How To Wear Printed Pants

Tina, here. 

Why, why, why do I do the stupid things I do? Like getting rid of these green Batik-printed pants? I know when it was. I was moving, and in a mad fury got disgusted with how many clothes I have, and forced myself to get rid of something. Anything. And these $4.99 pants from Goodwill took the hit. Oh how I regret it. They were hand sewn. I could tell by the seams and there were no tags. I bought them in the early 2000's because they reminded me of patio pants, the kind of summer outfits you see women in Slim Aarons' photos wearing poolside, with a summer drink in hand. Not exactly Lily-like, more cool and exotic.  As if that suits me, ha, but you see, that's what clothes do. The magical ones can transport us to a different place and time, conjuring dreams of the life we imagine we'll live one day.

But, aha! The cycle of life, as it were, led me to these pink and white very Lilly (actually Lilly) seashell palazzo pants at a consignment store (here they are on eBay), and I will never let them go. (For more of my exclusive finds, check out my Finds & Favorites - shop first for limited quantity treasures!)

So what is the best way to wear printed pants? There is really only one rule. Pair them with a solid top, and there are almost no exceptions. (But you can see how to break this rule below in the outfit section.)

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So, cheers to the catch and release of closet heroes and the ones that got away....there is always more out there to score. The hunt goes on!

Printed Pants For Summer Outfits

 

Thank you for stopping by! I'm doing A LOT of closet clean outs and packing people for trips (virtually!), and I'd love to help YOU! Email me and we'll set something up for this Summer! You can see all the ways I can help you here.

Happy Summer!

Tina

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