Wednesday 18 April 2012

New look trousers - a style challenge

Inspired (or perhaps a better term is 'enabled') by Claire I bought these blue trousers from New Look. Go to Claire's blog to see how she wore them.

New Look still have similar ones still for sale.

I haven't really bought trousers like this before, where they aren't jeans (my usual lower body clothing item of choice) and they aren't boring work trousers. They are really really comfy. Soft material and stretch slightly with wear.

I went for a really classic look here I think. White shirt, red cardi and a dash of spots in the scarf. Not edgy, but reasonably timeless. I think I will wear them with lots of stuff, and I have bought very similar ones in a dark tan colour.

Shirt is from Simply Be and I'm looking forward to wearing it more this season. Lovely light cotton, but I sized up to a size 28 for a looser fit and to be honest it was touch and go over the boobage. I am hoping it hasn't shrunk in the wash and I may have to use my secret weapon: needle and thread. I have been known to sew shirts shut so there is no gaping around the buttons. Nothing worse than gapage and a peek-a-boo bra.

Cardigan is from H&M and a complete bargain. £8!!! Scarf from Primark. Where else? ;)




Yes, I am holding a lemon. That was my 3 year old daughter's contribution to the styling on this outfit. Very handy for impromptu gin and tonics.

 So are you a blue trouser kinda girl?

10 comments:

  1. Love it! The blouse is fab and the whole outfit is pulled together with the scarf. Funny how similar our outfits actually are!

    The lemon is piece de resistance!

    I usually sew or use a safty pin to hold shirt buttons together as well and I always size up to get over the boobage. The blouse in my post is a size 30 because I wanted it to hit me below my stomach.

    The things we do for fashion!

    Ps - we enable each other...I prefer inspire!

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    1. Skirts are the bane of my life! We do enable each other and I am so glad of that!!!

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  2. Love this look. I've got some blue trousers from ASOS but been struggling what to wear them with. I'm inspired! X

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    1. Glad I inspired you! I am always scared of the sizing of ASOS trousers, be sure to post a pic!

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  3. Love the look - both you and Claire look very chic! xXx

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  4. It's a great look! And great trousers.

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    1. thanks. They are so so comfy. Great alternative to jeans or more dressy work trousers.

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  5. The lemon is very artistic.

    Love the colours! It's a very stylish nautical.

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