For whatever reason, I recently became obsessed with acquiring a pair of lavender pants. Though it’s not a traditionally autumn color – there’s something fresh about this pastel tone being mixed with heavier fall favorites. I wound up finding my cords at Old Navy (their “rock star ” line). Side note: Old Navy needs to get their sizing straight. I needed to go up TWO SIZES. The sales associate told me this is common; everyone has been going up. Whatever happened to vanity sizing? This does not make me feel good about myself, ya’ jerks.
Anyways… I paired them with an over-sized chambray and dark green leather jacket for First Friday Art Walk a couple weeks ago and felt pretty snazzy.
Lavender cords: Old Navy
Chambray shirt (showing up purple here, it’s blue): thrifted Polo
Dark green leather jacket: L.L. Bean Signature
Black flats: Steve Madden
Black purse: Michael Michael Kors
What are your thoughts on brights and pastels for fall and winter? I say as long as they’re layered with some darker tones you’re all good.
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I HAD THE SAME ISSUE at Old Navy recently. I left sad about my new “size” and drowned my sorrows at the Chipotle across the street. True story.
why are they doing this to women??!! it is cruel.
well thanks for giving me a reason NOT to visit Old Navy anytime soon. this is great though…i am a huge fan/advocate of pastels in the fall…especially when paired with a rich “jewel tone” ? like dark green. well done, dear.
I love old navy, but agree their pants sizing is way off (as in small) and then their dress are huge. I don’t get it.
Cute outfit, I love the cords.