A few weeks ago I took Mr D to see the hilarious adaption of ‘The 39 Steps’ at The Criterion Theatre in London. It was the third time I have seen it, which should tell you how brilliant it is! It is the play I always advise people to see if they are visiting London.
Being set in the 30s, I thought I should wear something in the same style – even better, something suitable for running across the Scottish Highlands in case I was framed for a murder I didn’t commit. This was the first outing for my new swing trousers from Heyday Vintage Style. I had never bought anything from Heyday before, but am so pleased with my new trousers. For a start, they are nice and long and come down to well past the ankles (a constant struggle for me with my long legs). The high waist is also brilliant for flattering a somewhat chubby tum, something modern low rise trousers emphasise rather than hide. They also drape beautifully.
Now, here I have an amazing tip for buying trousers to fit – I have fairly wide hips so have always struggled to find trousers that don’t strain unattractively around the bum and thigh area. I thought trousers just didn’t generally suit me, and that is why I held off so long in buying a pair from Heyday, despite admiring them for ages. Well, the pair I wanted was only available in a size that was (depending on the day) one-two sizes larger than I usually am. I wanted them so much I bought them anyway. And they fit me perfectly around the hips. The waist does need to be taken in, but it is relatively easy to take a waist in – whereas it is impossible to let hips out. This might seem like common sense to some of you, but for big-bottomed and slow-on-the-uptake girls like myself, this is the tip – buy your trousers to fit your bum, not your waist. How I could have used this knowledge in the past 15 years!
Along with my Heyday trousers, I am wearing a reproduction 1940s knit top in pale grey mohair wool, vintage brogues, with a petit point purse I bought in a charity shop many years ago. I was very lucky to be having a naturally Good Hair Day, so all I needed to do was smooth a tiny amount of wax over a few strays. Believe me, it isn’t often that my hair looks like this with no work. Photographic evidence should always be taken of such occasions.
1960s polka dot mod dress by Berketex
1970s green and red tartan knit jumper dress
1960s black and white check blanket dress
1970s floral print hippy smock dress by Emanuelle
Absolutely lovely. I do like Heyday trousers and those are terrific. xxx
so different to see you in trousers! they do look great, I’ve always thought that whenever I’d seen them on others too, but like you was always worried about my wide hips.
LOVE this ensemble, lady! You’re inspiring me to grow out my hair, too.
That’s a great outfit – really vintage looking, but one you can wear loads. I love seeing ‘not fancy occasion’ vintage!
I might very well give some trews a go myself! You have inspired me!
I’ve been looking at their trousers for a little while now, debating whether I should get some- I am a bit of a nighmare with trousers fitting too (long leg, tiny waist, bigger bottom problem!). Hmmm, maybe I should! You look gorgeous here, everything about this post is beautiful (and all the books in the background!!!!!!!!!!!)x
I love these trousers! I’m a big hip-ed girl and never wear trousers. I guess I should get to round braving them again and getting the waist taken in. Great tip!
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You do look lovely, and yes Heyday trousers are very flattering! I find my navy ones with red buttons slim my tum and bum and make me feel good. Saving up to buy another pair!