Hi Ladies,
I loooove these pants from Gap! Bright colors cheer me up and these are so comfortable to sit in. Did I mention that Gap makes them every season in a new fun color? (Right now it's cobalt blue.)
So, I've paired these pants with another favorite of mine: Bow Neck blouses (aka. Pussy Bow blouses). There were a couple fit issues that I had with this outfit, as I always do since I"m only 5'2":
1. I shortened the pants.
2. I took in the sides of the blouse for a more fitted look.
3. When I originally did a single loop with the bow...it hung down too far (see pic). This will probably look good on a tall person, but not on me. So, I looped the the bottom tie over the knot a few times so it would be shorter. I would also try to copy how Gap styled the knot: (see pic).
Thanks for visiting with me today! I hope you have a week full of outfits that make you smile. :)
I loooove these pants from Gap! Bright colors cheer me up and these are so comfortable to sit in. Did I mention that Gap makes them every season in a new fun color? (Right now it's cobalt blue.)
So, I've paired these pants with another favorite of mine: Bow Neck blouses (aka. Pussy Bow blouses). There were a couple fit issues that I had with this outfit, as I always do since I"m only 5'2":
1. I shortened the pants.
2. I took in the sides of the blouse for a more fitted look.
3. When I originally did a single loop with the bow...it hung down too far (see pic). This will probably look good on a tall person, but not on me. So, I looped the the bottom tie over the knot a few times so it would be shorter. I would also try to copy how Gap styled the knot: (see pic).
Thanks for visiting with me today! I hope you have a week full of outfits that make you smile. :)
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I love the outfit especially the top with the bow. Green is perfect with white too and the blue belt is such a cute detail to the whole look. :)
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DeleteGorgeous combo! lovely green :)
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Beautiful color for pants!
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Love the green & white combo, and I always appreciate hearing the alterations you have to make to get the look that you have. If only everything fit straight off the rack! Ugh.
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I know that's why i don't buy expensive clothes! If I have to drop $50 altering a dress, it can't start off as $200!!
DeleteAlterations are so necessary when you're petite! I love the gorgeous emerald color of the pants!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
yeah, you and i are in the same boat!
DeleteYour nails and your jewelry - great contrast with the bold green trousers!
ReplyDeletethanks...i didn't know it would be quite so orange when i first put it on...it looked red in the bottle. :)
DeleteThese pants look great on you! I usually don't like bows (of any kind) but the top has me thinking twice
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Yea...go for it! :)
DeleteOh Merrie! Thanks for the sweet comments and the fun attention. You are THE SWEET one, my golly gosh. {I think you made my DAY! } I love how you paired this ensemble with your contrasting nail polish. How smart of you, is that?! I also got a kick out of your "pussy bow tie" LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I did...I sincerely meant what I said! :) Thanks for the comments...I know you are a fellow color-lover!
DeleteThese pants are amazing on you! Love the fun color and your beautiful accessories! I love the way you tied the top, too! Thanks so much for linking up!
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I love those pants! And your ring. I never thought of tying a top like that, but it looks so sophisticated and chic!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you looped the bow. So cute! And love the green pants - I wore green pants this week too!
ReplyDeleteoooh...can't wait to check out your look! :)
DeleteThose green pants look gorgeous on you! I need to invest in some more colorful work pants like these!
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Fizz and Frosting
mine are from gap...great price and i love the stretchy comfy material :)
DeleteI love that color and the jewelry is a nice complement! Love the updated bow!
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This is such a gorgeous and classic look. I love that shade of green and your beautiful accessories.
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ReplyDeletegreat style, I love your pants!
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrant colors too. Green is my favorite of all. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou know, it never occurred to me that I could take a blouse in at the sides to make it more fitted. I will have to try that. Do you do your own alterations or do you take them to a seamstress?
xo,cynthia
Oh gosh...sewing on a button is about as crafty as I get, but I really admire people who do! No, I find a few tailors that I love and use them. Do you sew? (Just remember to sit down once she pins you, sometimes they pin it tightly and it's uncomfortable when you sit.)
DeleteButtons are about as far as I get too! lol
DeleteThank you for the advice about sitting. I never would have known to do that.
I love bow blouses. I'd never known they were called Pussy Bow blouses until the other day and I've seen in on three different blogs since then!
ReplyDeleteHa ha...yeah, i'm not a fan on that word, but i couldn't resist the Bond reference. :)
DeleteAwesome style. I like the Green jeans so much. Wonderful outfit. Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteSuch an amazing pant! The color looks phenomenal on you! Thanks for linking up with Stylish Tuesday
ReplyDeletexo, Paige
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Thanks for linking up again this week! I definitely like those green pants too. :) And it's good to know how you modify things like that bow for your body type. A nice helpful tip!
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