Refashion Fail!

[@witchcrafting]

I think the whole lagenlook style is more about the art of the fabric and the design than the figure of the person wearing the clothes. I appreciate that about it. It looks good on everyone. I'm definitely team drop crotch. I wear dresses over pants almost every day. It's practically my uniform. I don't know anyone in real life that dresses like me, but it makes me happy and that's my goal.

[@thebigsewalong]

agreed! 🤗

[@amdelorey]

Love this look! What is "flattering"...... does that mean skinny, does that mean feminine, does that mean close-fitting.....I like them as they are simple to wear, they are usually flat front, they are flowy, artsy and feel good. I don't need to look "feminine" to be me. My favourite pattern is Vogue 1355. I am in the middle of making the ZW Block pant and I think they will be a firm favourite. Thanks for your vlogging Gini!

[@thebigsewalong]

Yeah, I never really know what people mean when they say that but I assume all of the ones you mentioned and none of those are important to me. Love Vogue 1355!

[@laprunminta5544]

I love seeing the wide variety of d-c pants you build into your wardrobe! I WISH i could do the same! For me, it's a sensory and function problem. I'm currently plus-size but have had heavier leg meats at all sizes, so the lower crotch makes the entire garment drag around my body with each stride, as well as the uncomfortable thigh friction others have mentioned. I love the style, and i think playing with volume and proportion is much more fun than traditional fit goals. I just can't imagine a garment that would allow me to feel comfortable in my body while wearing drop crotch pants. and while anti-chafe shorts are an option, it seems weird to have to add them to pants :D If any plus-size folks have a particular type of dc pants that work for them, i'd be curious to try. There's so many variations in volume and shape, maybe something would work?

[@thebigsewalong]

A number of other comments mention the thigh situation as well, which is something that hadn't occurred to me. I carry my weight in my middle so I have other issues but I honestly would not add undergarments to anything in order to make them wearable for me.I just hate the idea of adding something to make a garment "work". Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@cynthiaradding887]

Thank you for addressing the DP issue. I was very interested in reading some of the comments and it made me more aware of why I don't like them for myself. I too am a woman of size and think the extra fabric would just make me look heavier and draw more attention to the area I don't need to draw attention to. On the other side I think clothes that super tight are not attractive either. But I do believe that we each need to make the choice to wear what makes us feel good and beautiful, and I appreciate the fact that we come in all shapes and sizes and tastes. I love to see women who wear something different and "edgy" no matter what their shape is. Maybe it gives me more confidence to try something different too. Any way thanks for what you do.

[@thebigsewalong]

Cynthia! thank you for asking about this style in the first place it turned out to be a good topic and I learned a LOT about why people don't wear these pants including a number of issues I would never have thought of. I'm glad you found the comments helpful and I totally agree about all of us loving the bodies we have and dressing for the people we are and the lives we live. 🤗

[@ShondaH-m1m]

Definitely on team drop crotch. I like different. I look at the world and everyone seems to dress the same. I like comfort.. and I appreciate the look rather than trying to have clothes form fitting.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@sallyvaughan1231]

I am fast becoming a drop crotch fan..because of watching you! I like how you can colour block well with them. They are quirky and artsy and show off the creative spirit of the wearer! If that makes sense x

[@thebigsewalong]

It does make sense thanks Sally 🤗

[@kerrygirl2003]

Absolutely team drop crotch! I love how “boxy” they look. I also love a good boxy tshirt or sweatshirt. Flattering has a place, but I would never use it as a rule. I much prefer to have fun with my fashion and don’t dress to look “thinner” (which is what I equate flattering to mean). Drop crotch is an esthetic of its own, and I’m into it 😂

[@thebigsewalong]

I tend to lean towards boxy looks as well, not sure why, I just like them and agree about having fun with fashion, for me that's what it's all about.

