Sneak Peek: Sheila Moon Fall 2009 Apparel

I just put up a new post on the TE blog. Take a peek at what Sheila has in store for the upcoming fall season!

http://blog.teamestrogen.com/

Wow, Susan - you look great!!!

Cool clothing too:)

From the front I love the pants..... but from the back that is just so wrong :eek:....

Eden - That's great feedback. Thank you!

Sheila's britches always have a reinforced seat panel for urban riding. (Think messengers.) In most years, it's been a "tonal" fabric, so it blends. On her houndstooth, she's using a solid panel by necessity.

What do others think?

Susan

I got the idea for having something more hard wearing on the seat, but I doubt I'd ever wear anything that makes me look like I sat in something or worse... my vote is back to a better match. I would guess that the tougher stuff is very limited in color selection, but even a close brown would probably be preferable.

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Originally Posted by Eden

even a close brown would probably be preferable.

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My thoughts exactly.

Well, hmmm.... i'd think you'd want to avoid brown or red! :eek:


I am a HUGE fan of Sheila's 'Go Go'/ballet skirts (wearing one now) and boleros. I wear them several times a week and have 4 diff skirts and 4 diff boleros all in mix and match patterns. It's almost my everyday uniform at this point!

I had the same reaction as Eden. Why is the reinforcing pad on the OUTSIDE?

You can rub holes in regular fabric pretty quick with a bicycle saddle.

Dark brown would definitely look bad.... but something that matches the field color of the pattern seems like it would blend OK.

I agree w most everyone about the panel - something less obvious, that blends better w the pants leg, would be good.

Nice outfit, though. :cool:

Wow Susan, I didn't realize at first that was you - lookin' great! :)

Ahhh in the front,
:eek: on the rear!

I'm no fan of houndstooth but the design is good. I might consider them in a solid color.
I'm currently wearing this

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Originally Posted by jobob

Wow Susan, I didn't realize at first that was you - lookin' great! :)

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Thanks Jo. *I* can hardly believe it's me! I thought for sure our photographer has photoshopped my hips to be so slim-looking. But nope, it's the real deal. As of yesterday, I finally weigh less than I did when I was 25 years old! :)

Susan

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Originally Posted by Zen

I'm currently wearing this

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Zen,

I wore something just like that (made by Skirt Sports) on my run this morning. We've been thinking about carrying the Skirts Sports version in the fall, so I've been test-wearing a pair.

I *mostly* like it. But, for the 1st 10 minutes, I feel like it's going to slide right down off my hips, and I have to hike it up a bit. Once I start to sweat - after about 10 minutes or so - it stays (sticks?) in place right where it belongs for the rest of my work out. I had the same reaction to it the first time I wore it a few weeks ago.

How well do you like the Athleta version? I might think about buying one for comparison purposes, if you are happy with yours...

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Susan

It looks great but the waist rise is a little lower than I'm used to. Most women probably won't have a problem with that rise.They seem to be well made.

I usually wear my pants in the Fred Mertz style but I'm becoming accustomed to the rise.

I think they would be very popular.