Vest and Flowy pants: Boho with a Classic Twist
With our weather here in Georgia, summer lasts till the middle of October so many pieces of your wardrobe can be worn several seasons of the year. This outfit is an example of that: I could add a short sleeve Halftee under to add more coverage or a long sleeve shirt if I were cold (code MIREILLE20 for 20% off). I did add more pieces to my closet this summer than I planned to, but I do love all of them and have worn each more than once.
I do love a little boho in my outfits and these fun pants from Cato’s (yes, Cato’s again) caught my eye on the clearance rack. I had just gotten rid of two pairs that I didn’t love and as soon as I tried these on, I knew they would come home with me. The fun wood earrings were a find in Ellijay on a day trip, they were very inexpensive and are really lightweight. I think they add to that boho feel as well as my wooden bead bracelets.
Look how wide the leg is at the bottom: I have found that is something I like in my flowy pants: that width at the bottom adds a touch of whimsy and fun! And it swishes when you walk!
I bought this tote last year ,and there just is something I like about a little French on a graphic tee or bag. I have seen several things I would love on the Sezanne website, but I can’t justify their prices. I should see if I can find anything on Poshmark. Interestingly enough, I haven’t worn my graphic tees much this spring and summer.
I wrote a post about my style in 5 words about a year ago (read here) and it still applies: colorful, boho, textured, practical and fun! While this outfit is not very colorful, it does check all of the other boxes. Boho pants, textured wood earrings and bracelets, practical (I can sit anywhere, it is cool enough for a warm day) and fun: it mixes a variety of elements and makes for an interesting outfit.
Anyone else loves pants with elastic waistbands? These are so comfortable! And they balance the structure of the vest. My lace Halftee will be one to pair with this vest when it gets cooler.
A bientôt!
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31 Comments
Jennifer Goodwin
I love this outfit! I lean a bit toward the boho style as well; I love things that are loose and flowy. I remember seeing those pants when I went in Cato’s a few months ago, and as great as they look on you, I am short enough that I need to stick with a more fitted style, or a wide legged crop length. I am wanting a vest for fall now; I’ve been eyeing a few that I like!
mimifce
I was hoping to thrift a vest but never did find one so I ended up getting this one at Belk.
jodie filogomo
I love the dichotomy of the vest with those pants!!
And that swish factor is always a plus!
Xoxo
Jodie
Marsha Banks
Those pants are the star of this look, Mireille!! They just scream boho! Add a macrame vest, and you could be from the 60s or 70s! Such a fun look!
https://marshainthemiddle.com/
mimifce
And super comfortable!
Joanne
I love this outfit. Those pants are fabulous!
mimifce
Now to wear them with something different this week
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
OHH! I love those pants! We have a Cato’s here that isn’t far and I always forget about it, but I’ve found some staples for my closet in there in the past and I need to go back. I am loving the vest trend, I have a cream, olive and black vest! Lol!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
mimifce
Nice! I’ve been wanting a black vest! The last couple of years, I have found a lot of good pieces at Cato’s.
Jennifer
These pants are fabulous!
Jennifer
https://curatedbyjennifer.com
mimifce
Thanks, Jennifer!
Heather Noire
This Boho classic style is great. It gives me French Riveria Style. I love the sandals, pants, and especially the bag. I hope you’re having a lovely start to September. https://www.bauchlefashion.com/2024/09/from-frost-to-fitness-your-ultimate.html
mimifce
Thanks, Heather!
Kathrine Eldridge
You rock these bell bottoms Mireille! I adore the print of them.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
mimifce
They are a lot of fun!
Mica Away From The Blue
Those pants are awesome on you! I like the vest with them as it lets the pants be the statement in the outfit and you look so good! 🙂
mimifce
Thank you, Mica!
Laura Bambrick
Those pants are such a great find! I love the shape of them and the boho vibe. Hope you are having a great week!
mimifce
So far so good! Already mid week!
Cutting Edger
Loving the blend of boho and classic with the vest and flowy pants! It’s a chic, effortless look that’s perfect for any occasion.
mimifce
Thank you!
Shelbee on the Edge
Oh Mireille, I love everything about this outfit! Those pants are absolutely fabulous and I am dying over your sandals and bag, too. I really like the structured vest paired with the flowy pants as well. Isn’t it so much fun when you get maximum swishiness from pants (or full skirts)?!
Shelbee
mimifce
For sure! Especially going down stairs, swish, swish, swish!
Jill
Those pants are so fun! Love them styled with the vest! Such a cute boho look!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Thanks, Jill, I really liked how it turned out.
Jacqui Berry
Oh these are fabulous aren’t they. Thanks for sharing. I hope you Join Chicandstylish this week. Jacqui x
mimifce
Thanks, Jacqui! I wouldn’t miss your weekly link up!
Leslie Susan Clingan
I wish our Cato’s wasn’t a half-day’s jaunt across town. I have only been there once but loved everything in the store. And remember shopping Cato’s before years ago when I was young.
Those pants have such personality. I love the way you wear them and have styled them with the `structured little vest. I have been eyeing the vests that all you younger gals are styling. Not sure I can pull one off. And I love the sweater vests, the varsity looking ones, that are showing up everywhere. Those pants are so feminine and flirty. I bet they are fun to move about in. I am reading The Women – have you read it? These pants give the same 60s vibe as the book. It is excellent by the way.
mimifce
I am making sure I don’t go into Cato’s this month as I am trying to not shop all of September. It is amazing how much I have bought there compared to Target… this year. Just such fun clothes!
Sosoxy
You look great! And your style is really perfect for summer. Great!
mimifce
Thanks, it’s all about lightweight and flowy!