I think it is safe to say that I definitely prefer dresses and skirts to trousers... having said that, I do love the 1950s capri pants that I see girls wearing and I've been dying to own a pair myself. However, trousers/ pants are just so difficult to get right in the measurements! Buying a full skirt or dress is so easy by comparison and it is for this reason that I have generally stayed away from buying vintage trousers online.
Ballyhoo Vintage has a great range of 1950s and 1960s capri pants/ clam diggers/ pedal pushers and I really wanted a pair... so I bought these deadstock ones as they were not very expensive so I figured if they didn't fit right, it wouldn't be a huge waste of money.
They are super tight and there isn't much give in the fabric. It is the right size (I actually had to get them taken in a little by the ankle) as any bigger and it wouldn't have the right look.
I definitely feel more self-conscious wearing these than I do in any vintage dress I own but I do also like this outfit a lot (even if all I can see is hips/ thighs/ bum) so I would like to buy some more capri pants in the future.
We are currently in-between sofas in our flat so I used this opportunity to take some photos in the huge space we now have in our lounge. This clock was the first mid-century item we bought for the flat. It's great to be able to look at (and purchase!) furniture and homewares at vintage fairs, when before, I was only really interested in the clothing.
Yep, definitely super tight.
Capri pants: Vintage deadstock from Ballyhoo Vintage
Top: H&M
Necklace: Vintage from Etsy
Bracelet: Vintage from trader at Rhythm Riot
Bag: Vintage from Etsy
Earrings: Reproduction from Bow & Crossbones
Shoes: Topshop
Shauna
ReplyDeleteYour capris look great on you! They certainly are a good fit.
I never wore trousers until the end of last year when I was persuaded to try some by friends. I am now glad I bought some as they are so comfy. I am not sure if I would like really tight trousers though as I feel modesty issues are important.
I have actually reverted to skirts and dresses again recently during the hot weather in the UK as I find skirts to be cooler.
I have started a blog on my experiences http://rebeccatriestrousers.blogspot.com
Rebecca
good buy! these pants look absolutely great on you!!! ... the top is h&m? cool, it looks totally vintage-y.
ReplyDeleteI think they look fabulous on you! I know what you mean about preferring to wear skirts/dresses to pants - I can never find trousers that fit me perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great look!
ReplyDeleteThose look fantastic on you! I don't go in for pants much these days, but I would love to find a pair of capris that fit and flattered me as well as those do you. It's perfect with your peasant blouse and bakelite jewelry.
ReplyDeleteI think you look great!! And Ballyhoo has the best capris, good choice :)
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