The last time I wore patterned pants, my boyfriend asked me if my grandmother had died. I responded with a blank stare. “It looks like you are wearing her couch on your legs,” he said. So maybe guys don’t always get the printed, patterned pant trend. But if we’re being honest, when it comes to fashion, there’s a lot that the male sex doesn’t get (high-waisted pants, anyone?), and that’s never stopped us before.
Perhaps the easiest, and most comfortable, way to wear pattern on your gams is to try a palazzo style like Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Mimic the casual look with French Connection’s Paisley Wide Leg Trousers ($148), and avoid resembling a tent by pairing the palazzo cut with a tight white tee, like Theory’s Juin Tee ($75), to show off your svelte top half.
Think patterned pants are only good for play? Think again! Jessica Alba’s look embodies the term business on the top, party on the bottom. Pair these fiery feminine Piamita Brigitte Printed Silk-Satin Pants ($295) with a fresh take on the classic blazer, like Rag & Bone’s Smith Leather-Lapel Blazer ($395). Don’t be afraid to mix up prints a la Olivia Palermo by adding an animal motif onto your feet, like Ralph Lauren’s Leopard Print pumps ($650).
For an evening look, dresses are a no brainer. But silk pants like the ones Joan Smalls sported recently can be equally fashionable for a fancy night out. J. Crew’s Ochre Floral Pant ($475) will certainly make a statement, if worn with a sexy top and funky stilettos. Pair the pants with Equipment’s Poppy Tie Neck
The last time I wore patterned pants, my boyfriend asked me if my grandmother had died. I responded with a blank stare. “It looks like you are wearing her couch on your legs,” he said. So maybe guys don’t always get the printed, patterned pant trend. But if we’re being honest, when it comes to fashion, there’s a lot that the male sex doesn’t get (high-waisted pants, anyone?), and that’s never stopped us before.
Perhaps the easiest, and most comfortable, way to wear pattern on your gams is to try a palazzo style like Rosie Huntington Whiteley. Mimic the casual look with French Connection’s Paisley Wide Leg Trousers ($148), and avoid resembling a tent by pairing the palazzo cut with a tight white tee, like Theory’s Juin Tee ($75), to show off your svelte top half.
Think patterned pants are only good for play? Think again! Jessica Alba’s look embodies the term business on the top, party on the bottom. Pair these fiery feminine Piamita Brigitte Printed Silk-Satin Pants ($295) with a fresh take on the classic blazer, like Rag & Bone’s Smith Leather-Lapel Blazer ($395). Don’t be afraid to mix up prints a la Olivia Palermo by adding an animal motif onto your feet, like Ralph Lauren’s Leopard Print pumps ($650).
For an evening look, dresses are a no brainer. But silk pants like the ones Joan Smalls sported recently can be equally fashionable for a fancy night out. J. Crew’s Ochre Floral Pant ($475) will certainly make a statement, if worn with a sexy top and funky stilettos. Pair the pants with Equipment’s Poppy Tie Neck Sleeveless Silk Blouse ($218) and metallic Jimmy Choo Strappy Sandals ($850) for a flawless evening look that’s bound to make heads turn.
