New denim trend: high-waisted & wide-legged, 70s style. Hot or not?

[Desirée {PL Team}]

I know most of us here aren't extremely concerned with what's trendy or not, but I'm curious.. what do you think of this new trend? 

 

I searched and searched and could find no images in which the jeans were flattering in any way to the model. Not a good sign.

 

[Delyssia LaBelle {Madam}]

i dont feel like crap, and i guess i fit into your 'normal' category. Im 5"4 and i know i look like hell in skinny jeans , but i agree with him, he didnt say you cant wear them, just saying that skinny jeans look funky unless your legs are already long and skinny. hince the height he is suggesting.. i dont think we have a "normal" here at PL anyway, no one size fits all, we have lots of tall, short and everything in between ladies here. who cares anyway. if you feel sexy in your skinny jeans, then wear them and dont give a hoot what we think.  opinions happen, expesualy online... 

Penny Baker said:

I am extremely offended about the last line of your comment.  I am 5'2 and rock my skinny jeans.  Not everyone is a model and it is crap that you think we can't wear a certain type of clothes and pull them off.  I don't wear many capris because they can make me look even shorter but it doesn't mean I can't wear any at all ever.  Thanks for making normal women feel like crap.

 

richardwangphotography said:

The reason why most  supposedly hate 70's fashion is because their entire notion of the 70's is garnered from watching "The Brady Bunch" and "That 70's Show". 

 

But then again most here think the 50's was all about "Grease" or "Lords of Flatbush" and think that early 60's fashion was all about "Mad Men".

 

Anyway there were absolutely beautiful designs during the 1970's.

 

Halston 

Second only to Balenciaga in creating clothes that looked beautiful on a woman's body.

 

Bill Blass

Before Ralph Lauren, there was Bill Blass.  The quintessential American designer.

 

Diane Von Furstenburg

The iconic "Julian" wrap dress

 

YSL

What can be said of YSL, that hasn't already been said?

 

Giorgio Sant'Angelo

One of the Rock Stars of 70's fashion.

 

By the way, unless you're a size 0-4 and over 5'7", skinny jeans look comical.

 

 

[Delyssia LaBelle {Madam}]

i love that Giorgio Saint'Angelo

Penny Baker said:

I am extremely offended about the last line of your comment.  I am 5'2 and rock my skinny jeans.  Not everyone is a model and it is crap that you think we can't wear a certain type of clothes and pull them off.  I don't wear many capris because they can make me look even shorter but it doesn't mean I can't wear any at all ever.  Thanks for making normal women feel like crap.

 

richardwangphotography said:

The reason why most  supposedly hate 70's fashion is because their entire notion of the 70's is garnered from watching "The Brady Bunch" and "That 70's Show". 

 

But then again most here think the 50's was all about "Grease" or "Lords of Flatbush" and think that early 60's fashion was all about "Mad Men".

 

Anyway there were absolutely beautiful designs during the 1970's.

 

Halston 

Second only to Balenciaga in creating clothes that looked beautiful on a woman's body.

 

Bill Blass

Before Ralph Lauren, there was Bill Blass.  The quintessential American designer.

 

Diane Von Furstenburg

The iconic "Julian" wrap dress

 

YSL

What can be said of YSL, that hasn't already been said?

 

Giorgio Sant'Angelo

One of the Rock Stars of 70's fashion.

 

By the way, unless you're a size 0-4 and over 5'7", skinny jeans look comical.

 

 

[The Trousseau]

I finally gave in and purchased a pair of skinny jeans a few months ago.  I didn't buy them before because I have seen so many that were poorly fit.  I also agree that they are a hard silhouette to wear.  I am tall, with long legs, but I also am an apple shape and I try to minimize the round look that skinny jeans create by wearing tunic and longer tops. I like my skinny jeans, but I don't think they are the best choice for my body type.

 

Bell bottoms, when they came out, were a welcome, comfortable alternative to the tighter slim (with no spandax!) pants of the decade before.  It is something like that now; we are reacting to the political climate with comfort, which is a common theme in fashion history.   They elongate a woman, taking the eye off the middle.  When I found a pair at Ross that weren't to belled, I snatched them up.  They make me look taller and they take the focus off my middle. 

