I am 5’ 7” and have worn the palazzo paper bag pants for years. I have curves, but also a waist. I love them because they are so comfortable. They are definitely not for pear shapes or those without a waist definition. We never should dress for trends, but what suits our body type and our personality. ❤️. Sandra Hart .
Life Over Sixty With Sandra, you mention paper bag pants are not for pear shaped bodies.....on the contrary paper bag pants are very flattering on pear shapes as they accentuate the tiny waist and drape loosely over wider hips. Pear shapes have great waist definition and small bust lines and this makes them a good match for this style. 😃🍐
I have a pear shape, and I love love love how paperbag pants look on me. It really varies, these rules need to be broken so that everyone can just wear what feels good to them.
Dear Marie-Anne, I love your video :) I bought 2 Ganni Paper bag trousers. If you remove the belt that they come with and replace with with a contrasting colour wide leather belt then they look more flattering because the eye is drawn to the waist rather than the hips, stomach and bottom area. They are also more flattering if you wear a body or tight fitting top rather than a baggy loose fitting blouse. This counteracts the bagginess of the trousers. The top must always be tucked in so that your legs look longer.
These pants & skirts were around in the '80s. I had a silk crepe de chine skirt in ivory- it was great for travel! The lighter weight of fabric was key. The pants only work for 5'6" + otherwise it looks out of proportion- my opinion. Thank you again, Marie Anne!
Good point, Marianne. Gathered waists are on so many skirts. Most skirts that are labeled A-line or full are gathered and add volume at the waistline. That factor negates exactly what we want to achieve with skirts.
I love these pants as I love all high waisted pants. They are the only ones that I am comfortable in. They camouflage my tummy and accentuate my waist. Of course they fit my body type: small bust and marked waist and I want the high waisted pants in general to be in fashion for ever!!!
I am one size up at the top and seem more tall than I am. The pair I own is fire engine red and I love to wear a tight top with them, usually a boat neck. They have only pleats to the front and no "gathering" which sodtens the effect. But I like how they add to my business wardrobe
This style works on me if the legs are wide and straight legged. I am tall and inverted triangle shape. Very comfortable for me and I get compliments, but I don't wear what's in style when it's in style, so I am not rushing out for a new pair.
Bonjour Marie-Anne I’ve just invested in a beige pair of paperbag pants which tapper at the ankle and the waist is not too high, I had them taken in at the waist and I’m 5ft hourglass and they’re actually looking pretty good, I think it’s because they fit me perfectly and I’ve paired them with a wedge, not too high, a fitted tank and a nice slim belt. I have kept everything else very simple. I’m very surprised that they look so good on me. I believe the key to them looking decent is to make sure they fit with proportion otherwise they will look terrible.
Well at least put them on first and look in the mirror. Didn’t you buy them because they look good on you? They look good on somebody. I had some wide leg ones that I liked but I never found a top that looked good with them. The top situation is really difficult.
Having lost 40 lbs all my pants size large with drawstring belts are now paperback. Height 5' 6" with short waist , small bust, size 10 pants which are loose fitting. I wear them with blouse that are short in front and longer in back, loose fitting, modest and solid colors. Would never had worn with the xtra weight as you say but since my shape has changed somewhat I can now. Over a certain age and with weight loss longer tops are more flattering . Thank you Christine
Marie Anne, I am so glad you discuss this topic about paper bag pants(new term for me)Anyway, I bought 7 pairs of these pants on sale and they are comfortable but you are so right. It does not look good on me. So I wear a blazer over them and they look okay. Love how you end your videos.
I just saw them yesterday. I found an attractive pair and would have been willing to try this trend, but decided they wouldn't flatter me for the reasons you've discussed. Thanks for sharing this!
Marie-Anne 😂 I have two pair! One soft pink pair of trousers and one ecru pair of shorts ... They are actually quite cute on. The pink pair I have a lace mock turtleneck and a pretty pair of wedges and they look very dressy together. The shorts I have a smocked long sleeve brown with ecru polka dot blouse and a pair of brown broderie leather wedge espadrilles. Both blouses are slim fitting. I have no idea what attracted me to this trend ... but I do get compliments on both outfits? I hope you have a wonderful evening! xoCammie 🌸💗🌸
Hello! I have a black pair but they go to my ankles and are not tapered. They also have a very small ruffle and are not worn with a belt. They have tab closures at the sides. I am 5’3 with an hourglass figure and I get many compliments when I wear them. I pair them with a tailored blouse or fitted shirt and wear ballerina flats. They are incredibly “ French” looking! I have had them for a long time. I agree with others that you should dress with what looks good on you and styles that are unflattering on others may work for you. They are one of my favourite pairs of pants!
I bought one pair of the paper bag pant's on impulse when I saw it in a print I loved, even though I was hesitant on how they would actually look on me. I forgot all about them & just came accross them cleaning out my closet. I am glad now i never did get another pair i had my eyes on in a stripe! I have seen ladies that look well in them & others not so much. Too bad I have only recently found your channel, I might not have made the purchase! My first instinct when I first saw this style was oh no that will not look good. But as I said, when I would see other ladies looking well in them I figured I'd give them a try. Still I hope I will look ok in mine, still not sure how I will sttyle them. I know they will be tricky. Probably as you said with a high neck top...thank's Marie-Anne!
