STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

chicteacher · BCBG

drawstring capris

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

I'm not a fan, sorry.

Kelly · Hermes

I think drawstring capris in general (not these specifically, with the high waist and weird stitching halfway down the leg), at best, are neutral. Even if they were styled really well (I'm thinking wedges and a a pretty top, and only at a picnic or on the playground), I can't ever see myself thinking they are "stylish" or "pretty." But anything less than the perfect supporting pieces will leave me thinking they are kind of frumpy. That said, I'm not a fan of capris in general, so I admit I come to the table a bit biased to begin with.

cahabo · Kate Spade

I have a really pretty pair I wear in the summer. They are pink with ruffle lining around the front pockets. I tie the strings into a pretty bow so they don't dangle. I love them lots, and consider them to be a warm weather casual staple. Easy to style too. I wear them with sandals and a cute top.

sydney · Kate Spade

I dont mind the draw string, but the high waist isnt great

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

I'm okay with capris...and even drawstring ones...but only for summer casual. I myself have a few I'll wear with a tank and flip-flops to the playground.
These though I really don't like. All the seams and stitching seems very fussy. And I think all those lines from the stitching will make anyone look shorter and wider.
That said, I think there are other perfectly good options out there...Old Navy always has some in the spring.

jj · Kate Spade

The drawstrings are ok, but it's the high waist and short inseam that bother me.

I agree these types of pants should only be worn in the most casual of situations.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

i was actually just thinking about the wole drawstring at the bottom hem thing this past weekend. I know they were a big fad about 5 yrs ago and I've owned pants, capris, and even a skirt with the drawstring at the bottom. BUT I can't see it ever looking nice and I was always bothered by the tickling feeling of the drawstring/drawcord, and occasionally would trip on them. ehhh. i think you could do much better with a nicer khaki capri with a better shape. IMHO

Suasoria · Chanel

ViViDogWear wrote:

i think you could do much better with a nicer khaki capri with a better shape. IMHO

Me too. My problem with this cargoish style is they're usually baggy and shapeless. I can see wearing them to the beach or the park, but I don't often find myself wishing for more scruffy clothes I can get dirty in.