Restyling an Outfit
Happy Tuesday ladies. It’s only been a week since I told you I’d be taking Tuesday and Thursday off from the blog (to get more accomplished behind the scenes), and I’m back already. I did get a fair amount done on that one day off but going forward, it’ll be most accurate to say that there will be some days I do not come into your email box. I can’t say with certainty, which days they will be but don’t be surprised when it happens. Today I am restyling a wide leg pants outfit.
I was returning a tee shirt that didn’t match the color I needed when I spotted this mannequin yesterday.
I like the wide-leg pull-on pants but wondered at their choice of top. When I checked for the label, I saw that the pants were almost doubled in the back and pinned heavily.
Here I am in the outfit. Nothing wrong with each piece but I’m not fond of flutter sleeves on me so I looked for alternatives.
I’ve always liked black with this shade of sage green so I tried this button-front, soft Sanctuary tank that has a working drawstring at the waist. The length is better and having a closer fit is a better shape with the wide-legged pants.
Here, I tried a more structured, sweetheart neck ribbed sweater with a broad square neckline. I like the contrast of a knit with a wide leg.
Then I tried some color with this Nic&Zoe top and their 4-way Convertable Cardigan. The colors in the tank are strong for the sage green but the soft cardigan tones it down. I also like the visual weight the tank and cardigan provide.
Would you look twice at this mannequin?
Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
I wouldn’t look twice at that particular display. I love how you tried different items with different colors and structures. I did like the lines of the raglan sleeves on your frame. But the melon color with the pants was a knockout!
I’m loving the loose wide leg pants. They’re very comfortable and cool.
The pants aren’t just wide in the leg, they are wide everywhere! I have some that are much more narrow in the thigh area, so they don’t make my 5’4” self look any shorter. The best looks you created to improve the boring mannequin look are the ones with a waist length top. Love the black with the pant color, but those tops still seem too long for the most flattering fit with pants.
I love the coral top and cardigan left open. It would be cute with black or white pants. Not a fan of the wide leg sage pants. They overwhelm your petite frame.
I absolutely love that sweetheart neckline on you! I think the black is smashing, even though I know you’re trying to get away from it.
The pants look great for around the house , lounging. I think these pants would make make me look overweight and sloppy. I am 5’ 2” so I don’t think it would work for me. There is nothing slimming about them . The top is just not interesting to me , so would pass on it . Thanks for modeling these clothes.
What a wonderful surprise today — you appeared in my mailbox! Love your posts!
The mannequin is dorky. Not wild about wide-leg pants and the flutter sleeve top – just no. However, the pants with the sleeveless black sweater looks very nice on you. Like others have noted, who on earth is styling the mannequins? You should!
I love the pants – the color, fabric, style. Great summer pants. However I do not like the top. To me the top is sloppy looking. I would pair it with a tank top or fitted jersey, or blouse tucked in with a belt for accent.
As others have said I would have passed this by due to the flutter sleeve. However, I do LOVE wide legs. I struggled with skinny pants unless I could wear knee boots and or great tunic. I think, @ 5’3”, they work for me because I am short waisted and usually wear long not cropped. My legs actually look longer and I always do a tuck, partial tuck or my current love a crop top. (5’3” and short waisted, they are a “normal” length on me 😝.)
Thank you for these suggestions for the sage pants. I have a body type similar to yours, not tall, and I have wide shoulders so I like a “uni” look. Anything that emphasizes my top (ruffles, puffy sleeves) make me look like a football player. I bought the sage pants with a sage tee to match, but it’s definitely bland. I love the idea of a smart black fitted top, and your idea of the coral.
I’m not a fan of the wide leg pants.
You did a great job of making them look so much better…especially with the 2 black tops!