$69, mango

Sunshine in a blouse.

1. Mango blouse,
2. Upside Down cropped flared leggings,
3. The Row trench coat,
4. Prada leather bag,
5. Shashi earrings,
6. Khaite kitten heels,

I’m making the case for colored pants—not as a novelty, not as a holiday gimmick, but as a style choice that feels deliberate and surprisingly modern. A saturated trouser does something neutrals can’t: it telegraphs intention. Even with a white tee, a navy blazer, or a simple knit, color on the bottom half reads dressed, not accidental. The trick is to let the pants do the talking. Keep the rest classic. I'm trying these options from , (cute cut, cute corduroy, future cult item),, , and . P.S. If color isn't your thing, check out the universally flattering for under $50, last pic!

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$168, tuckernuck

Tassel season starts now.

1. Tuckernuck dupioni tassel top,
2. Prada pants,
3. Dorsey white sapphire earrings,
4. Guerlain Lipstick Case,
5. Chloe crochet bag,
6. The Reformation satin mules,

$133, river island

Throw it on and party! (I'd size up for a looser fit.)

1. River Island embellished vest,
2. The Frankie Shop trousers,
3. Deepa Gurnani earrings,
4. Guerlain customizable lipstick case,
5. Maison d'Etto Eau de Parfum in Vintage Rotano,
6. Simkhai patent leather wedge heels,

$134, saks

Too much fringe? Impossible. I'd also wear buttoned up like a shirt underneath a sleek coat or belt it, layered over a turtleneck.

1. Rails denim jacket,
2. AYR stretchy knit pants (have and love!),
3. Warby Parker sunglasses,
4. Clare V card holder,
5. Electric Picks ring,
6. No Makeup Makeup No Fragrance Fragrance,
7. The Row pumps,

$38,* madewell

Bag charm? Pendant? Tomato, tomahto. I’ll be wearing mine on my neck, thank you very much. (Plus, it's 30% off this price with the code TREATYOURSELF)

1. J.Crew cashmere knit, (Get 20% off with code SHOPFALL)
2. Alex Mill corduroy pants,
3. Stella & Dot 20" lariat necklace,
4. Madewell mariner charm, (Get 30% off with code TREATYOURSELF)
5. Tony Bianco suede pumps,
6. Celine bag (pre-loved),

$128, j.crew

Chanel's Charvet tuxedo shirt channeled into everyday (affordable) denim.

1. J.Crew denim tuxedo shirt,
2. Zara pinstriped denim trousers,
3. Warby Parker sunglasses,
4. Marbell belted jacket with built-in scarf,
5. Guess earrings,
6. Ann Taylor suede loafers,

$236, nordstrom

Leather and lace--my daily love story.

1. Calvin Klein scarf-detail cashmere sweater,
2. Rohe corduroy pants,
3. FREYRS sunglasses,
4. Jenny Bird ring,
5. Woolrich x Target socks,
6. Maison de Sabra wristlet phone case,
7. Charlotte Stone leather shoes,

$104, river island

Sporty, but sparkly--my kind of combo!

1. River Island striped polo with embellished collar,
2. Auralee Tokyo pants,
3. Michael Kors coat,
4. ME + EM faux fur bag,
5. Donna Karan New York flat,