with skirts, trousers, clamdiggers, cropped pants, longer shorts and jeans too — just like a regular blazer. 

I saw the black and grey floral blazer pictured below at Zara last week when out and about at the New York City YLF gathering. I tried it on, and it was mine. It was hung close to a scarf printed blouse in similar colours, which went home with me too because I had the idea of wearing these pieces together. I see that Zara had the same idea and styled that exact same blouse with my floral jacket on their website. 

What’s your verdict, ladies. Fancy wearing a floral printed blazer, or any printed blazer for that matter?