Hello Marie-Anne, Thank you for your helpful videos! I am almost 72 and wear a size 8 pants WITH A FEW CAVEATS that possibly make me one of the few women who can wear paper-bag style pants with panache. I am 5 ft. 51/2 inches with a long torso and short legs so the shorter paper-bag styles style fit me as regular length (more or less). I have a large bust that I keep well-contained w/ an appropriate bra style so I "present" as not as busty (38DD) as I actually am. I weigh 143 lbs. and have always walked and done exercises so I am in good shape but have muscular calfs so regular width slacks do not fit over my calves (sp?) and the paper bag style is a welcome option for me. Also although I have almost no hips I do have a bit of "muffin tummy" which makes conventional waisted slacks uncomfortably tight. I love the elastic waist in paperbag slacks and sometimes cut off the extra material above the waistline and cut off the sash tabs and don't use the sash. However the key aspects for me in finding appropriate paper-bag-style pants are: (1) how much fabric is gathered into the elastic waist. and also how it is distributed along the waistband. I have found that less fabric equally distributed along the waistline looks the best on me, and (2) the fabric needs to be light for the best fit and look for me. (I did try on a pair of corduroy and a pair of denim paper-bag-style pants and let's just say they didn't work for me.) (I have always like the look of the flowing palazzo style pants which has been around forever but w/ my short legs it's not a good look.)
I love how you break down all the elements and describe how they will effect the silhouette. As a pear shape I feel very wary of paper bag trousers, and now I know why! :D
Bonjour Marie-Anne, No not for me. I haven't tried them, and don't intend to. Your face at the end of this video is priceless. I have never seen you lost for words. Very funny!!! 😂😘😘
Bought my first pair a couple of months ago in khaki. I wear then with a plain high neck white T-shirt. They are not such an exaggerated style, fitting well on the hips and soft pleats at the waist. Luckily I am very slim with long legs and I wear my Hermes dupe slides in tan, not heels. I feel great in mine , love them. xx
With pants or skirts, I prefer no more than one and a half times my width. To avoid excessive fabric, try a 1/4" upper ruffle with a 1/4" casing for one drawstring at the center front or 2 drawstrings on either side.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur There are plenty of images online. Use "drawstring paper bag waistline" as a search phrase. The Simplicity 8651 shorts pattern is a good example.
I love these pants! I saw a couple of pairs and went to the dressing room thinking: I am slim with a small bottom and long legs these will become a staple in my wardrobe. See, I'm drawn to the Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Ralph Lauren models' look. But, being busty they just didn't work; they needed to land lower on me. Thanks for keeping us entertained!
Classic outtakes, Mary-Anne! 😁 Always wondered about these but I knew the wearer had to be curveless to wear this pant style and you confirmed this today. Potential upcoming video ideas: What is in the smart and chic lady's purse and seasonal clothing style/colors/warming or cooling ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your style ideas w/ us via your videos! 🌻
@@MarieAnneLecoeur To clarify my 2nd video idea: I would enjoy learning how to transition from one season to the next via accessorizing and styling. I live in Southern California where it feels like summer yearround. I don't want to look like I'm heading to the beach all the time. I also want to dress age appropriate for over 40. Merci!
Agreed. A friend of mine tried to convince me to buy a vintage pair of tapered jeans. I thought, 'nope, they make me look like I have two snow cones for legs."
I love the paper bag pants style, so comfortable ! but I can't wear them for the exact reasons you mention. I'm working on my own version with less ruffle at the waist and lower waist line. Thanks for the funny outtakes :)
I myself am 5' 7" and have a couple of pairs of paperbag style pants. I am slim, have a small bust, and small waist and usually always wear them with shoes that have heels, (ankle boots) but I can pull them off with a pair of white platform sneakers. Suffice to say, I think I can wear them well. I always wear them with a fitted top too.
Hello Marie-Anne a great video. I am petite height and slightly curvy. I have a navy pair with very fine pinstripes in a fine material. I wore them with a plain fitted basic t-shirt, also in navy. I went up one size from my usual one and they looked better.
Stumbled onto this post while browsing for your thoughts on the wide-leg trousers...1930s chic..do French women consider these classic and a staple in the wardrobe? I'm always on the hunt for the perfect pair that hang/drape just so from the hips. Love your channel and posts.
I actually think they’re a better style of pant for myself. I have no hips, a flat bottom and very long torso combined with a moderate bust so I like to have some bunches around the hip area to balance me out.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur now I consider it I though I don’t think I have owned any paper bag as such. But I do like my pants, skirts and shorts which have some pleats and bagginess around the pocket area .
I wore these when they were popular in the 1980s/1990s and they were a good fit for me. I had difficulty finding pants that fit because my hips were so much larger than my waist that I had to go up a size in pants to get them over my hips. However, I don't remember them being high waisted back then.
Very interesting silhoutte I'll say! So basically a Teenage young lady who has not developed hips and breast is the perfect candidate to wear this pants. For some reason I think these trend was around in the 80's also. Thanks for all the great videos Maria-Anne Lecoeur!
You are right. They are very difficult to wear. I have a big bust and a long torso. I had to adjust the hem, wear a wide belt and wear a heel. Thankfully I am tall and manage to “pull them off.” I would not buy another pair.
Bonjour, I was sitting down in an area in Honolulu that is an outdoor shopping center and was people watching. I love to do that. We have many Japanese tourist and I did notice the paper bag shorts and pants that they were wearing. The ones that were tall and skinny (20” waists) actually looked good. I did see a few hefty ladies wearing the pants and there was too much fabric all around their middles. Even I would not wear them. PS: I am really into my white jeans. Merci on your video.
I am tall with a long torso, but not slim. I prefer not to wear them and perfer high waist bootleg or straigt leg pants. I enjoyed the last part of your video when you were searching for words or what ever you wanted to say, but the end smile was absolutely priceless!! Love your humor! Have a fantastic week end!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I know! My 1st language is Afrikaans ( almost like Dutch) and do I also search for words in my 2nd language, especially when I am tired! Lol!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Hi Marie-Ann! That is so interesting! Yes, we do have a noticeable accent. We Afrikaans speaking people sometimes joke that we speak a Boer-English (😉). There are so many of our people staying overseas. I started to watch your videos, because my ancestor came from Bergerac and the more I learn from the French, the happier it makes me feel! We feel very close to the Europeans, even though we live worlds apart. I enjoyed your video yesterday especially where you added a little humor at the end of your video when you almost fell: Shame, I do hope you didn't get hurt, but your moves were hilarious! 😄. Thank you for making us laugh!
