Taking inspiration from the Paloma Wool no 1391 / Archive design, which encompasses a trouser-skirt combination using a mix of mulesing-free wool and recycled polyester material to create an effortless suiting-style blend finish.
Screenshot: Source https://palomawool.comThe design of this material is to reduce creasing and make for an easy yet put-together look.
For me, this style is timeless, helping those seeking an archive wardrobe to fulfill their clothing dreams.
While I fell in love with this design, I couldn’t afford the price tag.
My answer? A DIY approach. Something to this effect may be possible to find in a charity shop, to which I hunted to no avail.
Screenshot: Source https://palomawool.com/However, not all hope was lost. Part one of my success was found in the form of old label M&S trousers in a shade of umber brown, offering a blend of polyester, viscose, and Elastane Lycra.
It proved that the non-creasing nature of the Paloma Wool design can’t be emulated with these trousers; both the timeless and effortless style can.
The skirt section of this design was the hardest element, which resulted in me turning to the sewing machine.
To ensure minimal waste, I measured out my design prior to heading to the material shop, aiming to purchase the fabric required for one piece.
With the fabric of the M&S trousers in mind, I elected a similar blend and umber shade for the desired final look.
To achieve this, it took me around 3 hours, cutting and sewing into place after haphazardly pinning the material to myself as a makeshift mannequin.
The final product is a simple wrap-around ‘skirt belt,’ which can be paired with any bottoms you wish.
This ties at the side so it can be adjusted accordingly depending on where you’d like it to sit on your hips, and has a double layering to give a high-quality finish.
While I couldn’t copy the desired Paloma Wool look to the letter, I think this is certainly a decent nod in that direction.
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