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Blazer – Macy’s (similar) | Shirt – Old Navy (similar) | Pants – Gap (similar) | Heels – Macy’s (similar)

Total outfit cost = $98

Today is the Third Thursday link-up at Work Clothes, I Suppose and I had grand plans of recreating an outfit that Bri herself had inspired me to wear. However, I totally failed and recreated the wrong red pants outfit! Instead, I put together an outfit similar to one I saw last fall on Lily Says Go.  Either way, it’s red pants and a camel blazer with leopard shoes. I just wore chambray instead of my gold polka dot top. And now I have that outfit to look forward to!

Anyway, today’s Third Thursday theme is “Work Wear”. Considering I wear what I think of as “work wear” every day, this isn’t a stretch. But I think the fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual (cropped pants, chambray-ish shirt) but added heels and a blazer that my outfit is work appropriate without being traditional.

I mean, I own several suits (and have even worn them on the blog on occasion) but I think that’s an easy cop-out! One of my goals for this blog is to help women dress for work without feeling constrained by traditional work outfits! So, wear those red pants, add those leopard heels, wear something other than black! You can do it, I promise.

Also linking up with Mix & Match Fashion.

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Sweater – Gap (similar) | Shirt – J. Crew (similar) | Pants – Gap (similar) | Boots – Bandolino via 6pm.com (similar) | Bracelet – gift (similar)

When I saw Laura wear her cropped red pants with boots and a sweater I knew I wanted to recreate the outfit with items in my own closet.  Sadly, after I put it on and took pictures I realized that marathon training (and my subsequent desire to EAT ALL THE THINGS) has not been kind to me.  Plus, it’s been awhile since I wore these pants and now they’re a little too tight in certain areas.  I ended up swapping out the crewneck sweater for a long oatmeal colored cardigan so I would feel less exposed.

But the point of this post is not to talk about pants that are a tad too small.  Nope, it’s to talk about the many ways I’ve worn these pants since “Pants” are the topic of the second day of 5 Days, 5 Ways.  Actually, this post is kind of a cop-out because I did a past post showing 9 different ways I’ve worn these red pants!

Still, other than a quickie photo from last year’s trip to New York City this is the first time I’ve showcased these pants for cold weather wear.  See, if your cropped pants are narrow enough at the ankle you can wear them all year round by putting boots over them!  Pretty neat, huh?

Want your own cropped red pants?  Here are a few that might fit the bill!

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 (similar pants)

Since on the last Sunday Remix I did my green pants, I thought it only appropriate that this time I do my red pants!

You know, taking pictures of your outfits and then putting ones with similar or the same items side by side really makes you realize just how you wear certain items.  For example, these pants.  Apparently I almost always pair them with black and white.

That’s it.  My new goal is to figure out what else to wear with these pants that ISN’T black or white.

What would you wear with red pants?

P.S. Want to win $50?

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Blazer – The Limited | Blouse – The Limited | Pants – Gap | Necklace – Macy’s (gift) | Shoes – Nine West

I used to wear this blouse all the time.  In fact, I even wore it on my first day at my current job!  However, I only ever wore it with black pants.  It wasn’t until I saw this post by Emily that I had an “ah ha!” moment.

This is why I love the Internet.  I love getting ideas from other people and trying them out myself.  Sure, I may not have the exact same items, but chances are good I have something similar.  Maybe you don’t have red pants and a gray blazer, but do you have gray pants? How about a red cardigan?  Or a red sweater?  Something with stripes?  Something black and white?  There are so many possibilities!

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Cardigan – Lucky Brand | Top – Banana Republic Outlet | Pants – Gap | Shoes – Nine West Outlet | Earrings – Francesca’s (gift)

This is not the outfit I originally wanted to wear today.  Nope.  I had something a little different in mind when I went to bed last night.  But when I put that outfit on this morning I just wasn’t feeling it.  So, this is what I ended up with.

And while I’ve worn these red pants with leopard print accessories I was surprised to realize I haven’t worn it with this particular leopard cardigan.  Funny how that happens, isn’t it?

