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dark red culottes

August 1, 2016

A while back, I bought some dark red culottes from Madewell, tried them on with different items in my closet, and showed you the pictures. I liked them, but I decided not to keep them, because they were a bit expensive for a limited-wear item. I decided I could make a pair, if I came across a fabric that I liked.
I did find a dark red linen, and made a pair of culottes. My linen isn't as drapey as the rayon used by Madewell, but I like my color better, and  I like how they turned out. Here they are, in a couple of outfits.

1-2: Raspberry linen culottes and blue and red rug-print rayon high-low tank (made by me); blue jeans jacket (AG, Robyn); metallic lace-up Mary Janes (Trippen, Foxy).
3-4: Raspeberry linen culottes, light blue-gray linen long sleeved tee with layered hem, and black linen cowl-neck layered-front vest with gray, blue, and red appliques (made by me); black peep-toe sling back platform sandals (Munro).

Thanks for looking! I welcome your thoughts and suggestions.

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28 Comments

  • Suz replied 8 years ago

    Oh! What a rich red. It's beautiful! I LOVE the outfit with the tank on its own. Once again, your genius for picking a pattern that works with your hair comes through. I am taking notes. 

    And just look at that arty vest! WOW, that is a signature kind of piece. You are an amazing sewist. 

  • chewyspaghetti replied 8 years ago

    Nice work! You certainly have the toppers to go with these.

  • Irina replied 8 years ago

    Looks awesome! Great color and style. But that vest stole the show :) you are so gifted.

  • Angie replied 8 years ago

    How Killer Arty Gorgeous are you, Sharan? Infinitely so. 

  • Astrid replied 8 years ago

    I like the ones you made better! Great looks.

  • skylurker replied 8 years ago

    Nice work!
    I have a preference for the shorter tops (first outfit).
    How does it look with low vamped shoes ?

  • deb replied 8 years ago

    Good job and the color is fab.

  • JAileen replied 8 years ago

    The culottes look wonderful on you! And I love the silver shoes.

  • Sara L. replied 8 years ago

    Wow, great culottes and vest!  That is one fab outfit.

  • Inge replied 8 years ago

    Two super looks, Sharan (and yes, the colour of these culottes is perfect). And how utterly amazing is that vest!! So soooo stunning!!

  • Staysfit replied 8 years ago

    You've done it again! These look fabulous! Mi particularly love them with the appliqué vest, WOW! That's a great outfit, unique, artistic, well done!

  • Mirjana replied 8 years ago

    I can only say wonderful, you look great in all outfits but I prefer with  silver shoes..

  • replied 8 years ago

    Oh wow Sharan! You culottes are 1000% better than the Madewell ones. I much prefer the shape. The colour is delicious and I adore that arty vest that you made. YLF!!

  • unfrumped replied 8 years ago

    Fabulous! I also like shorter tops with these.
    I think I still want to wear my Topshop dark red culottes so you've inspired me to break them out again. Maybe next year I won't want to but for now they're still newish to me!

  • shedev replied 8 years ago

    Both outfits are killer on you.

  • L'Abeille replied 8 years ago

    Stunning. That red shade is gorgeous but you've upped the ante even more with those coordinating tops. I'm overwhelmed by your creative genius; it's one thing to see existing items in the shops and combine them creatively; it's another to find the right fabrics and colours and combine them into something flattering; but you go so many levels beyond, imagining things that never were. I don't know which outfit I love more...

  • Amy replied 8 years ago

    Ooh, those turned out great and go so well with your toppers!

  • Janet replied 8 years ago

    I love that color! You are such a talented seamstress! Gah, I wish I lived closer -- I'd hire you to do a couple of projects I have in mind. :-) 

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 8 years ago

    Thanks, everyone! I'm blushing from the compliments.
    Skylurker, I will have to try the culottes with a lower-vamped shoe, too. Maybe ballet flats. . . .

    The applique vest was the project I made in a class recently, at the American Sewing Guild annual conference. It was a lot of fun, and way out of my usual mode, coming up with a combination and placement of shapes, plus doing some hand stitching!

  • Elle replied 8 years ago

    Love the culottes! Great color and linen too (my favorite fabric).

  • Jaime replied 8 years ago

    Love them especially with the great vest in #3/4!

  • Windchime replied 8 years ago

    More love from me for your burgundy culottes! These look so good, you'd think they'd been custom tailored just for you! :)

    And I'm picking my jaw off the floor, trying to recover from how awesomely COOL your vest is!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Fantastic! You're so skilled and so lovely. I always enjoy seeing your artistic endeavors.

  • Ledonna N. replied 8 years ago

    These really look lovely on you.  You did an outstanding job.  That vest also.  wow

  • Lyn D. replied 8 years ago

    Fantastic and unique pieces, what's not to love?

  • Brooklyn replied 8 years ago

    I love how you are able to say: this one is not quite right, I will make one that's better. I am so envious! The colour is fab, of course, and I particularly love the first outfit combo. Elegant and unique. YLF.

  • Beth Ann replied 8 years ago

    That's the way to put your skills to use!

    Once you had the right fabric, you were most of the way there.

    The best is fabulous, too!

  • FashionRCD replied 8 years ago

    Ohhhh thanks 

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.