High and Mighty
by Dorothea
How the high waisted pant has made a comeback AT LAST!
Yves Saint Laurent, photograph by Helmut Newton – 1975
For years and years we girls have had to live with the most unflattering and terrifying of all trends: the low waisted pants. It is a no-win situation: either you are thin and your torso looks a mile high and you look like a straight pole or you are chubby and you are cooked: bulge over waistline: not good!
The indomitable and modern Coco Chanel on Lido Beach in the 1920’s
This is my ode to the high waisted pant with their enduring glamour and elegance. If you are skinny they will give you a figure, emphasizing a waistline, creating a silhouette and give you long legs. If you are chubby: all of the previous applies too. Conclusion: a win-win situation for all body types. See below for “Create the Look”.
Diana Vreeland in the 1930’s: this look is entirely fabulous and timeless
Modern and daring, on the 1930’s model and muse Renée Perle
Fabulous Marlène Dietrich in the film “Seven Sinners” in 1940
I was so happy when the French fashion brand Gerard Darel offered these blue velvet pants, I will wear them until they are worn out.
“Create the Look”:
Zara Black Pants
Zara Bow Blouse
Zara Wide White Pants
Brooks Brothers White Shirt
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How much does the photo of Diana Vreeland look like our Marilyn? Loving my daily dose of Dorothea that arrives in my inbox every morning…
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Dorothea…..thank you, thank you, for creating fabulous, sophisticated ChateauStyle. I cannot get enough of your interesting features……refreshing, intellectual and unique : )
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