perfect pants
One example of a decidedly imperfect item that I love anyway is my favourite pair of (non-denim) trousers - a pair of black cigarette pants. They began life as a hideous pair of too small boot-cut trousers purchased in a work emergency (long story can be read here) in 2008, which I then had a tailor rework into my dream black cropped skinny trousers. I've worn them steadily ever since because they look perfect.
The catch: the waistband cuts in a little too narrowly so sitting down for long hours can get uncomfortable. Not painful, but noticeable. I have a feeling it's not really good for my circulatory health either.
So I've decided to add the perfect black cigarette pants to my shopping list for the year.
The fantasy solution is of course, choosing a little something from Celine's Five Perfect Trousers collection, but in actuality, I had a more democratic solution in mind - Gap's Premium Pant collection, specifically the Slim Cropped. Shall check them out when I have time to go shopping soon.
Anyone else has suggestions? And do you have flawed things that you love anyway?
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Their perfect pants collection hasn't disappointed me so far and instead of searching high and low, now I know it's the place to go to get decent and not too expensive trousers!
Somehow I always ended up wearing pant much more often than skirts and dresses at work. Although I love the idea of a collection of perfect day dresses.
Since 2 years I dare also to experiment a little with my pants. Cigarettes, harems and cropped, I love them all. And they all combine well with loafers,ankle boots and brogues (shoes that I mostly wear to work).
btw, COS carries some perfect cotton trousers throughout the year. I like their tailoring very much, especially for blazers and trousers.
Vegalyn: Me too. I have exactly 3 skirts and I rarely wear them. And I've gotten too used to the mobility of trousers too. I like trying different cuts as well, but in the end I'm always drawn to tapered shapes.
I like COS, but it's not available here, boo.
Pret a Porter P: Photographing outfits are tricky - they often look different from what they actually are. I'm happy with my tapered trousers from Zara - if they wear out I'll probably have them copied.
miss sophie: I wish I could try J Crew but there isn't one in Singapore, and I'm iffy about ordering trousers online I haven't tried, especially when shipping costs so much. If the Gap ones don't work I may reconsider J crew though.
Nothing like a tailor to make bring new life to things!
G, The Bohemienne: I'm really curious about J Crew now, I've actually always liked the look of the Minnie trousers but ordering trousers without trying them on seems like too much of a risk. Probably safer to stick to options I can actually physically try...
Did you buy any scent oil? I recommend http://www.primaveralife.com/de/index.php, but i dont know if they are available in your country. The prices differ from 4 Euro (lemongrass, cinnamon leave oil) to 20 euro (vanilla). But high quality and nice flavours!!
bets regards,
G.
G: lucky you to have found your perfect black trousers!
I'm not much of a fragrance person, although I fell in love with a gardenia perfume from Jo Malone and bought that - I think it's satisfied my scent needs for now. I'd never considered scented oils before - I'll definitely keep an eye out for that! Thanks for the recommendation!