Happy Sunday!
Struggling a bit to style this pants with what's in my wardrobe. Pants are flat over tummy, not pleated and would prefer not to tuck
Does this work?
I'm wearing a vest with a little peplum over the blouse. Blouse has black pussy bow.
I have re tied the bow so it's smaller and the ends hang lower to the bottom of the vest.
Just trying ideas do haven't added any accessories at this point.
Thanks so much.
xxx Deborah
OMG! Adorable.
Deborah replied 12 years ago
NPM thanks so much!
Wow Deborah, I think this looks pretty good! I don't have any suggestions for improvement. You probably won't have to add to much in the way of accessories, either, maybe just some earrings and a ring?
cheryle (Dianthus) replied 12 years ago
I love that shade of red and the grey/black is a great way to set it offf. I can see those pants with a white button front tucked in and the vest over it as an alternative.
JennyAnne replied 12 years ago
Perfect combo with the red pants. I really love it on you!
Jjsloane replied 12 years ago
I'm not completely sure on this. Maybe with the vest unbuttoned? It creates 2 very disparate horizontal lines otherwise. I like the idea of it and the elements play nicely.
Deborah replied 12 years ago
Claire, that's exactly what I added... My drop mother of pearl earrings and a ring:). Thanks.
Dianthus, I'm not keen to tuck with these pants but I do like the idea of a white button down... but maybe not tucked under the best..thanks I hadn't thought of a white shirt:)
JennyAnne thanks so much:)
Jj good point, tho I quite liked how the line of the vest mirrored the line of the blouse. I will take another look tho .. Thank you.
Makrame replied 12 years ago
This looks great to me!
Kiwichik replied 12 years ago
I like how you've styled these but I think the slouchy pants are a perfect opportunity for a half tuck.
Deborah replied 12 years ago
Hmm looks like I may have to "get over myself" and at least try a semi tuck!! The other option is a high low top??
Kiwichik replied 12 years ago
Ohh yes that would work well
christieanne replied 12 years ago
Love the black dots and vest with the red and proportions seem fine for untuck. Hilo top sounds very interesting with these. Rock that red!
CocoLion replied 12 years ago
Great pants!
Some ideas: tuck the dotted blouse when wearing with the vest so there are fewer horizontal lines. It could just be a tick of mine, but I am always obsessing about tops that end exactly at the widest point of my hips.
Try the pants with a white button down.
Try the pants with some booties or trendy shoes.
ETA: just read the other suggestions. If you dont' want to tuck, what about an easy tuck? That is my word for loose tucking. Not exactly a sloppy tuck and not as deliberate as a semi tuck. You would need a silky flowy blouse for that concept to work, but it may be an easier gentler way to get into tucking.
I agree with hi lo top. Also, navy would look great with this shade of red. Just avoid white for obvious nationalistic reasons (and I'm not just talking about the US). :-)
Deborah replied 12 years ago
Some fantastic suggestions all. Thank you so much.
Denise thanks:). A lot of the girls wearing slouchy pants now are in the warmer weather and I am trying to style mine for Autumn/Winter. I felt the look was better with some of my foot showing. But that's not necessary and a bootie could work? I will try your easy tuck and see how that works, but I am veering towards the hi lo option I think:)
lyn67 replied 12 years ago
Balck booties to it, Deb, and you're done! Fab outfit as always!:-)
fashionista replied 12 years ago
Wow Deborah, yet another gorgeous WIW. You wear red bottoms so well. Wish I had the guts to move out of my comfortable dark wash skinny jeans.
Mayhash replied 12 years ago
I think pearl necklace wil make a nice addition to the look..
celia replied 12 years ago
ooooh, I am thinking too hard on how I can copy this to give any suggestions.
love the look.
Angie replied 12 years ago
I would like to see you tuck into these trousers too, Deb. I quite like this combination, but would prefer it sans the double layered tops. Stronger that way.
LOVE you in these trousers!!
annagybe replied 12 years ago
I just saw this looks on net-a-porter. Maybe you can thrift a cream blazer or top
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/183886
Meredith1953 replied 12 years ago
Great pants and boy I love that blouse and vest with it. Everyone has such great ideas for other combos so I think you will get a lot of mileage from the pants! You look lovely in red!
Amy replied 12 years ago
Ooh, very nice! I like the tucking suggestions too.
Vicki replied 12 years ago
These are wonderful colors on you. I love the red trousers and blouse. Where are those cute Oxfords? They may be a playful addition sometime.
Deborah replied 12 years ago
Looks like I cant escape 'tucking' !! Thanks so much everyone. I really want to stretch myself style wise and while it's scary putting yourself out there you are all so kind and encouraging. And I love these pants so I do really want to get them working.
Deborah replied 12 years ago
Anna, thanks so much for the links:) I do have a jacket that might work. It is technically blush pink but it's so close to cream. I have also been looking at a grey/silver hi lo dressy sweater to go with the pants.
The issue is mine are not true slouchy pants as they are flat over the tummy. When the slouchy pants finally hit our shores, I may invest in a pair.. these were a DIY job.