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From: Londa
Date: 06-05-2004, 04:16 PM (1 of 6)
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OK - you fashion mavens.... here is my dilemna: I am getting used to and liking the capris and cropped pants - but for summer, it seems EZ - shoe decision is sandals, etc. BUT I have a GREAT fabric I am resurrecting a problem new pattern (Tribecca Shirt from Sewing Workshop) with, and want to first cut pants. This will be a pretty much year-round ensemble - sew...., I'm wondering: What length should I make the pant? If I cropped them - what type of shoe would look good come fall or winter? Matching dark hose and dark shoe? I'm just not good when it comes to those kind of details. Besides - though I want it to look 'new, up-to-date, I'm thinking perhaps there is nothing wrong with classic. This fabric is a woven textured stripe - kind of flowy, so was considering even a one seam fuller pant. Thoughts? Advice? Londa
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User: Londa
Member since: 05-26-2004 Total posts: 39 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-06-2004, 09:03 AM (2 of 6)
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I wouldn't crop pants that you want to wear in the winter unless you live in a warm climate. You won't want to wear them come November through March. First, you will freeze your calves off and secondly you will feel a little out of place. But that's just how I feel -- and what do I know? Dorothy |
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 06-06-2004, 02:12 PM (3 of 6)
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I think Dorothy is right. Here in central Texas I might wear some pants one or two inches above the ankle in winter, but more than likely, I would make them definitely ankle length. I wear the shorter capris all summer, but when October rolls around, I'll wear them ankle length or an inch longer. I did custom sewing for about 40 years and I have seen pants rise and fall over and over again! MariLynntx
Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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User: MariLynnTX
Member since: 08-13-2001 Total posts: 256 |
From: MaryW
Date: 06-07-2004, 06:51 PM (4 of 6)
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Londa, you mentioned dressing more casual. What shoe do you think you will wear usually? that will give you a hint.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Dede
Date: 06-08-2004, 08:29 AM (5 of 6)
| Londa, I would go for a nice boots, heel not too high but not too low either. They have such nice models out now. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: MariLynnTX
Date: 06-08-2004, 10:51 AM (6 of 6)
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Londa, DeDe is right...boots, high or low, are an attractive and stylish option with shorter pants. MariLynntx
Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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User: MariLynnTX
Member since: 08-13-2001 Total posts: 256 |
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