In Germany there is the term "Hosenmatz". I am tall and slim - and still look in these pants, as if I would not wear the pants, but the pants take me. Just like a Hosenmatz.
Same here though I am not very tall, I tried them on once just to see what they are like, it looked bad. I don't like the look of them either on women who can wear them but I am fine with it when they like them of course 🥀
I’m 16 and 5’7, I’m a UK 10 so relatively slim, I don’t really have much of a butt, my torso is reallyyyyy long and my bust is pretty average sized- I bought a pair of Paperbag shorts just to try them out because they were trendy, but I fell in love with the shape on me and now I have tons of them. They make my bum look bigger and my waist look smaller, along with making my torso less obnoxiously large in comparison to my legs- i really love how they look on me! I’m not sure what they’d look like on other body types though. Also I love your accent!
I agree about who could wear these. I am very tall, small busy, slim hips, extra long torso. But I wonder whether they make these in my size? If they don’t make them to fit tall, long-waisted women, then no one can wear them!
That was really helpful cos I was toying with the idea of giving them a try. But having listened to your advice it is obvious that paper bag pants are a definite no-no for me. So I'm not even gonna go there. I'm only 4 ' 11" so there's no way they are going to work. These paper bag trousers are an absolute minefield!! Haha that's hilarious Marie- Anne.
I love your new haircut!😍 Paperbag pants are not my friend. I don't know if they're anyone's friend. They make your rear end look awful! Just my opinion. I remember them from the 80's
You are adorable in those outtakes. So real, thank you for your authenticity! Love the French name for these pants. I can’t think of anyone who would benefit from wearing a pair of paperbag pants! Let’s just put them in the give away pile along with cocoon coats and (in my world of swollen ankles😱) anything cropped. Who wants to look like they are standing in a hole? Please critique some more unflattering styles. 😘
Ah, I am glad you addressed this one, Marie-Anne, as I have seen this trend begin last year and have been of the same mind as you - that once the masses catch on to this style of pants one will see the wrong body types embracing it, lol. 😂 In fact, I was just telling someone the other day who had never seen or heard of paper bag pants that now that this style of pants has been on our local news just a few days ago, the masses will be wearing them, which means yet again another trend that will NOT flatter body types that are not slender. Well, let us hope that perhaps they will own a full length mirror this time round and see for themselves, haha. Or, we can point them in the direction of your videos so they learn what to avoid and what to embrace depending on one's body type. 😉
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I will definitely send them here and let them know you can help them avoid another amusing faux pas in future!! I agree, some clothes should come with a warning label, haha. 😆 xx
I agree with everything you are saying about this style Marie-Anne . I've always loved the look but have had to admit that b/c of my stature and wider hips that they are not for me . Having said that I have seen younger women much larger than myself wearing them and didn't think they looked totally horrible on them . I guess we should aim for higher than 'not totally horrible' in any case .
Bonjour Marie - Anne, we call them "Marchewy" in Poland. It's the same as "Les carrots", but big carrots. It's not the diminutive, but opposite. I can't describe it other way, not sure if the word swelling is ok;) Have a nice day!
Hi Marie! I love your videos. I’ve been to Paris many times. It’s my favorite city in the world and it always feel like home to me! I remember making your white pillows as a kid in elementary school. Do you by any chance, have a pattern for them? I would so much love to make one !!!!! Thank you!!!!!!! Lots of love from the USA!!!!! :)
Oh haha, my immediate question was: what are paper bag pants? I have actually seen these since 2014. I saw them on a girlfriend of mine who is quite tall and thin (ballerina shape) in grey wool checkers with a loose white top and flats. She did look very chic I must say. However I couldn't understand how she could pair them with a blazer on or anything else as the waist was so distracting.
Don't own any and now I will definitely avoid based on your thoughts and all of the comments. Totally off topic but where did you get the black heart shaped ring? Can't take my eyes off of it! Merci from 🇨🇦.
I have a long torso so I like this kind of high waste style. The belt makes the look feminine. I like to wear a sleeveless top with it to look narrower and longer.
Coffeecat B 😂😂 Thank you. The look on your face at the end says it all about this style！I think the key is to have them tailored to fit and flatter your body; the fabric type and design are very important, or one could look like a sack of carrots not a bag! I have two pairs of plain silk paper bag pants in navy and black. They are comfortable and smart at 30* to 35*C, suitable for the office, party or a meal with friends, or when one needs to cover up. They are light and convenient to pack when travelling; however, when I saw them on the hanger I was very skeptical and assumed they would be unflattering until I tried them on🤔. Heeled sandles, shoes or boots and accessories should be choosen very carefully. It's all about the proportions. I suspect your dog Coco growls at them😂.
I totally agree with you: that sort of paperbag waistline, whether in trousers or on a skirt, suits a woman with a long waist or body and who has an hourglass shape, a small bust, a flat stomach, slender hips and slender thighs and who is tall enough for such a design detail. The top needs to be tucked in and the paperbag waist would not look okay under a cardigan or under a lightweight jacket.
I've never been drawn to them, although they look good on the models. I just don't know when I would wear them: not practical for work (maybe not formal enough, too much ironing!), not suitable for many outdoor activities (not robust, easily ruined!), and what would I wear them with?! Like you say, most tops won't cut it, and what about footwear?? I'm tall and so I am mostly worried about what goes on at the ankle where trousers are concerned. I guess this is a cocktails on the terrace on a summer evening garment, to be worn with a crop top and strappy sandals, which somewhat narrows the field. I should perhaps just go and try a pair on for good measure.
