Inspired Pants: Indie Design on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Volume is something my eye is craving now that skinny leggings are everywhere. Today I sought pants by indie Etsy designers that feature fabric other than black lycra, and a shape other than pencil-thin. A little ease and a little flow, please! And how about pants that fit! Why spend good money for ill-fitting pants that look and feel awkward, when it is so easy and no more expensive to order custom made from an indie designer? Given the time and frustration involved in shopping RTW (ready-to-wear) and the lack of individuality in the mass market, I see no reason to spend my time in a crowded mall pawing through racks of overpriced or quality-compromised fashion. Browsing Etsy's search pages, I found graceful palazzo pants and some fun & original party pants. Sit down, come as you are, grab your coffee or tea and come on a shopping spree with me on Etsy! Click on the photos to go directly to these listings. Prices range from $60.00 to $128.00

From top left to bottom right, today's featured designers include: yystudio, martinlopez, ModernEraDesign, DancingTreeCreations, littlmisscrow, whoknowswear, Mishoga, idolatre

Fashion Trend: Black, Purple and Silver on Etsy

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Molto Bella! Italy's streets are full of black accented with purple and silver jewelry this season. Today I decided to indulge my girly-girl and do some window shopping, and these are a few of the handmade items I found on Etsy's search pages. Featuring both brand new shops and a few well-established ones, this showcase is proof that you do not need to drive to your nearest Nieman's to adorn yourself like an Italian woman. There's a shade of purple for everybody, from the blue-violet cool version to the warm violet hues. A few great black wardrobe pieces from indie Etsy designers that you can have fitted precisely to your body, accented with the color of the day plus some great jewelry -- what could be more flattering, elegant, timeless yet timely? Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.Prices range from $40.00 to $165.00
From top left to bottom right, today's artisans include: heavymetallaundry, isabelamyo, FreiFashion, theGlassOnion, Fibernique, ModernEraDesign, PennyPearson, Luciabella1, masaoms, crochetbutterfly

Clothes that Fit on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy
My search for custom clothing yielded today's mostly casual picks. In my own closet, I've collected Treehouse28 designs that are my favorite wardrobe items, made exactly to my measurements in fantastic quality cotton-lycra fabrics. The designers featured here create truly tempting designs in natural fabrics, often in several color options. Your measurements, your color choice, these fabulous designs.....I cannot imagine a better way to buy clothes that flatter and feel wonderful. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings to learn details and purchase. Prices range from $45.00 for tops to $120.00 for the more elaborate creations.
From top left to bottom right, the artists shown here include: sandmaiden, treehouse28, gaiaconceptions, LesEnfantsSauvages, econica, VigilanteLabs, LesEnfantsSauvages, Wildewear, larimeloom, consciousclothing, Wildewear, chicffonintimate