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Pastel Pants and White Ruffle Sleeve Peplum Top

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When springtime rolls around each year, you can find me pulling out my pastel pants. Working in a professional environment can make you get sick of “work clothes.” Black slacks are a staple all through the winter but as the sun starts to rise earlier in the morning and as the flowers start to bloom, my thoughts turn to color! This outfit of pastel pants paired with a decorative white top is an easy way to embrace color in the spring without having to think hard about how to do it.

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Colored Work Pants

I haven’t always loved colored work pants, but they sure do make an easy spring work outfit. Mix and match them with the basics in your closet and you have endless outfit combinations.

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I always recommend pairing solid colors with pattern or texture. Example: light pink pants with a floral top. Or, light pink pants with a striped cardigan, etc. Then switch those light pink pants for olive pants, for coral pants, etc. In this outfit, I chose another solid color up top but the texture makes it seem more patterned, and that adds interest.

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These pants are from H&M last spring, but I’ve linked some similar in stock now in the widget below. I find them to be such a perfect color for spring.

Amazon Favorites Styled

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You may remember this top and these earrings from my Amazon Haul last week. If not, definitely make sure to check it out! There were so many good finds!

This smocked ruffle sleeve peplum top is tied for my top favorite from the Amazon Haul (the other is the yellow polka dot skirt). The smocked detail makes a beautiful texture and gives it a flattering fit. The ruffles add a little more interest. I just can’t stop wearing it. I think it’s so elegant!

We all need something easy for work in the morning and there’s just something about a great blouse that needs little accessorizing. This top is one of those.

I love the look of a high-neck blouse with statement earrings. They draw the eye up and away and balance out the high neckline. A necklace isn’t necessary (and I hardly ever wear one with a high-neck top) and a good pair of earrings is all you need. That’s yet another reason why an outfit like this is such an easy combination to keep in mind early in the morning.

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These earrings are such a steal and I have gotten numerous compliments on them. Each time I say, “Amazon! Under $10!” They come in so many colors and would be awesome for summer too!

Get the Look:

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Smocked Peplum Top (comes in 5 colors, more about sizing etc HERE) || Similar Blue Pastel Pants (more in widget above) || Favorite Basic Tank || Similar Nude Pumps || Beaded Drop Earrings || Similar Nude Quilted Crossbody ||Chloe-like Sunglasses (check out the coupon codes too for an extra pair!)|| Similar Turquoise Statement Ring || MK Watch || Milani Amore Matte Lipstick in Pretty

Thanks so much for stopping by! What are your favorite pastel colors for spring?

~Virginia

Linking up this week with: Style Nudge | Glass of Glam | Pink Sole | Away from the Blue | I do deClaire | Pumps & Pushups | Straight A Style | Seeking Sunshine | Curly Crafty Mom | Mummabstylish

Comments

    • Virginia says

      Thank you! I love my pumps and these nude ones have been a very popular pair in my closet lately! But, you could totally pull off this outfit with some cute flats!

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  3. Bojana Krienke says

    This top is darling and I really wish that they had the same one on Amazon.ca. I love how simple, yet elegant you look in this outfit. Absolutely perfect!

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    • Virginia says

      Oh no! They don’t!? Such a bummer! I feel so elegant in this outfit! It’s so funny that something so simple can do that! But, I’ll take anything that can give me an extra pep in the step! Hope you’re having a great week!

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    • Virginia says

      Thank you Kelsey! The sunnies are Amazon (buy one, get one free)! Actually, now that I think about it I don’t think I linked them! Glad you mentioned them!

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    • Virginia says

      Oh, thank you! You’re so sweet. 🙂 It’s getting to be time to get my hair done but I just don’t have time to make an appointment! lol! So, in a bun or pulled-back it goes!

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    • Virginia says

      Me too! I used to think they were a little too light for my coloring, but it makes a big difference when I wear them on the bottom half instead of the top half. And this peplum top is just…ugh! I want to wear it every day! lol. Thanks for stopping by Carrie!

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    • Virginia says

      Thank you Laura! I’m usually drawn to pinks more than blues but I had a gut feeling with these and they have been a real favorite this year and last!

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  12. Grace | Graceful Rags says

    Your blog is too cute!! I absolutely love this pastel spring look. I’ve always enjoyed seeing what my teachers wear to school, but you would definitely be the most stylish teacher I’ve seen! The white smocked top is just adorable.

    Miles of smiles,
    Grace

    gracefulrags.com

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