There's a reason many of us gravitate towards a pair of jeans everyday: they're easy. We've established that denim is a neutral; it has the capacity to pair with nearly anything in your closet. Naturally, other slightly louder varieties of trousers take on an air of intimidation. When a piece seems too loud, we tend to scale back in terms of styling—opting for simple items, like white t-shirts and solid-hued sweaters, to better frame the statement piece in question—but that doesn't have to be the case. Within the realm of polarizing pants, we're honing in on plaid pants as today's trouser du jour (a style many of us already have in our closets). Below, three stylish tastemakers debut new ways to style them that are anything but boring.
Coordinating Blazer + Graphic T-shirt + Kitten Heels
Right photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@arpanarayamajhi
Go mad for plaid with a head-to-toe ensemble of coordinating tailored separates. The quirky plaid defuses the gravitas a suit would normally carry, as does the graphic tee. Finish the whole thing off with ladylike slingbacks.
Knit Polo + Belt + Statement Bag
Right photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@emmafridsell
If you lean into a fuller silhouette in your pant leg, pare it down with the top, like the effect you get from this slinky knit polo. The addition of colorful accessories provide a seamless transition from brown to print.
Bra + Blazer + Ballet Flats
Right photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@harlingross
While an oversized blazer and pair of trousers may seem too office-friendly, the sneak peek of a bra livens up the ensembles. Then, contrast the salacious energy of the bra with a dainty pair of ballet flats.
Top Photo (left to right): Courtesy of Instagram/@arpanarayamajhi; Courtesy of Instagram/@emmafridsell; Courtesy of Instagram/@harlingross
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