[@8531022]

I think some people are under the impression that clothing should always highlight your most conventionally attractive features and mask the others. That’s not why I buy and make clothes. I like wearing clothes that show a designer’s point of view, that have an interesting architectural shape, or amuse me. The drop crop pant is certainly comfortable, and has its origin in the Persian sirwal. It’s also cool and weird to some people, which makes me happy because I’m somewhat of a contrarian. Your mileage may vary!

[@8531022]

I have to add that I was a punk in the 80’s, so nothing makes me happier than when I’m wearing harem pants and giant boots when every other woman my age is wearing wool trousers and ballet flats. If that’s wrong I don’t want to be right 😂😢.

[@witchcrafting]

@@8531022 I was also a punk. Maybe this is the natural evolution of our species? 😂

[@thebigsewalong]

@@8531022 this EXACTLY!

[@BonnieHalfacre]

Love these pants for covering my knock knees☺️!

[@thebigsewalong]

Oh Bonnie that's a good point!

[@sarahcummings6324]

I love experimenting with new shapes - its part of why I sew! I also think that 'flattering' center others and as I get older, I am more and more about dressing for myself.

[@thebigsewalong]

👍

[@natalielarue2872]

As a plus size gal, I don't wear the drop crotch pants because I don't want thigh rub.

[@sherryv7341]

Yep!

[@thebigsewalong]

Hi Natalie, several other viewers mentioned this same thing and I'm so glad you did! This had never occurred to me as I carry weight in my middle as opposed to my hip/thigh area but I can tell you if "thigh rubbing" was an issue for me DC would be an absolute no go!

[@maryjackson1194]

I like harem pants cut in the historically-correct way, which is zero waste, because historically, all fabric was hand made, from fiber to weaving! A triangle is removed from the bottom of what will be the inseam, only a few inches wide but between 1/4 and 1/3 of the full length of the fabric -- 4 triangles in all. That piece is sewn to the inseam above where it was removed, positioned so that the longer straight grain of the triangle is stitched to the straight grain of the inseam.

[@thebigsewalong]

I'm going to look up the historically accurate version! Thanks

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

Such an interesting question and definitely a good way to measure the aesthetic of your viewers! I'm anti-DC. The primary reason is that I think it throws off the proportions of the body. A lot of comments here talk about being short and it not working for that reason. I just think it implies a way longer torso. There is also the cultural consideration and the general look of it being a distinct fashion. I do think it works with Lagenlook. But I have a much more tailored approach and I wear dresses and skirts anyway - so there you go.

[@thebigsewalong]

I think the proportion is what throws a lot of people but I've learned a lot from all the comments, many things that would never have occurred to me. Thanks for pitching in Jen!

[@vanessak-j8372]

I like the drop crotch aesthetic and it looks great on you and the way you style it. I don't love it so much on my body shape. I am currently playing around with Japanese minimalist style.

[@thebigsewalong]

I do love that minimalist Japanese style!!

[@gigi-bt2gt]

I love drop crotch and the lagenlook style...on other people! I am on the plus size side, tall with no waist, big tummy and large hips, so I am afraid that this style ends up in just a colonn with too much fabric on me 😏😁. And now I live in the south of France and the weather is often hot, we don't have really winter so it would be too warm for me. But I love to see your videos, I don't comment generally because of my poor English but this is a opportunity to let you know that I appreciate very much your style and your curiosity. Thanks for the different style of patterns, fitting and sewing techniques, I learn a lot on your channel ❤

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you so much Gigi for taking the time to comment! 🤗

[@Sabine69]

❤❤❤

[@msebik4171]

I like the DP look, and enjoy the freedom I feel when wearing them, especially good in a drapery fabric. This pant style is unique and I appreciate that you have brung it up Jennie.

[@k3of5ks]

I love this topic and made sure to not look at any other comments until I responded. As a general rule I am not on team drop crotch BUT I am on team barrel leg and wide leg. Sure I've wondered about the appeal but what is fashion if we can't express ourselves the way WE want? That's what I appreciate about YOU my dear.💝 As for me, I will keep wearing my beautiful clothing that rarely gets compliments, no one else owns, and continue to let my fashion freak flag fly. 💖

[@thebigsewalong]

Fly that flag!!🤗

[@neon.neutral]

ALSO! for kids pants, this tyle of pants is a WIN. They fit for so much longer, basically ehen the kid grows they can still wear the pants and they just sort of turn into shorts :)

[@thebigsewalong]

OMG that's genius!

