Black Crane linen carpenter pants (small) | purchased w/credits at Garmentory
James Perse slub crewneck tee (size 1) | up to 25% off at Shopbop!!
Robert Clergerie slides (size 38.5 = US 8) | up to 25% off at Shopbop 🙂
I’ve had these Black Crane pants before, in navy flannel (September 2013), and I liked them, but they were warm for most of Texas’ weather. After discussing Elizabeth Suzann and linen alternatives lately, I decided to go ahead and just order these pants to try/show you and see if I thought they were good enough to keep. FYI, I ordered them on Saturday morning and they arrived yesterday 🙂 I wore them all afternoon yesterday, and am wearing them now (I just took these photos a few minutes ago), so this is how they look AFTER quite a bit of wear.
As you can see, they’re a “green black” with translates more to charcoal in my opinion, but when put up against grey, they definitely look more green. I was hesitant at first, not thinking I would like the color. I do like it, and love that it provides a contrast to black.
I ordered the small, and the waist is SNUG. I have to shimmy to get them over my hips at first also. And the waist is still a bit snug after so much wear. Which is a. a good thing, and b. a bad thing. I don’t really notice it all that much unless I do, if that makes sense, and I definitely wouldn’t want to go with the medium, so I’m not sure what the solution is. Is there any way to “stretch” elastic??
Obviously the shape is unconventional, and quite a bit more hip-accentuating than even ES Clyde pants. Honestly, I’m not sure this is the “look” I’m going for right now, so I’m not sure I will keep them. I do like them, but I’m always thinking and wondering if I’d like something else BETTER. Like I’ve wanted to try Elizabeth Suzann’s Andy pants in linen and/or the Florence pants in linen. But I just do not want to wait six weeks for them.
Black Crane’s linen is comparable to ES I think; maybe a little softer and less “structured” though? Overall, if you like the shape, and that these have pockets, I highly recommend these as a great linen pant. I consider them an excellent alternative to Elizabeth Suzann 🙂
One note about Garmentory before I move on to Shopbop…They’re changing their referral fee structure in a week or so down to $10 credit when you sign up for an account so if you prefer $20, I’d suggest doing it now. Here is my referral link, and when you use it to sign up for an account at Garmentory you’ll get a $20 account credit and so will I. (actually I’m not sure it’s still working, they may have disabled it already, but it’s worth a try!)
Now, Shopbop. It’s time to score JP and Robert Clergerie for up to 25% off! (that’s what I will do anyway…) I’ll write more about my picks tomorrow, but as you probably know, I recommend all the James Perse and all the Robert Clergerie. I ordered these shoes a month ago and have only just been able to wear them a couple of times, but honestly, the second I put them on, I heard angels sing. No, I don’t believe in angels, but wow, these are so comfortable. And I love the height. And the color palette 🙂
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Find anything you’re interested in buying at Shopbop? Do you have any Black Crane linen? What do you think of it?
I saw the shoes at Nordstrom and instantly thought of you! Love them, just can’t afford them myself!
i’m very lucky that I can use the credits i earn from shopbop to buy robert clergerie 🙂 and james perse…
I like these pants on you! They have that effortless slouchy thing going on.
thanks! definitely slouchy LOL
Those pants look great! The tight waist is a dealbreaker for me though- I absolutely can’t stand tight waistbands they make me feel sick. If you figure out how to magically stretch elastic from inside pants, please share lol.
haha. yes, that would be magic i think LOL
Oh wow, I love these on you. I just bought a black pair of linen Andys but you’re making me wish I had this pair too!
i have wondered the same about stretching elastic. i have a pair of black crane pants that fits perfectly everywhere except the waist. since they are purely for lounging, i think i may make a small incision on the inside of the band and cut into the elastic just a little bit to make it larger.
also would love to try on those andys, but not willing to (a) wait 6 weeks just to try them, and (b) be stuck with yet another store credit if/when they don’t work.
i did, however, just order a pair of the tapered linen/tencel pants from vetta capusule in black. this is my first purchase from that brand, so i have no idea what to expect!
I really dig those pants on you!! Especially love the cuffed bottom and the cool color. Neutrals are the way to my heart 🙂
What do you think of the JP slub cotton? I ordered two slub crews this morning. Fingers crossed!
Love those sandals! Can you walk a mile in them at a casual pace?
the JP slub cotton is my favorite 🙂 i have two white long sleeves, a black long sleeve and a black and a white short sleeve…that style tee fits me better than any other!
i haven’t been able to wear the sandals much, but i did have to add a non-slip sticker on the bottom to keep from slipping. the sole is very thick and i couldn’t do a rubber sold because as RC does sometimes, he cuts the sole about 1/4 inch to make it more flexible. i would not wear these to walk casually, like on vacation, but i wear them running errands and running the mall LOL
sorry confused: r u saying the sole is leather or rubber? Did u put the sticker on the sole of the shoe or on the footbed?
pants do look very good on you. Is the waist an elastic issue only or would the fabric still be too tight if the elastic was adjusted?
thx in advance!
Me too. Can’t wear spanx type stuff either.
according to shopbop the sole is rubber but it’s more like a slippery leather sole IMO. and it’s scored/cut about 1/4 inch on the bottom to make it more flexible. so i couldn’t have my cobbler add a rubber sole like i did with my ES mules – i mean, i could have, but didn’t want to go through all that…
so i just added a non-stick sticker to the sole of each shoe and that solved the problem, for a lot less $$
*the footbed is leather
it’s an elastic issue i think. but i’m not sure how to tell?
oh, i love spanx 😉 apparently i live in the wrong century LOL
spanx: otherwise known as “girdles” 😉
Please review for us!
re: elastic. Which is wider the elastic or the fabric in the position that is problematic (waist or hips.)
The fabric is wider. Twice as wide as the elastic. The elastic is in the top half.
elastic wears down with stretching… i’ve stuffed too tight elastic pants out by stuffing them to the brim with multiple pillows.. leave it like that for a few days and you might notice its looser.
I love the pants. Black Crane has an aesthetic that I love! Love those RC slides, too. I’m in the market for a new slide since my VINCE Orsons were worn to death! I’m considering Birk Arizonas, or ???
Grechen, do you still have those Vince sneaker socks / boots? I’m considering buying them with the Shopbop code and was curious!
no, i ended up returning them. i just didn’t think i’d be able to fit them into my wardrobe like i wanted to…i’d definitely recommend them though!
I recently bought the Black Crane pandan jumpsuit in green black linen, and I love it! I kinda think I look like a high fashion clown in it, but I don’t care! I wore it a few times while in Bali, and it was so comfortable. I couldn’t wear it during the day due to the intense heart and humidity, but it was perfect at night.
i have a black crane jumpsuit from last year and i really love it – the bottom looks similar to the carpenter pants, without the tight elastic 🙂
it’s not very flattering, honestly, but i don’t care about that, it’s comfortable to wear and lounge around it. i do find it warm though, when it’s very hot…