Burda 06-2009 #112 Cropped, Pleated Trousers

I should have added a disclaimer to my two previous posts saying, "Don't be annoyed/hurt/miffed/concerned/irritated/bothered if I decide not to follow your advice." I think the overwhelming majority of you said SHORT! But I decided on the medium length. In the end, I have to wear them, flattering or not. But, in all honesty, I think this is a flattering length for me. I know the camera adds a few pounds but I'm about 110 lbs and they look nice, really! Well, even if they don't I have decided that they look nice. And, as my mother once said, "When Dawn decides, so be it."


I do think that shoe and top choice make this look much better. I did narrow out the legs a little bit. I think I took about 3" out between the pocket and cuff. I spread it out between the inner and outer leg.



I love the facing. It's a polyester charmeuse that I used as a lining in this wool coat. .


Egads! Look at those huge thighs! Yea, I'm over it. I like the pants. Go ahead. Mock me. :)

This was my first attempt at inseam pockets. The front of the pocket is the lining and the back is the twill. I did this, not as a design feature, but because I barely had enough twill fabric.

Close-up of fly area.

I'll post a proper review a little later in the day. :)