As much as I would love to buy prints ( hearts in my case ) dedicated to the Hallmark holidays, I refrain from doing so. I just find myself stuck in a sartorial angst. It’s hard for me to think of those prints beyond the occasion and have trouble styling it later. But, when I saw these heart print wide-leg pants earlier this month I had to have them, even if it meant leaving them tucked in some part of my closet until next Valentine’s.
Outfit details
- Sweater- J CREW, shop printed version here
- Heart print pants- ANN TAYLOR, shop the skirt version here
- Coat- CMEO COLLECTIVE via Shopbop, shop similar here
- Heels- STEVE MADDEN VALA PUMPS, shop other colors here
- Bag- GUCCI , shop similar here
I was so thrilled about these heart print wide-leg pants. Because one, it was subtle and two, it wasn’t red or pink. Had it been in a red or pink color I would have taken a pass. I remember when I wore this jacket back in December, I had someone comment as to how great it would be for Valentines Day. I felt like I committed a sartorial crime by wearing heart print in December.
It breaks my heart how pretty and feminine prints like hearts has been stereotyped to a set time of the year and wearing them beyond it could put you on the chopping block. But, this time when I bought these heart print cropped wide-leg pants and the matching sweater, I decided I would wear them irrespective of the date and occasion more like how I would wear any other print. This is a print and as a girl who loves prints- I better be wearing it more. So, here it is…prints for the month of prints and beyond….
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Those heart print wide leg pants are so cute I’m sure you’ll find an excuse to wear them again for a different occasion. Also loving the colour palette and how you accessorised x
I love these whimsical pants and this entire outfit is simply brilliant! I used to not like heart prints very much but they have grown on me over the years and now I love what they represent. And I wear my heart and love themed pieces whenever the mood strikes regardless of the time of year as well. Because love and any representation of it should definitely not be reserved for just one month of the year.
Shelbee
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These pants are SO fun!! I love this outfit. But I know what you mean… I generally shy away from cutesy prints too because they’re hard to style later. Hope your week is off to a great start!
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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I am a fan of anything hearts too. They are just so such a fun print! I love your wide leg pants and you look beautiful. The way you styled it is perfection and I can see you rocking these any time of the year!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
I LOVE all the print / pattern mixing that’s happening here!
Lee | LegalLee Blonde
Those pants are so fabulous! I love the cropped flare style! Such a great outfit.
Emma xxx
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