The focus is on the bottoms this season. Bum-huggers that draw your eyes down to your lower-half and keep them there. Sometimes tops get too much of the glory – sure, it’s easy to make your pants disappear into the background by keeping it simple in black or denim. But you’ve got to admit that gets tired. It’s exciting to switch it up (and an easy shirt can be refreshing).
Go for bold with a dazzling print, all-over embellishments, and unique fabrications. It might get tricky when turning up the heat in such a big way (you definitely need to show restraint when it comes to accessories), but just remember: you wear the pants in the relationship with your clothes!
1) Alice + Olivia Paula High-Waisted Sequined Pant: These body-skimming allover sequins prove pants don’t have to be skintight to get your point across. Sparkling wide-leg trousers morph a cocktail classic – your holiday party alternative. On ShopBop for $396.
2) 10 Crosby Sunlight Stripe Pants: Resort-wear just got a yummy treat of lemon meringue. By relegating the bright splash of color to the bottom bells, you won’t really feel like you’re wearing statement-makers. That is, until you take a step and flash some cheer. At Barneys New York for $375.
3) Pencey Sequin Pants: I dream of sequins! Harem pants have never looked so polished. Silk-chiffon gets a solid-gold makeover and the result is magnetizing magic. For jazzy days and spirited nights when you deserve some comfort. On ShopBop for $656.
4) J. Crew Café Capri: These winter-ready capris are the mellowest of the bunch, but look closely and see there’s a rainbow in the weave. Textural tweed looks funky and fresh when it’s in vivid, wild color. Wear them to work and spice up the scene. At J. Crew for $148.
5) Balmain Metallic Leather Skinny Pants: You can’t have a list about hot-to-trot pants without Balmain. Motorcycle-inspired leather pants don’t get more glam than this. Solid-gold shimmer with a solid-gold price tag to match: these are the rock ‘n’ roll royals of the pants world. On Net-a-Porter for $5,575.
Definitely a good foundation for being the life of the party!