It comes down to body type. I have a pair of these. I am quite tall and slim and have very long legs so pants have always been extremely difficult for me to buy unless I get cropped pants which don't work in winter. I have a lot of jeans, but who wants to wear jeans every day? I also do not have a very big bust. And I am not a big fan of skirts, I prefer dresses. I usually avoid belts and waist details, but these pants I have are navy (dark and slimming), and there is minimal extra fabric at the top.. I also always wear them with heels and a jacket so they don't really widen me so much. This might not be the worlds best style but it solves a bit of a wardrobe problem that I have consistently had for years. People think long legs are a blessing, and they can be with a dress and heels, although a normal length dress usually looks short on me. It can be hard for me to find the right proportion in clothing because of this, Also, most pret-a-porter style proportions are not right for me. I used to make a lot of my own clothes because of this.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes, fitted tops. You really can't wear them with anything else. Usually like a tank top with a more fitted jacket or a cardigan over it which covers the waistline and hits at the hip. This sort of negates the short torso thing.
Bonjour Marie-Anne, These only look good on the tall, slim and those with no hips. Your hair still so pretty. Great Video. I love this, lots of things should come with a warning, or there should be fashion police. Why does everything sound so much better in French.! My French (born in France professor) would say in French "but of course"
I’m so rectangle shaped, but I am 5’6”. This sounds like a recipe to make me look even more like a little block. I think I’ll pass...your out takes are just delightful!!! (I will admit to wearing loose fitting linen in the hot summer, but only monochromatic styles! Not the most flattering, but we have KILLER heat and humidity here in the southern United States!)
Eeeek! I am a five-foot-tall hourglass so these trousers would ruin my best feature (my tiny waist) and make the rest of me look short and dumpy. I am tempted to go and try some on just because I imagine it will be a comical sight!
They would only accentuate my widest part, my hips! however because I have a small waist I suit the paper bag type that have the culotte, wide legs - I love how they look on my petite frame with heels and a slim fitting top tucked in.
Paper bag pants do look comfy, but a little bit tacky. They are VERY tricky to wear and I notice even coworkers, they look funny in them because they do not dress them right. I have one black pencil skirt with a ruched top, like a paper bag style, but with a belt and buckle and it looks fantastic on me.
Hi Marie, I am size 14 hour glass body shape. About average length, bust size and I have thicker thighs. I wear these pants with high heels, fitted tops or t shirts and a cardigan which is covers my behind. People told me that I look nice in them but now I am not so sure .. what do you think ?
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Sometimes I like them.. But your style is my favorite because it is simple. I don't bye clothes often, I try to be free from consumerism 😇😊😊
I love paper bag trousers, but they don’t flatter my short-torso-ed, medium busted, otherwise beanpole shaped frame 😭 I bought a pair from Phillip Lim years ago, but alas, they sit in my closet, almost unused.
They are trendy, but that's all! They are not timeless...Next year, they are out! Each time, when I looked at these pants, I asked me: "what would Marie-Anne Lecoeur think about it?" Thank you for this funny video anyour unexpected anger! Yes, I'm tall, slim, but I have a little, little tummy and I can not wear high-heels... No chance! I hope, this trend will pass away very soon.
Thanks for your info .These pants , I love them ,but they are definitely not for me .I have a broad hip and nor am I that slim and an average ht . So ,so ,so they are s difenite no no .Love to you ,thanks for the information and advice ❤️
I have worn them and I style them in a way that the outfit looks more like a jumpsuit (salopette) therefore creating a vertical line... but indeed, they are limiting, trend driven and too popular. I am already back to my classic styles
Palazzo pants are one thing but paperbag pants are another. I prefer a sleeker appearance so I will stick to wearing palazzo pants during the summer months.
Everything trendy should be labeled with an expiration date! I agree that someone who's tall and slim with a long torso COULD wear these, but why on earth WOULD you?! There are plenty of comfortable styles that don't add unnecessary bulk to the body. xx
I have Inverted triangle figure, and if they help me make my hips a bit more proportioned with the rest of my body...I think they could work. I am also tall and maybe not slim, right now. But with enough exercise....maybe?
I love this style pant. I have heavy fabrics for winter and lighter fabrics for summer. I'm 5'3 and 127 pounds. Usually I wear a fitted or semi fitted top with them. I especially love the ones with wide legs. LOVE THEM. I don't agree with all the recommendations in this video..
They always look good at the store, but they don’t look good on me. I agree they seem designed to flatter the tall and very slim.
"Warning label"" Love that!!!!!
I am 5’ 7” and have worn the palazzo paper bag pants for years. I have curves, but also a waist. I love them because they are so comfortable. They are definitely not for pear shapes or those without a waist definition. We never should dress for trends, but what suits our body type and our personality. ❤️. Sandra Hart .
Life Over Sixty With Sandra, you mention paper bag pants are not for pear shaped bodies.....on the contrary paper bag pants are very flattering on pear shapes as they accentuate the tiny waist and drape loosely over wider hips. Pear shapes have great waist definition and small bust lines and this makes them a good match for this style. 😃🍐
I am 5’2”, have curves and am pear shape. I know they would make me look like a sack of potatoes. It is the length of the torso that counts.
@@regroovable I am pear shaped, they are very flattering to me. I have a long body and 5"8
I have a pear shape, and I love love love how paperbag pants look on me. It really varies, these rules need to be broken so that everyone can just wear what feels good to them.
Dear Marie-Anne, I love your video :) I bought 2 Ganni Paper bag trousers. If you remove the belt that they come with and replace with with a contrasting colour wide leather belt then they look more flattering because the eye is drawn to the waist rather than the hips, stomach and bottom area.
They are also more flattering if you wear a body or tight fitting top rather than a baggy loose fitting blouse. This counteracts the bagginess of the trousers.
The top must always be tucked in so that your legs look longer.
These pants & skirts were around in the '80s. I had a silk crepe de chine skirt in ivory- it was great for travel! The lighter weight of fabric was key. The pants only work for 5'6" + otherwise it looks out of proportion- my opinion. Thank you again, Marie Anne!
Well... cute and trendy, but I can't imagine that they truly look flattering on any shape! (Love the bloopers!)
Your so elegant even during the outtakes! I also adore the French music that you've chosen! Your such a Belle Âme! XO
You’ve got us all so well trained by now that we would not dare to wear paper bag pants .
