Capris

[Smuterella]

I am on the hunt for some cheapish (but not-horrible-shiny-material) capris for the summer. I have seen white, black and denim in Oasis as £35 a pop but they aren't quite high enough on the rise, and a pale blue denim high waisted pair in French Connection were a whopping £75.

Before I bite the bullet and buy some off the highstreet I was wondering if anyone knew of any eBay/etsy/online retailer that does good quality repro capri pants?

thanks!

 

[Aurora]

I saw some but can't remember where - I think it might have been Peacocks
Funny you mention it, I'm listing some vintage ones on eBay tonight and I'm on the prowl for some to replace them with. I'm off to have a think about it and I'll be back!!

 

[lyburnum]

I just bought a pair recently from Radio Days by Waterloo for £25 made from a simple cotton material. However online http://pinup-parade.com/shop/separates.htm has Capris for £45.

 

[Smuterella]

I just bought a pair recently from Radio Days by Waterloo for £25 made from a simple cotton material. However online http://pinup-parade.com/shop/separates.htm has Capris for £45.

i'm worried about the fabric on these though, i hate shiny shiny synthetic blends and most repro stuff seems to be made of that

 

[lyburnum]

Maybe check out Vivien of Holloway's store as well? MissHannah was telling me the other day she has some nice capris at her actual store.

 

[miserabelle]

They have quite a good selection in H&M at the moment in white, beige, brown and black and they're pretty comfortable.

x

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

i'm worried about the fabric on these though, i hate shiny shiny synthetic blends and most repro stuff seems to be made of that

They are 97% cotton 3% lycra (as it says in the listing) and I can vouch that they aren't shiny at all. However the fit is very awkward, which is why I have never worn the pair I have!

 

[KittyT]

My Baby Jo has a pair that is 100% cotton with a little bit wider leg than the ones already posted here. http://www.mybabyjo.com/clothes/julietshortpants.htm

I'm also looking for a pair, as my thrift store pair that I got a few years back is falling apart. I need something that I can cuff at the bottom for that true JD look.

 

[Darhling]

They have quite a good selection in H&M at the moment in white, beige, brown and black and they're pretty comfortable.

x

I have a few from H&M that are in cotton and waist isn't particular low.

 

[KittyT]

I have a few from H&M that are in cotton and waist isn't particular low.

Thanks, I'll have to check. Overall, I've never been particularly impressed with H&M. I've never found a single thing there that fits my hourglass figure correctly. Everything there seems to be made for the European stick-figure mode.

I'm so frustrated with the lack of high-waisted items out there right now. I keep hearing about how it's the real in-thing for this season, but no place carries high-waisted items. The only place I've seen anything high-waisted is $350 pants at Neiman Marcus or similarly expensive items at Macy's or Bloomingdale's.

 

[retrogirl1941]

I got these capris and they look pretty darn close to 1950s style capris.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_007A8829000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Women's&sName=Denim



Samantha

 

[KittyT]

I got these capris and they look pretty darn close to 1950s style capris.

So cute! Those are actually similar to a pair of Lee capri jeans that I have that are now too big for me. What I'm really looking for is black cotton or sateen ones, though. I can't wear jeans to work.

 

[Aurora]

I'm so frustrated with the lack of high-waisted items out there right now. I keep hearing about how it's the real in-thing for this season, but no place carries high-waisted items. The only place I've seen anything high-waisted is $350 pants at Neiman Marcus or similarly expensive items at Macy's or Bloomingdale's.

I had to laugh - I was looking at some jeans today, high waisted but with those skinny legs! If "they" keep saying high waisted/vintage is 'in', then why don't they actually make something high waisted and vintage looking?

Sorry, rant over!

 

[MissMissy]

I keep seeing things labeled as high waisted only to find it barely reaches my belly button.[huh] I think alot of people today consider high waisted anything that doesn't show booty cleavage.

 

[Aurora]

booty cleavage

lol That's almost a sweet name for it, known as "Bricky's Bum" round these parts!

 

[Darhling]

lol That's almost a sweet name for it, known as "Bricky's Bum" round these parts!

or Coin Slot here..

 

[MissMissy]

lol Too funny!

 

[64tonya]

Bum cleavage

What's worse, bum cleavage on a girl or panties hanging out? The other night a girl was sitting down at the bar and her g-string was sticking out over the top of her low-cut pants. I discreetly let her know and she just smiled and said "yeah, I know." Oops, sorry I didn't know that was the look you were going for

 

[KittyT]

What's worse, bum cleavage on a girl or panties hanging out? The other night a girl was sitting down at the bar and her g-string was sticking out over the top of her low-cut pants. I discreetly let her know and she just smiled and said "yeah, I know." Oops, sorry I didn't know that was the look you were going for

Yeah, that was a very popular look for awhile. Apparently no one told her that it's no longer in style.

 

[Blondie]

"plumbers crack" in Australia.........