Hi Angie! Thank you for reviewing.
I actually love how they feel , with that lovely secure belted feeling at the waist, and like a lot of drapey pants, I think they look better IRL , with movement, very nice and swishy, and while not fitted on the thigh, the drapey fabric gives a bit of that effect.
These could be 3-season pants for me, by layering under and wearing warmer tops. Technically summer too, in air-conditioning, but ankle boots don't give that vibe as well.
What do you see as the direction for tops? Do you think they "require" more tailored tops for less volume, or mix and match (ha!) with different styles? My default will be a knit, such as a thin linen, cotton or merino, in either a boatneck or rare turtleneck, or maybe a woven not button-front.
Button fronts plus the lower rise tend to emphasize long torso.
I have not tried un-tucking, or belting over. So I will need to play around with them.
Also color--this color will work fine in my wardrobe but steers me to all of my non-burgundy/berry tops unless there's a good monochrome match. I had wondered if black would be the safe bet for a pant that could go with more tops and maybe dress up or down. OTOH it's great to have some not-black pants options.
If I got these, I think I would still keep the plaid pants and create 2 very different looks. That may be all of the "new" looks I can find time to wear, since I still will wear my existing, more "classic" trousers this fall and winter.