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Since I am not young, thin, or cool I was wondering how this would all work. You can decide for yourself. You can even tell me, I can take it. The jacket will pull it all together, and yes I wish I could have accessed some rayon knit rather than this polyester for the top, so the top is sort of a wearable muslin.
This whole outfit is super comfortable. The short pants work better than I thought they would. They are actually quite roomy in the thighs without looking baggy. I think I will make these again longer for normal pants sometime.
I have also decided that wool gab is the best fabric for these pants. You really need something with structure and will hold a press (how long has it been since we have pressed in creases? ) You need a crease too to lengthen these pants and to balance the choppedoffedness (not a word, but I think you know that).
I have used up all my wool gab except some red (when is that son going to move back to the States so I can go visiting fabric shopping?) and I am wondering if red pants are too nuts. I haven't worn red pants since I was about eight, on the don't attract attention to where you are big policy, but I am not sure. Maybe with the same boots and a black tunic. Is this too much for a person over 50? Does it really matter? Does anyone really care?
Glad the week is almost done. If I don't get some real sewing done again soon, I am not sure what I will do.
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I think you look great in your new outfit - both the top and ht epants are very flattering on you.
Now, as for red pants, I'm not sure I'm sold on the idea - but, hey what do I know? :)
The fit on your pants and top is excellent I think. I like them both.
I for one say go for the red pants. The black top you have would be super with red and a black jacket? Your black shoes as well...I think it would be a sharp outfit. But then again I am not a exactly a fashion plate so my thinking could be way off LOL...
You are definitely thin and cool so stop that nonsense. I can't help on the age stuff though - lol - but who cares about a number. I think this outfit looks great and I'm putting in a vote for red pants. But if you DO make the red pants, I think I'd make them longer since you'll lose the solid color/straight line effect of black on black on black.
I Like this new for style. I say go for the red pants and follow Debbie's advice concerning the length.
I meant new for you style.
You look thin and super cool and you are younger than I am so that makes you young too :) The whole outfit is a lovely look. I'm not sure I'd wear red pants but if you like the idea I say go for it!
Slept on the red pants and lost my nerve. But off to do a good couple of days of sewing - my Style Arc pants pattern arrived yesterday. All these comments are much appreciated, thank you.
Hey you look GOOD!!!!!
Red pants - I have some linen ones and wear them with navy blue and white, they only work for casual and are quite a statement. A friend has red capris and wear hers a lot in the summer. She did say finding tops that would work (ones with bits of red in basically) was the key. Neither of us wear ours with black.
I hope brightly colored pants are not too much for an over-50 woman! I have beside my machine right now three pairs: cherry red, bright royal blue, and chartreuse. But then, I live in the sunny South, where bright colors don't frighten children or spook the livestock. I like the proportion of your new trews with the boots. Enjoy your visit with your son.
I'm late to the comment party but you do look great. I would lengthen the pants, though. Even the black ones seem a tad short. But the overall look is great and supports my theory that looking great can be just as comfy as sweats. :)
Have fun with your Style Arc patterns!
I agree with the other commenters that you look wonderful in these two pieces. I am over 50 and am thinking about red pants myself. Right now I am collecting pictures of them from fashion magazines so I have some ideas on how to style them when I get around to making them.
You do look fabulous. How would the pants look with a ballet slipper? I like the whole outfit, but do think longer might be better. I too have a pair of red pants in my head. Soon I may actually cut them out. I like Audrey's idea of collecting pictures of red pants to see what looks right.
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