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Thursday, January 21, 2021

A MISSING CLOSET ESSENTIAL

A MISSING CLOSET ESSENTIAL

Inspired by the above image from a Filippa K 2018 campaign, I feel like wearing a pair of trousers. With a tucked in shirt or slim turtleneck, the look reads as pulled together and dressed while maintaining a relaxed, casual vibe. To my surprise, the few trousers I have left in my closet don’t project this mood. The silhouettes are more on the slim side and waistlines not quite this high. I’m challenging myself to find a pair online without ordering half a dozen or more. I’m growing tired of returns and exchanges and need to be more diligent before I hit the purchase button. If the inventory in local stores were better, I’d happily shop in person but unfortunately that hasn’t been the case.

Having not bought a tailored trouser in ages, I’ve got some homework to do. Suggestions welcome.

photo: Camilla Akrans for Filippa K 
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  1. Nstall

    January 21, 2021

    Hi Karima,
    The white shirts pictured above are great, but I couldn’t find them on the Filipina K website. Do you know where they are available for purchase?

    • Karima

      January 21, 2021

      Since this image is part of one of their older campaigns (not SS21), all items in the photo would only be available on the Filippa K website or store.

  2. Nstall

    January 21, 2021

    Sorry, *Filippa (spell check)

  3. Kim

    January 22, 2021

    Such a great post for current life and times. When I’m looking for a high-quality tailored trouser my first stop is always Max Mara. They never skimp on the details.

  4. Nancy

    January 22, 2021

    Tom and Linda Platt are my go-to trouser when I want this look. I have several pairs in different lengths for a variety of heel heights, too! Tootsies sells them.

  5. Meredith

    January 22, 2021

    Donna Karan’s URBAN ZEN used to make great trousers – still wearing mine from 2016.

    • Karima

      January 22, 2021

      I loved Donna Karan. Lucky you for holding on to yours!

      • paula c.

        January 23, 2021

        Ditto to DK – still wearing and holding onto 4 pairs purchased way back.

  6. Janet

    January 22, 2021

    My daughter recently got a great pair of Jil Sander on The Real Real.

  7. Elizabeth Velasquez

    January 23, 2021

    Avril pleated trousers by The Row look similar but with hefty price tag. Love all their things

  8. Wanda

    January 25, 2021

    I recently took some of my husbands wool suit pants and had them altered, they are pleated , and the silhouette is pretty much the same.

    • Karima

      January 25, 2021

      Brilliant idea! I’m raiding my son’s closets!

      • Martine

        February 4, 2021

        Your sons might be low rise, and not have that look. I suggest max mara, but make sure the rise is high enough. Otherwise, opt for vintage.

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