Gauchos???

[KristaTX]

They're back???? I didn't realize until I saw today's Target ad that gauchos are back . I hearby promise never to wear them .

 

[cinmell]

I hate those things!

 

[icebrat001]

They've been back for months. I bought a black pair in December, I've never worn them and I can't find them. Dear So probably hid them.

 

[cstraub]

They're back???? I didn't realize until I saw today's Target ad that gauchos are back . I hearby promise never to wear them .

I must of missed these the first time around. I've never even heard the word gauchos?! What era are they from originally?

I noticed in your profile that you are only 2 years older than me. Wonder how I missed these and you didn't.

By the way, I LOVE DAVID BOWIE!!

 

[tekmom]

I too swore after 4th grade to never let another pair of gauchos ever touch my body....but at Christmas I saw a pair at New York and Company and laughingly tried them on for my 8 year old. Well, within an hour I had a new pair of leather boots and a stylish shirt to match. I'm happy to report that on Christmas Eve at the inlaws, I was one hot mamma. so, never say never.

 

[Kahana-ri]

My mother wore them and now I wear them. I love them. They look great with high boots or strappy heels. So comfortable. I was a bit iffy at first, but they great styles out the second around.

 

[Shugardrawers]

I wore them back in Jr high in the late 70's. You'd think we would have learned the first time around

 

[vettechick99]

I bought some a few months ago and love them! I wasn't old enough to wear them the first time around, so this is my chance.

 

[AnaheimGirl]

LOL! I was shopping for a skirt in December and every time I thought I saw a cute one on a rack, I'd get a hold of it and realize it was gauchos! I hadn't seen them since the 70's and was adamant I wouldn't be buying any!

Then, I started noticing them on some of the middle/high school age girls in the area, and they're already growing on me. The wide ones are kind of nice because they look more like a skirt, but have more of the comfort and ease of pants.

I don't know, I might be buying some this spring, too.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I was in high school in the early 70's when they were popular. I hated them then so I doubt I will like them now.

 

[Judy from Boise]

I lived in Gauchos in HS, and have always loved the style.They really are a classic "riding skirt". Barbara Cartright used to wear them (was it Bonanza?)I think it is a classic feminine/sexy/comfortable look!
Of course i hate the ones in the picture because they are not long enough, and the rise is too low.........

 

[disneyaggie]

They're back???? I didn't realize until I saw today's Target ad that gauchos are back . I hearby promise never to wear them .

Aw, come on Krista, I was hoping you would wear a pair at our next Dis Meet!

 

[LaLa]

Yep, I remember them. I remember going to church camp WAY back in the day and we could only wear either pants or gouchos, no actual shorts. Those fashion flashbacks alone should be enough to turn me off to them.

The craze is catching on though, and I'm seeing more and more people wearing them. I have to admit that I picked up a black pair for DD4 yesterday at the mall and she is beyond cute in them.
I am still on the fence about them for me though.

 

[princesspumpkin]

I loved them in '78, and I still love them in '06. Gauchos and boots - and I'm fabulous!

 

[puggymom]

I wore them back in Jr high in the late 70's. You'd think we would have learned the first time around

Me too and ITA about learning the first time around

 

[Kimickey]

Oh yes I love them. I have a pair and plan to purchase another. They go so well with a nice pair of wedges (shoes)

 

[KathyTX]

There are some women who can carry them off well, but they just make most of us look huge and frumpy. I think you need to have a *very* trim and fit, ummmm, backside to even consider wearing them.

I think the pair in the photo is especially ugly... but I'm no fashion critic.

 

[lulugirl]

Love em' !

 

[stinkerbelle]

these actually made their comeback LAST year...it's just filtering down to the "target/walmart" stores now.

wait - actually - target had them last year too. I had 3 pairs from Nordstrom/Urban Outfitters last year.

I wore them often...they are fun...comfortable too...and can be dressed up for the office.

My friend just "found them" in late fall - deemed them the next best thing to wearing sweats to work. (Umm..and she made fun of me for wearing them in the spring?)

 

[Stephanie218]

i LOVE these...everyone at my school wears them all the time. they're comfortable and look a lot nicer than sweats! I've found that if you get the one's at target, they're meant to be rolled down at the top to make them low rise, but i just don't fold them and they fit a lot better.