Every woman should own a pair of white linen trousers – they just Scream summertime!! Don’t you think?? I owned a great pair some years back, which I absolutely loved, but they got stained, so they had to go!! Since then (2005), I’d been on a mission trying to find a pair with even the remotest resemblance. It’s not that they don’t exist, there are tons of them out there and believe me, I’ve tried on a “gazillion” but the fit is so important, and I’m not one for settling. Since I do design clothes one would think “just make a pair”, however, trousers is not my area of expertise and I really wasn’t in the mood to experiment.

Finally, last month, while shopping with my girls one Saturday morning at Annie Sez (designer outlet), I found a pair. Being a bit of a snob, I was a little reluctant to even try them, (they weren't 100% linen) but I did, and they fit -  so, of course, I bought them……….and I have absolutely no regrets. They're a bit loose fitting, wide legged, don't sit too high on the waist (a bit contemporary - which we mature women must embrace) and the rayon in this blend helps alleviate  the "hard core" wrinkling of pure linen - which is really nice.

Ms. Aikasha is wearing Rampage white linen blend trousers, One Step Up black, backless polo bodysuit, Louboutin black sueded pumps and Dolce & Gabanna fabric with green leather handle/trim “banana” bag. Accessories include Marc Jacob’s white oversized shades,  Swiss Legend white porcelain watch, pearl/gold shoulder dusters and necklace, and  a plethora of coordinating bangles.

Tip: Back to the underpinnings topic - not polka dot or tiger print panties under white trousers. even if the trousers are lined, colourful undies will "shine' through. If your fair skinned, wear beige / if you're dark skinned, wear black. The bodysuit worn today is a thong so there were no panty lines here!! 

Tip II: If you're anywhere near your "cycle" but feel absolutely  driven to wear white trousers, consider using a slim/light tampon to avoid any possible incident.