Flared Sleeves and Flared Pants for Fall 2016!
10:20 AM
Get ready, because all things flared is a dominating trend for Fall 2016. I'm rocking this trend with Vogue 8945 and New Look 6459.
I previously made Vogue 8945 a couple of years ago. It's a fabulous dress pattern that's been around for a while, but it's perfectly on trend this season. And this pattern is perfect as a dress or as a modified top.
These exaggerated sleeves are simply to die for. If you haven't been sleeping under a rock, you have seen that current fashion-forward drama is pointing towards cuffs that are as wide, some as waistbands. This is a great white top that I've been enjoying for a while. I originally made it for a dressy occasion to wear with guipure lace skirt. And I've even toned it down with jeans here. So it's extremely versatile.
My cropped flared pants are another iteration of New Look 6459. I made them in a white suiting fabric over the summer. I reached for those pants so much that I had to make another pair in black.
The fabric type is also trending for Fall. Jacquards, brocades and damask is really hot right now. This fabric is Nicole Miller Floral Jacquard in Caviar from Joann Fabrics. It's one of the priciest fabrics I've run across in the fashion fabric section. It was $30/yard (I bought it during a 60% coupon deal!). And it's very luxurious. Nicole Miller is the best thing to happen to Joann's.
I love the fabric. I love these pants. And I'll be wearing these all season!
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28 comments
One cannot go wrong with black and white!! I love the whole look and had been contemplating some wider-legged crops. I think I shall have some :)
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DeleteVery stylish!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nilla!
DeleteOoooh I need to get some of that black fabric!
ReplyDeleteIt was surprisingly pretty awesome! Thanks Jenny!
DeleteLove the ensemble. You are right about those sleeves - gorgeous! So dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteLove the look! I agree Nicole Miller fabrics are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the Nicole Miller fabrics. I hope they keep this collaboration going. Thanks Brittany!
DeleteVery nice! I love the total look...Yes, Nicole Miller has some amazingly beautiful fabrics... I enjoyed you on That Sewing Blab last week!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun! Thanks Bpatricia!
DeleteI am so feeling flared sleeves this season. Yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am feeling all of the flared, flounce, bubble, bishop and bell sleeves! I might wear this one out! Thanks Faye!
DeleteI love black n white too! Lovely combination!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteLove the look. The pants fabric is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
DeleteI am in LOVE with this look. I would steal it, but I am short, and that may not be the best option. I can make the top though and will. It's a fabulous look. The heels make it modern, but the pants are timeless and bell sleeves come and go a lot. I've noticed that often after bell come bishop sleeves. You can use the same pattern in a year, or two. Re-draft the sleeves, add something to pull them in, elastic for the lazy, me, drawstring, an actual cuff, and a drapey fabric and re-purpose heaven. I've watched styles change since I was very young and I'm fifty two now, so I do tend to know, historically, where those things are going. I think if you're going to invest in one trendy piece this fall a top like this, is it. Maybe a cape instead of a coat, because coats and bell sleeves don't do well together. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is Alabama, so I have a ways to go without worrying about a coat! So I can have fun for a while with these dramatic sleeves! Thanks Nancy
DeleteI agree on the fabric! There are so many on my wish list from the collection. Beautiful pants!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty fabulous! Thanks Ruqayyah!
DeleteLove both items! And the black fabric does look nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonya!
DeleteWhat a beautiful ensemble.
ReplyDeleteThank you DK's Wife!
DeleteI love this look and if those Valentino shoes are the real thing, you are a very lucky girl!!
ReplyDeleteLucky for so many reasons other than some shoes. Thanks Gail.
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