Coral is the New Beige

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this here before but I have been on a mission for either coral or mint capris. My journey had been increasingly frustrating since it is incredibly difficult to find pants in those colors that are made for anyone with thighs bigger than the average person's arm. However, I finally completed the mission! I found these glorious pants at H&M this past weekend. I still haven't found mint pants, but the coral mission has been accomplished. Because it's H&M I had to buy these pants two sizes bigger than my normal size, but I just keep telling myself that i'm okay with that. Honestly, when it comes to stores like that (and Target!) you might as well just subtract 4 from every size to get their actual size. If it says size 16 at Target or H&M it's really closer to a size 10-12. This isn't the case for every designer at these stores, but quite a bit of them. So, just take a deep breath and pretend that you aren't buying pants two sizes bigger than you normally do, because let's face it, you really aren't.

I started thinking about the endless outfits that I could put together with these awesome pants and so I decided to do just that. Also, I've had a few friends ask if I could post pictures of me in the outfits that I talk about so they could see it on a real person instead of some stick thin model or not on a person at all. I thought I would just go ahead and combine the two ideas! Today's post is dedicated to my new pants. I've put together six different outfits all including the same pair of pants. I could have gone on for hours with this. It's amazing how many different color combos you can do with coral! It's a great color. It's almost becoming a neutral for me. Seriously.

*Disclaimer: The accessories in these outfits are intentionally light. This post is really about the outfits, not about accessories. That post is coming later. I promise!

Outfit 1: The Nautical Look

The nautical look is super in right now, so I decided to pair my new favorite pair of pants with this blue and white striped t-shirt and flat t-strap sandals. 

Shirt: Target (unfortunately, last year!)

Pants: H&M

Shoes: Target

Bracelets: Cookie Lee

Necklace: An antique shop in Edmonds, WA

Outfit 2: Spring 70's Inspiration

You can't really tell it in the picture as much as in person, but this shirt has a really pale floral print that is totally inspired by the 1970's. The pale yellow and pale pink of the top compliment the coral beautifully. Also, aren't those shoes great? The neckline is dramatic on this top and has an off the shoulder thing going on so I didn't wear a necklace with this.

Top: TJ Maxx

Shoes: TJ Maxx

Jewelry: A gift from a friend. 

Outfit 3: Color Blocking 101

Color blocking is also a huge trend right now. Be bold! 

Shirt: TJ Maxx

Belt: Target

Bracelet: I don't remember.

Shoes: Marshalls (They are Sofft Brand)

Outfit 4: Professional

If you work in the corporate world or somewhere where you have to dress professionally, have fun with it! Just because you have to look professional doesn't mean you have to only wear black, grey, tan, and white. These pants are such a statement piece keep everything else simple. Yes, these are the same pants... just rolled down. 

Blazer: Target

White T-Shirt: TJ Maxx

Bracelet: World Market 

Necklace: World Market

Shoes: Tahari (I have to brag about this: they were $20 at Marshalls).

Outfit 5: Cute, Casual, and Colorful

The pictures for this outfit kind of got hijacked. My little partners in crime are my mom's sweet little pit bull and my sister's American Bulldog. They love that bed and weren't about to let me sit there without them. Anyway, once again. Don't be afraid of color. I love the combination of all the different bright colors. Notice my shoes are super simple. 

Shirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Rocket Dog

Necklace: World Market

Green Ring: An antique shop in Cleveland, Oh.

Outfit 6: Coral in the Fall

Coral is not just a spring and summer color! You can totally bring this color into fall and get even more use out of these great pants. The scarf has little flecks of coral in it so it really ties it all together nicely. Also, hello aviators. 

Sweater: H&M Ballerina Sweater

Tank top: Target

Scarf: TJ Maxx

Boots: DSW

Bracelet: Target

Necklace: World Market

Aviators: Target

There we go! Six totally different outfits all with the same pair of pants. As my friend's six year old daughter would say, "easy peasy lemon squeezy." Everything I put together in these pictures were pieces of clothing I already had in my closet from years of collecting clothes and accessories. 

If you look at this and think "I can't do that" than contact me. That's what I'm here for! 

Oh, and that giant rock on my hand... yeah that's my engagement ring. Just had to point that out.