I’m usually a bit of a slow burner when it comes to adding any kind of trend piece into my wardrobe – while I love the thought of a wardrobe filled with really interesting garments, I’m also practical. I work a typical 9 to 5, and I’ve only got so much closet space, so I expect the clothes that I do own to do double time and where possible, fit in to both my work and ‘play’ style. So I guess I was a little surprised to find that I’d already gotten a head start on the pink trousers trend, with this punchy pair that I picked up from Topshop last year (they have a similar pair which you can find here). While I may not reach for these on a daily basis, they add a fun and playful element to my outfits, while still being a classic enough style to be appropriate for the office too.
Vero Moda ruffle sleeve top (also love this option, and this is cute), Topshop pink trousers (similar here), Everlane editor heels (similar), Celine trotteur bag (affordable option here), Mejuri editor hoops
I wore a pretty similar iteration of this outfit today, swapping out the pink trousers for a checked pair, and the heels for a fancy flat, as it’s such a simple but interesting combination for a more casual office environment (I’d probably stick to heels and add a blazer for a corporate office). I love to inject that little bit of personality into each of my outfits, and this one is a bit of a double whammy. I’ve got the ruffle sleeves – which is starting to become a real signature style for me – and then the vibrant pop of colour with the pink trousers. Even though there’s a lot going on visually, the pairing really just seems to work.
STYLING NOTES
01 | the ruffle sleeve: Because my outfits are typically pretty simple, I do enjoy throwing in the odd statement piece, as part of my look. As much as the trousers are a staple unto themselves, I feel like the peg leg silhouette is balanced out by the flirty ruffles of my ivory-coloured blouse from Vero Moda. I’ve been reaching for this top quite a bit recently as it’s a lovely lightweight piece which has lended itself well to our unseasonably warm autumn weather, and I think the ruffled sleeves are very eye-catching.
02 | ankle grazing trousers: At 5’8″, I guess I would be considered to be above average in the height stakes, but as I tend to carry a little more of my height in my torso, I’m always on the lookout for trousers that will give me #legsfordays. Ankle grazers are one of my tricks to make my legs visually appear longer. So, whenever I’m thinking of adding a new pair of trousers to my wardrobe, I’ll usually get them tailored so that the hem sits a couple of inches above my ankle. I’ve had this particular pair of trousers from Topshop for over a year now, and aside from how much I love this silhouette on me, I also really love the colour, which is a little more vibrant that I’d typically go for.
03 | camel + blush pink colour palette: I’m not sure if it’s the Jasmine Dowling effect, but I’ve started to develop a little bit of an obsession with the colour combination of blush pink and camel. It’s slightly earthy but still playful and fun, and somehow, it feels like a natural deviation for me. I kept it pretty subtle for this outfit, opting to inject that rich caramel hue through my shoes only, as opposed to the teddy-bear brown sweater I was planning to throw on with these trousers.