[@craftymystic4868]

I am a yoga teacher, I’m flexible and need movement. A dropped crotch will only let me move as far as the seam crotch, so I wouldn’t be able to sit cross legged , say on the couch watching sports or whatever. Or however else I move my body during the day. But love everything you bring to the channel, it’s inspiring.

[@neon.neutral]

You've reminded me that I do love a crotch gusset in pants and a sort of 'gi' style pant.

[@thebigsewalong]

ah-ha!! VERY good point about the restrictive movement!

[@Me_made_makes]

Love love LOVE the drop crotch pants 😘 I wear them for me and couldn’t care less if other people find them unflattering. My 85 yo mun things they are horrible 😂Don’t wear them all the time though - they are not for every occasion. I’m not a dress/skirt person, much prefer the DC pants then, perhaps with a tunic or a nice flowy shirt ❤

[@thebigsewalong]

I tend to use them in place of skirts as well. And my 82 yo mom agrees with yours 😂

[@debsmadethis]

I wasn't sure at all but tried the sew liberated Talam jumpsuit , I love how easy it is to move and how beautifully the fabric drapes.

[@thebigsewalong]

I forgot about that jumpsuit!

[@susanhemion2981]

Love the drop crotch pants. I very much been wearing them for years. Love the Lagen Look clothing. I like the shapes that the fabric makes on the body and the drape of the fabric. I’m 72 and I wear what I want and try to very creative in my clothing choices and always have been. Keep the videos coming

[@janfranklin2114]

I love the drop crotch look! I like the proportions and the individual style rather than a trend. I’m working up my courage to try them 😆. I think my husband will be asking me are you going out like that? It might be a good way to go grocery shopping by myself if I say yes, if you know you know 😂. Your solution for this refashion was pretty smart, a good experiment. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

[@sallyvaughan1231]

Excellent, yes my husband would likely say I did not need to wear a diaper/pamper!

[@thebigsewalong]

My husband has given up on commenting on my clothes all together 😂

[@MsLola987]

I enjoy wearing all styles of pants. Everything from leggings to jeans to trousers to drop crotch. What attracts to me with the drop crotch pant is the silhouette. If you're standing with the sun behind you, the shadow it casts just appeals to me.

[@thebigsewalong]

I love this!

[@zweiein]

I am team drop crotch too. Because of my full bust I wear only simple tops, but with my pants I like to be creative. Also they balance me out with fullness on the lower part of my body and/or more length in the torso. I wouldnt wear them only to look unusual, but thats a plus for me too. ^^ Btw. thanks for your podcast. I enjoy watching it a lot.

[@thebigsewalong]

🤗

[@tammielpowell]

Rather you like drop crotch, snug crotch, or something in between, just roll on. I personally like and wear all types of pants, depending on what activity on my list for the day and what silhouette I wish to achieve.

[@thebigsewalong]

👍

[@SewMyTime]

I am not on team drop crotch-that said I have never tried them. I love them on you though as they go with your overall style and look - which is so individual. That’s what I love about sewing and watching vloggers. I am not always confident enough to “own” my style so tend to follow trends and add my own quirks. I do love your cream top you are wearing 😍. Have a great week😊 . Lynne

[@thebigsewalong]

thanks Lynn!

[@BethS-LA]

Gini, I think the drop-crotch look is very cool and not many can pull it off successfully. You do. (And I admire your courage and bold non-conformity! You're rockin' those pants!) (Personally, I cannot pull 'em off. They are one of the many garments that make me look like a fashion victim)

[@thebigsewalong]

"fashion victim" is never a good thing! I had enough of that in my youth 😂

[@angelamcentee1277]

I'm a big fan and because I tend to think out of the box. I actually think they are flattering, especially full length. Remember in other parts of the world, where they are referred to as harem pants, worn by belly dancers, in particular and obviously in differing styles, they are definitely considered feminine. Not forgetting comfortability, practicality....What's not to like?

