Wednesday, November 28, 2012

'Bright' Trend: Orange Chloe Pants (and a Marc Jacobs tank)

After the success of my Como Black Out Linen Chloe Trousers (pattern by Tessuti), I knew that I wanted to make another (or maybe more) pair. I decided to branch out and embrace the bright, vivid colour trend that has been around for a while and make them in a really bright orange linen:

 Excuse my photos - I am getting over a nasty sinus infection and not feeling my best - I've been put on steriods!! 



What else can I say about these pants except that I love them? I've never had a pair of pants fit so well and be so comfortable. And I feel quite chic in them. I love them in orange, and want more.... I was in Tessuti yesterday and Lisa and I were discussing hot pink or a jade/emerald green - what do you think?



The top is another Simplicity 2599. These tanks take me about 2 hours to make - especially now that I have an overlocker! They are really comfy and the perfect length. I'm making a white linen one at the moment.... it will be perfect for summer.

This leaf cotton is by Marc Jacobs and it is the most soft, buttery, luscious cotton I have ever sewn with. I got it from The Fabric Store (as well as the orange linen) at our recent Sewers' Meet-Up. I would like more for a dress, but I think the print is too distinctive to get away with more than one garment in it. What do you think?

8 comments:

  1. This looks excellent on you. Personally, I would be heading towards the jade/emerald colourings for your next pair - just thinking of cooler shades ready for a hot summer (just days away!!!). Though hot pink would look spectacular...decisions, decisions...

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  2. Love em! And I vote for green... I've been craving a pair of emerald trousers myself.

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  3. They look awesome! I would personally go for the emerald green. I am a sucker for emerald green. I really want some green jeans.

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  4. Now I want some orange trousers! I love the color. The fit looks fantastic.

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  5. I agree with all the emerald green comments, I think it's a great colour and goes well with lots of colours. I have lots of emerald greens in my wardrobe, perfect to go with navy, white etc.

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  6. Super fantastic! I do choose good fabric. If I say so myself! Go for hot pink. A really deep fuschia, not candy pink. Watch out for my leaf print top and orange clovers!!

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  7. Great outfit and fabulous choice in fabrics. The pants look great on you.

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  8. You look great, I agree go emerald Rachel! I just used the Chloe pant pattern as a base to draft a pair of flared shorts for myself x

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