When I first saw today's ensemble, I immediately thought to myself that I have everything but the boxy, cropped top. (I tend more toward the drapey avant-garde myself, as it works with my body a lot more easily). But then I remembered that I had this boxy white Loft top that had been sitting unworn in my closet for months, tags still on. I tried a while back to style it and came up completely empty. It seemed perfect for today's ensemble though, and I think I like how it's working out (although it still has some issues, like how I can't layer a jacket over it without something really strange looking happening at the neckline). I layered a nude tank underneath for a little warmth (the body of the top is a sweatshirt material, but the top part is cotton eyelet, so a bit drafty) and to prevent belly flashing with the low rise trousers.

Paired with my slouchy tie-waist trousers (which I rolled up for the first time ever - don't know why that never occurred to me before) and teal patent oxfords.

Thanks Angie for a very inspiring ensemble! I think I managed to both de-orphan this top and to find a new way to wear these trousers! =)

(Loft top, Suoli trousers, Pretty Nana oxfords)

ETA: Added a closeup of the pattern on the top.