I’m a really big fan of printed pants right now, but I also find them a tricky style to pull off, a. because I have short legs, and b. because my thighs aren’t twig-like.
The last thing I want to do is look more stubby. Here are a few tricks I’ve found for rocking the printed pant trend even without the ideal set of gams.
1. Fit: get the right fit. I prefer a trouser over a skinny pant. I feel like they are more universally flattering. Not too tight, not too loose. Finding a great fit is tricky for me right now because my post-partum body is a bit disproportioned but I have faith that soon my hips to waist ratio will even itself out again and buying pants won’t be such a nightmare. If you are in the same boat, don’t be afraid to tailor your pants. A good alteration is worth every penny if it makes your clothes more wearable.
2. Pattern: If you have legs for days you can probably get away with big bold patterns, but for the rest of us, keeping the pattern smaller is wise. I love geometric patterns, and small florals, but for heavens sake avoid florals of the ugly curtain variety. Please and thank you. Classic prints are less trendy and will stay in style for much longer.
3. Heels. If all else fails, throw on some heels. They add length, and who doesn’t need a little extra length?
;-)
Happy Tuesday.
Pants: Loft(available in store- similar
here). Chambray Shirt:
JCrew Factory (new favorite). Sweater: Target (old- similar
here.) Jacket: Loft (old- similar
here). Wedges: Ross. (similar
here.)
Love those shoes.
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So. Stinking. Cute. Seriously. And the weather looks beautiful! So much snow over here.
Agree with the curtain floral pants :) You look lovely!
I can’t even believe that you recently had a baby! So jealous and praying that I can bounce back as quickly after my first born. Please share your tips!
Thanks Monica! I breastfeed, jog, watch what I eat and do pilates. Seems to do the trick, although it’s different for everyone. ;-)
You look amazing…. I’m almost 8 months and look like a short chubby bear…. lol hoping breastfeeding will help with loosing the weight…
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Congrats Anna! And you don’t look like a chubby bear, you look adorable. I loved the pencil skirt outfit you wore the other day.
I love printed pants and have the same concerns about wearing them as you do, but I love your recommendations! I think that they are spot on and you can totally pull off a patterned pant!
Chelsea
Haute Child in the City
beautiful…love the jacket
I could not pull of those pants but of course, they look good on you!! xoxo
CUTE outfit. I love the pants!
the pants look lovely on you! xo
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i cant believe you just had a baby!
you look amazing
xo the egg out west.
Adore the outfit. I haven’t really embrassed the whole printed pant thing, but you sure make it look good.
Agi:)
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