...you need white pants.

Who doesn't adore white pants!? They are crisp, classic and for those of us who live in New England, a sure sign of better weather ahead.  Now that Spring is officially here at retail, there's a million choices out there to satisfy your every white pant whim.  But where to start?  The well-outfitted closet has a selection that includes:

Boot Cut Denim - for heels and wedges.  

Skinny leg - for ballet flats and sandals.  

Trousers - for heels and going out.

Here's my take on the best fitting ones out there:

Boot Cut

White Denim Boot cut from J.Crew.  The fit on these are great...not to low.  Classic and perfect with heeled pumps or sandals, nautical sweater or denim shirt.  Done! $98.

Photo from jcrew.com.

Citizens of Humanity, Amber Santorini Mid-Rise Boot Cut, $164 at Neiman Marcus.  As versatile as it is universally flattering, boot-cut denim is a wardrobe essential. These Citizens of Humanity jeans capitalize on that leg-lauding magic with a slightly higher rise, which beautifully contours and conforms to your waist.

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Skinny & Cropped

AG White Stilt, the perfect skinny leg white denim for sandals.  $175 at Calypso.

Photo from calypsostbarth.com.

Michael Kors does a great job with pants.  I like these lightweight ones with a hint of stretch.  $79.50 at Nordstrom.

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From the Gap, 1969 always skinny flood jeans for $45.  Remember when flood pants were a bad thing? 

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J. Crew says that the Cafe Capri is its "cream of the crop capri".  Crafted in crisp, clean cotton, with a hind of stretch.  $89.50.

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Trousers

BCBG Carrie Flare Leg, $110 at Bloomingdales.  Pair with a silk top for a great night out look.

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Classiques Entier Maxella Wide Leg Stretch Trousers.  $168 at Nordstrom. Ok, how amazing would these pants make a girl look?

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Hello lovely Cafe Trousers from J. Crew, $89.50.

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Last note:  W by Worth has a fantastic pair of lightweight cotton pants called the 'Nona' that come in white and lots of fun colors.  $199, available from Heather Steele at W by Worth in Wellesley, MA. Jennifer and I both have a pair, and love them!  

Happy shopping for white pants! ~ LB

...it's 70 degrees in November

Fall is my favorite season.  I love the start of school, crisp air, the colored leaves, and warm and cozy clothes!  I'll be the first to turn over my closet, changing out tunics and summer dresses for sweaters, scarves, vests, and suede shoes.

Today is an exception to the fall I know and love.  The leaves are colorful, but the air isn't crisp.  In fact, it's downright hot.  What is a girl to do when it's 40 degrees at 8:25am drop off and 70 degrees when leaving the gym at 10:15am?

One word:  LAYER.  A formula of tank + light top + scarf over jeans = success!

Tanks...my personal favorite, the Shimera Seamless Tank at Nordstrom.  Long, doesn't roll up, enough stretch to keep you together.  Comes in TONS of colors - $26 each, or $2 off every one when you buy 2 or more.  I have white, black, brown, plum, and cream in my wardrobe (am wearing white right now).

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Light weight top...love a J. Crew merino v-neck sweater (navy, gray) or a chambray blouse.

Photo from JCrew.com

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Scarf - make it colorful - Madewell (a J. Crew company) has TONS of unique and different scarves at great price-points! Plus, you can remove it and tie it on your handbag if it gets too warm in the day.

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Jeans - I have several favorite jean makers, but my be-all-end-all jean is the AG Adriano Goldschmied Ballad.  Long, lean, and takes 5 pounds off me, they are fantastic (disclaimer - only in dark colors; the white in the summer shows every bump and imperfection!).   They are a slim, bootcut.  Word of caution - do not attempt to hem them.  It breaks the line and a tragedy to ruin a pair, as I did.

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For jeans you can hem, because we'll all not 6' tall and slender (but if you are, good for you!), I turn to Citizens of Humanity Ava or Elson Jeans.  Both have a  straight leg, a higher rise (which is another blog entry altogether!), and generally, come in 2-3 washes a season.

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Or, (and clearly, I need to write a whole entry about jeans) how about these newcomers, DL1961 jeans, in the Coco style?  Straight legs, great washes, and talk about keeping you together - great amount of spandex, but not clingy.  Caroline, at The Green Tangerine in Kennebunkport, ME, introduced me to my first pair this summer.  I was NOT in the market for jeans, but they were so good, I couldn't leave them in the store.

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That, and some ballet flats will get you through the 70 degree pick-up in the afternoon, and take you through your child's ballet class and into dinner.  So, enjoy the weather! ~ JH