Thanks for all your suggestions on my prior post - I was inspired to go to my closet and pull out anything that might possibly work. I did also hem the pants, only to just above my ankle, but I think it makes them look less sloppy. I know it is hard to tell in pictures where they are hitting. Might need to hem them another smidge but waiting to see how I like them like this.

1) the outfit from my original post
2) I got a tee that matched and tried it with my original sweater folded up to mimic a cropped sweater, I liked it and am on the lookout for a cropped cardigan
3) not sure about this but fine for a casual day around the house
4) I loved Runcarla's suggestion of a red sweater and red socks. Snapped up this awesome sweater last weekend at Marshall's. I am not generally a red person but love this. Pretend my orange socks are red
5) I like them with this lacey short sleeved sweater but for winter would need a third layer
6) Cropped sweater with short shirt underneath works I think. I don't like to tuck shirts so longer ones probably won't work for this
7) Example with one of my oversized shirts. The vest is a bit too long and also the shirt is long so I don't think I would wear this
8) Love this sweater but I don't really like it with the pants, not enough contrast I think

This was a good exercise for me, I now have a few ways to wear the new pants and an idea of what I need to add to my closet. Still not wild about the shoes I tried but I always like a reason to buy new shoes!

Thanks everyone for your advice!