Trialling different pant styles.

Two posts in one day. I’ve been sick during the new year and this is my lazy on the mend day so mulling over my clothes. I did say I had too many pants but I managed to pick up a couple of pairs of trousers during the Christmas hunt and they are a looser more comfortable fit which I’m wanting to move to.
1. Boyfriend jeans. These are black and I wanted smart jeans to wear with my black blazers.
Pic 1 worn with my black Birkenstocks and summer blouse when I had to go out on some errands.
Pic 2 with a blazer, tshirt and docs ( how I would wear to work) and I’m going to try with combat boots as well.
2-3 I picked these up new (tag still on) at a thrift shop but they were incredibly long obviously for a very tall person so I hemmed them. They are a heavier cotton mix with very thin stripes. I’m going to wear with sneakers. Any other ideas? Do you think I need less athletic sneakers?

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1 year ago

slim cat

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Black boyfriend jeans are pretty practical addition - looks good with blazer! Black loose fitting pants plus refined boots, or boots with strong presence ( combat style maybe? ), plus some pretty blouses /jewelry to balance things out. I like the printed sleeveless blouse you have with them.

Suz

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BF jeans seem ideal for your style persona and presence. However, keep in mind, I'm a huge fan of BF jeans! So I may be a little biased!

I like the wider trousers, too. I don't know about "need" a less athletic sneaker but for my own style I'd prefer them with something a bit more fashion-y.

Jessikams

I’m totally with you on the comfortable pants theme.

Janet

The BF jeans look really great! The other pics are a bit dark to see details of fit and the stripes you mention, but they also look like a good easy fit.

I’m also in the comfortable pants club! And not just because of all the holiday eating.

One of my favorite new things are these Sanctuary cargo pants I got on a whim right before our holiday travels. Like the new parachute pants I got (similar to the Zara ones I originally shared), it’s easy to layer a warm layer underneath for cold weather, but they’re comfy for warmer temps too. They have ease without being overly baggy at the waist and high hip, which I usually have trouble finding. It’s been a nice variation from my usual jeans.

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Star

BF jeans are my most worn style. These look good as do the other pants. Seeing that you asked I would prefer a less athletic sneaker in that outfit.

Anonymous

Team comfortable pants FTW! Agreeing with a less athletic sneaker.

LJP

I'm living in my BF jeans these days - sort of sick of the wide leg trend, if I am honest. I like all of your pants here and how you've styled them, and agree that a pair of slim white or black/white, non-athletic sneakers would be perfect.

Jaime

Love the BF jeans (also a big fan) and think the wide legs look good but a bit hard to see in the pictures. I like wide legs with pointy toes myself, but I am pointy toe shoe person .

Irina

I love full length, loose pants on you. And imo, you are wearing with with right sneakers. This is very “now” look. If you wear pointy toe shoes or loafers, try them, too.

Angie

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What Jaime said.

You rock the BFs the way you've styled them in #1

Roberta

I have no objections to the sporty sneaker, but I do think a platform style would look very cool with those pants.

Jonesy

These are all fabulous additions! My two cents on the sneakers in #3: My preference would be for a different style of sneaker (or a sleeker boot or other pointy-toed shoe), or perhaps a different shirt/belt combo with those particular sneakers.

ETA: Some examples of what I mean, taken from a slide show on how to style baggy cargo pants (I know your black pants aren't cargo pants per se, but they are a similar silhouette). Not these exact items, but maybe another sort of sporty element to tie in with the athletic sneakers, plus one of your blazers?

Sally

Thank you everyone. Sorry I was asleep then had to go out of town to visit my mum so a late response.
@slim cat. That blouse is an old one I haven't worn for a few years but I'm finding it very useful at the moment. good think to have a holding zone.
@Suz yes I can see why you like boyfriend jeans. They are not tight on the legs like skinny jeans but have some room. I think I know what you mean by fashion-y.
yes Jessikams there is such a variety of comfortable looser pants too these days.
@Janet those olive khaki pants look great....very tempting.
@ star, suntiger and LJP- thanks for chiming in and giving the feedback on the sneakers
@Jaime and Irina - I haven't tried pointy shoes before except for flats with pointy toes but I'm open to try them.
@ Angie - thats funny because I was unsure about the blouse and birkenstocks with them. good to know it works.
@Roberta - thanks for giving another option of platform sneakers. I guess they would be quite comfortable.
@Jonesy- I like those options there. I have combat boots so could try it. I also like the idea of converse but haven't always found them comfortable to walk in...something about the foot arch...I could look for something similar.

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