So true!
Good point, Marianne. Gathered waists are on so many skirts. Most skirts that are labeled A-line or full are gathered and add volume at the waistline. That factor negates exactly what we want to achieve with skirts.
I love these pants as I love all high waisted pants. They are the only ones that I am comfortable in. They camouflage my tummy and accentuate my waist. Of course they fit my body type: small bust and marked waist and I want the high waisted pants in general to be in fashion for ever!!!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes I wear them with crew neck tops or T shirts (short , long sleeves or sleeveless)
I am one size up at the top and seem more tall than I am. The pair I own is fire engine red and I love to wear a tight top with them, usually a boat neck. They have only pleats to the front and no "gathering" which sodtens the effect. But I like how they add to my business wardrobe
This style works on me if the legs are wide and straight legged. I am tall and inverted triangle shape. Very comfortable for me and I get compliments, but I don't wear what's in style when it's in style, so I am not rushing out for a new pair.
Bonjour Marie-Anne
I’ve just invested in a beige pair of paperbag pants which tapper at the ankle and the waist is not too high, I had them taken in at the waist and I’m 5ft hourglass and they’re actually looking pretty good, I think it’s because they fit me perfectly and I’ve paired them with a wedge, not too high, a fitted tank and a nice slim belt. I have kept everything else very simple. I’m very surprised that they look so good on me. I believe the key to them looking decent is to make sure they fit with proportion otherwise they will look terrible.
I believe what you are saying, I just didn't think about it. Now, I will be donating all of mine. Merci.
Well at least put them on first and look in the mirror. Didn’t you buy them because they look good on you? They look good on somebody. I had some wide leg ones that I liked but I never found a top that looked good with them. The top situation is really difficult.
@@elsagrace3893 The T shirt or the blouse like Marie Anne is wearing on this video is the right top to wear.
Was considering them but did not consider the bust line. Thank you for saving me from making a fashion mistake!
Douttakes are precious. Thank you for including them.
Having lost 40 lbs all my pants size large with drawstring belts are now paperback. Height 5' 6" with short waist , small bust, size 10 pants which are loose fitting. I wear them with blouse that are short in front and longer in back, loose fitting, modest and solid colors. Would never had worn with the xtra weight as you say but since my shape has changed somewhat I can now. Over a certain age and with weight loss longer tops are more flattering . Thank you Christine
Marie Anne, I am so glad you discuss this topic about paper bag pants(new term for me)Anyway, I bought 7 pairs of these pants on sale and they are comfortable but you are so right. It does not look good on me. So I wear a blazer over them and they look okay. Love how you end your videos.
They are good for disguising muffin top! That said, they are tricky to wear, look better full length rather than cropped.😊
I have a somewhat square shape...i was pretty sure this look wasn't for me. Thanks for confirmation and saving me from a purchase I'd have regretted.
Paper Bag pants look great on models. Most people don't have that kind of body. I could never wear them.
xo~linda
I just saw them yesterday. I found an attractive pair and would have been willing to try this trend, but decided they wouldn't flatter me for the reasons you've discussed. Thanks for sharing this!
Marie-Anne 😂 I have two pair! One soft pink pair of trousers and one ecru pair of shorts ... They are actually quite cute on. The pink pair I have a lace mock turtleneck and a pretty pair of wedges and they look very dressy together. The shorts I have a smocked long sleeve brown with ecru polka dot blouse and a pair of brown broderie leather wedge espadrilles. Both blouses are slim fitting. I have no idea what attracted me to this trend ... but I do get compliments on both outfits?
I hope you have a wonderful evening! xoCammie 🌸💗🌸
By the way that you described the outfits I can imagine they must be super cute! Gonna try and replicate them 😅
Thank you Marie-Anne 😊 I am 5.5 and a rectangle. xoCammie ✨🌹✨
Oh Marie-Anne, great ending scene. Loved the deep thought that went into your thoughts. :)
You hit the nail on the head these pants suit very few people.
Hello! I have a black pair but they go to my ankles and are not tapered. They also have a very small ruffle and are not worn with a belt. They have tab closures at the sides. I am 5’3 with an hourglass figure and I get many compliments when I wear them. I pair them with a tailored blouse or fitted shirt and wear ballerina flats. They are incredibly “ French” looking! I have had them for a long time. I agree with others that you should dress with what looks good on you and styles that are unflattering on others may work for you. They are one of my favourite pairs of pants!
I bought one pair of the paper bag pant's on impulse when I saw it in a print I loved, even though I was hesitant on how they would actually look on me. I forgot all about them & just came accross them cleaning out my closet. I am glad now i never did get another pair i had my eyes on in a stripe! I have seen ladies that look well in them & others not so much. Too bad I have only recently found your channel, I might not have made the purchase! My first instinct when I first saw this style was oh no that will not look good. But as I said, when I would see other ladies looking well in them I figured I'd give them a try. Still I hope I will look ok in mine, still not sure how I will sttyle them. I know they will be tricky. Probably as you said with a high neck top...thank's Marie-Anne!
Hello Marie-Anne, Thank you for your helpful videos! I am almost 72 and wear a size 8 pants WITH A FEW CAVEATS that possibly make me one of the few women who can wear paper-bag style pants with panache.
I am 5 ft. 51/2 inches with a long torso and short legs so the shorter paper-bag styles style fit me as regular length (more or less). I have a large bust that I keep well-contained w/ an appropriate bra style so I "present" as not as busty (38DD) as I actually am. I weigh 143 lbs. and have always walked and done exercises so I am in good shape but have muscular calfs so regular width slacks do not fit over my calves (sp?) and the paper bag style is a welcome option for me. Also although I have almost no hips I do have a bit of "muffin tummy" which makes conventional waisted slacks uncomfortably tight. I love the elastic waist in paperbag slacks and sometimes cut off the extra material above the waistline and cut off the sash tabs and don't use the sash.
