A few of my favorite bloggers have been claiming that cropped, wide leg pantalons are the way to go this fall, citing styles like this pair of Tibis and this Elizabeth + James style.
Y’all, I’m scared.
Very scared.
Those pants cannot do anyone any favors. Cutting your leg off mid-calf? Widening the width of your thigh? Eek. So we’ll do this my way, with a pair of full-length wide-leggers (Joseph, $535). Now these I can get behind. I am envisioning this with a bow-front blouse ($225 — so glam, and love the funky tassels on the neck tie), these ladylike bow-toe heels ($329), and the ultra-covetable double pearl earring from Dior ($290 — trust me, these are uber chic: check them out on Emma Watson and Olivia Palermo, though I’m sure you’ve seen them on dozens of other bloggers who have followed suit; get the look for less with these puppies, or, if the Diors are too scary, check these elegant ones out):
La piece de resistance? This ultra-chic Opening Ceremony purse ($545) in cherry red:
So perfect. Alternately, how about this simple and elegant fit-and-flare Chinti + Parker dress ($320) with this statement pearl necklace ($98):
Finish with glossy red Valentino bow-toes ($695) and the sold-out-almost-everywhere Mansur Gavriel mini bucket bag ($495):
Lastly, how about this floral white sweater (Erdem, $1,100 — or get the look for a fraction of the cost with this style) with a black leather mini ($475 — or get the look for less with this style) and a pair of Illestevas ($180):
Pair with classic red pumps (Jimmy Choo, $595) and a matte Givenchy pouch ($1,240):
Je l’aime.