Trendy Trousers

Talk of fall’s impending arrival has been bombarding my newsfeed, inbox and mailbox (September issues!) as of late, serving as an unwelcome reminder that the end of summer is all-too-near…

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Sigh. Though I do love a good chunky knit…

While I’m not quite ready to forfeit my striped dresses and off-the-shoulder silhouettes just yet, I am a bit ready to shift into more of a “back-to-school” mindset — or rather, one that’s keen on cozying up and getting shit done… So-to-speak.

Uh, during the week, at least. (Old habits…)

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On the plus side, autumn’s arrival has made getting dressed for work/blog-related meetings a lot more fun – and one of the trends I’m most into at the moment is wide-leg jeans. (It must be a seasonal thing; last year I wore a similar pair of dark-wash denim all the time!)

Reaching beyond traditional slim-fit denim has been a welcome style refresh — plus, the leg-lengthening effect is perfect for us petite gals.

… And Labor Day or not, white trousers are a refreshing palette cleanse!

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The wide-leg trouser can seem like a totally intimidating trend — especially if you’re on the shorter side — but the key to making it work is all about length.

Your perfect pair should be meticulously tailored, sit low on your hips and barely graze the ground when you’re walking — creating a lengthening silhouette. (I found the pair I’m wearing — ‘Joe’s Lovestory in Blanc’ on Zappos, which has a lot of options — get browsing!)

As for the rest of your outfit, it’s best to off-set the volume with a tucked-in top, like this blouse.

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… Are you ready for fall, my friends?

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*IN THIS POST:

Clothing

Silk blouse: Equipment via Zappos (more colors available)
Wide-leg jeans: Joe’s Jeans via Zappos (more styles here)
Vintage Chanel necklace: Thrifted in Japan
Black clutch: Unknown (similar Tory Burch version)
Shoes: Loeffler Randall ‘Remy’ pumps

Beauty

Hair styling: Living Proof’s No Frizz collection (introductory kit here)
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’
Eyebrows: Benefit Instant Brow pencil

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Iron & Honey Photography

15 comments

  1. One word: Fierce! I’m loving that gray color for fall. That is one of my favorite spots in the city, at night it is gorgeous too. Happy September!

  2. I love the Chicago pics! Great advice on the flared trousers. At 5’3 I always struggle with anything wide-leg!

    Emily // Delta Chic
    http://www.deltachic.com

  3. Love this backdrop! So fun I was there last week and it was SO great to meet you at Soulcycle! Anyone reading this- she’s the sweetest in person (take her class too if you can!!)

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  5. Love the backdrop - and those pants! The wide leg is a little intimidating but just creates so much more drama than skinnies at this point - nice to elevate a look without any extra effort.

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