Orange Crush
Zara Blouse, F21 Belt and Ring, H&M Pants, Vintage Glasses, Gryson Bag, Marni Wedges
When I brought these pants into the dressing room at H&M, the sales girl literally laughed in my face. I suppose at first glance the dropped crotch and tapered legs don’t seem as though they’d be flattering or comfortable, but they’ve quickly become one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe. Best of all, they can just as easily be dressed up with a vintage looking blouse and heels as they can with a pair of flat sandals and an old t-shirt. The one negative? They’re thick. And it was 92° yesterday.
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Adorable!
I normally would say I hate those pants, but you pull it off SO WELL. And I swear I’m not exaggerating at all. And the shoes…I would kill to get your collection<3
Love your shoes! Perfect splash of color
LOVE this whole ensemble!
The pants look extremely comfortable!
Yesterdays edition of Guide to LA was fab, I don’t suppose anymore editions are going to be posted in the next five days? I’m heading across the pond to stay with some family over there and I’m gonna have alot of spare time to myself so want to make sure its filled with all the best things to do!
Your blog is absolutely delightful, I love it when I see there has been a new post and clickclick onto it!
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LOVE Those shoes.
i love how you put together the outfit, and you do pull off the pants really well. the shoes infuse such a great dose of unexpected color:)
Love your Marni’s!
I think it’s combination with the romantic top and studded belt is a real success!! perfect outfit!
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I’m actually quite surprised that the pants look so good on you. I would have expected them to be a little questionable. But you look fantastic and those shoes are a lot of fun.
Those shoes, that blouse, those pants! I think my favorite accessory is the vintage aviators – they pull the whole look together and give it a really understated feel. Well Emily, you’ve done it again!
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I love harem pants! I own two pairs already and actually just ordered another pair this morning. You’ll be loving the heavier fabric once it cools down a bit
And those shoes… *sigh* I have no words.
I usually hate harem pants but you pull them off!! Love the shoes as well.
Those wedges are cute!
Lovely pop of color with the shoes and the pants look great on you!
Those shoes are amazing!
Um, can you come and be my personal stylist? Ha but I seriously love everything you put together, somehow I never manage to dress this lovely!
Melissa,
xx.
but judging from the picture, i don’t think the pants are uncomfortable. i love how you section the top and bottom with a studded waist belt and this really does elongate your legs. the bold colour and thick strappy heels of marni adds funkiness to the whole outfit.
babe, you look stunning
especially in the nectar light
the black harem, the ORANGE heels, the ray bans
yes, yes, yes
Ive seen these pants done well on some celebrities and now you…..they look so comfortable too, your tempting me to take the plunge! and the shoes are killer!
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Very eclectic outfit! Love the Marnis and the studded belt.
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I love this look! And I love the pants! That sales associate sounds very rude!
The pants look really good on you! Em, you can pull anything off!
I think I would have laughed at you too, but these pants do look great on you! Only a few people could pull them off… Love the shoes too!
I’m not at all surprised to see that you can pull off a harem pant with aplomb!
Oh my, I LOVE this outfit, especially the belt and the shoes! And you are beautiful!
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She laughed at you? bitch! You are the only person that I have seen that can totally pull off this look and look polished and beautiful. You have some serious style!
You looke really great!
I just got back from Barcelona and those pants were EVERYWHERE!!! It was to the point that anyone in a regular pant looked so… 2008!
How in the world can you walk in those shoes and not fall flat on your face. I don’t think I could even stand up in them. (The color however is marvelous.)
best.shoes.ever.
still trying to wrap my mind around even wearing them-you do it well. Now the shoes…oh my!
gorgeous…as always!
OK, you can officially pull off anything. I would look like MC Hammer in this getup. And those shoes, Em. OMG, those shoes…L-O-V-E.
Gorgeous shoes! Love the entire outfit!
xoxo
J
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Leave it to you to look absolutely perfect in a pair of pants that would make me look like an extra on Aladdin.
Love the shoes!
Good job! Not many people could pull those off…like the belt too.
f & f
I love harem pants…they can go terribly wrong sometimes but other times so cute. I have a silk black pair by american retro for going out that are the best.
Orange is actually one of my favorite colors! and I have to ask again..where’d you get that ring you’re wearing?
I love this look! And I love the pants! That sales associate sounds very rude!
i love your blouse! so breezy and cute!
The way that the billowy blouse and pants are cinched in tightly by that belt make you look so tiny! Love the shoes, too.
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You look great- the shoes’ pop of color really adds to your black and white look.
Fabulous!
I’ve been afraid of these pants..but you look so adorable. You know how to style ANYTHING. Annnnd your shoes are fantastic!
