From Pantaloons to Daisy-Dukes

                           FROM  PANTALOONS  to Daisy-Dukes

  by Tiease D. Deutsch

TODAY THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOMEN'S PANTS TO CHOOSE FROM NOONE SEEMS TO REMEMBER OR CARE THAT AT ONE POINT PANTS WERE CONSIDERED INAPPROPRIATE APPAREL FOR WOMEN. In truth believer it or not right here in the USA there was an uproar when, "Mary Tyler Moore" wore a pair of form fitting slacks on the, "Dick Van Dyke show" and caused she reported received threats and written insults critisizing her for doing so. There is still some quiet debates going on in reference to the controversial  issue here. Thank God that here in the US woman may wear pants without being insulted or assaulted. I am fortunate to live in a country where women are not persecuted, and/or stoned for merely being  female and wearing pants. The only problems we may have when it comes to pants are getting the correct fit,  deciding  which styles works best for your body type and should you go formal of casual.

Here women have the freedom to shop for enjoy and purchase pants at will. When shopping for a new pair of slacks one must consider the ocassion, season and your body contour in order to select the appropriate pants to suit you. Today this task is more involved than it may seem, since there are so many different kinds of pants and manufacturers to choose from.
When in search of a new pair of pants keep in mind that you want a pair of pants which compliments your specific body type.  Not every style of pants will look good on every woman's body, so "know thy self". Educate yourself to the types of pants available and which ones you look best in. Low-riders commonly referred to as hip huggers are a hot trend of late, but  I'm here to tell you that just because you can doesn't mean that every individual should wear them. Looking at some individuals wearing them I am dumbfounded!  And can't help but jokingly think, "The things you see when you haven't got your gun!" Hip-huggers are designed to fit three inches below the belly button and lie on the waistline; these are very eye-fetching and flattering for women with wide hips (provided there is no excess love-handles hanging out), With this style of slack there is a lot of flesh exposed when wearing them so  they are best worn during the warmer season. I feel that pants are practical, comfortable, sensible and can be sensual but mostly I feel that wearing pants is an individuals right and a true expression of strength and independence. For many unfortunate women living outside the US and more enlightened countries by wearing pants she risk severe punishements and sometimes even death for merely wearing a pair of pants.

Noone will ever be able to argue the point or convince me that, My God ever intended this to be right. Unfortunately the wearing of pants has become in many third-world countries taboo. Usually in lands where boys never fully mature into men and psychosis runs rampant. In such place any opportunity to oppressed, abuse and assault women is latched upon. Intelligent women independent women have not express of self and thus never truely realizes herself nor her potential, since she is prevented from doing so. In such countries an indeligent woman wearing pants are seen as a threat to control and a form of womanly strength and independence. In such places heroims risk death in order to gain freedom and pants have become a means to an end. Rail against the injustice and right down evil that allows some people to believe that oppression of woman and fashion style is there right to deny. Cheers to our fellow fashionista from other lands and walks of life who rebell against this sexist corrupted notion often disguished as religious convictions. God Speed!

                          

On a practical and lighter note pants are generally comfortable and freer feeling and are less  cumbersome compared to some dresses and skirts (which aren't paractical for all activities). Women’s pants go from casual, formal, business, sexy, athletic right to elegant. Considering the occasion, activity, style, color and material which you will wear them should be your only delimma. Pants like some dresses can celebrate the female body or cover-it up until there is little trace of femininity at all. What ever your choice just be grateful and comfortable in what ever style pants you choose to wear. Select styles which will emphasize and celebrate your figure,

Chose the fabrics of your pants accordingly. In warmer climates prefer cottons and natural fibers, while silks, satins or wool-based materials are best for colder climates.

I believe in trying on before you purchase and experimenting with what cuts are best suited to your body shape. There are some general things to take into consideration but none of these are writtent in blood. Slenderiing designs create the illusion of height and thinness.  Fuller figured women may like these boot cut jeans, which are tapered to the knee and slightly flared at the bottom. What ever your choice celebrate your curves! Don't attempt to hide your feminine curves, which are naturally beautiful and perfectly natural. For the slinder to curveless body narrow legged pants, which taper towards the bottom usually look good on. Jumpsuits are refreshing to wear and are making a comeback.. One thing for sure when you wear a jumpsuit you don't have to worry about coordinating separates (smile). Of course slacks are available is various lengths like the Parachute or Nookie pants, which have a wide waistband and drape down in cuffs attached at the base with a row of three buttons. Capri calf-length also know as culotts tapered straight-cut are offer a laid back sort of aura about them. It's important to know what you plan on doing when selecting a new pair of slacks. Consider which is the best style and fabric for the ocassion.

Dress/Formal pants are usually made of higher quality fabrics in wools, silk, satin and many different kinds of blends, Common sense dictates that you follow the care instruction which accompany the garment. The more casual women’s pants are made from more hard wearing fabrics, such as canvas, cotton and cotton blends, polyester etc...

It is important to select the style and cut which will suit your body as well as the material you feel more comfortable with. Remember that long-legged cuts will make you seem taller than you really are, while cut-offs will do just the opposite. When choosing patterns, choose them with a certain criteria, if you are heavier on the bottom select straight vertical lines and avoid tapered trousers or

Ironically I started writing this edition Sunday night on women's fashion pants and doing some research-Then today coincidentally I ran into this clip. Give it a look this proves the Modern USA woman had to overcome prejudices and hurdles just to wear a comfy pair of slacks.

It is important to get the right measurements when considering pants. I will inclusde a how-to video on measuring your hips & such. You can go from here.

Imagine never being able to wear another pair of pants for the rest of your life. Pants have given women the freedom to move around without difficulty. Todays pants come in various varieties and just about any material. We have excellent work out pants/spandex/stretch which allow air to flow through. There is even dry-fit merchandise available today which exclusively focuses on the health and fitness crowd. Blue jeans are an old stand-by which never seems to fade out of style & they are hard wearing and versatile. If you want to go casual without the denim you might consider a pair of cargo pants or sweat pants loose fitting to enable you to work-out, extend, contract effortlessly. Dresses just are made for this sort of activity. Slacks are just practical for certain types of activities, I feel that what ever you decide to wear be it slacks, dress, skirt, shorts etc..You must feel comfortable wearing it and if what you choose doesn't meet up to someone else's standards well too bad.

HISTORY OF WOMEN & PANTS

You know just when you come across another annoying thing to complain about-You realize that  as a modern USA woman you have been blessed in so many ways. Now having said that I want to state that as a citizen it is your right so you should expect equal rights and the ability to wear what ever you want within sensibility & in my opinion pants couldn't get more logical, they are versitile and freeing. Just slipping into the right pair of slacks makes me feel prepared to face potential activities would could be embarassing and possibly impossible when wearing a dress. Makes you wonder if this is the reason less enlightened, selfish, dum, and confused sexist individuals wanting to hoard slacks for themselves. Thumbs up for the USA where intelligent independent grown women can express themselve without fear of being killed, stoned or shunned.  I had no idea that I would actually run into a video on the topic of women dying to wear pants in less liberated countries where childish scarred so-called males live in utter fear and jealousy that Woman will fulfill God's intentions for her  according to God's doctrine rather than man-made sexist rules.   In  God'[s eyes everybodies hot!  I really don't like focusing on the stupid negative people of the world but we can't close out eyes to some obvious unfair views being practiced around the world even today. Check out this horrible  clip:

Tiease D. Deutsch
R.N./Artist/Writer

Copyright 5/24/2011