Here are some summer stylings of old with new.
I have mostly been a khaki pant/non-crop person, but did have several pairs and purged most that looked stumpy and frumpy. I saved a couple of pairs due to specific colors & fit.
I saved these because I like that they are slightly tapered, cotton and have an easy fit but fit in the waist. They may be at the dreaded length, though.
They are cuffed and I haven't tried rolling them. At the time I bought them, I was looking all over for actual long cotton or cotton-blend pants with the same taper and fit but have never found any.
#1--a last year's outfit creation with the same top & blazer I have now paired with my EF gray cuffed trousers. Wedge sandals provide leg length but are not my most comfie.
#2--trying with jean jacket--not sure I like the proportions as well
3#--casual with new mint and gray boatneck top--was parched for paler colors.
Not shown, but have also worn my fuchsia casual blazer with these and it works pretty well.
Also shown in the photos are some slipper flats from DSW. Not sure they show up well but are a kind of denim blue stripe on cream with a trim of indeterminate red--it can skew red or pink or fuchsia. These are proving to be a good summer flat so far--go with denim, khaki and low-ish contrast with pale legs; can wear sans socks, not a hiking show but comfie for most of day, errands/shopping, in place of tennies.
What say you? Still too frumpy, or only if shorter? I want to try to hold off on any new crops this summer, get another year from these because don't need more casual wear (being cold-natured I might wear these when others would be in shorts) and really prefer lightweight long pants, but maybe could eek out the summer with some better stylings.
I have mostly been a khaki pant/non-crop person, but did have several pairs and purged most that looked stumpy and frumpy. I saved a couple of pairs due to specific colors & fit.
I saved these because I like that they are slightly tapered, cotton and have an easy fit but fit in the waist. They may be at the dreaded length, though.
They are cuffed and I haven't tried rolling them. At the time I bought them, I was looking all over for actual long cotton or cotton-blend pants with the same taper and fit but have never found any.
#1--a last year's outfit creation with the same top & blazer I have now paired with my EF gray cuffed trousers. Wedge sandals provide leg length but are not my most comfie.
#2--trying with jean jacket--not sure I like the proportions as well
3#--casual with new mint and gray boatneck top--was parched for paler colors.
Not shown, but have also worn my fuchsia casual blazer with these and it works pretty well.
Also shown in the photos are some slipper flats from DSW. Not sure they show up well but are a kind of denim blue stripe on cream with a trim of indeterminate red--it can skew red or pink or fuchsia. These are proving to be a good summer flat so far--go with denim, khaki and low-ish contrast with pale legs; can wear sans socks, not a hiking show but comfie for most of day, errands/shopping, in place of tennies.
What say you? Still too frumpy, or only if shorter? I want to try to hold off on any new crops this summer, get another year from these because don't need more casual wear (being cold-natured I might wear these when others would be in shorts) and really prefer lightweight long pants, but maybe could eek out the summer with some better stylings.
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