Which pair of pants? - YouLookFab Forum

I saw a
checked

suiting fabric yesterday that has a beautiful hand and drape and I just had to buy it. I cannot decide what type of trousers I want to make (photos below), ideally I'd like to make all 3 - but my time is very limited. So, I need your votes please
Currently I am making the blazer in pic #2 mine is a little shorter than that and the fabric is a richer burgundy velvet (I'll post a picture when I complete it) - the trouser fabric is not necessarily for this blazer but it has a little burgundy in the checks - actually it is almost the same fabric as the Zara pants
https://www.zara.com/us/en/wom.....l1352.html

All three of these will look good on my body type so which one should I make?
#1: high waist, pleated
#2: High waist, wide leg, classic trousers
#3: Mid waist, cropped (ignore the poor fit in the picture, mine won't be like that)
#4: Any other suggestions?

Thank you for your help! I can't wait to see which style is the winner...
Janette

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7 years ago

bridgie

Veteran

I vote for no 2. Just flowy enough. So elegant. Love them.

K.M.

Another vote for number 2! They look so glamorous. And how cool that you can make it all yourself! I wish I had some sewing skills...

Joy

#2 gets my vote. Warm if you have cold winters. The blazer sounds yummy. Please show us the results.

binkle

I'm a bit torn between 1 and 2, leaning towards 2.

I'm starting to see more "carrot" shapes like 1 in some magazines and higher end retail sites. But given fashion's trickle down effect, high waisted wide legs like 2 are still new (and a personal perennial favorite)!

Really love the combination of checks and velvet!

Laura G

#2 here also. Classic, as you say.

Gigi

Number 2 is my fave, though just by a hair. I feel like no. 3 is a pretty common silhouette these days, so it won't stand out as much. No. 2 is very fresh and will be eye-catching, IMO.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I like #1 best.

rachylou

I like 1 the best too.

approprio

(website)

Another vote for #1. That deep tuck is crying out for a beautiful hand and drape...

AndiB

One here too. More fashion forward and interesting. You could easily buy 2 and 3, but one? Probs not

Janet

I'm drawn to #2. How great those would be in a really beautiful fabric with excellent drape.

JuniperGreen

My vote is #2 but all sound fab - please show us your creation when you're done!

Toban

All three are on trend, but I lean towards #2 because full length pants are so nice to see again!

The Cat

I would choose #2. Classic, gorgeous and with a 70s vibe.

Back to plug for #1 some more... because esp. with the jacket... my fear with two, it will slide into Chairman Mao territory... but with 1, that's advanced fashion...

Oh this is fun, thank you for your good points! So far #2 is the winner, 10 to 5 - I'll re-count before I cut the fabric.

Joy & JuniperGreen, thank you, I will post a picture.

K.M. Yes, I'm happy for the skills, I call it "Sewing Therapy" because I couldn't afford too much retail therapy

Binkle, good point. I see the 'carrot pants' too and I'm thinking I can make #1 at a later time.

AndiB, 'more fashion forward & interesting' makes me think, good point. I may have to make both #1 and #2

The Cat, I like the 70's vibe

Toban, I kept wearing my full length pants and I only had 2 or 3 pairs of cropped pants - I never put something completely aside, especially that I'm in a very conservative work environment.

Rachylou, you made me laugh, now if I make #2, I won't be able to wear it with the blazer without remembering this comment plus, I like the sound of 'advanced fashion'.

I just realized I've take a really long break at work, if I didn't respond to your comment please forgive me.

Thanks Everyone!

cobaltblue

Another vote for #1! That style would not work on my body at all, but I would love to see it in the wild on someone who wears it well.

Edited for a typo.

krissy751

Active Member

#2 for my vote.

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