Me and pants don’t always see each other’s eyes. By the time I was 5 years old, my commitment to skirts and dresses was such that once, when my mother tried to force me to wear a pair of (reviewedly adorable) pants to school, I opted for the act of undressing. open. challenged and decided to march to class in my underwear instead of yielding to the tyranny of trousers.
But one day, a pair of pants caught my attention, and I decided to wear them to school, ignoring the “skirt only” rule. Sadly, this period was short-lived, and I was suspended for a week. After causing a stir about the “no pants for girls” policy, the school changed the dress code and everyone was allowed to wear them.
Growing up, I was fascinated with the fit of the pants. I’ve always known my net worth, and often, my “Beyoncé booty” is overlooked in a summer dress or A-line skirt. Working in a business where women take on too much energy. to try to train their curves is crazy to me. All I want is highlighting my slim waist and back of my body.
As a result, I avoided wearing pants for years because I never found a pair of pants that fit my proportions. (Showing off your waist and tight hips isn’t my style.)
But then Nicolas Ghesquière arrived. The Balenciaga designer’s F/W 05 collection introduces hip-hugging, ankle-hugging military pants languidly, exuding the cool Parisian style that is both glamorous and chic. I had to dive in, and in the process, I learned a few lessons. Keep scrolling to check them out.
