Smoking Cigarettes

Of course this is just a fashion reference. You know, those slim black pants that taper and end just above the ankle, just one major staple in the wardrobes of those such as Miss Hepburn and Sandra Dee? Stovepipes, Peg Legs, Pencil Pants... all of these nicknames for the infamous Cigarette pant.
These pants have made constant comebacks since their first appearance in the 50's. Most recently in 2006 when the Gap launched an ad featuring a digital Hepburn dancing around to Back in Black. From the looks of fashion forecasts into 2012, the pant is not ready to die yet.

We have been introducing the Cigarette pant into the lives of many here at Model Citizens. The cut of the pant is much more flattering to most then the average skinny pant. Breaking up the line of the leg slightly above ankle can both lengthen shorter legs, and make the foot appear much more elegant. These pants also come in several different fits to flatter. I am currently on the lookout for my own perfect pair. This pant offers a more sturdy (and warmer!) alternative to the ankle length legging. Dressy with heels, practical for boots and sweet with flats, these pants look fantastic with longer tunics, and jackets, shirts tucked in, and shirts untucked! Talk about versatility. Known for her fine tailoring and minimalist designs, the styles above feature Stella McCartney's fierce use of the Cigarette pant in her Spring 2011 collection and again in her Autumn 2011 line!

I'm going to go freeze in my ankle length leggings now. Happy Thursday!
ML xx