How To Style Patterned Pants
How To Style Patterned Pants
I will be the first to admit it took me some time to jump on board with the idea of patterned pants.
In fact, I wrote a whole post about their resemblance to clown pants.
Needless to say, I’ve moved past that.
The more our brain is exposed to a new trend the more we grow accustomed to it and accept it as the new normal.
I haven’t bought a pair of patterned pants in a while simply because I don’t like buying pants.
Why?
I hate trying on pants.
My top three list of things I hate shopping for most are; bathing suits, bras, and pants.
In that order.
These new printed pants were on super sale at my consignment store. They were new with tags on, from Anthropologie and were reduced an additional 50%. I had a credit at the store from taking in items I no longer wanted and therefore I was able to walk out with these in my bag without ever opening up my wallet. My husband is ecstatic.
5 No-Fail Tips How To Style Patterned Pants
1. Pair them with a neutral top.
2. Select one of the colours from the print on the pants for your top.
3. If you’re mixing another pattern with the pants ensure that it is either larger or smaller than the print on your pants.
Smaller patterns will read as texture to the eyes.
Another trick with patterns is to have a darker background for one pattern than the other. You can barely see the top I’m wearing below, as it just peaks out of the blazer, but the pattern is on a black background.
4. If you pants are tone on tone in a neutral colour, your choices are limitless for the top colour.
5. Choose a coordinating colour in the same saturation for the top.
I think these new Anthro pants are going to look even better when I finally drop the baby weight.
And by baby I mean Cheezies and peanut butter squares.
Do you own any patterned pants? Any special tips you’d like to share about how you style them?
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Slip Dress Styled Seven Ways
Slip Dress Styled Seven Ways
My slip dress obsession started with this photo…
Before I jumped on the slip dress style bandwagon there were a few hurdles I had to overcome, I’m not in my early 20’s, I’m not 6′ tall and I don’t weigh 105 lbs.
Could I still wear such a trendy piece?
I like a challenge.
This dress would normally a resounding NO for me.
It has no waist definition, it is loose, with simple lines, in solid black…with no interesting details or embellishments, it looks a bit like a sack…boring…yawn…this dress is making me sleepy.
This is as basic and boring as I get.
Funny enough I don’t mind it. In fact, as the temperature sores above 39 C here today I’m loving the fact that it is essentially like wearing a nightgown. There are side slits as well for extra ventilation.
What do I like about this dress?
The straps are large enough to cover my bra straps, it is loose, nothing touches my body, it is very comfortable and it works with so many other pieces and accessories in my closet.
I tried this with and without a belt, and although I did prefer it with a belt, I’m wearing it without today. Belts are a big no-no when the temperature climbs above 27 C.
The belt I’m wearing is actually a scarf.
Slip Dress Styled For Fall
To be sure this worked cohesively with my personal style statement and other clothing I already own I styled the dress for Fall as a layering piece. I think I like it even more layered.
This is a total change from my usual more is more and “everything must define my waist” style. Sometimes it is good to change things up.
I don’t believe in following a strict set of rules when it comes to my personal style. I’m willing to give new trends and ideas a chance if I am able to adapt them to my own needs.
Having an open mind about your personal style and life in general allows for growth and discovery.
You’ll never know if you like something unless you try it.
When was the last time you tried to stretch your personal style?
Was it a success? Or do you prefer your set style ways?
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