Thrifting Queen

WIW: Ankle pants & flats

August 14, 2015

Continuing with wearing older items in new ways, my outfit started with these EF crepe ankle pants. These have been major workhorses for the past two years.

I normally wear these rolled so more ankle shows but I actually preferred them full length in this outfit - more akin to a cigarette pant this way.

I paired the pants with this new-to-me Tahari silk overlay sleeveless blouse I thrifted last week. I absolutely love the fluidity of this blouse! The band around the neck and the under portion is black and then the overlay portion is navy with a turquoise and emerald snakeskin design on the left side. The back of the overlay is split so it hangs beautifully. Score for $11.99!

I then popped on my new black Vionic flats - the half size up arrived yesterday and they are perfect! I have never been able to wear flats comfortably so this is so exciting :)

A gold mesh Michael Kors cuff, navy vintage Coach leather handbag and red specs/red lip round out the outfit.

All comments/suggestions are welcome :)

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26 Comments

  • replied 8 years ago

    I bought my first pair of Vionic shoes based on your posts.  They arrive next week.  I am unbelievably excited.  

  • Maneera replied 8 years ago

    Love the outfit. You look fab, as usual. That blouse is a steal! Looks expensive.....right along the theory of 'get more with less'. :D

    The flats are super cute. The fact they are super comfortable is such an added bonus. YLF!

  • Style Fan replied 8 years ago

    What a gorgeous blouse!  It is perfect for you.  Such a find.  Love the whole outfit.  I will check out those shoes.  I have troublesome feet and have heard good things about Vionic.

  • Ankita replied 8 years ago

    Stunning! ❤
    The blouse is gorgeous and I love the back. The pants too look great at this length paired with it.
    The highlights for me though would be the gold cuff and the red specs/ red lip...absolute winner! ☺

  • replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous! What a lovely top. The details down the side and the back are fab. The pants length works fine and look very chic with you new flats. Of course your most stunning accessory...your smile says it all... you look, and obviously feel, fab! 

  • Elizabeth P replied 8 years ago

    OMG I love that top!  Major score.  And of course styled impeccably :)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 8 years ago

    Sterling - I hope the Vionic shoes work out as well for you as they do for me. Just a warning - the footbed takes a little while to get used to and they suggest you wear for just short periods at first until you feet get used to the fit. Fingers crossed!

    Style Fan - these flats fit a full size too small (as indicated on the Vionic website). I'm normally a 6 but had to go with a 7 in these - just FYI.

    Thank you all for your lovely comments. I will admit to feeling pretty "spiffy" today :) And in FLATS no less!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Thanks for the tip, Shannon.  I'll start out wearing them around the house for an hour or two.  

  • Angie replied 8 years ago

    That's a really pretty top and I'm thrilled the flats worked out. Super cute. 

  • Elly replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous blouse and I love it with the ankle pants. 

  • Carole replied 8 years ago

    Great look...love that blouse:)

  • celia replied 8 years ago

    That blouse is beautiful, great score indeed. I like how you paired it with the ankle pants and the fabulous flats.

  • Daria replied 8 years ago

    Glad you found shoes that work for you! The blouse is fab and overall look is so chic.

  • Sara L. replied 8 years ago

    The top is beautiful.  I love the colors.  I like the cigarette pants and ballet flats together.  Nice look! 

  • catgirl replied 8 years ago

    I want that blouse!  The colors are amazing!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Yes, yes, Shannon! You are nailing your easy elegance with edge style moniker. That top is gorgeous on you. I have those pants too, in a bunch of colours, and agree they are so versatile.

  • replied 8 years ago

    So nice! You look great! I like the sleeker look of the unrolled pants too! And nice shoes! Everything looks great!

  • Sheila replied 8 years ago

    Your whole look is perfect... the top, pants and shoes... YLF ! Absolutely !

  • Nebraskim replied 8 years ago

    This is a fantastic ensemble. Made all the better by the beautiful bargain top AND comfortable shoes.

  • lynn replied 8 years ago

    You look beautiful! I'm excited to hear about your shoes because I just bought Vionic sandals a few weeks ago and I LOVE them. I was hoping they made shoes for fall too.

  • shedev replied 8 years ago

    Great outfit, Shannon. I especially love the top.

  • Jaime replied 8 years ago

    Love a great thrifted blouse and vintage bag looking beautifully current on you!

  • AJ replied 8 years ago

    Rats! I was going to ask you for a link to the blouse, but now I have to steal it from you! Such a great outfit!

  • Brooklyn replied 8 years ago

    Beautiful top. I want it too.

  • Ornella replied 8 years ago

    Wonderful top, the pants look great this way and the flats give a relaxed vibe to the whole thing. I'd copy this in an instant.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 8 years ago

    This is a gorgeous outfit, Shannon. I like the proportions and the lovely back detail on the blouse. The flats are very pretty and give a dressy feel. I thought of your black Naots, too (the ones I have in taupe), for a more arty, slightly more casual look.

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.