Yep, the Katherine Hepburn reference gave me away. Number Four on the countdown is all about trousers. Why, you may ask, is a woman who habitually wears skirts writing about trousers? Because even I, lover of the one piece outfit known as the dress, enjoy the comfort of a good pair of trousers. Paired with flats or heels, a t-shirt or silk blouse, trousers can be very, very chic.
As with the collared shirt, crispness is key. There is (almost) nothing more detrimental to a polished appearance than rumpled trousers. Have them dry-cleaned or use a lot of starch when you iron them yourself. If the pant is pleated, the pleat needs to remain very precise in order to appear stylish.
The most important factor that determines whether a pair of trousers looks sleek or sloppy is length. Now it will cost a little money, but tailoring is absolutely required in trousers of any quality. Before you have a pair of trousers hemmed, keep in mind what type of shoes you'll wear with them. I reserve some pants for flats, others for heels. If you plan to wear high heels with that pair of trousers, keep them longer. If you plan to wear a snappy little pair of YSL flats, have them hemmed higher.
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PS- Next: Amendment on Number Four: Jeans
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