Fall/Winter Fashion Diary #5: Patterned Tuxedo pants in Satin
Besides plaids, sweater stripes, and ugly sweater designs, most people put away their patterns and florals for Fall and Winter months. I'm seeing so many fashion influencers and bloggers doing solid neutrals looks; grays, khakis, whites and ivory, which I can appreciate, but I love the FUN of patterns and prints beyond the dark floral trend. So, you're going to see all kinds busy-ness when it comes to my outfits. Nine times out ten, there will be a pattern or print of some kind thrown into the mix with my solid pieces. You may have already noticed a trend with the outfits I've posted, thus far.
Which brings me to these pants I purchased from Asos. Satin, high-waisted, boot-cut, funky patterned and tuxedo-striped. I had to have them. Admittedly, I hesitated at first sight. The color is very Fall-inspired, but the fabric and pattern can come across as a little pajama-like. It was pictured with a matching wrap jacket, which I felt gave it a "Hugh Hefner in his Playboy mansion pajamas and robe" vibe I just wasn't going for. So, I settled for just the pants, keeping the coordinating items pretty simple for two looks (warm weather and cold weather).
Look, above, is for those warm Southern Fall/Winter days.
For the record, there is ZERO stretch in these pants, so you must get your perfect size. They also show every bump and dimple in your butt, if you have any. Wearing a pair of tights or shapewear underneath resolves that issue. 😉
Look, above, is for colder days when boots, sweater and jacket are necessary.
Although the solid white sweater is pretty simple in the front, I fell in love with the satin bow-tied detail in the back, which I thought corresponded well with the black tuxedo stripes down the sides of each leg. It was a case of buying two things, separately, but having them coordinate so well, it looks like a set. Fashion kismet!
Warm Weather Look:
Black patent leather wedges; Ebay, $16 (No longer available)
Faux crocodile print bag; Dd's discount, $12.99 (No longer available in stores)
Cold Weather Look: