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Paris: Free Day at d'Orsay

10/9/2015

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I can't stop myself. These days, when I find a pattern I love, I have to make it over (and over) again. The Sorell Trousers are no exception. My love for this pattern deepened as soon as I finished this denim pair. 
These are my favorite pair of pants I've ever owned. These pants are a great example of why I love making my own clothes. As a short gal, a lot of RTW pants styles are off-limits for me. It's not possible to maintain the shape of a pant leg after you've hemmed 6 inches off the bottom, because,  as those of us who sew know, the length needs to be taken from the middle of the leg, not the bottom.  
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Then, there's the booty, which in my case requires a different size pair of RTW pants than my waist. I can't tell you how many pairs of gappy waist, ill fitting pants I've owned in my life.  When you make your own pants, especially if they're darted, there's no problem closing the gap! These pants work with my curves, not against them. 
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Did I mention they're comfortable and easy to wear. I felt very put together wearing them, and they transitioned beautifully from one activity to another. Following our morning at the flea market, Mike and I joined Meg and Josh for a trip to the museum.  Neither Mike nor I get very excited by museums, but it seemed silly to travel all the way to Paris and not stop to visit a couple of the most famous. 
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Musee d'Orsay wasn't originally on our short list of contenders, but as chance would have it, it was free day at the museum and we had an open afternoon. 
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After browsing through vintage fashion sketches and loading up on buttons, we made our way across the city. A lot of people had the same idea we did. There was a substantial line to get into the museum, but it moved quickly and it was worth the wait. ​
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We enjoyed d'Orsay even more than the Louvre. Mona is great, but she doesn't compete with the collections of van Goh, Renoir, and Monet on display at d'Orsay. It's a hit factory. And, for people who prefer the highlight reel over spending entire days museum hopping, it served our purposes.   
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14 Comments
Sam link
10/9/2015 06:01:15 am

Wow, those trousers are fantastic! As a shortie I always worry about wide legged trousers making me look even shorter and wider, but these look great on you. I'm not surprised they're your favourites!

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Hila link
10/9/2015 06:08:41 am

These are pure loveliness! I bought this pattern when it came but am yet to make them and your 2 versions have pushed them up my queue😃

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tanyamaile link
10/9/2015 06:51:50 am

Yet another fabulous outfit! Your trousers pair so wonderfully with your top and really elongate your legs. Now wonder why you love them so much! If you love Van Gogh, Renoir and Monet, you should visit the Legion of Honor museum if you ever make it out this way to San Francisco.

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Mary Danielson link
10/9/2015 08:29:32 am

These trousers looks fantastic on you, Michelle! Okay really, the whole outfit is super chic and you like right at home in Paris. Gorgeous!

Also, I've always preferred the d'Orsay to the Louvre, as well! The scale and caliber of their impressionist collection really tips the balance for me--it's such a gem of a museum. The Louvre is wonderful, of course, but a bit mind-boggling to take in.

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elaineoc link
10/9/2015 10:15:38 am

Fabulous! I love these. I was a big fan of big flares when I was younger - these feel like the grown-up, sophisticated version.
I love the Musee D'Orsay - so many of my favourite artists, and the building is gorgeous. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful as well.

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Evie
10/10/2015 08:11:24 am

Those pants are wonderful!

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Kathryn link
10/10/2015 12:53:08 pm

Oh wow these trousers are so gorgeous! They look fantastic on you & I love the style. I've got a similar vintage pattern I could try but I'm tempted by this pattern as I bet the instructions are much better than my vintage pattern!

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Jo link
10/10/2015 04:06:57 pm

Such beautiful fit on these pants! They look great on you. Very envious of your lovely holiday and how fab you look on it!

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Amanda link
10/10/2015 04:34:03 pm

These look great! The whole outfit looks perfect for a day of sightseeing in Paris. I've been warming up to the idea of making pants again. It's been a while. And, I'm not really a museum person either (especially in a city like Paris, which is a work of art all its own), but I agree it is hard to not go to at least one during a visit. :)

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Becky link
10/12/2015 07:18:49 am

The pants look great--the proportions are perfect! I'm also impressed that you got that many pictures inside the museum, since when I was there last fall, there were security guards going around and telling people to stop taking pictures!

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Heather link
10/12/2015 09:51:59 am

I have decided that I want your entire travel wardrobe! These are great Michelle - and very Parisian with your striped top! I bet they were so comfy too!

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Annabellebumps link
10/15/2015 05:45:51 am

I love this denim version as well! Once I get back to my pre-pregnancy body, I think this will be the first pattern I sew up.

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Lisette link
11/14/2015 04:34:51 pm

These pants are wowsers! I love a good pair of wide leg trousers and they look fabulous on you. It may suck for RTW, but a curvier rear is really key in trousers like these. I lament my lack of one!

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Lola B. link
2/19/2016 08:31:44 am

These pants are beyond gorgeous and they look beautiful on you!

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