Oh sure, there will be more in my life - many will be sensible - lovely black tuxedo pants, jeans that actually make me look like I have a bottom, pants that hide my indiscretions with wine and chocolate..
but these are the pants...
I wore them last night to a restaurant. We were having dinner with my two children, and my son's girlfriend, in honour of my husband's retirement. I couldn't take my eyes off my legs. I would glance down surreptitiously every few moments or so and think "I LOVE THESE PANTS". The room had a glow about it (could have been the sunset - we were outside on a patio), likely basking in the golden threads of these pants. When I went to the washroom, I could sense a collective hush as the pants walked through. Or maybe not. But I don't think I have felt that fine in a piece of clothing for a long time...
There is a flaw, however - one of the pockets was sewn incorrectly. I will take them to my tailor for fixing, and it is not a huge issue. They are four season and they are well and truly a jacquard, as opposed to the jacquard print that I bought in the winter from J Crew that were in fact not jacquard at all and had to go back...
I know one should not become attached to a "thing". This is one of my inherent flaws - I do love things - in the coming weeks, I will take some photos around the house and you will see that this is so. I am no minimalist, though I do admire a restrained style when I see it (Janet of the Gardener's Cottage, which you can visit here, is the perfect example of the style I adore and yet am completely incapable of living)
Oh well. Here I am in the pants. I am only learning to take these sorts of pictures and so I apologize for quality. As well, I need to buy a new camera regardless, as mine recently died and I will need it in France! The good thing about taking pictures is that you realize "Damn, yes, those 10 pounds do show..", so I am starting the "Wendy's Healthy Summer Regime" this weekend, which seems like a crazy idea when there are so many BBQs and pinot grigios to acquaint myself with since July is upon us, but these are size 6 pants and they are snug. I can breathe, I can tuck, but I wouldn't comfortably want to do either...
Why are they lucky? I raved to the waiter about my meal - chicken supreme on a sage risotto with wilted spinach, yum - and the chef sent me out a beautiful apple crumble on the house. Sure, it might have been my sparkling personality after the cocktail and the malbec, but I know differently - it was the pants!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
I think I look asleep in this photo! Oh well, I like to think I am looking down at the pants...
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ReplyDeleteLove the pants on you and I do feel special wearing mine as well! Good luck on your new blog!!
Thanks mini! Much appreciated! Thanks for your advise on what to wear with these!
ReplyDeleteI took the plunge as well and I love mine! I always read the JCA blog but rarely comment. I always look to see if you post reviews because we seem to love the same items. These pants are truly beautiful and special and like you when I ordered them I was hoping I wouldn't like them ( the high price ). I can't wait to wear mine this weekend with a simple white shirt and gold sandals. Thanks so much for your review and your blog. I love how you styled them with the black tank and sandals. You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteDiane - thank you so much! I appreciate the comments - I am like you - I keep track of certain JCAs, as of course, some of us have very similar taste!!!
ReplyDeleteIsee these pants as going all year - I can imagine them with a black cashmere sweater in the fall/winter. I have already promised them that they can come to Paris with me.... It is becoming a bit of an obsession....
You know I love them! We have the same Achilles heel for crazy breeks, it comes from our Scots DNA and envying the menfolks tartan trews.
ReplyDeleteI know!
DeleteI think they are nicer than our winter floral pants - much richer and special. But you are right - I have a weakness for crazy breeks!
Do these fit the same as the other cafe capris. Is there any stretch or not? Just wondered since they are on my radar and I don't want trouble if they go to final sale later.
ReplyDeleteShopping celle - they do not have much stretch - not as much as the regular cotton ones in my opinion... But they are truly special and well worth the money!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the info! I assume you bought your regular cafe Capri size. I got the eyelet cafe capri in neon azalea anc they had no stretch either but still wore same size. I have loved these pants since I first opened the catalog and will be stalking them now for the next promo!
ReplyDeleteYes - no difference in size
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear somebody else cares if a jacquard is real or not. I was overlooking these on purpose, with so many fancy pants already in my closet. But how can I miss out on lucky pants? I don't have any so now on a mission to find them!
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