CINCH SACK

So, there's a pretty big possibility that today's outfit doesn't work. I like it, but I'm a little insecure about it. These pants require a little history: Right now, they are about 4 sizes too big for me. Until a little less than year ago, this was my regular size. When I decided to whip my butt into shape, I had to get a whole new wardrobe, which, for the most part, was tons of fun. Except for those few pieces that were absolute favorites that I can't find replacements for, no matter how hard I try. These pants are one such piece. They were among my absolute favorite pants of all time and so I haven't been able to part with them. Instead, I threw them in the "to be tailored" pile where they have sat ever since. I can sew for days, but I have NO patience for tailoring.

This morning, I was in the mood for a pair of baggy pants that I could just belt on with a tee and be comfortable all day. Turns out that the pants I had in mind have already made their way to Goodwill. I hate it when that happens. SO, I remembered that these were still in "that" pile and fished them out. I cinched, cinched, cinched my little heart out and this is what I ended up with:

I was hoping it would come out similar to something like this:

Camilla Staerk Spring 09

or this:

Rag and Bone Paperbag Pant

...but I'm not sure if that's what others see. I think I would definitely try this look again, but with a few changes. 1.) I think a floral bustier top would look awesome with these pants. More fitted, more feminine. 2.) A nicer, maybe even thinner, belt. Something metallic, perhaps? and 3.) Different shoes. My back is flaring up a bit today, so it had to be sneakers, but a pair of wide-strapped sandal would look cool.

I would love to hear your opinions. Just be nice - I'm feeling a little vulnerable :)