This was the best snag I made at the All Balboa Weekend dance event! These pants, that is! The shirt I adore as well, but more on that in a minute cause these pants! There they were, at The Cleveland Shop booth, hanging quietly, quite unassuming, as hoards of girls passed them up for fancy dresses. But I heard them whisper. My fingers felt the lightweight fabric and my eyes caught the pumpkin spice color immediately. I just prayed they would fit! I added them to my human clothes rack/shopping cart (the hubs) and made my way to try on all my finds.
Well, as luck would have it, they fit perfectly! No alterations, just a few stitches loose that I could take care of back home. Help me out vintage savants, what era are these, 30s or 40s? They have no zipper, just a side button closure. All I know is that I felt like freakin' Katherine Hepburn in this outfit! They feel like walking in meringue people. Light as a feather, probably a silk/cotton blend, and a loose wide leg make them the. perfect. pant. Especially for dancing! You stay cool and they don't stick to you and show sweat. THANK YOU BALBOA GODS!
I had brought along this adorable top that I hadn't worn yet, just hoping that I would find something to go with it. So glad I did because these pantaloons were a perfect coupling! The blouse, from Fancy That Vintage, is a 1950s plaid in pastel colors of blue, pink, green, and yellow. It is cropped which is fun but necessary to have high waisted pants or shorts (at least for me anyway). The waistband is fitted while the bust is blousey, which conveniently gives the illusion of a smaller waist. Yippee!
You can't see them, but I just have my dance tennies on as I was on my way out of the hotel room to take 4 hours of dance lessons. I don't wear much jewelry when dancing as it can be hazardous, so I just put on my white button earrings. My glamorous bracelet is my event wristband for the weekend. My hair is in second day pin curls that I left the front hair down and pinned the back up with bobbies and two combs. Sorry, I didn't think to snap a photo of the back so you could see it. Next time.
Pants: 1930s/1940s from The Cleveland Shop
Blouse: 1950s from Fancy That Vintage
Earrings: "Sugar Drops" from my shop ChatterBlossom
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I love those pants! the color, the fit, they are heaven sent!
ReplyDeleteOk. I want the entire look from head to toe! The pants are amazeballs! i just did a post about the fashion from the 60s. Well, ok, just about Joan from Mad Men's style and then I veer off course but... the point is, I love mid century fashion!
ReplyDeleteVery, very chic look on you!
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Amazeballs indeed, my dear. ;-)
DeleteThose pants are amazing! Enjoy your great finds!
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous. Love Love the pants! You suit vintage style so perfectly!
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Oh what a great find!! Perfect dancing attire!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pants! Beautiful design, pretty color and very K.Hepburn-esque. Fabulous find.
ReplyDeleteReally great pants, color is amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Jamie. That pants were meant for you and I just love that blouse.
ReplyDeleteJayne
Oh those pants are fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! I love them and you look beautiful!
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Such a great outfit! Love the trousers - beautiful shape and colour. x
ReplyDeleteHeck yes, what a perfect outfit! You look just wonderful in it.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! I love the high waist and the buttons.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Those are pure heaven!!
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Jamie, you look so beautiful with these pants! Just love the shape and the high waisted, you really rock on them!:) Happy Monday, kisses! xo
ReplyDeletePretty pants! And you look beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible find! (Love!!!) My eyes would have honed in on them instantly, too! I tend to think they're 40s (based in part on the width of the pant legs), but wouldn't rule out the late 30s entirely. No matter their exact birthday, they're over-the-moon fabulous and look so, so lovely on you, dear gal!
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the color of those pants is LUSH!!! wow!! :D great find!
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Those pants are pretty wicked. I love the waist band the the color. I wish we got a full view to see what the bottom looks like, but either way, I love the vintage vibe they evoke!
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Hi Jamie, I want the entire look, including your pretty hair. I love the pants and would guess they are from the 40s.
ReplyDeleteFate I tell ya! So happy these are the perfect fit for you. You look lovely. Four hours of dance lessons, how fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was! My feet were dying and I had blisters galore, but totally worth it!
DeleteBeautiful! Love the pants!
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These pants are amazing!
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Lauren xx
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What an amazing fit, and just look at that tiny waist!
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Ha! The illusion of a blousey shirt and high waist loose pants!
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