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@cussot]

I'm so TDC (Team Drop Crotch) aesthetically that I'm pretty sure I wore dhoti or shalwar in a former life! My first drop-crotch pants were an artily arranged rectangle of fabric I couldn't bear to cut into (my diaper period 😂). Easy, versatile, a bit weird and utterly comfortable. Because I'm relatively short, I didn't think conventional Western pants suited me. I think that motivated me to look in other aesthetic directions. History and other cultures provided abundant inspiration.

[@thebigsewalong]

🤗

[@cavelleardiel]

The droopy pants are very similar to the undergarment of Indian outfits women wear. I am wondering if it has to do with keeping cool in hot climates? I enjoy wearing them for comfort first and foremost but also they are beautiful looking!!

[@thebigsewalong]

👍

[@YBM-kp4iv]

In western culture, the drop crotch is usually associated with mens pants that are designed to accommodate external anatomy. When a woman wears a drop crotch, it's a little subversive - which, of course, is what makes it fashion forward.

[@thebigsewalong]

it's a little subversive - which, of course, is what makes it fashion forward. Good point!

[@galwayhoney]

I love drop crotch! I go for comfortable over fashion every time. As an eating disorder suffer, I struggle with body image and a 5-10 pound gain or loss from time to time. A drop crotch style fits regardless! They remind me of the Japanese minimalist style. Although not for everyone, I think folks appreciate the avant garde approach and I receive lots of compliments. Btw...love this channel!

[@thebigsewalong]

thanks Galway!

[@BlissfulDee]

Hmm, when people say a style is not appealing, I would have to ask "to whom?" I mean, do we wear garments to please ourselves or other people? In other words, it's personal style versus fashion and trends. I'd vote for developing a personal style over conforming to fashion's dictates any day. That being said, I do acknowledge that it's helpful to take into consideration one's build, body shape, and style personality. There are people who look amazing in classic preppie styles and others who look best in oversized dramatic lines. Big baggy pants do not complement every body type, in terms of balancing the lines of the garment with one's bone structure, height, softness or angularity, and so on. However, I couldn't say they are just unflattering across the board, on everyone. More importantly, the clothing we wear should be comfortable for our personalities as well as physically. If I look great in a certain style but feel too self-conscious wearing it, why should I? Regarding dropped crotch and harem pants, it's possible a more close-fitting style would be more outwardly appealing on some folks - but if those folks are happier wearing billowy, oversized garments, who are we to judge?

[@thebigsewalong]

well said 🤗

[@Badoura]

I like the look, but just like @laprunminta, the chafing and implementing anti-chafing undergarments to offset said chafing seems counter to the 'comfort' the look implies. Then there's @witchcrafting who states; they wear dresses over trousers almost everyday and that the style is more about the art and design of the fabric, in which case one loses the drop crotch look since most lagenlook dresses that I have seen would cover the drop crotch almost completely leaving possible bulk around the area most of us want to avoid bulk around. I prefer the look of pantaloons like the tina givens Plinka, where the interest is at the bottom of the trouser leg rather than one's own bottom

[@thebigsewalong]

Oh yeah, I totally get the issue with completely covering the drop crotch this happens to me all the time. 🤗

[@judyhays2413]

I think it all depends on what each person is comfortable wearing. I don't think I'd ever wear full drop crotch pants but I do like the loose, big leg pants with a very slightly drop crotch. Rather than wear extreme drop crotch pants, I'd wear a skirt that had some interesting style elements such as draping or pocket features. I've tried to wear clothes outside my comfort zone and I never feel at ease. My theory is "We are what we are"!

