For the longest time I never wore black. I felt like it was too harsh on my light skin tone and against my blonde hair. But I’ve warmed up to the idea in recent years and when I saw these pants, in a variety of colors, my first instinct was to grab the black ones!
They are unlike anything else I have in my closet, and they happened to be on sale, so I decided to get them. I’m such a jeans + grey t-shirt girl so these pushed me a little bit outside of my comfort zone, but in a good way.
pants, t-shirt, ankle boots, bag, earrings
They have cute little zips on the outside of each ankle, and then angled zip pockets in front. They feel a bit edgy to me without looking like I’m trying too hard.
I’ve already worn the booties in these photos a few times and let me tell you they are like BUTTER. They require NO breaking in and are super easy to wear. I can’t wait to start wearing ankle boots on the regular-it’s the easiest way to slightly dress up a super basic outfit.
More of my favorite recent finds here and here!
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I love this look! A simple look is definitely the best look. 🙂
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It is always ideal to have the perfect par of black jeans in the wardrobe. I like the side detail 🙂
Those pants look pretty comfy.
Recently I had to buy new runners and had no idea where to begin or what brand I needed. With some help from a store that take time to analyse your step and understand your needs I walked out with a pair of new shoes, and I thought of you. Because they feel like clouds on my feet. I totally get the cloud reference analogy. For the first time in a long while my feet are so happy in runners!
I do love cloud clothes! 🙂 Glad you found shoes you love!
I just checked these out and they’re sold out in black in my size 🙁 But they’re 50% off 59.99 right now! I may have to grab more than one color!
dang!
Just ordered these! They are currently 50% off and free shipping! $29.99 plus sales tax!
May I ask what size you got?
Only because we seem to wear the same size. I didn’t want that to come off as super creepy. 😂
Will you like the tutorial for this messy updo if you have one? Thanks so much!
Yes, this!!
How do you feel about flap pockets, though?
They aren’t my favorite but I don’t mind them enough to pass on the pants
Cute outfit, Kate!
I absolutely love your eye makeup in these photos! I think I saw you in this venue on instagram and thought the same thing!
What are the colors to get that eye shadow look?
I got these a couple of weeks ago for the same reasons you mentioned! Edgy, but not too much, and also not my typical pant. I’ve been saving mine for fall, but I am even more excited to style them now. Thanks for sharing!
What is the name of the cleaner you used and loved that made your counters so so shiny?? I thought I would remember the name…I thought wrong :/
I love that your style is casual yet always polished.
Also, I noticed that your “shop the post” widget wasn’t working. Not sure if you knew or not. 🙂
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I love those pants! They truly are “classic”. They can be dressed up, dressed down. I love them! Thanks for sharing. I’m off to do some shopping 🙂
I love where these photos were shot!
I see those booties are perforated – do you think they would be ok in cold weather? Not necessarily snow, but maybe temps in the 30s or 40s?
Hard to say right now, but I think if it were me I would just wear socks with them! Socks that match as closely as possible!
This is so cute. Simple but still looks put together. Definitely my favourite way to dress
OMG! I completely agree love ankle booties!
-Noelle
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