Help me find palazzo style capris.... Updated with a yay or nay link on bottom...

I'm not sure if that's the exact word for it....

I have my twentieth HS reunion in a lounge in the city with a backyard bamboo garden.

I was thinking of wearing a silk flowered dress, or a metallic dress.... But I'm thinking a July evening outside in the city, I could look more sophisticated in a nice sleeveless top, some cute accessories, and a simple pair of capris.

I had a pair of wide leg capris a long time ago that I wore to threads.

Capri length, but with wide, palazzo style legs. The waist was low but tapered, so they were fitted at the waist and hip area, and flared out.

I would love to find something like that again.....

Cheap is a plus!

Ok fashion divas, work your magic......

Message edited 7/4/2011 4:45:24 PM.

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The word I was looking for was gaucho.... Gaucho style capris.....

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Entertaining the Harem look....

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I kinda dig it! I think with a cute pair of heels (sandal type or maybe even a chunky espadrill) they could totally work!

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I'd say nay for a few reasons:
1) This is not a good look on MOST people- it is just hard to pull off

2) I don't think this compliments most body types, I think it makes most people look bigger than they are...

3) They look more like harem pants to me..will you cringe at seeing them in photos five/ten years from now or even next year???

Enjoy your party whatever you wear though, sounds like a cool location..

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by mommyIam

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Entertaining the Harem look....

If your tall and thin, you could totally pull this off.

But if your like most of us, something more like this might fit the bill

In person they look like a quirky skirt, more than a pant. So if you look good with a skirt of that length, but all means do it.

I was looking at them. I Think they are great for work.

I have a few pair of full length harem pants. I'm 5'5, and a size 4-6. I'm not sure if I fall in the tall and thin category. I'm curvy and ok with it...... I am not one to shy away from quirky, though

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I wouldn't wear gauchos to a reunion, especiially in the city..too casual

I wore those like 10 years ago to the beach or on vacation..

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I don't like that length in a wide leg pant. As others said, it looks like a skirt & skirts that length aren't flattering-the cut your leg off oddly.

I think either dress you mentioned would be better.

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Posted by headoverheels

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by mommyIam

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Entertaining the Harem look....

If your tall and thin, you could totally pull this off.

But if your like most of us, something more like this might fit the bill

In person they look like a quirky skirt, more than a pant. So if you look good with a skirt of that length, but all means do it.

I was looking at them. I Think they are great for work.

I have a few pair of full length harem pants. I'm 5'5, and a size 4-6. I'm not sure if I fall in the tall and thin category. I'm curvy and ok with it...... I am not one to shy away from quirky, though

I was going to say, as much as I love that style it wouldn't look good on my body, but you're a lot thinner than me and seem to have a more eclectic style, which is why I think those pants are perfect for you! With a tight top and funky jewelry you will look awesome.

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by bicosi

I wouldn't wear gauchos to a reunion, especiially in the city..too casual

I wore those like 10 years ago to the beach or on vacation..

My school consisted of artists and boho types. Rich kids who worked extra hard to dress like they weren't

I'm friends with them all on FB. They all still dress very casually even for dressed up events.

I feel that people who grew up in the city dress differently for nights in the city than those who didn't.... That might come across wrong typed out, but it is something I see all the time. People who move to the city from other places dress differently when they go out. They always dress a lot nicer, IMO. The city people who are born and bred there tend to just always have a more casual style - still put together and sophisiticated, but all in all casual... if that makes sense....

I am putting so much thought into this because of that. I don't want to come to this thing all suburban mom completely taken out of the city, while all of them have stayed there living the fabulous life The clothes I have now for going out are all dressy. I am looking for something in between.

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Posted by mommyIam

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by bicosi

I wouldn't wear gauchos to a reunion, especiially in the city..too casual

I wore those like 10 years ago to the beach or on vacation..

My school consisted of artists and boho types. Rich kids who worked extra hard to dress like they weren't

I'm friends with them all on FB. They all still dress very casually even for dressed up events.

I feel that people who grew up in the city dress differently for nights in the city than those who didn't.... That might come across wrong typed out, but it is something I see all the time. People who move to the city from other places dress differently when they go out. They always dress a lot nicer, IMO. The city people who are born and bred there tend to just always have a more casual style - still put together and sophisiticated, but all in all casual... if that makes sense....

I am putting so much thought into this because of that. I don't want to come to this thing all suburban mom completely taken out of the city, while all of them have stayed there living the fabulous life The clothes I have now for going out are all dressy. I am looking for something in between.

ITA! I didn't go to such a school, but I dated someone who did

hiding their money, is exactly what it is
The fashion looks really simple and causal, but the quality of fabric and drape is sublime. Brands and trends aren't really as important as uniqueness

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Totally agree on the city dressing look, Liza! I say go for them..I think that style is perfect for a night in the city.

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by bicosi

I wouldn't wear gauchos to a reunion, especiially in the city..too casual

I wore those like 10 years ago to the beach or on vacation..

My school consisted of artists and boho types. Rich kids who worked extra hard to dress like they weren't

I'm friends with them all on FB. They all still dress very casually even for dressed up events.

I feel that people who grew up in the city dress differently for nights in the city than those who didn't.... That might come across wrong typed out, but it is something I see all the time. People who move to the city from other places dress differently when they go out. They always dress a lot nicer, IMO. The city people who are born and bred there tend to just always have a more casual style - still put together and sophisiticated, but all in all casual... if that makes sense....

I am putting so much thought into this because of that. I don't want to come to this thing all suburban mom completely taken out of the city, while all of them have stayed there living the fabulous life The clothes I have now for going out are all dressy. I am looking for something in between.

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id wear a dress.
i think those pants are too casual- bohemian classmates or not- a dress always looks great.

if i were you, i would go to anthropologie or a place that is like your style and get a great dress and accessorize it well

ETA is this the look you were going for?

Message edited 7/6/2011 9:47:47 AM.

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Posted by bicosi

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by bicosi

I wouldn't wear gauchos to a reunion, especiially in the city..too casual

I wore those like 10 years ago to the beach or on vacation..

My school consisted of artists and boho types. Rich kids who worked extra hard to dress like they weren't

I'm friends with them all on FB. They all still dress very casually even for dressed up events.

I feel that people who grew up in the city dress differently for nights in the city than those who didn't.... That might come across wrong typed out, but it is something I see all the time. People who move to the city from other places dress differently when they go out. They always dress a lot nicer, IMO. The city people who are born and bred there tend to just always have a more casual style - still put together and sophisiticated, but all in all casual... if that makes sense....

I am putting so much thought into this because of that. I don't want to come to this thing all suburban mom completely taken out of the city, while all of them have stayed there living the fabulous life The clothes I have now for going out are all dressy. I am looking for something in between.

I would say that you are generalizing.. I know alot of people that grew up in the city and they get dressed up to go out..

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