Which brings me to my question du jour: These pants: what do I do? Keep or return? (btw, this is the other item I scored from the Shopbop F+F sale). Here's a pro/con list:
PRO:
1. I don't own any other khakis (that fit).
2. They fit pretty well, I think!
3. They're trendy without being overboard.
4. I really like how they go with some of my items... a nice departure from the jean look.
CON:
1. I'm nervous that, because I'm not a "khaki" girl, I won't wear them enough.
2. The pocket is cute, but I'm nervous the paint-splatter print will clash with some things.
3. They're too expensive to sit on a hanger in my closet, unworn.
4. Will they go out of style? (my thought= no, but still a concern...)
Top: UO silk top
Pants: Rebecca Minkoff Helmut pants
Scarf: skulls! yay! :) (from a Dallas boutique)
Belt: F21
Shoes: Chinese Laundry
And a quick shot of just the pants, for fit and detail's sake (p.s., if you can't tell, they sit low on the waist but have a slightly dropped crotch effect):
Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments? Help?!
In my honest opinion...
ReplyDeleteI do respect fashion, however I don't think all fashion is wearable in everyday life (or I should say, my non-risky everyday life).... to me, I find pleats like that unflattering, so I stay away from them. I also think the seat (rear view) looks a bit like pants that would deemed "fashion school" pants on Project Runway (bc of the drop crotch - not your bum haha)... you know what I mean??
for the money, I'd get something more classic and lasting (esp since you aren't a khaki girl - and you are already questioning them) and see if I could spend less on something similar elsewhere just in case the trend doesn't stick....
I like the idea of them but the fit is not my favorite. But I do prefer them styled with a tucked in top better because I feel like in the second pictures I can see the style of them more. I think something about the fit at the bottom also seems off to me.
ReplyDeleteI actually love the way you styled this look! My only pushback would be, that, for the money, will you still be loving the pleats a year from now?
ReplyDeleteI own about 5 pairs of pleated pants like this, but they were all extrememly inexpensive so therefore less painful to get sick of.
I usually do not wear khakis. I am not too sure about the pleats in the front and for the price I think you can get something else that you can wear more. Hope it helps!
ReplyDeleteI like them from the front because you are long and lean. Not so sure about the rear though. I hate saying it, because you are gorgeous woman! But I don't know if they are worth the money...
ReplyDeletei think you might be one of the few women who can pull those off. I could never wear them myself because my hips are so wide (like much wider than any other part of my body) so they just wouldn't work for me!
ReplyDeleteLOL when I said bottom I meant ankles! haha
ReplyDeleteI don't like the pleats. I like where she almost tried to go w/ the zipper detail w/ the back pocket and ankle (pseudo apocalyptic). I don't like the paint splatter.
ReplyDeleteGo long, lean, Katherine Hepburn. Or, go simple with some cool detailing - but no pleats.
I think I agree with Amber, something about the fit seems off to me. :( I think you could find a better pair honestly.
ReplyDeleteI think they are awesome. But I have been on the hunt for a jodhpur-look pant, so I might be biased. I think they would mix well with your flowy blouses and blush colored tops. You don't look totally happy/comfortable in them, so there's that too. Let us know what you end up deciding!
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