[@thebigsewalong]

I think it's fun to experiment with my clothes but I also have a comfort zone and I know if I step outside of that not only will I not feel good about myself I will feel like an imposter. I think we all have to recognize that we can like something without having to incorporate it into our own style AKA "We are what we are" 🤗

[@gracevaughn8132]

I would have been all in for drop crotch pants for myself, but they are not comfortable, for me and I decided to not wear anything that I can’t comfortably wear. For some reason I feel constrained in movement by where they drop. Some cuts are too low that constricts walking and sitting and crossing my legs. Also the issue for me is the proportion, they don’t make me feel attractive. However, I am for them, for anyone that feels comfortable wearing them. I support any clothing cut or style as what we wear is very personal. ❤

[@thebigsewalong]

I've had a lot of comments mentioning the lack of comfort in these pants which is something I hadn't really considered. I find them to be comfortable but the restrictive movement and thighs rubbing together are things that should definitely be taken into account. As you say style is very personal and we should all be wearing clothing that makes us feel good and works in our real lives. thanks for commenting 🤗

[@sewmuchsewing]

😂 Absolutely NOT Team Drop Crotch for myself. Pants for me need to go right up to my natural crotch for comfort. Back in the day when I was heavier I needed fabric there to alleviate the old Chub Rub 😁 and these days the thighs don't rub together but there is a fair bit of jiggle going on 🤣🤣🤣. When I wear dresses I always wear either tights in the winter or bike shorts in the summer. Too much information??? 😊😂

[@thebigsewalong]

😂😂😂

[@lindacherry7605]

I'm mixed about the Drop Crotch (DC). I have several DC patterns, made one up; but I dont have the nerve to wear them in public.

[@thebigsewalong]

another viewer commented they made her feel like a fashion victim which is something I feel we should all avoid. I hope to give people the confidence to try different things but at the end of the day if you don't feel like yourself in something you're not going to feel good in it, 🤗

[@rajaal-taqi8122]

I really like the way these trousers fit (drop crotch). They are so comfortable and I enjoy and like the drape and silhouette,

[@faithmathingsdal79]

I am team crotch drop pants on you, Gini...but not on me. The only time I wore anything close, was some harem pants when I was in Africa and women needed to wear skirts or pants that look like skirts. They worked great there, very comfortable and breezy and actually didn't look too bad on me. However, in general, whilst I love the creative, 'I'm an individual' type of vibe they give on others, they're just not for me. And that's totally ok. x

[@thebigsewalong]

that is more than ok, we all need to dress for our personalities as well as our lifestyles and our comfort levels. Faith, is there anywhere you haven't travelled? I didn't know women in Africa (or certain parts of Africa) had to wear skirts or pants that look like skirts. Very interesting.

[@nancyhilborn885]

I think that drop crotch pants and skirts are interchangeable as items in a wardrobe. They both have drape and movement and take up similar visual space. The advantage of the pant vs a skirt is no need for tights or stocking and warmth in winter windy weather. I don't own any drop crotch pants but can totally see the appeal.

[@thebigsewalong]

funny you say that as I tend to think of my DC pants as "skirts with legs" 😂

[@prosie1968]

I get drop crotch because I have minimal hips to keep my pants up! I made the japants, which I like but i struggle with the more harem style pants because of the short leg thing. I do hate the word flattering for the express reason that it’s code for the wearers figure and if that person can be made to look thinner. I’m drawn to the Laganlook style because I want my clothes to be comfortable and expressive of my person. I thought later Gini, what if you added a second waist band, to lower the crotch without changing the shape or drape? Even a yoga style band if the waist could accommodate the hips?

[@thebigsewalong]

agreed Prosie. As for the second waistband suggestion, someone else said the same thing!!! I'm going to try it.

[@AuntBecsCreations]

They do look comfortable for some but for a thick girl the chub rubbed thighs make these droopy pants a stuff of nightmares. OOOHHHH the chaffing would be horrendous.

[@singingtick]

Preach.

[@thebigsewalong]

So several other viewers mentioned the same thing and I can honestly say, if my thighs rubbed together these would be an absolute NO-GO!

