Just want to draw reader’s attention to the new Vogue pattern V9246, which is a “five easy pieces” pattern (aka a wardrobe pattern that is less formal).

Finally, I think, a pattern that can actually be used well for a 6pac!  2 layers, a top, two bottoms.  Just make the top twice.  And, great opportunities for colour-blocking.  It also I think could be made in both stable knits and light wovens.  And in a modern silhouette with dropped shoulders and narrow sleeves, and a midi length on the wide trousers!

In fact, Vogue shows an ACTUAL 6PAC as their example:

1. short jacket – dark neutral – indigo linen (matches 3 and 5)
2. long jacket – light neutral – tan cotton
3. top – dark neutral – indigo linen (matches 1 and 5)
4. top – light neutral – white linen
5. wide trousers – dark neutral – indigo linen (matches 1 and 3)
6. narrow trousers – medium neutral print – indigo and white stripe linen

They show two sets of shoes, gold and black, and a dark blue bag also.

Now irritatingly they don’t show the finished hip, waist, or bust measurements (why Vogue why).  buyer beware in terms of actual size.  I think these are loose fitting — I’d look for 4 inches of ease on the bust measurement and maybe 8-10 on these loose-fitting jackets.  I would look for 2-3 inches of hip ease in the trousers.  I don’t usually do well with elastic-waist trousers, I might incorporate a zip into the side seam to reduce bulk at the waist accounting for my very large difference between hip and waist.  As with all new trouser patterns, I recommend measuring, then making a muslin in similar fabric and/or cutting with extra wide seam allowances if you are relatively confident in your alterations.

I also think these would be VERY quick to sew — there are no closures on any of the garments.  The jackets are unlined.  I think you could easily make the short jacket with a sheer or floaty lower back panel; while the shoulder yoke on the tee could be made sheer.  Or, break out the embroidery machine for the shoulder yoke pieces.  The long jacket would be great in pointe, possibly also the narrow pants.  The tops would be nice in woven rayon also.

BTW in case you are thinking it (ha ha ha LOL) I don’t receive anything from Vogue, this is my opinion.  Also I haven’t sewn these yet, the patterns could very well have terrible sizing.  But the first impression is VERY good.  Your impressions?