Monday, January 14, 2013

HOW TO WEAR | haider ackermann high waisted trousers

high waisted trousers can sometimes be tricky to wear. it's definitely a look that is best suited for those with proportioned or long torsos to prevent the wearer from looking short waisted. it's also a style best avoided by those with a fuller bust line to prevent the appearance that your chest is sitting on top of your pant waist (unless you're wearing a really great minimizing undergarment). this how to wear post is inspired by one of my sisters who is always able to take any item, no matter how casual or dressy, and put her own spin on it to create a look that makes you think twice about the limitations of a garment.

high waisted trousers don't require that all tops must be tucked in. these haider ackermann's have a flat enough front that allow blouses to lay flat without bulk. keeping the colour palette monochromatic or similar tonal value can help the wearer look taller (good for short girls like myself). to make the pants look more casual for a dress down option but still look polished wear with a stylized tee tucked in (or in this case a lace print sweatshirt), classic jewelry with a twist and the ankle zip of the trouser undone over stylized high tops.


fix up look sharp
haider ackermann high waisted wool and silk blend skinny trousers at luisa via roma

dressed up (from top to bottom):
thierry lasry cat eye sunglasses at luisaviaroma.com | hervĂ© van der straeten hammered gold necklace at net-a-porter | dolce & gabbana lace top at flannelsfashion.com | eddie borgo cone stud earrings at harrods | cathy waterman hammered god & purple sapphire ring | alex munroe fine twig ruby ring at liberty.co.uk | kelly wearstler dual point ring at modaoperandi.com | brera isabella round chronograph watch at nordsrtom | joe's jeans helena wedge sandals |
gucci gold and ametheyst bangle as dsw.com | cartier love bracelet

dressed down (from top to bottom):
bke rubber aviator sunglasses at buckle.com | j.crew lace print sweatshirt |
mimata empress earrings at wolfandbadger.com | daisy alpha ring at oxygen.com | bulgari tubogas snake bracelet watch at 1stdibs.com | miu miu studded glitter sneakers at saks fifth avenue



2 comments:

  1. High waisted pants are an every week occurrence with me. Nailed it!
    xo
    ashley
    www.thephotogramps.blogspot.com

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