[@victoriahannah1633]

Some of the drop crotch styles I like and some not so much. I think it has to grow on me some more. I don’t know if I would care for it on myself as I’m short 5’2” and one of those curvy women.

[@thebigsewalong]

👍

[@paganodesignworks]

Drop crotch adds another way to play with proportion other than leg width.

[@thebigsewalong]

👍

[@neon.neutral]

Im team non drop crotch for me personally, however!! I love when i see people wearing them because i think it takes courage to wear and i think they look bad*ss!!

[@thebigsewalong]

😁

[@alicekeck7552]

Love your videos! To drop or not to drop crotch? I love drop crotch pants with more drape AND more fabric volume. (Harem-style?) For me small-to-no drape, with small fabric volume pants just look stretched out of shape.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@marshaloneagle4646]

A drop from reg fit of no more than 3 inches here. Had harem style pants that hit that low and wore them out, literally. Any lower and I feel like I cannot walk, lol.

[@thebigsewalong]

a few other people mentioned the restrictive movement too! 🤗

[@daisyfrog6207]

I’m not on team DC (team barrel leg trousers for me) but I do think DC can look good on other people. I love the layering look. Such an interesting discussion … one thing I wonder though is how easy are they to walk in? Does the extra fabric restrict movement?

[@singingtick]

I don't like them because there is no thigh barrier. My thighs must be separated in order to get along.

[@thebigsewalong]

😂a thigh "barrier" seems to be a common complaint with these pants. Edited to add, I should have said a "lack" of thigh barrier

[@Morgonmotionaren]

Ru Paul said that we're born naked, the rest is drag. All clothes are a statement. Of belonging, or wanting to mark difference between oneself and others. The dropped crotch-pants are also a kind of statement. I think that is one of the many reasons people like or dislike them. I would elaborate, but its 5.13 in the morning. 😅

[@thebigsewalong]

😂at 5:13 in the morning I'm grateful for any comment at all!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Gini! ❤ I prefer “standard “ and “slightly dropped” crotches. I think the very dropped crotch is cool and cute, but my thighs don’t like it. I am on the lean side. I enjoy pants made with your “Japants “ pattern when I keep the crotch depth “mini dropped.” Flattering is a word with many definitions and connotations, it is useless! 🎉

[@thebigsewalong]

"flattering" is just too subjective and it almost always means something I don't agree with 🤗

[@Guildasg53]

I am short and not thin. I want to look as tall as possible, and these are adorable, but I look shorter than I really am, and wider than I am.😢 so just not liking how they make me look. Otherwise these type of pants are fun,cute and adorable.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@JustPlainLaine]

I have tried the drop crotch aesthetic, and I don’t like it. Even though I love the lagenlook style. To me, they only increase my chub rub. Lol. I get the same look with a skirt and it is much more comfortable to me. when I wear them, I look like I have a pants full. 😩.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I prefer skinny pants on me. I’m most comfortable in pants that fit properly. I say we all wear what styles we are comfortable wearing. Clothes should reflect our likes and be comfortable. For some people, probably their culture as well plays a part in clothing selection.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@luielulu39]

I like drop crotch..I have a thin waist and medium thighs..I babysit grandkids and like how I can roll around on the floor with them .. with no fabric discontent. .. I'm too old for yoga pants 😂

[@rosey_ie]

Man. The “that’s not flattering” crowd really do be out here forgetting that not everyone has others’ opinions of them as their foremost priority, eh? I personally love them, but haven’t worn them in a while. I’ve been gravitating more to barrel legs and wide, cropped, straight legs. Wear what you want folks. And stop being judgy about others choices.

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@mariejessie]

I am not on team drop crotch. I am also not one to like things fitted, nut to me, the drop crotch just looks messy and disheveled. I’m sure there must be someone who looks good in them, but I haven’t seen that yet. As someone who is short and wide, I know I won’t look good in them. To each his own!

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@AnneThompson-tenukihandcrafts]

I like the look of the drop crotch for the drape and the look comfy. That said, I have slight knick knees and my thighs rub. I need standard crotch pants.

