I bought another pair of pants. Funny that for so many years I found pants so difficult for me, but since the ascent of wider-legged silhouettes and full lengths, I’ve been finding it much easier to get excited about newer styles.

I love a tuxedo or side stripe, but I thought for years that it just didn’t work for me. Well, it wasn’t great when on a skinny or slim pant, but in a fuller leg, it’s a big yay for me! Last year I added a couple of pants with this feature to my wardrobe, but they are more fall-winter weights.

I was in the neighborhood of one of the remaining Nordstrom stores in my area last week and cruised through, on the lookout for white sandals (zero luck there). I spotted these pants from Avec Lee Filles and was intrigued even though they are not a color I typically wear. There was just one pair, so I tried them on and just had to take them home to try! They’re a bit roomy, but I like that kind of loose fit in summer. The ties at the sides are a very trendy touch but one that appeals to me.

Team Wear reporting — I wore them yesterday to work for a while at the library (needed a quiet space and home was not it that day!), run some errands, and then host some friends of ours for drinks and dinner at our house. I paired them simply, with a plain white cropped tee from Athleta, and white Adidas sneakers. No pics, sorry! But I’ll try to take pics next time I wear them. I got three separate people complimenting me on these pants while out yesterday, too!

I also brought home the side stripe Rag & Bone Miramar pants that I have been eyeing for a year. Do I need them? No, but I really like them and I believe they’ll get lots of use!