Smooth Sailing

Without a doubt one of this season's must have's are the sailor pants. Personally I find these to be classic, the nautical look has been kept alive by fresh faced blondes on yachts, wearing Topsiders for years in Ralph Lauren Ads.

This year Gaultier took ownership of sexy meets classic in his high rise rendition of the pant we all know so well, but priced at $785, I'd just assume pick up that See by Chloe bag I've been eye balling, and call it a day. Just because a wardrobe item is a classic doesn't mean it should cost me the same amount as a weekend in Maui, especially if it's a denim classic.

In defense of Gaultier there's not allot of strong competition in this area, there's a fine line between high waisted and sexy and a hotmess the closest The Recessionistas have found are the Kenneth Cole New York Metro Pants, sleek, not quite as sexy but won't dip into the money you've been setting aside to invest in that Ford stock either.