Now that I have this cool dream board, I thought I'd start sewing. I made these yesterday using my TNT pants pattern and a mid-weight cotton twill from Michael's Fabrics. I wore them today for a stroll around the base, with the waistband held together by a safety pin because I still have to make the buttonhole and sew on a button.
I have also cut out a pair of long pants, using the same pattern and fabric. I plan to finish them tomorrow, then I can do the buttonholes and buttons at the same time on both pairs.
For the length, I debated hemming them above the knee for more of a city shorts look or at the mid-knee (for no good reason). When I asked DH, he recommended just below the knee "because you already have a lot of clothes that show your knees". Ah, as good a reason as any, right? As it turns out, I really like this length. (Well, I do now. Watch this space for a change of mind later.)
I'm not sure the red top is the best companion for these pants; I think 2" shorter would be more flattering. I'll have to try them on with several different things so I can decide.
All in all, a great pair of capris for the warm weather that is slowly starting to make an appearance.
14 comments:
Those capris are great!! I think the top looks just perfect with them too! And tell your DH that he made a good call on the capri length - it's very flattering on you.
Beautiful outfit, Alexandra!
I agree that the gorgeous top may be a bit long in proportion with the capris, but you can wear it with longer pants or a skirt. :)
I agree about a shorter top for these great capris.
Alex, as usual simply fantastic. I like the red and the length (top and capris) looks good to me.
What a great outfit!
Great outfit. I too like the red top with the pants.
Snazzy! I love red and black together like this.
Your pants are great. Black and red always work well together. I just found your blog and continue to read it.
I love the safety pin comment! Gosh it's good to know that I'm not alone in doing that! The capris are cute! How did they wear?
Alexandra .- I agree with her friend, I love far below the knee for this type of pants. More top or below are too "people travel "..... Ah! and red blouse is lovely and a good companion pants. I love his style of dress, once more sober and timeless. best wishes. Paco
Very nice. I think the top could go a bit shorter too. Love the safety pin - My favourite pair of jeans went for a couple of months with a safety pin before they made it to my desk for a new button. I only ever remembered they needed one when I was putting them on.... lol.
I love these. Great length on the shorts, but I also agree that the top is a tad too long for the shorts.
Hey! This color combo looks really hot on you! I agree with everyone else that the top might look better a little shorter. Love your DH's reasoning, that was cute :)
And you're story board is great!
I love them and you look great in them! The below knee lenght is very flattering on you!
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