What I Wore: The Yellow Pants

Yellow cords: Gap, Hebron Gap Outlet

Grey silk camp shirt: Splendid, Hebron Gap Outlet

Boyfriend cardigan: Gap, Hebron Gap Outlet

Belt: thrifted

Socks: H&M

Moccasins: Minnetonka

Jewelry: wedding rings, initial necklace

The story of these yellow cords and I begins over a year ago, when I spotted them on the sale rack at the Gap.  I tried them on (they were yellow pants, how could I NOT?) and hemmed/hawed in the dressing room for awhile.  They were $20, which made them moderately pricey by the standards of my wardrobe, and although they had caught my eye, I wasn't really sure how I felt about them.  I had no idea how I was going to style yellow pants, and in the end, I left them on the rack.  Basically, they were Mr. Darcy and I was Elizabeth Bennett, rejecting them based on a prejudiced opinion of what colors can be worn as pants (okay, so it's not exactly the same as Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth's situation, but bear with me here).

In the next few months, the yellow pants stayed on my mind.  I occasionally saw them on stylish girls online, and once or twice spotted people wearing them on the street.  Everytime they caught my eye, I was filled with remorse and regret.  Why did I let the yellow pants slip away?  What was I thinking?  Why couldn't I look past my prejudice and see how much I could come to love them?  (note: I might be exaggerating my emotional response slightly for greater dramatic impact.  Isn't it better this way?)

Which brings us to a few weeks ago, after I had long given up on the yellow pants (but still remembered them fondly).  What did I spy on the $4.99 pants rack at the Hebron Gap Outlet?  The yellow pants!  And in my size!  The only pair in the store!  It was meant to be.  After a year apart, the two of us were united, together forever.

Except...now I'm not sure how to style them.  Yes, my original concern has proven true, although I can handle a mustard skirt, bright yellow pants have proven to be more of a challenge.  Do you think this happened to Elizabeth Bennett, too?   After the double wedding, did Darcy turn out to be obnoxiously prideful?  I sure hope not.


So anyway, here are the yellow pants, worn with a collection of neutrals.  I think it worked better in real life than it looks in the photos, but it definitely wasn't a home run.  I would love to hear your opinions on this one - how would you style up the yellow pants?