Review: Vogue 9032 | Tailored Black Trousers!

Fall wardrobe building and closet hole filling is in full-effect!  I'd mentioned on my Instagram last week when I was started these pants that I was in dire need of a pair of basic black pants.  I've lost 30 lbs and almost all of my pants are falling.  I know there are worst problems to have, but I wear a lot of black and these are a basic need.

I needed a pair of pants that would be machine washable.  So this stretch gabardine that I picked up at Hancock fit the bill.  I also wanted a flat-front style with pockets.  And I wanted them to be fitted but have flared legs.  I sometimes shy away from full blown wide-legged pants.  They hang from the hips and make me look wider than I am.

So I picked Vogue 9032, view C.  This view even recommended using a stretch woven.  So I was already on point with that.  I cut the size 14 and lengthened them by 5 inches.  I need a 36" inseam to wear with heels.  And I would always wear heels with this style pant.  What I really love about these pants are the princess seam detail!

Here are some quick shots of the pocket details that I caught as I was constructing these.

I am a fan of pants pockets that connect to the center front like this.  It gives a smoother look.  And with any pair of pants with a fly front, I always refer to Sandra Betzina's method.  It works perfectly every single time.

Wearing: jacket: Burda 7210 and top: Simplicity 2054.

This is a great pattern.  Even though I'm not a fan of pleats, I may give the other view a shot as well.  I really like the idea of a pair of wool culottes.  And I'm in search of more stretch wovens, because I'll be making this view again, real soon!