Chic Pants Flatter Post-50 Figure in Variety of Styles
A pleated or drawstring front also may conceal tummy bulge. Right, Jessica London plus-size acrylic knit pants offer polished look when paired with dyed-to-match sweaters. Weekly Specials at Jessica London - Don't miss out! The relaxed fit pant was revived in the Spring 2009 designer collections. For some designers, relaxed means a bit of fabric give in the form of Spandex or other stretch fibers. For others, it means a straight leg and more material in the hips. Legs vary from wide to skirt-like. Draw String Waist Trousers Travel Comfortably On Weekends
Fashion After 50 is not alone in bucking the advice of fashion gurus who warn against the drawstring waist. Older women know what looks and feels good, and we have the confidence to be our own style experts. The blue pair, left, is silk from Soft Surroundings and comes in six colors. SS is fond of quoting Lauren Bacall, who reportedly said the one clothing item she could not do without was her ivory silk drawstring pants. Discover web exclusives at SoftSurroundings.com! Hip-Huggers Are Not for Older FigureIt’s hard to find slacks these days that are not low- or mid-rise. A svelte and conditioned woman of 50 may be able to get away with showing her belly button, but this is one of those fashions that fall under the age-appropriate rule: If you wore the style the first time it was popular, it does not look retro on you. It gives the air of clinging desperately to faded youth.If your loved one likes to see you in these, fine. Just be sure the rest of world delights in your midriff as much as a pair of loving eyes before you leave the house in them. Blouses tend to pop out of low-rise slacks. They circle the torso at a wide point than the waistline for most of us, and who needs that? Ankle-Length Are Chic for Casual Wear
Some ankle-length women's slacks are shown tied at the ankle to form a kind of balloon bottom. Women’s hips tend to get wider as we age -- no matter how toned we may be. A very narrow ankle will emphasize hip girth. Are you sure this is what you want? Cotton Capri pants, above, from Thailand, are strictly for cruise and casual wear. Handmade and Unique Clothing and Accessories from Around the World Save Harem Pants for Workouts
Harem pants are comfortably roominess, but they are meant to emphasize curvy hips. Wear them to your belly dancing or yoga class, or for at-home dining with close friends. They are not age appropriate in public for women over 50, unless perhaps you are going to a midEastern restaurant or travel in Bohemian circles. Pleated Front Slacks Are Classic Women's ClothingI own multiple pairs of double- and single-pleated dress and casual slacks in silk and cotton khaki. Dress up silk or dress it down, and it can go anywhere.A single or double pleat at the front is very forgiving. I disagree with fashion advisors who give these a thumbs-down. Straight legs or those with a slight taper are in style for 2009. Wide Legs Are Chic Pants for Professional Wear
I adore my lightweight, fine quality charcoal gray wool cuffed slacks with high waist and a vertical pinstripe. These are super- slimming. Worn with the right jacket and accessories, the look is very 1930s Marlene Dietrich. What pants could be more chic than that? Legs may be even wider and more skirt-like for evening occasions. Need a wardrobe that stretches budget dollars?Please see the Wardrobe 2 Go features about basic wardrobe planning. Or click here to see a complete suburban lifestyle wardrobe .
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