Pink and Triangles

Since becoming a teacher, I've become a huge fan of ankle length or very slightly cropped pants. Even though they're only a few inches shorter than other pants, they don't get as hot as normal length, and they feel younger than trousers or bootcut dress pants (that's a personal preference; I know they all can look great). So when Loft released their Riviera Pants in this amazing print, I had to snatch them up. They come in the Marisa fit or the Julie. The difference between the two really comes down to your waist to hip ratio. If you have more of a straight shape, then Marisa is your girl. If you have a smaller waist with bigger hips, which can often lead to a waist band gap, go for Julie. If you're not sure which you are, you now have a really good excuse to go to Loft. How are you supposed to go on without knowing?!?

Unlike some of the dressier ankle pants I have, this pair doesn't feel very formal and so transitioning it to a more fun, date night look was easy. I was once told by a co-worker that I should wear nothing but hot pink because it looks so good, so I figured that would be a fun place to start. I'm not sure why the color of the shirt is washed out in these photos, probably the lighting, but the top is actually a more vibrant, hot pink than the pictures show. Other colors are truly represented...strange. Anyways, I added my favorite necklace (the one I promised would go with every outfit...it does btw) and a leather wedge to keep it comfortable.

If you check out my Instagram, you can see these pants styled for work. I've also worn them with a coral blouse and all three looks are things I'd wear again.

[Ankle Pants: Loft / Top: Express / Necklace: Loft ]