If we did have a strict dress code at work, and it did say no jeans, you could still make a good end run round it by wearing black faux croc pants. I bet the dress code writers haven't thought of prohibiting black faux croc pants yet. Well until now.
The Deets: Cache faux croc pants (Goodwill); MMD obi belt (Megan Mae); Tahari vee neck tee (old, likely Marshalls); Cropped cardigan (Loft Outlet clearance rack last year); Candies pumps (old, Kohls); Cuff bracelet (Jada's Jewels); Big hoop earrings (in a multi-hoop set from a clearance bin at Ross I think)
These pants are from Cache, where normal pants prices start at $98 and keep going up. It may be uncool to share this, but they cost $3.75 from our central Goodwill. They are incredibly comfortable, and made in a stretch fabric that looks like an embroidered croc hide. They made me happy to look at them all day long. I also felt sort of badass, which is an incredibly delicious feeling.
I tried to lighten things up a bit to show the cool texture on these Cache slacks.
These pants also have nice wide belt loops to accommodate one of Megan Mae's obi belts, this time worn as a regular belt and fastened with, yup, a safety pin. Because I'm like the MacGyver of jury-rigging clothes. Fair warning here: if you safety pin yourself into a super long belt, don't wait until the last minute to pee.
The normally pricey pants also said "Dry Clean Only" but did great in a delicate cold water cycle and line-drying. I know, what a rebellious type.
If you haven't already got the invite, please, please, please participate in my Goldwill Goldmine Party (which really includes clothes bought from any sort of charity, mission, or non-profit shop) and celebrate the joy of dressing on the cheap in beautifully pre-owned clothes, plus supporting good causes in your community. The deadline to email me a photo and brief description of the Goodwill item(s) to lynne.devenny@gmail.com is October 1.
P.S. I have received packages from some of you! You know who you are. Blogger and swap packages are like Christmas, so I have piled them up and am waiting a few days to open them to savor the suspense. Because you know how it is when you're grown up and married and have kids. You get pre-agreed on stuff like coffee makers, omelet pans, and vacuum cleaners for special occasions, not to be sneezed at of course, but not super-exciting swag like lovely thrifted and pre-owned clothes and bling. God, how I adore a good hand-me-down!
I love that you're savouring opening your hand-me-downs!
ReplyDeleteGreat textured pants - the slightly flared leg is great on you. You look so tall!
Those pants are amaaaaaazing Lynne! You should absolutely feel like a bad ass in them! And shame on the law office that does not loopholefree the dress code! Werq it gurl! I'm so excited for your e-party!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would so wear those pants in court! With a jacket, to make them legit, of course!
ReplyDeleteThe whole outfit is so cool! I love the pants, especially with the obi belt and stack of silver bangles. You're totally rockin', Lynne!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Those pants are very, very classy looking. They make you a long, lean paralegal machine! I need to e-mail you a pic. Love my most recent find, as you have already seen!
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Lynn
You look FAB, Lynn. I love how a simple but sophisticated black outfit is spiced up by a cool OBI belt. You did a great job styling this belt. Also, fantastic bracelet. I have a similar one. =)
DeleteWishing You a Fab Weekend!!
Love those pants. So fun!
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with a pair of well-cut black pants, especially at that price!
ReplyDeleteNever mind wearing them to work, Lynne - those trousers have sexy badass rock chick potential, get yourself off to a gig or a bar!
ReplyDeleteYou look incredibly long-legged and tall, the trousers are a great fit.
I am excited to see what people sent you in the swap too! xxxx
They are absolutely wonderful, you've got a stunning figure and they show it off to perfection! It does seem a crime to wear them to work! x
ReplyDeleteYou have such a pretty smile. I like the color of your hair. What a difference in price, wow! You look very stylish in that outfit.I am following you now.
ReplyDeleteLynne, in this outfit you remind me of Stephanie Plum, the lead in Janet Evanovich novels. She's a bad-ass bounty hunter. I have heard of the *disastrous* casting of Katherine Heigl in a film of the first book, but am ignoring that. You are the Stephanie in my head (if that doesn't sound weird?!). She is my hero. Along with Kinsey Millhone (Sue Grafton books)...
ReplyDeleteThese pants are such a great fit on you! It's a wonderful look for the office.
ReplyDeleteOoooh. Svelte, sexy yet classy, definitely pushing the bar. Gorgeous bracelet!! The belt puts it over the top. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteP.s. have sent you a pic for your challenge :-)
ReplyDeletethis look is totally cute honey, i really love your style!
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xx
Wow, what great pants. And, yes, it's fun to feel badass -- especially when, as in our case, we're really sweet softies inside.
ReplyDeletethe adding of the belt/scarf makes SO much difference. i feel like this post is just the prime example of how a printed or good belt can transform an outfit and tie it all together
ReplyDelete<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails
Besides being the most incredible Goodwill score yet, those pants are jaw-droppingly awesome and ridiculously flattering! NICE!!!
ReplyDeleteI snort-laughed about the safety pinned obi / urgently needing to pee story - I am also prone to making things complicated for myself! Makes you even more badass, imho.
What pastcaring said!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute outfit! I would love a pair of pants like that, too. Love it when you find those things at a thrift store.
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