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What do you think of this pattern for spring pants? Burda
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2196	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 2/9/13 8:42 PM I'm in my 50's and pretty conservative. I wear a size 12 and I'm 5' 5". I'm looking for a good basic with the right cut for spring and I usually just wear flats with this type of pant. You won't hurt my feelings if these are really dumpy. I need to know!! eta: I apologize - I'm not sure how to make the image smaller! -- Edited on 2/9/13 8:43 PM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
mars418   Advanced Beginner TX USA Member since 1/2/08 Posts: 154	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 8:58 PM I think these are cute and they don't look dumpy to me--the fabric choice could make or break them. I don't know about your shape but I've found that the Burda pants fit me very nicely. Good luck! Martha
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 410	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 9:41 PM I think they could look great...but I would skip a bright print.
ConnieBJ   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 12/31/03 Posts: 1852 Contest Committee	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 2/9/13 9:43 PM Classic in my 50 plus mind! ------ Connie Bontje http://www.couturesmith.com Twitter: Couturesmith Facebook: Connie Bontje Desperately trying to keep ahead of my pattern, fabric and dressform collection!
Irina Grace Advanced Beginner AZ USA Member since 7/18/11 Posts: 82	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/13 9:56 PM I think they would look best with heels...But this is just my opinion. Maybe wearing them with wedges...? ------ Irina Grace English is my Second Language
lakaribane Beginner HAITI Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 1746	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 10:00 PM I think they are the perfect basic, very clean lines. Bonsus points for the pattern being for a stretch woven you don't have to worry too much about the fit *crossing fingers* And they are narrow so you can wear a blousant or loose top (or a tank + overshirt) with it. Don't you feel that 60's Jacky O vibe? Based on what I have seen on the runway and in magazines (Burdastyle!) prints are in. And the Pantone color this year is green. Sooo, I would recommend either a solid color you look good in OR a small black and white print (or whatever your neutral is: navy, chocolate brown, etc) If you make it a color, you can wear a white shirt over it with accents the color your pants are. If you make it black and white or whatever neutral, you can wear pastel colored tops or brighter colors that flatter you. Either way, you win. ------ Fashion Maté, where I blog about what I (eventually) sew : http://fashionmate.blogspot.com Addicted to Pinterest? Me too! : http://pinterest.com/lakaribane/
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2196	Login to reply to this post In reply to Irina Grace << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 10:08 PM Thanks for the advice on heels. I did get a nice pair recently and I just need to make myself wear them! eta: thank you all for the tips and especially for styling advice. Now that I'm home, I just don't see what people are wearing. That's the only thing I missed about the day job. :D I'd love to order the Willow pant from StyleArc but I'm still losing weight. Burdas come with all the sizes and it's pretty easy to trace them off. -- Edited on 2/9/13 10:10 PM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2196	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/13 10:22 PM Are waists higher now? I guess that was one part that threw me off. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
QuikSew   Intermediate TX USA Member since 5/2/10 Posts: 534	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 11:32 PM I like that style and find the fit with side zip to be very flattering on my size 12 curves. I would skip large prints, which draws attention to bottom half figure flaws. Flats or wedges would make the look. Good luck! ------ 2012 yardage sewn: 102.75 yds Jan 2013 - 3.75 yds Feb 2013 - 5.5 yds Mar 2013 - 16.75 yds Apr 2013 - 5.3 yds 2013 goal - 120 yds Yards to date - 31.3
MNBarb   Intermediate MN USA Member since 4/3/10 Posts: 1521	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/10/13 6:44 AM I've also had my eye on this pattern but realized I already have one that is similar. I love the look of a waist facing instead of band. It sits nice and flat with no bulk. Heels are cute but not necessary. If you Google-image Talbot's pants you will see similar pants worn with cute flats. Talbot's isn't on top of trends but can be relied on for classic style. This is the real world. Most of us can't be tottering around getting things done in heels. ------ Barb "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." Woodrow Wilson

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