Ankle pants with black straps

rute

I bought last year these sandals, but haven't worn much. I knew the look lovely with dresses and skirts, but I'm on a pants mood.

This post is eye opening. Can I get away with rolled up jeans or should I buy a nice pair of black Ankle pants?
I feel something is wrong here, but not sure.

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10 years ago

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Latest reply was from Aida

BlondeAmbition

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I like the pants and the shoes together, it works (to my eye). I'm distracted by the jacket and blouse. The hem of the blouse the hem of the jacket and the sleeve length are identical, making a very strong horizontal line across your hips. Visually it shortens your leg line. Maybe tuck the blouse in, roll up the sleeves, just play around with moving the lines around so they don't all rest on the same place. I do love the yellow though.

10 years ago

Janet

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You look lovely as always!

I do see what BA is talking about -- the jacket is boxy, and the top sort of follows the same lines. The hem hits around the same spot, and the high neckline with that style of collar sort of emphasizes the boxiness. But there's nothing wrong with playing up that boxy shape if that's what you're after. Personally, I would choose something with a lower neckline and scrunch the sleeves, but that's me.

10 years ago

Jaime

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The yellow jacket looks great on you - it would be interesting to try BA's ideas and see if you like them better but I think you look good here. I think the jeans work with the roll but a pair of cropped black pants would give a different vibe.

10 years ago

jackiec

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I like the jeans, personally, maybe I'm distracted by your awesome black ankle strap wedges

Oh and black ankle pants would look great too. Just saying.

10 years ago

Lisa

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The black ankle straps work very well with the black trousers. Nice remix of a shoe meant for dresses. I always enjoy when items work double duty. I don't mind the emphasis of boxy in this look, that is a gorgeous yellow jacket. And I like the remix suggestions for the jacket too. That yellow is such a happy color!

10 years ago

viva

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I have to first say that I want those shoes AND that jacket. You look fabulous as always, Rute. Really! I just want the entire look!
I'm not opposed to the alternative stylings suggested, either, but I love as is.

10 years ago

Angie

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Absolutely killer, Rute. YES. Rolling works 100%. I do that myself. No need to buy black ankle pants. xo

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10 years ago

rute

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Thank you ladies! You are the best!
I'm glad because those sandals are so comfy, they need to go out more

10 years ago

Suja

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I love this outfit! I say wear a top with a lower neckline and/or scrunch the sleeves for more structure if you want that but it is fab as is too, IMO.

10 years ago

Aida

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Looks great to me Rute! I think the roll works very nicely; actual ankle pants will give you a more streamlined look, but perhaps not by enough to warrant a new pair. Try going with either a thinner roll, or wider but flatter.

10 years ago

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