Happy Thursday! I featured these Chinoiserie Toile pants from J.McLaughlin last week on Fridays with Oscar; then I wore the matching top. Today, I am mixing it up and pairing these Perfect Summer Pants with another perfect summer style, the Rumpled Satin Blouse from Vince Camuto at Nordstrom. Today’s outfit is a perfect example of the versatility of matching separates!
Kelly shares pants perfect for spring and summer
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Plus, find more Matching Separates at the end of the post
I absolutely love the Carmel Pants. These are the Chinoiserie Toile print, but they also come in navy, black, jacquard navy, and a very cute coral and navy geo print. I do love the toile print, it’s what drew me to them in the first place, and after wearing them several times I fell in love with their fit, feel, and incredible comfort.
They fit true to size, I am wearing XS. They don’t come in petite so I did get them hemmed a few inches so they hit right at my ankle. The only pocket is a little tiny zipper pocket just below the waistband.
All last summer, I sang the praises of the Rumpled Satin Blouse. It’s back at Nordstrom, though this denim blue color is not part of the offering this season. But I remember more colors were added throughout the summer. This top is so easy to wear, wash and care for – it travels perfectly and goes with everything. It’s one of those pieces to buy multiple colors!
The Gabi Asymmetric-Strap Slide Sandal is a new flat sandal style from Madewell. Usually, I get a new pair of their flat sandals every year, in a new style. This year, I went for these strappy slides, they’re comfortable and easy to wear. These are the slides you will reach for all summer because they go so well with nearly everything.
And of course, a straw bag is my constant go-to all summer. If I am wearing a casual ensemble, this straw bag is the one I always reach for. It’s a perfect everyday, all-purpose tote for summer. This one is many years old, from J.Crew, but there is a similar version here: Similar Straw Bag.
1. Linen Square Neck Shell 2. Nantucket Linen Pants 3. Satin Popover 4. Satin Wide Leg Pants 5. Scoop Neck Crop Tank 6. Clean Pull-On Linen Shorts 7. Maxine Button-Back Top 8. Tropez Short in Striped Linen 9. Bungalow Popover Top in Linen 10. Gwyneth Slip Skirt in Linen 10. Tropez Short in Linen 11. Slim Fit Linen Vest. 12. Tropez Short in Linen
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is our 40s+ fashion & food contributor. She posts a Daily Look on Tuesdays, writes about Fashion on Thursdays, joins Beth for Fridays with Oscar and shares a new recipe Sunday evenings.
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Beautiful outfit Kelly
Thank you, Gail! xo Kelly
Kelly you’ve done it again. Love the blue ensemble. Looks very classy and comfortable plus cool. Your modeling is superb. Have a cool summer .
Thanks so much, Judy! I hope you have a cool summer too, xo Kelly
Love, love, love this outfit on you Kelly. So fresh bd young looking. V necks look great on everyone!
Cheers to a great weekend!
Thanks so much, Mary! xo Kelly