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Trouser challenge and layered denim

Janet

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Just for an afternoon of errand-running... My trousers have been going unworn so I pulled out these long-neglected black ones and paired them with layered denim and animal print booties to dress them down. I think I've had these for 6-7 years! I am challenging myself to wear my neglected items, and trousers are high on the list. They're just as comfy as jeans, and they're machine washable, so I don't know what has been stopping me from wearing them. Comments, suggestions welcome as always.

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Latest reply was from siniestra

ElleH

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I think the outfit looks great! I do the same thing & always wear jeans. I don't know why. Do trousers remind you of business wear? Do you find them less flattering due to being less body con? I don't know if your jeans are body con I'm just trying to help you understand why you don't wear the pants more.

Janet

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Elle, thanks! I wore these to my last "office" job, so yes, trousers do feel more like business wear to me. But I know they don't *have* to be for professional or dressy wear only -- hence, my hanging on to them all these years. I just have to think about different ways to style them.

Mona

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I am also on the jeans kick lately. Thanks for posting this, Janet. This is a nice reminder to wear more trousers. I really like layers of denim with black trousers and animal print booties complete the outfit.

Freckles

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I am not a denim lover so almost all of my casual pants are trousers of one sort or another. My life is also very casual so Im certainly enjoying seeing your post.
You look lovely Janet and I dont really think there is a difference in the rest of the outfit with jeans or without.

A very bias opinion is mine...

Suz

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Janet, you look amazing in this layered denim. The deep blues are magical with your hair and complexion. WOW!! I am so glad you hauled out the trousers for this. I would like to try it, too. But I must say, it's your amazing textured clutch that totally makes the look. I couldn't copy that.

Anonymous

Woot! YLF! I love how you dressed the trousers down and the denim blues really suit you.

Sara L.

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I like the how the denim dresses down the trousers and makes them more casual. Loooove the clutch!

Glory

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I like how you are paying some attention to the neglected items. The trousers are still great and look wonderful with the denim.

Caro in Oz

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I do always reach for my jeans too. I love how you've styled them here. How did you feel at the end of the day, were you happy with them?

Janet

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Thanks, everyone!

Caro, I have to say I felt just as comfortable in these as I do in jeans. They even easily survived an impromptu dog rescue! Three dogs were running loose next to the highway near where I live -- I was driving down the highway and saw them, so i pullled over. I got the dogs to come with me and played with them while I called their owner (phone number was on their tags) and waited for her to show up. They'd escaped from the yard, so I was glad I stopped.

sarah

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You look so pretty, Janet. I love that clutch. May I ask where it's from?

Jaime

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Love the denim on denim, the clutch and the trousers look terrific - not like business wear at all.

Janet

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Sarah, the clutch is Kate Spade -- I bought it from Una!

Angie

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KILLER

LOVE you in these proportions, Janet. Fresh!

*waving at my jacket and bootie twin*

Sveta

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I think it looks awesome and I want to copy!

Caro in Oz

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That's great Janet - looks like I might have to take my trousers out for a spin.
Glad the dogs were okay:)

K. Period.

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I was just going to ask about the clutch! Good thing I read through the comments. How fabulous!

I love the trousers with the denim. As Suz already said, the blues look magical with your complexion. Really gorgeous. I love that you kicked it up with the lighter patterned boots. They make a real statement without seeming disparate. Lovely! You have such an amazingly unified style, Janet. I really love it.

Beth Ann

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Janet: Love the denim layering! I also appreciate the modern styling of the black trousers. Having spent a decade "hiding" in them (you know the type black pants / bright top), I'm trying to reintegrate them to a healthy place in my closet! Your long legs really shine here

(Kudos for being a "Doggie Good Samaritan)

Firecracker (Sharan)

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What a great outfit on you. Just perfect. I would never have thought to wear a denim shirt and denim jacket together, and I love them with the trousers. Plus the boots and clutch--wow! That clutch is one gorgeous piece on its own, btw.

CocoLion

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The outfit looks very modern, you wouldn't know the age of the trousers. The trousers are classic while the denim layering and animal/snake clutch update the look. But I'm sure I don't need to point that out! YLF!

Lyn D.

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I love that you rescued dogs in your Fab outfit!
The pants look very polished with the pointy shoes and clutch.

Deborah

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Janet I love this outfit. Your have dressed down a 'business' looking pair of pants pefectly. I hope you wear them more often.

siniestra

you really look pretty and ur hair !! lookz amazing too