However the key aspects for me in finding appropriate paper-bag-style pants are: (1) how much fabric is gathered into the elastic waist. and also how it is distributed along the waistband. I have found that less fabric equally distributed along the waistline looks the best on me, and (2) the fabric needs to be light for the best fit and look for me. (I did try on a pair of corduroy and a pair of denim paper-bag-style pants and let's just say they didn't work for me.)
(I have always like the look of the flowing palazzo style pants which has been around forever but w/ my short legs it's not a good look.)
Your analysis is spot-on and helpful! (although I wasn't really tempted to wear them before).
I love how you break down all the elements and describe how they will effect the silhouette. As a pear shape I feel very wary of paper bag trousers, and now I know why! :D
Bonjour Marie-Anne, No not for me. I haven't tried them, and don't intend to. Your face at the end of this video is priceless. I have never seen you lost for words. Very funny!!! 😂😘😘
Love your outtakes/bloopers, Marie-Anne!
Bought my first pair a couple of months ago in khaki. I wear then with a plain high neck white T-shirt. They are not such an exaggerated style, fitting well on the hips and soft pleats at the waist. Luckily I am very slim with long legs and I wear my Hermes dupe slides in tan, not heels. I feel great in mine , love them. xx
Yikes! My husband hates these pants. He hates summer with all the Grandma pants flying around! Ha!
I agree with this woman. They are not for everyone, just like many trends. But people are obsessed with trends regardless whether they look awful. 😕
With pants or skirts, I prefer no more than one and a half times my width. To avoid excessive fabric, try a 1/4" upper ruffle with a 1/4" casing for one drawstring at the center front or 2 drawstrings on either side.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur There are plenty of images online. Use "drawstring paper bag waistline" as a search phrase. The Simplicity 8651 shorts pattern is a good example.
I love these pants! I saw a couple of pairs and went to the dressing room thinking: I am slim with a small bottom and long legs these will become a staple in my wardrobe. See, I'm drawn to the Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Ralph Lauren models' look. But, being busty they just didn't work; they needed to land lower on me. Thanks for keeping us entertained!
Classic outtakes, Mary-Anne! 😁 Always wondered about these but I knew the wearer had to be curveless to wear this pant style and you confirmed this today. Potential upcoming video ideas: What is in the smart and chic lady's purse and seasonal clothing style/colors/warming or cooling ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your style ideas w/ us via your videos! 🌻
@@MarieAnneLecoeur To clarify my 2nd video idea: I would enjoy learning how to transition from one season to the next via accessorizing and styling. I live in Southern California where it feels like summer yearround. I don't want to look like I'm heading to the beach all the time. I also want to dress age appropriate for over 40. Merci!
Like tapered trousers, I think they only work on ultra slim models - not the majority of the female population
Agreed.
A friend of mine tried to convince me to buy a vintage pair of tapered jeans. I thought, 'nope, they make me look like I have two snow cones for legs."
I wish I had the body type to wear them. I think they are so cute! I think they look amazing on women with the right shape.
I love the paper bag pants style, so comfortable ! but I can't wear them for the exact reasons you mention. I'm working on my own version with less ruffle at the waist and lower waist line. Thanks for the funny outtakes :)
I myself am 5' 7" and have a couple of pairs of paperbag style pants. I am slim, have a small bust, and small waist and usually always wear them with shoes that have heels, (ankle boots) but I can pull them off with a pair of white platform sneakers. Suffice to say, I think I can wear them well. I always wear them with a fitted top too.
Hello Marie-Anne a great video. I am petite height and slightly curvy. I have a navy pair with very fine pinstripes in a fine material. I wore them with a plain fitted basic t-shirt, also in navy. I went up one size from my usual one and they looked better.
Stumbled onto this post while browsing for your thoughts on the wide-leg trousers...1930s chic..do French women consider these classic and a staple in the wardrobe? I'm always on the hunt for the perfect pair that hang/drape just so from the hips. Love your channel and posts.
I actually think they’re a better style of pant for myself. I have no hips, a flat bottom and very long torso combined with a moderate bust so I like to have some bunches around the hip area to balance me out.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur now I consider it I though I don’t think I have owned any paper bag as such. But I do like my pants, skirts and shorts which have some pleats and bagginess around the pocket area .
I wore these when they were popular in the 1980s/1990s and they were a good fit for me. I had difficulty finding pants that fit because my hips were so much larger than my waist that I had to go up a size in pants to get them over my hips. However, I don't remember them being high waisted back then.
LOL! Even if I did still have those pants, they would no longer fit me.
I completely agree with you! The paper bag pants are not very flattering on most women.
Very interesting silhoutte I'll say! So basically a Teenage young lady who has not developed hips and breast is the perfect candidate to wear this pants. For some reason I think these trend was around in the 80's also. Thanks for all the great videos Maria-Anne Lecoeur!
You are right. They are very difficult to wear. I have a big bust and a long torso.
I had to adjust the hem, wear a wide belt and wear a heel.
Thankfully I am tall and manage to “pull them off.” I would not
buy another pair.
Bonjour,
I was sitting down in an area in Honolulu that is an outdoor shopping center and was people watching. I love to do that. We have many Japanese tourist and I did notice the paper bag shorts and pants that they were wearing. The ones that were tall and skinny (20” waists) actually looked good. I did see a few hefty ladies wearing the pants and there was too much fabric all around their middles. Even I would not wear them.
PS: I am really into my white jeans. Merci on your video.
I just can’t believe how fresh and beautiful you look! You are goals 💗
I am tall with a long torso, but not slim. I prefer not to wear them and perfer high waist bootleg or straigt leg pants. I enjoyed the last part of your video when you were searching for words or what ever you wanted to say, but the end smile was absolutely priceless!! Love your humor! Have a fantastic week end!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I know! My 1st language is Afrikaans ( almost like Dutch) and do I also search for words in my 2nd language, especially when I am tired! Lol!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Hi Marie-Ann! That is so interesting! Yes, we do have a noticeable accent. We Afrikaans speaking people sometimes joke that we speak a Boer-English (😉). There are so many of our people staying overseas.
