topic Re: Paper Bag Waist in Fashion

Paper Bag Waist

lolakimono — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 15:35:32 GMT

Someone was looking for these not too long ago, but I don't remember who it was.

These are from GAP, in two colors, for those who are interested.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 15:53:46 GMT

They look extremely high waisted

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DiamondDeb — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:32:23 GMT

Yep, the very high waist is back (again). I wore pants like these in the 70's. I had a woven suit with pants like these and an "Eisenhower"-type jacket. I still think about that suit and how much I loved it. These are really cute but not suited for my body type now. Wish I could wear 'em again. Thanks for pics, Lola.

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madcity411 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 05:17:31 GMT

Wow, everything old is new again. That definitely looks retro 70's!

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Bjobrit — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 05:36:29 GMT

I like them.

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NickNack — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:05:55 GMT

I like them a lot. Thanks for posting. Is it called the paper bag waist??

Edited to add that I looked them up and found that they are called the paper bag waist pants.

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NickNack — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:39:55 GMT

I'm seriously thinking about ordering those pants. I've got them in my cart now. My problem is that I never wear heels because I have bad feet. Would these look ridiculous with flat shoes now and flat sandals in the summer?

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Raider Fan — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:55:20 GMT

Lolo, perfect pants. I wish I were young enough to wear them. I love them.

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NickNack — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 07:04:02 GMT

On 2/14/2015 Raider Fan said:
Lolo, perfect pants. I wish I were young enough to wear them. I love them.

I'm 58, and I didn't think they looked too young for me. Do you feel like they're only for younger people? I felt like you probably needed to be thin, but not young. I found some shoes I can order with 2 1/2" heels that are a comfortable brand for me, but they aren't stilettos. They're shooties. Would they be cute with these pants, or are stilettos the only thing that would work? I just can't wear them with my problem feet.

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sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 07:32:24 GMT

according to the WSJ fashion magazine today, there were quite a few styles with this look.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 07:53:10 GMT

I love that look. Mixes classic trousers with easy slouch.

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Catsy Cline — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:05:56 GMT

On 2/14/2015 NickNack said:
On 2/14/2015 Raider Fan said:
Lolo, perfect pants. I wish I were young enough to wear them. I love them.

I'm 58, and I didn't think they looked too young for me. Do you feel like they're only for younger people? I felt like you probably needed to be thin, but not young. I found some shoes I can order with 2 1/2" heels that are a comfortable brand for me, but they aren't stilettos. They're shooties. Would they be cute with these pants, or are stilettos the only thing that would work? I just can't wear them with my problem feet.

you could wear a shallow cut ballet flat or sleek loafer. or a slight wedge. a shootie might be too heavy for this look.

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lolakimono — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:49:16 GMT

NickNack,

I don't think you need a stiletto. I just looked them up again, and they're 100% cotton, which to me says they're like a chino. I don't wear heels with 100% cotton pants, but I'm not a heels person. I think you could certainly do a wedge heel or espadrille with these, because of the fabric.

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NickNack — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:16:32 GMT

CatsyCline and lolakimono, thanks for the ideas. I think a slight wedge sounds like a great solution.

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Bird mama — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:24:44 GMT

That's a beautiful pant that reminds me of Katharine Hepburn. I remember wearing this style the last time it was in. Pant and jean manufacturers make the waists so large these days that it's nice to see something that looks tailored and shows off a waist if you have one.

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ROMARY — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:18:40 GMT

This is my look! I've always loved high-waisted pants and skirts. Seems as though the very high-end models are always/frequently wearing high-waisted, very high-end designs. (Very expensive, in the thousands of dollars) ..... Think of the comfort, too.

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ROMARY — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:21:00 GMT

O/P: It very well could have been me, complaining about uncomfortable low-cut pants.

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lolakimono — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:30:14 GMT

Nordies has this pair, only available in a size 12-

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ROMARY — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:34:08 GMT

Nice!

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ROMARY — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:36:04 GMT

I'm the one who always seems to go around, rack to rack, checking out the length of the fabric from waist to crotch before I even attempt to try on pants.