One-Dollar Wonders

A better WIW for today: Paratrooper Pants

January 30, 2013

Just something goofy I wore to a reiki/massage session today. I wanted to wear something that wouldn't get ruined by massage oils, so I used these ancient Miss Sixty parachute pants (normally pajamas these days). Tucked into boots with an old fitted utility coat.

Call me crazy - or stumpy... it's not the most leg-lengthening outfit ever - but I'm kind of liking the weird factor.

Puma coat - ebay
Miss Sixty pants - flea market
J. Crew thermal (layered under) - flea market
Rockport Anna Motor boots - ebay
Makowsky bag - ebay

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15 Comments

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Would wear this in a heartbeat. Love the baggy pants tucked into these boots. I've pinned similar looks and now will pin YOU!

  • Adelfa replied 11 years ago

    Completely adorable. I want to look like this.

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Yes, you can pull this off. Playful and quirky. Massage? Sounds like the best part of the day!

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    I would never call you crazy or stumpy:). This is not a leg lengthening combo, but it doesn't have to be. It's funky and fun and if you feel good, why not:)

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    Unexplainably attractive

  • ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

    Who needs to look like Long Tall Sally when you can look this adorable?! I'd wear this in a heartbeat too --- I think the weird factor has a strong cross-genre appeal!

  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    Like this a lot on you. The coat really pulls it all together.

    Not every outfit needs to make legs look longer. The military urban vibe of this one looks great as is!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I love those tucked into boots -- not stumpy at all!

  • Mona replied 11 years ago

    THis is a great look, Rae. You can pull this off so much fabness.

  • Jaime replied 11 years ago

    I really like the pants tucked into the boots- weird factor works for me!

  • Mochi replied 11 years ago

    Hey, rae. The Eighties called and they.....say you look fabulous! :)

  • Ingunn replied 11 years ago

    WOW! I love this on you. You've got attitude, girl :)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    This totally works on you Rae - hope you had a lovely and relaxing massage!

  • Dana replied 11 years ago

    Love it! It's totally you!

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    Really fun proportions! I like the look a lot, it has a weird-in-a-good-way cuteness to it :)

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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. :)