I started to watch your videos, because my ancestor came from Bergerac and the more I learn from the French, the happier it makes me feel! We feel very close to the Europeans, even though we live worlds apart. I enjoyed your video yesterday especially where you added a little humor at the end of your video when you almost fell: Shame, I do hope you didn't get hurt, but your moves were hilarious! 😄. Thank you for making us laugh!
In Germany there is the term "Hosenmatz". I am tall and slim - and still look in these pants, as if I would not wear the pants, but the pants take me. Just like a Hosenmatz.
Same here though I am not very tall, I tried them on once just to see what they are like, it looked bad. I don't like the look of them either on women who can wear them but I am fine with it when they like them of course 🥀
I’m 16 and 5’7, I’m a UK 10 so relatively slim, I don’t really have much of a butt, my torso is reallyyyyy long and my bust is pretty average sized- I bought a pair of Paperbag shorts just to try them out because they were trendy, but I fell in love with the shape on me and now I have tons of them. They make my bum look bigger and my waist look smaller, along with making my torso less obnoxiously large in comparison to my legs- i really love how they look on me! I’m not sure what they’d look like on other body types though. Also I love your accent!
I don’t think I have ever seen these on anyone although they are shown in magazines. I agree these are difficult for most women to look good in! 💕
I agree about who could wear these. I am very tall, small busy, slim hips, extra long torso. But I wonder whether they make these in my size? If they don’t make them to fit tall, long-waisted women, then no one can wear them!
I am an apple shape......can you imagine these pants on me??😟😖 Love your videos and your comical out-takes!!
That was really helpful cos I was toying with the idea of giving them a try. But having listened to your advice it is obvious that paper bag pants are a definite no-no for me. So I'm not even gonna go there. I'm only 4 ' 11" so there's no way they are going to work. These paper bag trousers are an absolute minefield!! Haha that's hilarious Marie- Anne.
I love this waistline, because it allows for fluctuations in weight.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Try Simplicity pattern 8651. The ruffle is small.
I love your new haircut!😍
Paperbag pants are not my friend. I don't know if they're anyone's friend. They make your rear end look awful! Just my opinion.
I remember them from the 80's
You are adorable in those outtakes. So real, thank you for your authenticity! Love the French name for these pants. I can’t think of anyone who would benefit from wearing a pair of paperbag pants! Let’s just put them in the give away pile along with cocoon coats and (in my world of swollen ankles😱) anything cropped. Who wants to look like they are standing in a hole? Please critique some more unflattering styles. 😘
Only if they come in 'orange' and I look like a 'chic' carrot.
LOL!
Ah, I am glad you addressed this one, Marie-Anne, as I have seen this trend begin last year and have been of the same mind as you - that once the masses catch on to this style of pants one will see the wrong body types embracing it, lol. 😂 In fact, I was just telling someone the other day who had never seen or heard of paper bag pants that now that this style of pants has been on our local news just a few days ago, the masses will be wearing them, which means yet again another trend that will NOT flatter body types that are not slender. Well, let us hope that perhaps they will own a full length mirror this time round and see for themselves, haha. Or, we can point them in the direction of your videos so they learn what to avoid and what to embrace depending on one's body type. 😉
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I will definitely send them here and let them know you can help them avoid another amusing faux pas in future!! I agree, some clothes should come with a warning label, haha. 😆 xx
I love this style as I have not much bust, am tall and a bit up and down so I’d have to agree with everything you say xxxx
Good thing I am slim and tall. It's one of the only things that actually look good on me. I actually ordered some yesterday:)
I agree with everything you are saying about this style Marie-Anne . I've always loved the look but have had to admit that b/c of my stature and wider hips that they are not for me . Having said that I have seen younger women much larger than myself wearing them and didn't think they looked totally horrible on them . I guess we should aim for higher than 'not totally horrible' in any case .
I love these pants. I am very thin and pull them off well and a very nonexistent chest lol
Bonjour Marie - Anne, we call them "Marchewy" in Poland. It's the same as "Les carrots", but big carrots. It's not the diminutive, but opposite. I can't describe it other way, not sure if the word swelling is ok;) Have a nice day!
Hi Marie! I love your videos. I’ve been to Paris many times. It’s my favorite city in the world and it always feel like home to me! I remember making your white pillows as a kid in elementary school. Do you by any chance, have a pattern for them? I would so much love to make one !!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!! Lots of love from the USA!!!!! :)
I just shudder at the thought!!!! Lol❤️🤔🤔🤔
Oh haha, my immediate question was: what are paper bag pants? I have actually seen these since 2014. I saw them on a girlfriend of mine who is quite tall and thin (ballerina shape) in grey wool checkers with a loose white top and flats. She did look very chic I must say. However I couldn't understand how she could pair them with a blazer on or anything else as the waist was so distracting.
J’adore cet type des vidéos. ♥️
Don't own any and now I will definitely avoid based on your thoughts and all of the comments. Totally off topic but where did you get the black heart shaped ring? Can't take my eyes off of it! Merci from 🇨🇦.
I have a long torso so I like this kind of high waste style. The belt makes the look feminine. I like to wear a sleeveless top with it to look narrower and longer.
Coffeecat B
😂😂 Thank you. The look on your face at the end says it all about this style！I think the key is to have them tailored to fit and flatter your body; the fabric type and design are very important, or one could look like a sack of carrots not a bag! I have two pairs of plain silk paper bag pants in navy and black. They are comfortable and smart at 30* to 35*C, suitable for the office, party or a meal with friends, or when one needs to cover up. They are light and convenient to pack when travelling; however, when I saw them on the hanger I was very skeptical and assumed they would be unflattering until I tried them on🤔. Heeled sandles, shoes or boots and accessories should be choosen very carefully. It's all about the proportions. I suspect your dog Coco growls at them😂.
