(pic is Giorgio Armani S/S 2010)My dad has always been so strict with us. He had to, I guess, because there was seven of us and just one of him! Okay, we were not exactly angels, you know. As with a lot of household, there was mischief, there was naughtiness ……but children should never be considered normal if they were faultless, should they?
Thinking back to those days when my dad was the only bread-winner in the family, I realised that it must have been pretty tough being the one wearing the pants – the provider, the decision maker, the one everyone depended on.
Today however, women are sharing this role and have taken a new place in society (thanks to women’s lib?). This generation sees more and more women getting involved in other activities apart from managing a home and a huge percentage of them are either in the corporate sector or have chosen to be entrepreneurs.
In the past legends like Katherine Hepburn and Coco Chanel broke the mould and began borrowing from the boys by wearing pants on screen and to work. Since then, designers have been fascinated with such non-conformity. The very thought of women challenging society’s perception of a typical woman’s dress code had tantalized them to morph that masculine wardrobe piece to fit a woman’s curves. She should look sexy, yet intelligent, gentle yet assertive and today’s designers have got it down to a fine art.
While high-street brands like MNG make excellent cut pants, a quick look at what the big designers have done this season should give you some ideas on what looks to shop for.
A pow-wow lunch with business partners for instance, does not necessarily call for black or grey. Giorgio Armani (above) shows that colours can make you look like you mean business just as much.
But if you’re a black/white/grey person, then Rachel Roy gives you a cut of the pants that makes you look chic and gutsy. (below)
Thinking back to those days when my dad was the only bread-winner in the family, I realised that it must have been pretty tough being the one wearing the pants – the provider, the decision maker, the one everyone depended on.
Today however, women are sharing this role and have taken a new place in society (thanks to women’s lib?). This generation sees more and more women getting involved in other activities apart from managing a home and a huge percentage of them are either in the corporate sector or have chosen to be entrepreneurs.
In the past legends like Katherine Hepburn and Coco Chanel broke the mould and began borrowing from the boys by wearing pants on screen and to work. Since then, designers have been fascinated with such non-conformity. The very thought of women challenging society’s perception of a typical woman’s dress code had tantalized them to morph that masculine wardrobe piece to fit a woman’s curves. She should look sexy, yet intelligent, gentle yet assertive and today’s designers have got it down to a fine art.
While high-street brands like MNG make excellent cut pants, a quick look at what the big designers have done this season should give you some ideas on what looks to shop for.
A pow-wow lunch with business partners for instance, does not necessarily call for black or grey. Giorgio Armani (above) shows that colours can make you look like you mean business just as much.
But if you’re a black/white/grey person, then Rachel Roy gives you a cut of the pants that makes you look chic and gutsy. (below)
When on a more casual affair, Gucci does a mean leather jacket and skinny pants for this season that will surely make you stand out.
An all-girl day out may call for slouchy pants paired with a colourful jacket and top. Donna Karan does it right with this ensemble from her DKNY line. It spells comfort and comfort means a really enjoyable time with your closest friends.
However, no one does sexy pants like Stella McCartney. The white lace blouse with plunging neckline and those camel coloured, perfectly cut pants will make you ooze with sex appeal. Surely no woman would decline looking this desirable and certainly no man will say no to an invitation…..
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