January 5, 2007
High Waisted Pants
Two thoughts: I, too, am so over skinny pants and so over belly showing.
I thought I'd jump in with the vintage perspective on all the high waist talk going on in fashion blog land. Susie Bubbletalked about the new Diesel campaign.
Ms. Jen, of Black Phoebe and Barflies fame, and I were discussing the demise of the conservative belly girl- the low rise. Thank god, high waisted pants are beginning to make a fashionable comeback, because as every vintage loving girl knows, it's damned near impossible to find good pants with a high rise. Even normal rise would be considered high by today's standards.
I have been hunting for a good pair of high waisted, wide leg pants for a few month now. The one caveat-they have to be affordable.
When I say high waisted, I mean above the natural waist, just below the rib cage. This style was very popular in the 40s and again in the 70s when the 40s made a comeback. It's nearly impossible to find vintage trousers because, well, pants weren't as popular as dresses, so they are rarer. So in this case, retro reproductions are your friend.
I prefer the 40s wide leg to the 70s flare because such a dramatic waistline really needs to be balanced with some width on the leg.
So far, Stop Staring's Wide Leg Pants found at MyBabyJo.com are nice. The fabric is a little thin and unlined, but they drape well and are relatively inexpensive. They button and zip in the back.
Posted by Sandra at January 5, 2007 1:03 PM
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Comments (5)
I am a big fan of the natural or above natural waist pants. I bought a pair of red pants at MyBabyJo.com that are fabulous (http://www.mybabyjo.com/clothes/denimjeans.html), although now they are only selling them in black and demin.
Then again, I also love empire waisted dresses and skirts. I had a great empire waisted black Benetton skirt in the late eighties.
Posted on January 5, 2007 19:09
I could never wear skinny jeans anyway. I'm so glad high wasted pants are back too. :)
Posted on January 8, 2007 11:23
As a short waisted girl, I'm rather dreading the return of high waisted pants, they make me look as though I have no upper body at all.
Posted on January 28, 2007 20:27
I am still trying to find a cool pair of high waisted wide leg pants, has anyone had any luck as yet?
Posted on February 8, 2007 16:41
Oh, I am excited about the return of the high-waist pant. Low-low-waist is so 90s and now looks a bit, well, trashy. Somewhat-low waist is good because it's comfortable and still covers all the necessary parts. Medium-waist--the one's that were hot in the 80s are what make me craziest of all--when pants hit you right on your waistline, you can't breathe as well. Kinda like neckties restrict the flow of blood to a man's brain. Same kind of physical annoyance. Now a high-waist shows off a woman's curves while throwing in an aura of demure sexiness. The high waist must be the right height and cut. Like Debutante above said, they gotta have leg volume to balance the high waist. So sexy, so Katherine Hepburn, so in right now. Gotta have them but where to get them? Also notice that 1940s-style bathing suits are hot--those that stretch up high in the tummy and the tops stretch down low, with lots of cute prints like polka dots. I am ready for the 40s redux--bring it on!
- -Tumerica, I hear ya. I am so ready for the 1940s look to become readily available. Less wear and tear on my vintage.
I have seen some great wide leg high waisted pants and Ann Taylor, My Baby Jo has a great pair (the Ava). but yes, the leg is VERY important. Sandra
Posted on April 26, 2007 09:09