Menswear Bottoms
Who knew there was a way for women to look sexy and sophisticated in menswear bottoms? They are great for a long day at work, a night on the town with some friends, or even a nice dinner with your special someone. They also come in dress shorts that can be worn with leggings, as Tommy Hilfiger beautifully paired the two for his fall collection. Many times, you can find these trousers worn with a button up shirt, a crewneck sweater, or even a nice blazer to match. Essentially, it can be paired with just about any top. A nice stiletto, pump, or platform can be worn to elongate the legs, making the woman look very tall and slim.
Menswear bottoms can be a very nice transition from skirts or dresses. The autumn is when the weather changes from warm to chilly, leaving us women to freeze with our bare legs exposed! With pants like these, we don’t have to worry about being caught in the cold. They are also a good way to hide our favorite socks with silly designs on them that others may find a little embarrassing!
In the September issue of Vogue for this fall, one of the fashion editors Sally Singer did a short piece about Ralph Lauren’s “flat front trouser and cut to fit a woman” (Singer, 488). She described her experience with Ralph Lauren and his team creating the perfect suit for her, which cost roughly $5, 800. Singer also tried to convince the readers of how great of an investment it would be since the look is so classic and can be brought back at any given time period. Although Ralph Lauren is a trusted and prestigious brand, someone like me would never be able to afford such a high priced suit. Fortunately for the women with lower class statuses, there are stores like Express, New York & Company, and Ann Taylor who will satisfy our needs and make us feel like a million dollars anyway!
Menswear bottoms are very practical to the modern woman of 2010. For example, waking up in the morning and getting ready for the day can get so tedious when finding an outfit is the main focus of your “to do” list before work. With menswear bottoms, it requires less thinking since it can be worn with almost anything. This way, with showering, making breakfast, preparing for work, and actually getting to work, picking out clothes is the least of your worries.
I feel as though this fall trend will last longer than just this season, and probably up until the end of winter. Menswear bottoms have been around for so long, and although they go out of trend, they do not go out of style since it is such a reoccurring trend. As learned in class, clothes can make a woman feel and look like something they aspire to be. Through menswear bottoms, they can make her feel like she works in a big law firm alongside the biggest lawyers in the field, even if she doesn’t. They can motivate a woman to want to become more than what she is. In my case, menswear bottoms remind me of my sister and how she’s come such a long way since my parents moved to America. She makes a statement in her trousers with all her responsibilities of being a wife, having a family, and maintaining a job. Clothes should inspire a woman. In my opinion, this fall trend will be a great success!
