cat2, thank you! I think removing the hem is seeming the best option, unless I just tuck it always. Which given its straight shape, unless I take in the side seam at the waist, I'll likely be tucking it anyway.
L'Abelle, thank you! I've actually been jonesing to knit some vests SO this is a great idea! cjh made a great comment about tapered cylinder shapes wearing banded hems well. But agree: I rarely see banded hems flatter many, though I'm intrigued by the style and have worn it before.
Sloper, definitely will be tucking and belting. Might even unpick/cut off the banded part.
Jaime, thank you! I need to get some wide leg pants, as I have none. Will have to try that soon!
Angie, thank you! the print and colors made me gasp! I really love them. So now just to tame the banded hem ha!
Column, thank you so dearly! The colors are very good, and inspire me in all sorts of ways.
Janet, thank you! It seems the overall vote is to hide or cut off the hem. Which I shall be doing.
indigoprint, thank you! That is a lovely point about wearing it belted. Maybe because it follows the curve of my hips? I definitely love the blouse and will find a way to work.
Bijou, thank you dearly! I really love this blouse; it's so pretty! I will find a way to make it work, especially after all this great feedback
cjh, thank you! I will likely be removing the banding or re-hemming it. It's helpful to know about your MIL! It's interesting because I have seen banded hems suggested for some body types (can't remember which, thinking apple shapes) but have yet to see it flatter anyone, But that makes sense with the tapering cylinder body shape; perhaps a less common torso shape? When I am at a lower weight, I will wear them and they seem to be okay?? But it just depends on the cut and type of blouse entirely. Definitely not a high ticket item for me.
Star, the band I think will be going very soon ha! Everyone's vote: Dump the band!
Ginger, the band I think will go bye-bye. Not sure about adding side vents yet? My sewing skills are very novice, though I'm eager to do more. But I can definitely cut that sucker off ha! I am intrigued about banded hems and which body types they flatter. It seems to be a love/hate hemline. I agree with you that it adds some kind of softness below the bustline. For most shapes, it probably adds a lot of bulk to do so?
Phoebe, I will likely unpick or cut off the hem! I may get by with tucking it in. This blouse needs a lot of waist shaping!
Carol, I ordered a pencil skirt to try, just because of your comment haha! I have been wanting to try one again for some time. So I found a decent one, hopefully. We will see. I'll post when it arrives and ask for some feedback. I really wanted to try some very high waisted, wider leg jeans and even found a pair! But they weren't curvy cut. Also,my inner thighs rub and I blow-out inner thighs on jeans. SO... I chickened out and deleted them from the cart. Might try the trousers in another fabric. Woven polyester seems to wear much better and longer for inner-thigh rub. (I know it's essentially plastic, but sometimes I have to give in to reality and pragmatism.)
