And They're Off.........

It's been going on for years and it's about to start again: my annual search for a pair of white trousers (pants) that are not transparent.
Sounds so simple, but I have tried chinos, denims, linen mixes; fully lined and semi-lined and not at all lined. And every single pair has revealed that which I choose to leave unseen: my knickers.
I've tried endless brands and endless stores including Nordstrom, Dillards, Macys, J. Crew, J.Jill, Talbots, Gap. I thought the, cough, 'older lady' retailers would have this dignity issue sorted, but no.

First the pants have to pass the held-up-to-the-light test.
On the couple of occasions when the pink of my skin or the hue of skin-toned knickers has not shown through, I've been flummoxed by the other problem: visible front pockets - two contrasting half-moons spoiling what should be a smooth white surface. I once read a tip that suggested cutting out front pockets to avoid the messy look, but it's a tricky and expensive alteration.

So, any suggestions?
I know about wearing 'nude'-coloured undies; I can't do haute couture; I'm looking for the wide-leg Kate Hepburn style or the classic straight leg jean. Pubic-exposing skinny is not for me.

So if you try on a pair of whites that fit the bill, be a doll and let me know, will you? The person who helps me finally shut up about this will be rewarded with my eternal gratitude (and that of my husband), a huge shout-out and something delectable in the mail that goes with white pants - I was thinking chocolate....a set of indelible ink pens....that sort of thing.

"Top Knot Optional"

I don't visit Hel Looks much anymore. It's a fashion blog from Helsinki, supposed to capture imaginative looks in clubs and streets but it's all a bit po-faced for me. That and the fact that no-one over the age of 25 seems to be allowed out.
Rarely is there elegance or intentional humour; that could be because I'm over the age of 25, or it could be the effect upon Helsinkians of all that snow. For a while there was a terrifying spate of men and women using tights as trousers, and I think that finished me off.

'Rip It To Shreds' is made of sterner stuff than me and two of her recent posts featuring pictures from Finnish site set me thinking. Take a look at it here.
Did you scroll down and notice the hair?


The Tove Jansson influence. I've been impressed since childhood by Moomin Mama's handbags but didn't really think of Little My and her up-do (there she is, above) as a style influence. A look that doffs a cap to the humour and poise of the art of Tove Jansson could be a good thing.