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This is another pair of trousers custom made on my recent trip to Hong Kong. When I saw this season’s Ralph Lauren dhoti pants I fell in love with the style, but the color and proportions were all wrong for me. I’m 5′2″, most alternative proportioned trousers are made for at least 5′8″ in my opinion. Making these took some trial and error, figuring out where to place the crotch to give it the full dhoti effect but also to make sure I still look like I have legs was the biggest challenge. Also the width of the pleats changed twice making them wider, it became less scrunchy in the center when my legs are together. Since my tailor had never seen pants like these it also took time to convince him that these were actually fashionable. He grinned still unconvinced when I was trying on the final product, spreading my legs to see the full fanning effect completely giddy.
Top: Uniqlo Blazer, AA tank
Bottom: My own design/custom tailoring by Soong Salon in HK
Shoes: Randall Loeffler platforms
on May 18th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Mylady…. <3 <3 <3
These pants are fantastic – mission accomplished perfectly!
The fabric and color is soooooo amazing!
Hope all is well
xoxo
on May 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Awesome! Love this look.
on May 18th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I’ve been meaning to find a fitted blazer like that one.
on May 19th, 2009 at 1:50 am
I adore those pants.
on May 19th, 2009 at 2:30 am
Those trousers look gorgeous! I’ve never gotten anything custom-made, but yours fit so perfectly that I might be convinced otherwise.
Aaand of course the shoes are beautiful~
on May 19th, 2009 at 3:55 am
ooo 2nd visit tonight and i am hooked on your blog. wow whoever made the pants is very very talented. the pleats are perfect + it fits you perfectly. <3
on May 19th, 2009 at 4:06 am
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on May 19th, 2009 at 6:41 am
This is way too advanced a tailoring endeavor for me, working with pleats and volume. If you notice, most of my projects fit either close to the body or are straight-cut. You are incredibly patient! And, of course, it pays off. Excellent, excellent finished product.
on May 19th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Gorgeous!!
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Love the fabric and cut!
And great shoes (als always
x!
on May 19th, 2009 at 8:15 am
it’s so cool to have custom clothing! and a tailor that takes the time to listen to your vision.
on May 19th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Perfection. Not many could pull this off but you nailed it. xx
on May 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Ooh! They turned out beautifully! I LOVE my Harem pants, and this weekend bought a more ‘refined’ version of them, and am in love!
How I would love to have a tailor-made pair!
xx
on May 19th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Haha, your tailor sounds cute. I looove the pants!
on May 19th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I am beyond jealous, I don’t even want to know what you paid! They are stunning and you got the proportions perfect.
on May 19th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
An absolutely stunning pair of trousers executed to perfection <3
on May 20th, 2009 at 3:24 am
These are beautiful. I’m glad that you were able to get these tailored to look good on your stature. I’m only 2 inches taller than you — gives me hope!
on May 20th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Am loving those pants…
on May 20th, 2009 at 9:03 am
stunning outfit, i love everything about it.
on May 20th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
wow this outfit is fantastic. i especially love the pants they just fall perfectly!
on May 20th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
wow I’ve never been a huge fan of this silhouette but maybe that’s only because they never were fitted this properly on me!! I love how perseverant you are when you know you like a shape that you’ll go out to get it custom tailored. All the way in HK at that
mm about waking up puffy after late night salt binges.. yeah they are a sad reality especially for us asian girls!! nothing like a ice mask on the eyes to de-puff hehe.
on May 21st, 2009 at 3:59 am
Wow, the pants are just fantastic! I love the cut. Good job to convince your tailor
on May 21st, 2009 at 8:52 am
Lovely outfit! I just finished reading your whole blog! It’s amazing.
Your fashion sense is lovely and inspiring.
on May 21st, 2009 at 11:09 am
You always look so good! Loving the pants.x
on May 21st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
LOVE the pants!! <3
on May 22nd, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I love the pants and the blazer is so cute
how long did it take for the pants (making the patterna and at the tailors?)
on May 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Naka: I dropped off my designs on Friday afternoon and had 2 fittings on saturday. Most tailors in HK do not work mondays so I picked up 3 pairs of pants and one shirt on Monday at noon. It was a bit rushed at the end but usually 3 days is enough.
on May 24th, 2009 at 1:18 am
U r so neat n chic in every looks! I m so loving d blazer n pants, the tailor who made these must be a genius! <3
on May 25th, 2009 at 12:07 am
lovely.
the shape works so well on you.
on May 25th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
i LOVE both trousers you had custom-made. i’m even shorter than you are – i’m 5′1″ when i stand up straight… so i can relate to the pants dilemma. good job on both pairs!
on Jun 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I love those pants and have been searching all over for a great pair like those. Can you give me any info about wear i could get them (I know you made those), at least something similar.
on Jun 7th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Great Style, i will put yours pictures on my blog next week
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on Jun 13th, 2009 at 2:21 am
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peace