Lately, I have been drawn to the idea of wearing something super structured and fitted up top paired with something silky and flowy on the bottom. It feels tailored and polished without venturing into formal and/or office-wear territory. I also really love this color combination. Green and brown are good together.
And let’s be honest: I love flowy silk pants, but they can look like pajamas if you aren’t careful. Pairing them with something more fitted is the perfect foil.
Structured tops
I really love a fitted vest top. I have found that the key to most of these tops (not with Madewell, Posse, or J.Crew) is to go up one size. I sized up in the Aligne top I’m wearing above and the fit is perfect. I love a longer top, but you could also do a fitted blazer (this one is literally perfect), or something boxier like this, this, or this.
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Linen WaistcoatThis was the first of these vest tops I’ve bought. The fit is perfect and it’s adjustable in back. TTS!Shop -
Linen BlazerLove the contrasting buttons!Shop
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Tweed VestThis is so chic — the boxier shape feels more playful!Shop
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Knit BlazerIt’s part cardigan, part blazer!Shop
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Cropped Linen TopHow perfect is this color?Shop
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Boucle WaistcoatfaveThis is my tried and true fave. I do recommend sizing up!Shop
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Cargo-Pocket TopAnother favorite and such a good price!Shop
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Denim VestDenim feels unexpected!Shop
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Waisted Blazerhave and loveThis blazer is super super pretty.Shop
Soft Pants
Honestly, any outfit that allows me to wear elastic pants (and still be considered chic/fashion-forward) is a win in my book. My first foray into soft pants like this was with The Row’s Gala Pants. A big splurge but something I can put on and feel great in, no matter what. Luckily there are lots of options, across all price points. Here are some favorites.
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Silk PantDonni’s silk simple pants are the next best thing to The Row!Shop
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Linen PantThese are coastal grandmother perfection.Shop
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Textured Satin Pantaffordable favJ.Crew’s stratus pants are perfect. The fit is great and they come in som many colors. I have the peach!Shop
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Tropical Print Pantso funI have these Alemais pants in a different pattern and they are just the most fun!Shop
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Mermaid Print PantI love this pattern!Shop
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Satin PantMVPI probably have these in too many colors but they are a perfect pant. The fit is beautiful.Shop
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Silk Bias Pantworn in this postThese are gorgeous. The fabric is so lovely. I did size up!Shop
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Checkered Pantinexpensive findThis pair from Old Navy is so fun!Shop
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Wide-Leg PantThe creme de la creme but worth every penny.Shop
I will leave you with a shot of these Erede earrings, which are a favorite. If you are local to Charleston, be on the lookout . . . I’m hosting a trunk show with the brand in early May. More info to come soon!
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