Thank you so much for these varied ideas! I am glad I asked the questions because there are many suggestions here that I had not thought of.
Joy, yes, I was checking for ideas, but these particular pants don’t seem to be very prominent on the web.
La Pedestrienne, I didn’t even think of sneakers! Thank goodness I didn’t get rid of my adidas black and white high tops. Also, oxford shirt, very clever or gingham, very clever.
Angie, yes did you help me via PM with Finds. Everything good now. I have never worn white shoes! (except for summer white canvas sneaks) You can always bend my mind.
Jenava, great idea. I have a beige sweater with a touch of brown stripes on the cuff. I need to try it on.
Taylor, I want to dress them up AND down
Barbara Diane, yes, a sweater must be the ticket, right?
kkards, thanks for the links.
Fashiontern, good point that I can match the shoes to my coat.
suntiger, I have thought more than once that blush sneakers would work with something. Thanks for sharing your experience.
elpgal, I think I was inspired by your thread celebration our floral athletic pants Drapey cashmere sounds so lovely.
Cee, I LOVE cowlnecks. I wish they were easier to find.