Sometimes the reviews sell me harder than the product. I started with these wide-leg pleated trousers I grabbed on major sale (pretty sure they’re no longer available, sorry). A lot of the reviews complained that they “look like a skirt when you’re standing still,” and honestly… sold. That swishy, skirt-like movement is exactly what I wanted. I was genuinely surprised by the length — it’s been a while since I’ve tried pants from this brand, but between these and another pair I ordered, I’ll definitely be revisiting. The pleats give dramatic volume, while the gold front buttons add a slightly retro, almost sailor-inspired feel. Think vintage meets practical drama. Because it’s still cold here, I layered a wool mock-neck tank underneath and then leaned fully into chaos with the top layer: a cropped, balloon-sleeve, Peter Pan–collar gingham sweater. There is a lot happening — and yes, it might be too much — but sometimes the answer is to wear all the things you like at once. Fit note for tall girls: the sweater is not tall-sized and runs very small. I sized up to a 2XL (which feels wild) and it fits exactly how I wanted — cropped but intentional. Finished with lug-sole leather loafers and matching gingham socks, which pushed it straight into picnic-blanket territory… and I decided to lean in. Cute pants. Cute sweater. Cute socks. Sometimes you just wear them all together. 👉 Comment SHOP for links + fit details. LTKTall LTKMidsize LTKPlusSize