My silver jeans are done and you can see me model them here!
I didn't expect to love these as much as I do. I wouldn't wear metallic pants every day, but for a special occasion they're fantastic. There's a real rockstar quality to them: more Rod Stewart than Wizard of Oz, thankfully.
I'm pretty sure my metallic jeans can be machine washed though I wouldn't put them in the dryer (and an iron never touched them). I'll throw a silver fabric remnant in the laundry and see what happens. Any recommendations?
In closing, it's always fun to cross a new fabric threshold. Could metallics be the new black?
Have a great day, everybody!
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I LOVE THEM! Which is surprising, because I didn't expect to. They look wonderful on you. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWow -- I didn't expect to like them as much as I do, either. I especially like how you've balanced them with simple staples (black jacket, white t-shirt, high tops), setting off the pants and toning them down a bit. It's a classic, urban look that totally works and my favorite shots are you hanging and on the sidewalk in front of the garage doors. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteQuestions re. back pockets: I notice they sit rather low (to my eyes) -- is that Kwik Sew or your decision and does that make the pockets more or less decorative? (I find myself not using my back pockets at all as I don't like stretched, creased fabric back there as well as a square wallet bulge on my rear and tempting pickpockets.)
I consider them purely decorative and I always place them more or less in the same place (I usually just copy the placement from a pair of RTW Levis). I rarely use back pockets either, even on non-stretch wovens.
DeleteI agree with mouse, the back pockets sit a little low.
DeleteThose...are unexpectedly versatile! I'm not sure a jumpsuit (or spacesuit) would work as well, but then I didn't think that the jeans would be especially useful.
ReplyDeleteReally, you could practically wear those to work if you were in a business casual environment and paired them with the right things.
[Leaves to troll ebay for metallic pants]
OMG - amazing on you! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteI love them! Perfectly styled too!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with your jeans! Thanks for posting the alternative fabric, but I'm going to keep an eye out for something as ultra-shiny as yours. I have a friend who loves all things sparkly, and I'd love to make him a pair (and a pair for myself). Of course I'm an utter beginner, so I'm going to wait until my skills are ready for the task. But I'll stash any fabric I find. Thanks for the awesome blog!
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They look really good! I like them paired with plainer clothing. I can't wait to see them with the neoprene and knit. Out of curiosity, where would you wear that ensemble?
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous. I wish I could have seen any reactions. Did you get alot of feedback from your New York crowd? A Kenneth King blazer would look great
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot to get a reaction on the streets of NY -- maybe combined with the neoprene!
DeleteBreathtaking! They are THE piece you've created this year.
ReplyDeleteIf those jeans weren't enough, you threw in a little June Lockhart, and now it's "Katie, mop the floor!".
You wear it well. Better even than Rod and Mick - theirs are costume, yours are fab.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mouse about the rear pocket placement, but otherwise they're magic.
Spud.
They are AWESOME! And I don't know why it is that I've never used a piece of scrap fabric to launder. That's so simple it's stupid - and I've never thought of it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pair of jeans!
ReplyDeleteShut the front door!!!! These are amazing. I love the contrast between Mr. Conservative Prep on top, and party on the bottom. Daring and dazzling.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Peter 'brilliant'?! Love your comment: STFD! ;)
DeleteI love them! I admit I thought they were limited in use..but I could see wearing these any given day if I lived in NYC.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I would stay stitch or serge the edges of the scrap with the thread I used to make the jeans before I tossed it in the wash - that way if there is differential shrinkage, you would be surprised by it.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year/holiday gear - party pants for sure! These ROCK and love the photo shoot : )
ReplyDeleteThey are awesome and you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter (age 14) adores them! She suggests adding a trench coat, so you can call yourself a "reflective detective".
ReplyDeleteFabu!!! And I LOVE that photo of Mick Jagger. Hilariously hedonistic, no undies. And I'd definitely wash those jeans inside out!
ReplyDeleteI was prepared to hate 'em. Know what? They're awesome! Now I want a pair!
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