WIW CC Day 3 - YouLookFab Forum

Dear Fabbers,
Outfits for the upcoming days. I have to prepare in the evening, morning before work is impossible.

This time, I wanted something colourful, and it was red. Realized I have quite a lot of red in my wardrobe. I also wear my “lounge wear” trousers. I bought them before Christmas to wear as cozy, pretty lounge pants. Never wore them. Took them out now and liked the pattern again - why not wear them as regular pants? They are actually not lounge wear, more dressy holidays trousers. Made of soft velvet. Lots of blues and reds in the floral pattern.

I styled them here with three different blazers.
No 1 - 2 tomato red wool blazer, fuchsia light wool scarf, navy tights and burgundy oxfords. Burgundy vintage eighties bag.

No 3 - 4 darker red leather blazer, royal blue bag, blue oxfords and the same fuchsia scarf.

No 5 - with royal blue shiny blazer, rest the same as the second outfit. Here, I would change the scarf. I think everything is too colourful. Something is not right. The length of the blazer? The wavy hem? ... Good excercise for me.

Pleased with the trousers - patterned velvet very new to me. Also like the change in silhouette. A bit like a skirt. Still within my “formula” of blazer-scarf-trousers.... Apart from the blue oxfords in the second outfit, no dark solid neutrals - so almost within Runcarla’s challenge guidelines.

Sorry for the long, long description. What do you guys think? Honest feedback will be much appreciated.

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7 years ago

Anonymous

I love the print on the pants but not 100% on the length. The right side (your left) seems to be hanging differently, but colorwise I like it best with the blue jacket and red scarf.

Katerina

Veteran

Thank you, Suntiger. I have not done anything with the lengtht, maybe I have not adjusted them correctly at the waist. They have elastic waistband which is a bit loose. I might have to shorten it a bit. What do you think about the lenght otherwise?

I'd think longer or shorter, but could be the shoe-sock interaction with them too. Could work with a sock bootie at that length?

Carla

Those pants are my jam! I want to add (dark) florals to my closet, and that pattern is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. It is hard to tell the length of the trousers from the photos, but I bet it is PPL for crops of 2-3 inches above the ankle. I like them with the brogues for work. Sock booties would be a very refined look as well. It is hard to pick a favourite, and #1 and #5 are tied. #1 appeals to my love of just that colour of tomatoe red. #5 is sooo figure flattering. #3 needs a patterned scarf! Gorgeous bags!

*Don't be afraid of more pattern, or pattern/on pattern in your outfits, Katerina. Your dark hair and fair skin 'read' as solids so your outfits can carry more pattern without your look becoming 'hectic'.

The Cat

Fun trousers--but are they a little bit too short? How about wearing them with a sleek black boot? l like all your outfits here. Your royal blue blazer is gorgeous!

Angie

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Why NOT wear these pants as regular pants. Nicely done.

Katerina, I love all the renditions. I can't pick a fave. Soooo fun with the blue oxfords.

I can see them with a moto jacket too. Do you have one?

Suntiger, thank you very much. Sock booties would be nice with this type of trousers.

Runcarla, thank you very much. Very helpful feedback. I am not wearing almost any patterns other than in scarves. It would be fun to add some to my wardrobe. Patternmixinf is still an adventure for me. The pants are from a Swedish retail chain called MQ. Not sure you could get those in Canada.

The Cat, thank you very much. Sleek boots would be nice.

Re the lenght - these are not full lenght, they are supposed to be cropped or ankle lenght. However, I don’t know the right lenght on me, what is the PPL for wide cropped trousers? Perhaps these are a tad too long. Does it make a difference what shoes?

Angie, thank you very much. I have a light grey - taupey moto, it could work with grey boots perhaps. Thank you for the idea!

Bonnie

You look great in red and my favorite is #3 with the dark red leather jacket.

Thank you very much Bonnie.

Helena

Love the color mixes - the orange and pink looks awesome

Jaime

The trousers are wonderful! Love them and think the contrast with the oxfords is perfect. They look great with the bright blue jacket. Yes, maybe a patterned scarf, or a different tie that brings the focus up to your face. But still fab as is!

Again, not reading comments before I post my own thoughts. Re #5 - the only thing I can see that you might change are the shoes. I think the cropped pants need a boot to close the gap . I think everything else here is really visually appealing. These brights are great on you! I do prefer this look to the red jacket one, but only because that blue jacket is so interesting and seems to flow better with the pants. You know something ? You're like an artist's muse - with your chameleon-like ability to wear all sorts of colour.

Wear the pants as regular pants. They are too beautiful to languish at home. I like 1/2 best, but how fun to have options!

kellygirl

You are brilliant! I love these floral trousers in every iteration--especially the coral. Although I've been going back between that and the blue. SO pretty. You should definitely not shy away from color. It really suits you and makes you glow!

Jenni NZ

I LOVE 1/2, my fave. I think because the colour of that blazer perfectly fits the colour in the pants, to me. I would prefer a patterned scarf with some of those same colours in again. Pants length looks different on each leg there.
Second fave is with blue jacket. They are beautiful pants!
I am not as keen on the darker red jacket myself, the colour is too dark?

rachylou

I really love the pants with the blue jacket. It’s lively!

Thank you ALL so very much for looking and commenting. You are very kind to give your time and feedback, I value your opinions. I am glad you like the bright colour mixing.

Torontogirl, thank you, I am glad you like my colour mix, you are an expert with colours and know so much about colours. Your opinion means a lot.

Shevia, thank you for the suggestion. I am still a beginner in wearing patterns, so I have to try more pattern mixes in one outfit. I will definitely try to add a patterned scarf in the same colour palette.

Lisa P, thank you for the feedback. I will have to get some new boots, perhaps sock booties or slim line knee boots for next winter to go with this kind of wide trousers. Don´t have any such at the moment. Artist's muse for colours? Wow, thank you!

Thank you, Joy. I will wear these with confidence now.

Kellygirl, thank you. You are a sweetheart.

Jenni, thank you. I will try a patterned scarf when you and others suggest it, not shy from more patterns I don´t know what happened with the different lenght of the legs, must be wrong at the waist on me, because the trousers have the legs correct,

Rachy, thank you - more love for the blue blazer version, how fun!

taylor

Love your colerful outfits and I am always a fan of structured handbags!
Beautiful!

Thank you, Taylor. I also like structured handbags, especially those with top handles.

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