CAPRI SUN!


I thought i would do a little post-ette about the wonderful 1950's capri pant.

Why the 1950's capri pant i hear you ask? Won't the abundance of cropped trousers and Capri pants currently available all over the high street fulfill ones 'Capri Criteria'?

The answer to that is yes, provided you pick all the important features from the 1950's version, which ultimately made them sooo stylish and flattering and apply it to what is on offer in a high street near you.

Capri Criteria


(If you know all this already, sorry loves, tough....this blog is all about me and i love the sound of my own voice.....so sue me....)

OK,  lets look at the centre picture from this lovely 1950's pattern above. We'll ignore the bermudas on the left totally and the cropped trousers on the right for the moment. (Look at the ric-rac on the bottom of those muthas, it's like trimming porn)!!

Notice how they are very high-waisted. This is ultimately very flattering on the bottom and also makes the tummy appear much slenderised. (Not a muffin top in sight, WIN)!!

50's capri pants will have a side fastening zipper or buttons, again which again is ultimately very flattering.  (No front zipper fastening or pleats to add bulk to even the most svelte figure).

They will also be fairly fitted/tapered to the leg in most cases, which also flatters.  (Unlike the modern, straight-leg, three quarter length variety, which are a heinous fashion crime in my opinion and would make Gisele look about as long and lean as mushroom growing out of a pile of manure!!)

Notice how the centre Capri pants finish just over the knee. This is a very flattering length, as the  exposed calf is always the thinnest part of the leg, regardless of ones body shape.  (The pair of pants to the right are also flattering, as they expose just a few inches of leg and the ankle bone, which when paired with a pair of heels or wedges work really well for all body types.

Let's see the lovely Miss Bernie Dexter showing us how to work the Capri pant.

Even on the most Ruben-esque of figures this look would work.  Pick Capri pants in a dark colour,  build yourself a waist if you don't have one, or emphasise your curves if you do, with a wide belt and get those heels on girls!! Swap the sleeveless tee for one in a dark colour, with elbow length sleeves for those of you not blessed with toned arms and you're going to get them fainting in the aisles! (Don't forget the shape-wear either, if you're like me and have a cake tummy Robbie Coltrane would be proud of)!!

Here is the reigning Goddess of the Capri.  I don't think anyone has quite bettered Miss Audreys' Capri, ballet pump and fitted jersey ensemble.

Mind you she could make a binbag look like couture could our Audrey.

Here's an outfit i have been salivating over this week:

Isn't the print to die for tho'? Plus it's towelling, droooool!

I hope you enjoyed my little post.  Right i'm off to dig for change under the sofa cushions and get the son and heir a tin cup, so he can go begging.  Momma needs this outfit!!