Thursday Moda #163: Should I Keep these Plaid Pants?!
I know this is Easter week but it has been raining like crazy and when it is not raining, I have either been at work or haven't had a chance to shoot photos. Bad blogger, since I got no cute Easter dress styled for you. I am actually running out of outfit photos that I have taken so I need to shoot soon. Anyhow, how is your Easter week going?! Looking forward to the long weekend?! I am back today with a Layered Look which is perfect for these in-between season changings. I styled my Burnt Orange Turtleneck Sweater by Target with these Wide-Legged Peach+Red Plaid Pants by The Limited (which I have had for over a decade). Which brings me to the question?!
SHOULD I KEEP THESE PLAID PANTS?!
I looked through one of my closets yesterday and filled up two pretty big carton boxes with stuff that either doesn't fit, I don't love or is not stylish anymore. Off they go to Goodwill or hopefully some I will be able to sell. My goal this year is to purge as much as possible, de-clutter, organize all of my clothes, put them all in matching velvet hangers. Now, these Plaid Pants I have had in my closet for over a decade and when I bought them, I loved them. They fit tight at the waist but still fit. They have that wide-leg/boot-cut style that is very in now. But I also don't quite like the way they fit me. I feel like they make me look older and frumpy. Plus they make my hips look ginormous, no?! Maybe they needed a hot ironing first?! I also want to try them with a light chiffon Spring Blouse tucked in, after I iron them. And see If I like them better, that way. So, my question to you all is should I keep them or donate them/get rid of them?! Please let me know in the comments.
Thank you to all who linked up with me last week and for truly loving the 'Coral Me Striped' Outfit. My multi-direction striped pencil skirt and frilly coral blouse were a hit with you all! This week I am featuring looks I loved that showed a lot of color, pops of animal prints (leopard, ikat, snakeskin) and some Easter Inspiration (like the Maxi Dress and that Adorable Jumpsuit). I noticed some gorgeous necklaces from these ladies, too.
For a casual church, Amy's 'Mustard Bell Sleeve Top' is perfect for Easter morning. Love her navy booties and garnet crossbody bag.
Lovely Jill perfectly showed 'How to Elevate Your Track Pants'. Gorgeous pants first of all and I am a huge fan of knotted henley shirts and mules. Ditto for combining blush pink with white.
Andrea is ready for Spring in those white pumps and front-tied dressy palazzo jumpsuit full of 'Lilac Love'.
At first glance I thought Debbie's cardi was in a leopard print but it is a 'Snake Print Cardigan' which is gorgeous and trendy. Her lace camisole matches perfectly.
Clothing designer Stefanie made the perfect 'Rainbow Ikat Dress'. Safaris, vacation, cruises, Easter or even a beachy wedding - this lovely colorful maxi is perfect!
'Hang in There!' Jacqui! You look so sophisticated, office-chic and ready to be the boss lady in this pencil skirt, tweed jacket, blush blouse, quilted clutch and nude pumps combination!
I actually like the pants on you but I guess it all depends on how comfortable you feel in them and how you feel in them. If you are not sold on them, away they go!
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I think those plaid pants are cute on you and I love how you styled this look! They would look great with a chiffon blouse too!
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I don't think the linkup was up when I visited yesterday. Thank you so much for the feature! Have a wonderful weekend!
DeleteI like them and their 60's vibe. It's hard to see the fit in this photos. If you like the fit, I say keep them! Thanks for the link up!
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They are fun pants but if you aren't comfortable in them you will never wear them so I say let them go onto someone else :)
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Hope that your week is going well and you have a great Easter weekend :)
Those plaid pants are very 70's inspired! I like the look and the colors, I say KEEP!
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Kellyann
The pants are really fun. One recommendation that I would give you, if they make you "feel" frumpy then ditch them. No amount of comments from others will ever dispel that inner voice. For me I have found even when people tell me something looks amazing, if what I see in the mirror doesn't feel great then it lingers in the closet forever.
ReplyDeleteI buy a lot of second hand clothes in charity shops and I have a rule that if I find I don't like an item or if it does not fit properly, I donate it back. Otherwise it just collects dust in my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteCute outfit, Ada! I do like how you styled the pants in this look, but I think you should scrap them...They seem a little outdated and this way you can replace them with a more modern plaid style! :-) Have a great weekend!
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Love tha pants! Total 60's and 70's vibes. If you don't like them then toss them to the curb, gotta be happy with what you are wearing and if you constantly question an item of clothing then it is not what you may really want.
ReplyDeleteI think the second part of your paragraph explains how you really feel about the pants—i.e. frumpy—so in that case, thank them for their service and give them to someone else. You have a pair that suits you much better anyway (the black and white ones)!
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If you not in love with the pants. Then get rid of them.
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The pants aren't really my style, but if you do still love them, keep them. It sounds like you're not super crazy about the way they fit or look to you though, so maybe put them in the donate pile? Follow your instinct! I do love that capelet though!
ReplyDeleteI always think if there is anything about the pants that make you second guess yourself, then get rid of them! They are a fun print though, could you bring them to a tailor and have them made into a skinnier fit?
ReplyDeleteIf they don't make your heart sing and you don't feel your best in them, then out they go. Life is too short to wear a pair of pants that you don't love! XO
ReplyDeleteAda, that whole outfit works so I would say, "Keep the Pants!" They would look cute with a burgundy tee for summer, too! And I love the hat!
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Keep it! I think with a colorful sheer blouse it would look great!
ReplyDeleteI'd say YES! They're very trendy, flattering, and you have styled the pants so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the feature! That's so exciting! I like the pants, but the fit seems a little off in the leg. If you want to keep them you could have them tailored. Cute outfit overall!
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring me, how lovely! Really cheered my up when i saw it. xx Thanks for stopping by my blog too, and apologies for not coming by that often, seem to be caught up with blogging and family! Thanks for hosting too, and yes definitely keep those trousers, I love them and they can be worn in the sunny weather too with a cute tee shirt! Have a super Easter Hun. Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteI say let them go. They are a fun print yet look a little dated to me, but might work with other shoes. Really, it doesn't sound like you are in love with them and that's what matters.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for plaid, so I say keep them! But I agree with what some others have said - it really doesn't matter what the style is or what the trend is but rather, how they make YOU feel. If you love them then keep them, and if you don't - then make space for something you will love!
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I think you can get rid of them, you already gave all the reasons ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! Girl, I love you in the hat. Perfect look!
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