 

Generally, my love for vintage focuses on the Golden Years, 1947 to 1957, but there were some incredible, sculptural looks created in the 70's.  Diane Von Furstenburg's wrap dress was an incredible breakthrough in comfort and fashion that flatters every shape.  And then, I have my eye on a little YSL sweater that I am hoping will be one of those items no one else notices on ebay. 

[Betty Maraschino {Madam}]

richardwangphotography said:

Just curious.  Several here state that they don't like anything post-65.  What happened in 1965?

 

New look, which seems the "acme" of  "fashion" on this site, had pretty much run it's course by 1957.  Balenciaga and Dior had already ventured into new shapes and silhouette. 

 

The next wave of designers such Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy had long debuted clothes that reflected a new attitude and look.

 

And in 1964, Andre Courreges showed his "Space Age" collection, which used materials such as PVC.

 

So please if you can elaborate why this date, I would appreciate it.

Personally, I say '65 as a rough year. This was indicated by the ISH. Nothing happened in that year specifically for me. Its just a rough date that after that nothing fashion-wise does anything for me. After this rough date nothing thats in fashion suits my body shape as much as before, or suits my tastes.

Now back on topic, I still feel the same about flares. Personally I dont care much for them.

[Ms. Ashley Anne]

Yuck. I have short legs, I couldn't pull it off. I do have some L.A.M.B. high-waisted jeans but they are tight ones.

[RASH {★}]

Not... Although i agree with Edson about Donna from 'that's 70's Show"

[Goldmine Trash]

I love a little bit (or a lot) of every decade, and I loooove this look. The 70s were all about reviving the 30s and 40s, so I think this look compliments the 30s work wear inspired trend well.

[MissWanderlustless]

I can't do flares, it reminds me of the 90's and pegging my pants by cuffing them because I didn't like them then!

[Kimber Lee]

I've got to agree with Edson. I have actually been wearing them for the last few years... but intermittently. I also wear styles from just about every decade (yes, I have a HUGE closet... a whole closet room actually). I don't like to limit myself and I dress according to my mood. Sometimes I feel like a Bettie and other times I'm a Donna or even a Marilyn, Debbie or Gwen, haha

[Naughty Nymphadora]

I won't be mainly because I'm very looooooong legged and very short waist-ed so most high waist-ed things make me look like my breasts are sitting on my waist band :(   Couple that with a waist the is 10 inches smaller then bust and hip yikes....

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

I use 55-65 as my "ish" decade. The style of the 40s (as was still in fashion in the early 50s, other then the "new look" which came out in '47) is not really my cup of tea. And the style of the late 60s (that my parents and their hippy friends LOVED) just doesn't do it for me either. I love the structured, hourglass, "wear a girdle for gods sake" look of the 50s and 60s. I'm not saying that everything that came from the 70s (or any decade) was horrible. Every decade has it's goods and bads, but I am just not a fan.

 

And let's be honest, that is what this discussion is about, whether or not each of us likes the look Desi posted. There is no wrong or right answer, and being rude because people don't like it is uncalled for. People, let's remember what this thread is about; a nice, friendly discussion about pants. No need to make anyone feel uncomfortable or hurt anyone's feelings.

 

Thank you.

richardwangphotography said:

Just curious.  Several here state that they don't like anything post-65.  What happened in 1965?

 

New look, which seems the "acme" of  "fashion" on this site, had pretty much run it's course by 1957.  Balenciaga and Dior had already ventured into new shapes and silhouette. 

 

The next wave of designers such Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy had long debuted clothes that reflected a new attitude and look.

 

And in 1964, Andre Courreges showed his "Space Age" collection, which used materials such as PVC.

 

So please if you can elaborate why this date, I would appreciate it.

[Honey B Hooligan {Madam}]

I can't rock these, too many curves. (not complaining!) they're adorable on the right body type though! I used to wear vintage sailor dungarees and platforms in high school. I'm pretty sure I looked amazing. haha!