Following Carrots

I have had several questions on what, exactly, constitutes a carrot pant and who should wear them.  So here are the basics.

First, this is a carrot pant.  High waist, full through the hips and thighs, tapered at the ankle.

A great pair, $49.95 at Anthropologie.com.

This is a sub-set of a larger trend for the season - pleated pants.  And they can be a fun way to branch into the more fashion-forward.  But they are a dangerous trend, because they are decidedly not for most body types.   So who should wear, and who should beware?

Wear

These pants can be nice on a "model" figure - very straight and tall, as long as a little breadth is added to the upper regions.  And they can be great on a woman who is measurably larger on top than on bottom.  Why?  Because they will balance the upper half with the lower half, providing the much sought-after "hour-glass" proportion that will ultimately give the illusion of a smaller figure overall.

Beware

Do you have larger hips and thighs than bust and shoulders?  We'll find you another trend for spring.  These pants are just not for you.  Why, you ask?  I'll explain.  Say you have big feet.  Would you wear clown shoes to down-play them?  Certainly not.  Carrot pants are a hip'y girl's clown shoes.  They'll only make her look bigger in that already-disproportionately large area, thus creating the illusion of a larger frame generally.  Translation:  they'll make you look fatter.  Steer clear.

Any questions?