P.S. Today is the last day to vote on Wednesday’s outfit!  Right now Brown & Gold is winning.  Is that what you want to see?

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Blouse – The Limited | Pants – Gap | Shoes – Via Spiga via Loehman’s 

Today is Inspiration Monday over at Two Birds.  I definitely needed some inspiration today.  I was dragging.  So I was pleased when the inspiration photo popped up with this:

Ashlee Simpson

Hey, I thought.  I’ve pants that are the same color.  And I’ve got several white button down tops.

But then when I was standing in my closet (stay tuned tomorrow for a closet tour!) debating which white button down top to wear this polka dot top jumped out at me.  Ashlee’s top is a more flow-y and blousy than any of my more structured white button downs so I thought the billowiness of this polka dot top was more appropriate.

Turns out I really like this outfit!  And the best part?  I’m actually working from home today so I’ll be able to wear this into the office another day and no one will be the wiser!  Except you all.  And you won’t tell, right?

P.S.  Don’t forget to enter my Holly Yashi jewelry giveaway!  Giveaway closes at 5:00 PM Central Time tomorrow (Tuesday, July 31st)!

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Top – Target | Pants – Gap | Scarf – Adrienne Vittadin via Nordstrom | Necklace – The Limited | Shoes – Nine West

Here’s a little secret: I wore this scarf yesterday, too.  But I barely saw anyone in my office yesterday so I figured no one would notice.  And I was right; they didn’t!

Like Simply Sarah and her savvy style I never really thought about scarves in the summer.  When it’s 90+ degrees outside you want as little on as possible.  But this scarf is so lightweight and sheer that it basically is like having nothing on.  But the multicolor and the polka dots really jazz up an outfit.

Which is probably why I’m wearing it two days in a row.

Do you ever wear the same thing to the office multiple days in a row?  Does anyone notice?

P.S.  Don’t forget about my Holly Yashi jewelry giveaway!  Your chances are looking pretty good right now.

P.P.S. Tomorrow is CopyCat Friday at Frills for Thrills.  I need help deciding what to copy!  Check out the Loop Looks Facebook page and cast your vote.

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Cardigan – Gap | Blouse – Gap | Pants – Gap | Necklace – The Limited | Shoes – Nine West via DSW

I admit it, I’m a sucker for store displays.  When I saw these pants in the Gap paired with this cardigan I knew I wanted them both.  The blouse I waited on for awhile and finally bought it on sale.

As much as I love to shop, I really dislike “the hunt” and I tend to be bummed when I don’t buy something that catches my eye right away and then find out they’ve run out of my size when I go back later.  So when I find pieces together in the store that I like I usually end up buying them on the spot.

And speaking of spots, I’ve got a cadre of polka dots on display over at My Name is Jacy!  Jacy blogs about her life, her love for her readers, and how even if where your life takes you isn’t where you thought it would go you can learn a lot about yourself and the compassion of others.

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Jacket & Pants – Gap

Blouse & Shoes – Old Navy

Belt – Target

Earrings & Necklace – ???

I have an unusual work week this week.  Some days I can be pretty casual (today) and others I have to be pretty dressed up.  I took advantage of my ability to be more casual today and tried out a combo I’ve been wanting to wear for awhile:  red and pink.

My husband told me this morning that I was very “bright”.  Perfect for a sunny, warm day don’t you think?

Red and pink together.  Yay or nay?

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Blazer – Forever 21

Top – Old Navy

Necklace – Gordman’s

Pants – Gap

Shoes – Nine West

Whew!  Today has been a busy, busy day.  It’s also been a gray rainy day so I’m glad I wore my bright pants to help take some of the gray out of it.  I noticed on the train to work this morning that everyone was wearing black but me.

Just a few short months ago I was in a black-pants rut.  I wore black pants almost every day.  Now I still wear a lot of dark colors but I’m slowly branching out.

When’s the last time you wore something bright?

P.S. I suppose if I’m going to be taking close ups of my shoes this summer I should invest in a pedicure so I don’t subject you all to my nasty runner’s feet, huh?

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