Why Not Try: Printed Pants

Like colored pants (or pants of color, if you prefer), printed pants can be a bit daunting, especially if you have bossy thighs.  For example, I�ve always liked the look, but my thighs were against it; they kept threatening to secede if I put them in a print.  But, finally, last summer we reached an agreement (The Printed Pants Accord of 2012?  Perhaps you�ve heard of it?  No?  Well, it�s totally a thing) and I started wearing printed pants.  And even my thighs had to admit they�re kind of fun. 

Happily, it looks like printed pants are going to continue to be on-trend for 2013 so I�m here to encourage you to try printed pants as well.  I think you�ll find that they�re easier to wear (even with mutinous thighs) than you thought.  

And, they�re pretty versatile.  They can be worn loose or tight.  They can be worn long or cropped.  You can choose a bold print or a more subdued print.  And they can be worn with neutrals, brights and, of course, other prints.

Here are some ways I�ve worn my printed pants:

Left: Tiny polka dots with paisley & leopard.          Right: Dark animal print with printed shirt.

Left: Vintage, checked pants with butterfly tunic.          Right: Floral pastel Ralph Lauren & gray.

And here are some of my favorite looks from Pinterest:

Left: This Time Tomorrow via Pinterest.           Right: Seersucker and Saddles via Pinterest

Left: Kayley Hyde via Pinterest               Right: Fashionablee Me via Pinterest

Love printed pants, but not sure where to find them?  Great news; they�re practically everywhere!  Because they are on-trend, many retailers are offering printed pant options, including in Tall and Plus sizes.  And, they�re also pretty easy to thrift; about half of my pairs are thrifted.

If thrifting isn�t your thing, here are some reasonably priced options that I�m currently loving:

Wit & Wisdom Indigo Floral Skinny - via Nordstrom

The Diva Skinny Ankle Pant - via Old Navy

Slim Cropped Print Pant - via Gap

Jessica Simpson "Kiss Me" Print Zip Ankle Pant - via Nordstrom

As you can see, there are many, many ways to wear a printed pant.  And many, many printed pants to choose from.  So, what do you say?  Will you be giving printed pants a try?

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

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A Passel of Printed Pants

One of the spring/summer trends I was most excited for this year was printed pants.  Apparently I was so excited that I ran out and purchased a whole passel of them.  Seriously, the Printed Plains in Nosh Opping is filled with printed pants.  Like this pair here:

I can�t help it; I really do love a printed pant.  I especially love the teal color and the irregular black dots on this pair.   I think the irregularity of the dots lend the pants a sort of leopard look from far away, and that�s always fun.  I paired today's printed pants (LOFT) with a tangerine top (Old Navy), espadrille wedges (Corso Como via Piperlime) and a few bracelets.

This is my fourth, and last, I think, pair of printed pants in The Giants Closet.  The other pairs include a pastel floral pair:

Vintage Ralph Lauren

A palm-printed pair:

Thrifted silk

And a checked pair:

Vintage men's golf pants

I don�t know why I have so many, but seeing them all in one place, I�m glad I found them.  They are all, except for this LOFT pair, thrifted, and this pair was less than $10.00, so it�s a trend that I was able to find for not a lot of money.  However, I still recognize that I have enough pairs of printed pants to last me so while I�m not getting rid of any, I also won�t be buying any more once my expedition is over. 

How about you, Reader Friends?  Are you fans of the printed pants trend?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

The Compromise

I love these pants but my thighs are a bit unsure about them:

Banana Republic "Natalie"

They feel like these pants (thrifted) draw unnecessary attention to them.  Let�s be clear though.  It�s not that my thighs are shy; no, they�re just in the middle of planning a revolt and don�t want any undue attention until they�re ready to storm the castle.  I�m all for revolution, so I compromised by wearing a bright orange shirt (Old Navy) with these pants.  As you can see, the shirt serves as a distraction so that no one notices my palm-printed thighs stockpiling C-4.

So, really, this outfit is a win-win for everyone.

Happy Thursday, All!  Don�t forget to enter my Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Gracey