Pin Stripes
Because it has been so cold here lately, I needed some pants to keep my legs warm. My usual weekend attire involves jeans, but they are not suitable for work so I needed something a little more work appropriate but didn't want to resort to dress pants which really are not me at all. Tessuti Anita Ponti Pants proved to be just what I needed. This is the third time I have made these pants. The first being my printed ponti pair and the second a pair I made in grey wool ponti for my mother. I found the printed pair to be a little short in the rise at the back and a little long in the front so for this pair I altered the rise by 2cm longer at the back and 2cm shorter at the front. I also made the legs slimmer from the knees down.
There really isn't a lot to say about these pants. They are extremely comfortable to wear with the elastic waist and because they are made of ponti as opposed to lycra, they are dressier and more trouser like than leggings, perfect for casual Friday. I actually wouldn't mind a plain black pair. All I need to do is find some decent ponti!
These look super comfy, and dressy! Good luck with finding decent ponti - it always amazes me at the range of ponti our USA friends have on-hand compared to what we have available...J
ReplyDeleteI agree. The only stuff I have found here really doesn't have much weight or stretch except for this op shop piece.
DeleteI made a pair of the Anita pants in black ponti which I bought from Tessuti Fabrics. The ponti has a good weight for winter and I am very pleased with how they turned out.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice easy to wear pattern.
DeleteI really love this outfit, I think it's the way everything just pulls together. Very stylish!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love when stylish and comfortable come together in the same outfit!
DeleteThere is nothing quite like ponte pants with elasticised waists for comfort, is there! I just made two pairs from the StyleARC Elle pattern. You look terrific in these, and that fantastic skirt pairs with them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I agree! I am an elastic convert! But don't tell anyone, I still have visions of Nana pants when I think about elastic waists and that makes me cringe ;)
DeleteThese are great and the stripes really slim and elongate your legs (not that you need it). I never would have guessed these are ponte!
ReplyDeleteAt only 5 ft 3, any elongation is great fully received!
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