Friday, August 6, 2010

Test Run

Since spring 2010 started I have admired all of the high waisted short styles, but remained apprehensive to purchase a pair.
One thing that a short person like myself must always consider is that bottoms that seem like a fabulous trend, don't always translate well on petite frames. After seeing this classic look on many fashionable young ladies, I decided I might make my own to see if I could pull it off.
I started out with an acquired pair of dress pants that were reasonably larger so that they would be high waisted from the start. After a little bit of altering, I ended up with these:
Find a quick walkthrough on my alteration process here.

5 comments:

Jill said...

These are adorable! And you put together the perfect outfit to display them!

Heather said...

LOVE these! Thanks for the great idea:-)

Just Ma said...

Cute---real cute. Great idea. Hope you can re-purpose more outfits.
Love, Ma

Florida Life said...

They look super cute on you! And this isn't even a fashion I normally like! :)

Rosa Lee said...

You look absolutely gorgeous in that shorts! I wish I have a belly for it. Maybe some day. Thanks for sharing!