My favorite pairs of everyday pants have the ability to look great with something overtly complicated but are also so much more than just a plain pair of jeans. I say, why not ask more of your pants?! Ultra-flattering denim brand DL1961 has granted my wish. Their Angel jeans, in an almost-cropped ankle cut with faux front pockets (so no unsightly bunching) are the most energizing shade of pale meringue. Technically a basic pant, but the hue says so much more. This is the color I crave this time of year to brighten up dark tones and make a splash, especially with shades of gray. These function as the sunshine to your storm clouds.
Of course, you can wear these as simply as you want, but why would you when you can have so much more fun? A skinny pair of pants can stand some bulk up top. Enter Rick Owens’ large shawl sweater, a royal alpaca knit in dusty taupe. It’s all about creatively ribbed coziness until you look again: leather sleeves steal the show. Or go for a major tuft of fluff. Joie’s lamb’s fur vest is a delicious shade of pale, warm gray that complements yellow like nothing else. Luxurious, toasty, and totally wild. If you’re feeling structure over abundance, look no further than Ann Demeulemeester’s lace-up jacket. Sculptured shoulders and ornate lacing add up to a keen tailored look that should be given a hint of optimism via pale yellow jeans.
DL1961 Angel Ankle Jeans on ShopBop for $158.
Rick Owens Large Shawl Sweater at Barneys New York for $2,550.
Joie Fur Vest at Barneys New York for $628.
Ann Demeulemeester Lace-Up Jacket at Barneys New York for $2,095.
Pair with: Increase the level of chic without veering in an unnaturally fancy direction with a pair of chunky peep-toe boots. Christian Louboutin‘s clog-inspired ankle style has sleek black leather and a stacked wooden wedge to wear day or night. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,165.