1. You can pull off anything, literally, ANYTHING.
2. There is that belt I adore from F21.
3. Your shoes are amazing.
4. We have no H & M’s in Florida-poor me.
5. The pants look awesome on.
Great little outfit. As for it being 92 degrees yesterday-ouch. Can fall get here already?
I LOVE THIS OUTFIT!!!!
and those Marni’s are lovely. I’ve always wanted a pair of Marni’s and determined one day to get a pair! Were they from the Barneys sale?
K x
I agree with everyone else – you are truly the only person I ‘know’ who can pull off this look! The pants look great on you – and the shoes, oh the shoes!!! :0)
This ensemble is too cute for words!
Adore the pop of orange. And you totally rock the trousers!
Love the juxtaposition of a romantic blouse with the tapered black pants!
I have picked up similar pants from H&M but am still not sure whether I want to keep them or not although they are super comfy.
love the shoes.
It’s amazing how you take something hideous and make it hot!
You can really pull those off! Love the belt also.
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Love the bag!!
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The pants look stunning on you! And the orange heels? Perfection. Somehow you manage to pull of the harem pants and make them look very chic and professional. Kudos to ya!
ACK!! Now you really are making me want to visit the Barneys sale PRONTO.
Yes, see you next month. Lock up your credit card! ; -))
Karen x
Love it….those Marni wedges are amazing.
I’m NOT a harem pants fan but these are very subtle…I have no clue why she laughed at you, I hope she saw how awesome they looked after you tried them on!
The shoes – I die, as always.
Emily – just saw the Refinery29 feature – congratulations! Love those Marni wedges too!
-Natalie from Shop It To Me
you look great, as always. i agree, harem pants look ridiculous on the hanger, but are soooo comfy. they’re like sweatpants!
how many pairs of shoes do you have?!
I love, love, love your style! It’s so refreshing to see someone who isn’t afraid to take risks.
love,
A new reader
That belt makes your waist look teeny tiny! Love it.
I love love those sunglasses. Those have been on my eternal wishlist…sigh.
beautiful! ohgosh can’t the heat leave already huh?! i’ve been looking for some paper bag type trousers…still looking! they look great on you.
your shoes are hereeee! got here yesterday (FINALLY)
I desperately need to get more blouses! You make me realize I’m not quite as fun-professional as I want to be.
And congrats on the feature! Great to see them noticing your blog
Congrats! And perhaps that saleslady is ready this post and shaking her head in shame.
-meream
you look absolutely gorgeous in all of these photos! i love the outfit.
love love those pants on you and the blouse is so beautiful ! Love all the details
I’m loving the harem pants on you. I don’t have what it takes to pull it off — but the people who can, totally should wear them!
Totally digging your shoes and belt. Do you mind sharing with me where you found this ah-mazing treasure? Love them
♡,
Jessica
im so jealous of your Marnis
Loveee that studded belt!!
completely love the whole entire outfit
I love this. You look amazing! The orange is such a nice pop of color.
you pull off those pants wonderfully. the bright shoes are great! and congrats on the feature!
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you look gorgeous and those Marni wedges are truly to die for!
They look amazingg
Such a lovelyy outfitt
I swear I’ve been looking for those exact trousers everywhere for about a year now, and still no luck. I gotta get myself down to H&M
Very nice!!
your shoes are stunning just like you!! i love those pants! I never thought that drop crotch pants would be flattering but they really are! I wear mine all the time!!!!
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i am loving the shoes girl!!! im also so into the harem pants from H&M. will probably get me 2 more pairs before they ran out…
I like them. More a fashion risk but you can pull it off.
Funny she laughed at you… she works at the store that sells them.
haha i love orange
I love the studded belt! It looks really great with the feminine, vintage-inspired blouse. I just have to say how much I enjoy reading your blog. You always have wonderful photos and a refreshing take on things.
The blouse is gorgeous and I’d have never thought of mixing it with such a tough belt… A perfect match though!
Those pants are so great! I think I’ll be making a trip to H&M very soon. Love the outfit!
The pop of orange on the shoes is so unexpected! Gorgeous!!
i HEART them! i hope they bring them into british h & m soon! HOT HOT HOT!
im lovin your marnis
ahh yay!! i actually told connie that your blog was one of my favorite fashion + food blogs when she asked me for advice
great outfit!
congratulations on refinery! you are amazing!
She laughed? Clearly she was just jealous of how AMAZING they look on you! Just perfect
LAUGHED IN YOUR FACE? They’re Harem Pants & TOTALLY in!
GORGEOUSSSSS!!!! OR IN PORTUGUESE: LINDA!!!!!!
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