I totally agree with you: that sort of paperbag waistline, whether in trousers or on a skirt, suits a woman with a long waist or body and who has an hourglass shape, a small bust, a flat stomach, slender hips and slender thighs and who is tall enough for such a design detail. The top needs to be tucked in and the paperbag waist would not look okay under a cardigan or under a lightweight jacket.
I've never been drawn to them, although they look good on the models. I just don't know when I would wear them: not practical for work (maybe not formal enough, too much ironing!), not suitable for many outdoor activities (not robust, easily ruined!), and what would I wear them with?! Like you say, most tops won't cut it, and what about footwear?? I'm tall and so I am mostly worried about what goes on at the ankle where trousers are concerned. I guess this is a cocktails on the terrace on a summer evening garment, to be worn with a crop top and strappy sandals, which somewhat narrows the field. I should perhaps just go and try a pair on for good measure.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes I will! Thank you for bringing them to my attention! xx
It comes down to body type.
I have a pair of these. I am quite tall and slim and have very long legs so pants have always been extremely difficult for me to buy unless I get cropped pants which don't work in winter. I have a lot of jeans, but who wants to wear jeans every day? I also do not have a very big bust. And I am not a big fan of skirts, I prefer dresses.
I usually avoid belts and waist details, but these pants I have are navy (dark and slimming), and there is minimal extra fabric at the top.. I also always wear them with heels and a jacket so they don't really widen me so much.
This might not be the worlds best style but it solves a bit of a wardrobe problem that I have consistently had for years. People think long legs are a blessing, and they can be with a dress and heels, although a normal length dress usually looks short on me. It can be hard for me to find the right proportion in clothing because of this, Also, most pret-a-porter style proportions are not right for me. I used to make a lot of my own clothes because of this.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes, fitted tops. You really can't wear them with anything else. Usually like a tank top with a more fitted jacket or a cardigan over it which covers the waistline and hits at the hip. This sort of negates the short torso thing.
Bonjour Marie-Anne, These only look good on the tall, slim and those with no hips. Your hair still so pretty. Great Video. I love this, lots of things should come with a warning, or there should be fashion police. Why does everything sound so much better in French.! My French (born in France professor) would say in French "but of course"
I’m so rectangle shaped, but I am 5’6”. This sounds like a recipe to make me look even more like a little block. I think I’ll pass...your out takes are just delightful!!! (I will admit to wearing loose fitting linen in the hot summer, but only monochromatic styles! Not the most flattering, but we have KILLER heat and humidity here in the southern United States!)
Eeeek! I am a five-foot-tall hourglass so these trousers would ruin my best feature (my tiny waist) and make the rest of me look short and dumpy. I am tempted to go and try some on just because I imagine it will be a comical sight!
I can't wear them. I love the blouse you are wearing!
Great video as usual! Don't think the pants are for me. Love the out takes!
Not for moi.
They would only accentuate my widest part, my hips! however because I have a small waist I suit the paper bag type that have the culotte, wide legs - I love how they look on my petite frame with heels and a slim fitting top tucked in.
Paper bag pants do look comfy, but a little bit tacky. They are VERY tricky to wear and I notice even coworkers, they look funny in them because they do not dress them right. I have one black pencil skirt with a ruched top, like a paper bag style, but with a belt and buckle and it looks fantastic on me.
Hi Marie, I am size 14 hour glass body shape. About average length, bust size and I have thicker thighs. I wear these pants with high heels, fitted tops or t shirts and a cardigan which is covers my behind. People told me that I look nice in them but now I am not so sure .. what do you think ?
My granddaughter is tall and very slim she looks fabulous in them.
I like your haircut very much 😍 💛💙💜💚💛...!!!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Sometimes I like them.. But your style is my favorite because it is simple. I don't bye clothes often, I try to be free from consumerism 😇😊😊
I love paper bag trousers, but they don’t flatter my short-torso-ed, medium busted, otherwise beanpole shaped frame 😭
I bought a pair from Phillip Lim years ago, but alas, they sit in my closet, almost unused.
They are trendy, but that's all! They are not timeless...Next year, they are out! Each time, when I looked at these pants, I asked me: "what would Marie-Anne Lecoeur think about it?" Thank you for this funny video anyour unexpected anger! Yes, I'm tall, slim, but I have a little, little tummy and I can not wear high-heels... No chance! I hope, this trend will pass away very soon.
Thanks for your info .These pants , I love them ,but they are definitely not for me .I have a broad hip and nor am I that slim and an average ht . So ,so ,so they are s difenite no no .Love to you ,thanks for the information and advice ❤️
I still have a pair of paper bag jeans from the eighties. I have the advantage of being tall and thin. Haven’t bought any new ones One pair is enough.
I have worn them and I style them in a way that the outfit looks more like a jumpsuit (salopette) therefore creating a vertical line... but indeed, they are limiting, trend driven and too popular. I am already back to my classic styles
Palazzo pants are one thing but paperbag pants are another. I prefer a sleeker appearance so I will stick to wearing palazzo pants during the summer months.
It's a difficult piece of clothing to get it right. Why trouble ourselves? There are plenty of other trousers can make women look good and feel good.
Everything trendy should be labeled with an expiration date! I agree that someone who's tall and slim with a long torso COULD wear these, but why on earth WOULD you?! There are plenty of comfortable styles that don't add unnecessary bulk to the body. xx
I have Inverted triangle figure, and if they help me make my hips a bit more proportioned with the rest of my body...I think they could work. I am also tall and maybe not slim, right now. But with enough exercise....maybe?
I am 5’6” with short legs. These would definitely not work for me! I will have to say no to these!
same here, so I say noooo to them!
5' 1".
No thank you.
I love this style pant. I have heavy fabrics for winter and lighter fabrics for summer. I'm 5'3 and 127 pounds. Usually I wear a fitted or semi fitted top with them. I especially love the ones with wide legs. LOVE THEM. I don't agree with all the recommendations in this video..