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Wiw. Traci in trousers

Traci

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This is not something you see every day. I don't think I wore trousers a single time last fall/winter. Incorporating separates back into my wardrobe is one of my style goals for the year. I've been on a heavy diet consisting almost exclusively of dresses.

One thing I've learned just recently is that I feel more like myself in low contrast. So, to dip my toe in the trousers water I'm wearing charcoal trousers, medium gray turtleneck, and my ox blood booties.

I'm so excited to have some cooler days to finally get to play in my fall wardrobe. Highs in the 50's for me today!

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Latest reply was from Angie

Suz

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And she ROCKS it!!

I hear you on the low contrast thing. I think this is an issue for me as well. With some notable exceptions that I haven't quite worked out.

Beth Ann

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Love this! The ease and scunched sleeves of the turtle, the modern cut of the trousers, the deep vibrant color of the boots (must get a pair, must get a pair, must.....)

You look amazing!

MNsara

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You look great in trousers! and you look great in greys! High five -- fellow low contrast fan

I'm jealous of how fab you look in turtleneck! I've started to feel constricted in them, and need to shop for loose necks, but then they fall down and lose the turtle

This outfit is also like a base for adding a long bold pendant (when you want a v-neck effect), a long scarf (when you want color), and/or a jacket over it for structure or warmth. What fun

Transcona Shannon

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These trousers are absolute PERFECT on you Traci! The rise, the fit, the PPL - fabulous look on you. And I like the low contrast - very chic. Wear these trouser alot 'cause they look so darned HOT on you!

Glory

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I think you look very chic! Love your hair pulled back with this ensemble, love how it all fits you so nicely.

Angie

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KILLER

Love this look. Simple boyish elegance when the fits are perfect.

A contrasting belt would be cute too.

JenA

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You look amazing in these pants.

And if you ever decide to branch out color-wise (maybe a burgundy top to match those awesome shoes) these pants will go with everything.

Enjoy!

Ingunn

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I love this on you! You look so modern and fresh. Very chic! No need for you to avoid pants at all the way I see it. You look amazing!

celia

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you look like those cool poets that sit in coffeshops talking about philosophy(this in my book is way cool).
you can wear pants more often they look so good on you.

CocoLion

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Fantastic! I love low contrast too. This outfit is also tonal which is on trend. The pieces both fit you well.

Elly

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Love it! you capture the boyish vibe perfectly, even with a beautiful woman's figure. Love it!

Inge

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Well, I sure would love to see this more often because you look fan-tas-tic in this outfit, Traci!! Those trousers are gorgeous on you, and I've been playing with the idea of doing a light grey + black grey look myself, so I'm loving this colour palette very much. LOVE it!!

Caro in Oz

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Tonal & stylish you look great.

catgirl

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Love this look on you - dive on into trouserland!

Traci

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Thanks! I've been waiting and waiting to be able to wear these trousers I got from NAS. They're only ppl with my higher booties, so I won't be wearing them every day. I'm going to have to play around with other tops to go with them. When my bow blouses come those might be a good match. I haven't been thrilled with the way they look with a tucked blouse.

The funny thing about this sweater is I got it last year in hopes it would replace my favorite sweater. It seemed to fit just a little too big. I think my eye has now adjusted to a little bit slouchier fitting tops and now I'm in love with it. I just needed to give myself some time to get over my worn out favorite gap sweater. Now I have a new favorite.

Angie, I did try this out with a slightly brighter belt, in a tan leather, but it just made me too conscious of the focal point being right at the exact spot I try to keep the focus away from, so I traded it in. I'm just so thrilled to have learned from you how much of a difference a belt makes to an outfit like this. I never realized what was missing.

I know conventional wisdom says a pendant goes with a turtleneck, but it doesn't quite jibe with my style. I think I like turtlenecks more in a masculine styled way than a mod styled way, if that makes sense. I don't think I knew that until y'all called this look boyish. I wouldn't have pegged boyish as one of my descriptors, but it does fit.

Jaime

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I love your style! You look fantastic!

Angie

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I hear you on wanting to keep the belt low contrast, Traci. Works beautifully too