She Wears the Pants
SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2009
She Wears the Pants
We imagine Katharine Hepburn wore the pants in all her relationships, and what great pants they were.
Her menswear-inspired pantaloons showed up on many a fall runway, from Preen to McQueen. The silhouette we fancy the most accentuates the waist, drapes loosely over the thigh, narrows at the ankle and are cuffed, cropped or rolled at the ankle for a modern twist.
Our pick of the pairs? If you’re looking to simply test drive the style, we suggest Silence & Noise’s take on the trend (US$58 at Urban Outfitters). For a more staid investment, Vanessa Bruno Athé’s navy version (US$345 at Net-A-Porter) will take you far. And for the ultimate splurge, Chloe’s cream pair ($1,112.38 at Saks Fifth Avenue, pictured) is our dream pair.
So Kate rubbed some people the wrong way in her day; her versatile trousers work well with almost anything.
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