This week, as I began packing my closet for the big move back to the Midwest, I began to realize there are a number of things I very rarely wear and there are a number of outfit combinations that can be created. This look was a result of that. I usually wear these pants with a longer shirt or a short dress since they are pretty snug. This time I paired them with a navy jacket that cinched at the waist. The jacket was something I scored at a designer swap I attended months ago, but it’s yet to make an appearance on the blog.
This outfit was perfect for a day of running errands - Target for some last minute purchases, Ann Taylor for a return, the bank and the post office. It wore well throughout the day and was still cool enough when the temperatures began to rise in the afternoon.
I know some old-school stylists will say the shoes are a serious no-n0. Apparently there is a fashion rule that the shoes should never be a lighter than the pants being worn. I’m not sure I agree with that sentiment. The zebra stripes are more of a muted white, while the wedges are more bright; but I think it worked thanks to the tan wedge color. Do you subscribe to the shoe color must be darker than the hemline rule?
Tip: Pull that thing you love but haven’t worn much out of your closet and wear it tomorrow.
Pants: New York & Co.
Jacket: Elizabeth and James, scored from a swap
Cami: Express
Shoes: Payless
Necklace: c/o Mimi Boutique
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Super cute outfit – loving those pants! I’ve not heard that rule about the shoes, but hey rules are meant to be broken, right?!
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This is one of my favorite outfits of yours. Shows off those amazing legs!
Great pants! I am drooling over them. And I haven’t heard the hemline/shoe rule so I say go for it.
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I think you look adorable and personally, I subscribe to the “fashion rules are made to be broken” philosophy.
If I think it looks cute and it makes me happy, then I don’t care. And you look fantastic.
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I do this all the time. And I think it is a great thing to do! Especially when you are trying not to shop. I am glad you gave these brown zebra denims another go because they look great on you!
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I love your pants so much!!! If I could buy them off you, I probably would. haha. Anyway, I have never heard that rule about the shoes. In fact, I don’t know any other rule besides not wearing white after labor day. I’d actually like to see a list of all the ‘rules’. It’d be interesting to read.
But Katie Rose, I don’t have anything in my closet that I love and don’t wear much of. If I love it, I wear it . . . A LOT! I think your shoes are spot on with the outfit. There are enough varying shades of white/beige in the whole look that they coordinate nicely. And btw, I don’t see your pants as being snug at all. I think they fit you beautifully. ~ Robyn
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Ohh I love the jacket! Pants, too, and I definitely don’t follow the rule about the shoes… how else would you wear white pants and black sandals in the summer?
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Those pants are awesome!
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You really know what dress is perfect for you. You know how to bring your outfit and you have a great sense in pairing dresses and shoes.
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I love the printed pedal and those wedges, so cute! That’s what I am talking about..You can wear that anywhere.
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