One-Dollar Wonders

21 Comments

• Kari replied 11 years ago

  So fun! I'm glad for your sake that these pants are warm climate-friendly! It was a scorcher yesterday!

• catgirl replied 11 years ago

  KILLMENOW! I am doing a happy dance that you are keeping these pants, and look how easily and perfectly you've styled them. Slouchy pants Shoptoberfest high five!

• kellygirl replied 11 years ago

  That's right! You are no slouch! Love these pants on you. The whole outfit is just perfect :)

• Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

  This is a stunning outfit on you Rae - those pants are AMAZING! Rock on gorgeous one!

• catgirl replied 11 years ago

  Just to add, the way we found these pants proves that logging in the shopping hours is necessary - they were such a last minute find, right next to those red leather sheath dresses as we were trying to get out of the store. :) Combing and re-combing the racks pays off!

• Parsley replied 11 years ago

  I didn't have a chance to post on the other thread, but I love those pants, and you've styled them beautifully with the belt and the half-tucked top.

  You look terrific!

• Mo replied 11 years ago

  WOW. These are my favorite slouchy pants I've seen on anyone anywhere ever! Amazing on you.

• MsMary replied 11 years ago

  Super, super, SUPER awesome! You look fab!

• Scarlet replied 11 years ago

  Yay! So happy for you about the job. Also I LOVE this outfit! So sleek and right on trend. Beautiful colors and drape. Wow!

• nancylee replied 11 years ago

  LOVE! This looks fabulous on you, Rae. And I love how every piece came from such a different home..from mail order to the mall to a flea market. Great look!

• Sylvie replied 11 years ago

  Sweet! (Not cool because we're expanding our vocabulary here)

• BethL replied 11 years ago

  Love the pants and how you've styled them here. So glad you kept them. Kitty is a nice addition, too.

• merwoman replied 11 years ago

  Love this Rae! One of my favourite outfits that you've posted. The drape of the clothes, the colours, everything comes together so beautifully!

• Aida replied 11 years ago

  LOVE! But you know that :) You guys, I cannot even tell you how much more amazing even these pants look in person. I am SO glad you are able to keep them, Rae!

• Deborah replied 11 years ago

  These look amazing on you. Would you say this is a slight departure for you?

• rae replied 11 years ago

  A new crop of volunteers took a tour of the Dress for Success boutique today, and no less than three people commented on my pants as soon as they came in - woah! This is a style departure for me - but dang if that is the departure, I can't wait to see what is waiting at the arrival gate!

• catgirl replied 11 years ago

  That's so great! I don't always trust my judgment, but all my senseless rooting around in the mud sometimes results in a truffle. :) I think these are a spin on your style in the best way - a little more refined but still hip and oh-so-nonchalant. They were meant to be! The jade blazer is another piece like that, just more in line with your usual picks to my eye.

  I was really impressed by how PPP your shopping style is and by your ability to walk away from the almost-perfect or the overpriced (I'm looking at you, swap meet pleather jacket!)...

• Aida replied 11 years ago

  How interesting that you feel it's a bit of a style departure! They seem very "Rae" to me: Slouchy? Check! Print? Check! Moody rich colors? Check! Heat appropriate fabric? Check! Works with boots? Check! I'm curious, what is it about them that feels different, the slightly 80s vibe?

• Angie replied 11 years ago

  KILLER

  :)

• Carole replied 11 years ago

  Such a great outfit, the colors are spectacular for you and I love your pendant! Meow!!!

• rae replied 11 years ago

  Aida, I think you are onto something with the 80's vibe. I've done baggy pants since high school, but something about being slouchy, tapered, and non-denim always made me hesitate.

  I feel like the softness, and the way these drape to still show where my shape is, made these feel more right than other versions.