I never found the perfect pair of khakis, so when I found a pair at the flea market, I figured I could experiment with those instead of experimenting with a not quite right pair at retail price. Styled based on a Pinspiration oufit.
Phone battery is low, but I will come back and read forum posts tonight!
Karie replied 10 years ago
They look great, and only $!? WOW!
texstyle replied 10 years ago
These look pretty great - and the CPW may end up being like what 1 cent? I've been looking (like Suz) for a great pair of taupe toned jeans and have come up empty after many searches.
JulieJohn replied 10 years ago
Slouchy, good fit on you. I think they are keepers if you like 'em. The material looks substantial, which might wear nicely over time.
Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago
Nice fit & I like the colour.
CocoLion replied 10 years ago
I think they look great on you. However, may I suggest a different jacket? In the picture the pants, bag and footwear look like "muddy" or "soft" colors while the navy and white stripe blazer is very crisp, or clear and bright. Stylistically I get the RATE preppy thing going on here and from that standpoint the jacket works. It's just the colors that bug me but maybe it's the photography.
Nice pants! Yes, I wholeheartedly agree that when you can't find what you're looking in retail, that is the time to look at the second-hand stuff. Great for experimenting on the cheap. You're rocking those khakis Rae!
catgirl replied 10 years ago
Love. Now I want to go thrift a pair.
Love them too!
Angie replied 10 years ago
Snap-Ready for the Sartorialist.
Suz replied 10 years ago
I love it! And -- although it's tough to tell for sure -- I think I want to disagree with Denise about the jacket. I actually like the high contrast B&W with the softer elements. I might like it less IRL, because I do have a sensitivity to that kind of thing, too. But in the photo, against the yellow background...it looks really cool.
rae replied 10 years ago
Thanks for looking, everyone, and I'm glad these don't look awful to your eyes! They are genuine men's jeans (high five, Claire!) and are very soft and comfy with little stretch and high cotton content.
Denise, that's interesting, since bright colors with muddy colors is one of my favorite things to do. I rarely like an outfit for myself that is all bright/graphic. Although maybe you have a point since the inspiration pin shows a white tee.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/27303141464436709/
Jaime replied 10 years ago
Great find! Interesting comment by Denise, which I will think about, but my first impression was very positive.
Joy replied 10 years ago
Rae, this is fabulous. I like your version better than the inspiration. I'm not usually a fan of khaki trousers, but these were a find and look like a great fit.
annagybe replied 10 years ago
Ooh they remind me of my skinny Acne khakis.
Vickie KY replied 10 years ago
I like the pants and the jacket - not sure about the top. I love that there are fellow thrifters sharing their finds in this forum.
Vickie
Thistle replied 10 years ago
Great find!
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)