Much as I envy them, it makes me glad in a way that I'm not one of those minimalists with a severely edited capsule wardrobe. It's fun when you can treat your wardrobe like a giant, whimsical dressing up box.
After spending quite a bit of time coveting the new peg-legged trouser shape, I thought that I'd have to alter a pair of wide leg trousers to get that taper. Then I found that I already had the raw materials of what I was looking for: a pair of high paper-bag waisted trousers from H&M which I bought last Autumn.
When I first got them it was for the pleasure of that high waist - which comes to just underneath my bust - and the leg length which looked just right with platform-wedge heels.
Now I'm loving them for the roomy billow and taper of the leg. When I roll up the hems I get instant peg-leg effect, all the better to show of ankle and shoe boots.
With the high waist I can wear them with a crop top - in this case a folded-in batwing dress that has been laying around the 'drobe for eons. Meaning I flash just a strip of belly flesh - which is, ahem, more than enough, believe me.
Even better, I can fold down the waist so it's no longer super high and wear with various tees and tops. Pretty nifty and not a penny spent.
If I ever get fed up with the hem roll, I might consider cutting the legs shorter but for now only cosmetic changes are needed.
Trousers, H&M (throughout); "Cropped" top, H&M; pink belt, thrifted; strappy, patent shoes, Topshop; pink socks, H&M
Showgirl print tee, Primark; Mushroom collared booties, Scorah Patullo; socks, House of Fraser
Grey mesh shirt, thrifted; grey cowl-neck vest, Diesel; patent grey and black pointy shoes, Bershka; socks, as before
Black bejwelled fascinator, and black bead choker, H&M; scarf, thrifted; fluffy jumper, thrifted; grey mesh shirt, shoes and socks, as before
