Saturday 8 January 2011

New Year New Style High Street Pick of the Week

For over 3 years (yep this is the fourth year of Make Do Style) High Street Pick of the Week has graced this blog. To date it has always been completely random in the sense I select an item I think anyone could wear and like or add to their wardrobe. However this year I've decided to be focused in my selections so that they are like a cut out series!

Each item chosen from the high street will create functioning wonderful wardrobe for any age. Remember it is all about attitude and taking risks. If the item selected isn't available in the store then source something similar. It will be a mix of trend and wardrobe staples but I assure you everything selected can be mixed and matched however you wish. Trust me and print the posts out to compile the wardrobe if you want.

The trouble is this week is we are still in Sale season so I'm starting with a pair of jeans. Now I know we've all been living in our skinnies for years but it really is time for an alternative. The wide leg trouser or jean are going to be your new best friends.

I'm too short I hear you cry, don't worry just add wedges. Was that a I'm too podgy, I heard. Well you will wear tops over the waist to hip area but they must be semi fitted otherwise it will all go boho and we are looking to recreate the 1930s/1970s vibe. Don't worry the tops will be addressed. And also tummy tuck big knickers work a treat.

These ones are from Gap (ideal because you can order online) and they have it all the high waist, the large pockets on the bag, a good seam down the front and a large hem.


17 comments:

  1. Hi there-these are gorgeous and will be perfect for that 70s vibe! xx

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  2. I have an old pair of flared Levi's which I wear all the time, the high waist is more flattering than you think!

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  3. Thanks Kate, I do need a pair of decent high waist flares. My problem is that I have bootylicious thighs in proportion to my waist, and any trouser tend to strain rather than skim over the thigh and hip area. I'll try these Gap ones out x

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  4. I love them!! I would totally wear them with a pair of rope soled wedges in red.

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  5. I'm scared of widelegged trousers. Even with wedges, I'm still worried I look square. Stupid height.

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  6. These are lovely .. I am so glad that I have kept my flares and wide legged jeans...I was about to buy some when ..under your advice.. did a wardrobe edit and found the old treasures, so I bought some summer wedges instead ..oops

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  7. I was just about to put some flared jeans into my car boot sales box. I've now retrieved them and await your styling tips for most suitable tops! xx

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  8. I've been thinking about some wide leg jeans to wear with my marinière tops. These look great; thanks for the tip!

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  9. I do love a good pair of flares and those are just gorgeous. Great choice and perfect with a kaftan-style top and a long pendant to hide any post-Xmas rolls. xxx
    PS Really enjoyed yesterdays post. I must start meal planning.

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  10. I do have a couple of pairs like this and have worn them with wedges in the past but not for the last few years, so I have glad I have kept them to wear again this season.

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  11. I like your style, I'm short with short legs but still like wearing a wide leg jean. I just compensate with a big pair of heels and it actually enlongates your legs.

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  12. There is something tres french about them. And not just because they are shown with a stripey tee. Don't you think?xoxo

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  13. Some of the best jeans I've ever had were trouser-shape and from the Gap. I love these!

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  14. Dear Kate, I'm really looking forward to this series as I'm lacking in basics. I don't have any jeans but intend to buy some again this year xx

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  15. I belong to the sturdy of thigh/smaller waist body type - can I really, truly wear these?
    Miss P
    PS I do hope so - I just love this look.

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  16. So cute. For some reason I look dreadful in wide-legged jeans but just fine in the same silhouette in a different fabric.

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  17. I love them but can they be worn with flats?

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