[@alexandrakreiman2115]

If your goal is to upcycle, Ihave better luck making drop crotch pants from maxi skirts. It’s so easy! My autocorrect thinks I’m out of ducks.

[@thebigsewalong]

ah-ha!!! a skirt!! I wil try that! Thanks "My autocorrect thinks I’m out of ducks." 😂😂😂

[@hallie7220]

Sorry to fail the ask here, but I’ll never be on a team one way or other! That is 90% because I hate the word 'flattering', as it almost always means 'thinner', with a pinch of 'taller' thrown in. I’m roughly your size (though flatter chested 😂), and got involved in body positivity for a number of reasons, including too much dieting when younger, daughters with eating disorders, and having studied clinical nutrition in grad school a million years ago. I’m never going to wear D-C trousers myself, as they look really uncomfortable to me - part of that is personal because I have stomach issues so can’t wear tight things on my waist, and would be in constant fear of them falling down! But each to their own and the most 'flattering' things anyone can wear are the ones that make *them* feel good. The honest discussion is interesting, but you don’t have so many ardent followers here because you're just sewing the high street/fast fashion trends. 😊

[@thebigsewalong]

I dislike the word "flattering" as well, for all the reasons you (and many others) mentioned. After I originally read your comment, I went back and re-watched my video and was horrified to find I'd used that word about a dozen times! For that I apologize, I realize that's a triggering word for a lot of people and really didn't mean to contribute to that. As for the honest discussion, I can see how the question might come across as "preaching to the choir" however I've really learned a LOT from viewers mostly about the physical challenges or wearing this style. Anyway, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective 🤗

[@hallie7220]

@@thebigsewalong Oh, no, Gini - I’m sorry - I didn’t mean that the way it seems to have come off! (I am laid out with the worst cold I’ve had in years, and obviously my brain is as stuffed up as my nose and lungs!) You were talking about people who didn’t like the drop crotch style, and asking if they could unpick their reactions to them, not using 'unflattering' the typical societal way. The honest conversation bit was really about the OP's comment, which seemed to be asking a question out of genuine interest. It would annoy me to be told something I loved wearing was unflattering, but I just admire your sense of style and am glad you aren’t deterred by anyone! My Granny used to say 'droopy drawers' too, though I can’t quite remember the context! Not about herself, for sure, as she wore a girdle even in non-air-conditioned Maryland heat and humidity. And high heels because she was short. I did not inherit any of that willingness to suffer to look thinner and taller from her!

[@thebigsewalong]

@@hallie7220 my mother called me "droopy drawers" because I couldn't keep my diapers up 😂

[@charlottemccaig578]

Hands down, drop crotch. I prefer any pants with fuller legs, interesting cut, etc. I can't stand tight clothing. I see so many women, young & old, in really tight tops or skinny pants ( and leggings that were never created to be pants) that are not even the right size and can't imagine how uncomfortable they must be, not to mention the rolls of flesh on full display. I have no desire to show off my figure (especially my full bust) to anyone. I don't dress for others pleasure, I dress for me in hopefully artistic ways to fuel my own sense of creativity. I don't actually wear that many drop crotch pants but like a wide leg crop or ankle length barrel or that wonderful Aura pant pattern that I have too many pairs of already. Also, all my tops are at least tunic length. That said, I don't like the style crop you made from the instructions. Don't care for all the volume at the inner crotch, I don't find it asthetically pleasing but I'm not certain why.....maybe it seems off balance if you know what I mean?

[@thebigsewalong]

I do know what you mean Charlotte, I think maybe too much volume for the length? Not sure but it's not my fave either.

[@ellenyoungbluth7696]

I think the drop crotch would work great for those wearing adult diapers….

[@kerryhull2116]

I admire your determination, the drop crotch pants just aren’t flattering 🤷🏼‍♀️ they remind me of someone with a full diaper that needs changed🤦🏼‍♀️ , I love the look on you but it’s not as flattering as your other pants 👍🏻