It always seems like a smart purchase at the time: a light, comfy pair of patterned pants that you swear you'll wear on "lazy days." [1] But once that morning rolls around and you pull them on while frantically searching for a top, you realize they were a mistake. Making those pants look cute seems somewhat impossible — but perhaps what you needed was inspiration from Miley Cyrus [2].

We know this star is known for her kooky, out-there style, but seeing her NYC date look [3] — complete with colorful pants, a black top, denim jacket, choker necklace, red Adidas slides, shades, and her engagement ring [4] — we actually felt inspired. She was totally making those tricky bottoms work, and, admittedly, we'd copy her outfit on a weekend, while stepping out for a casual dinner.

So take a look at how Miley achieved the near-impossible, then give these Summer pants another try. After all, they're pretty fun and perfect for this season's cooler temps!

Miley Styled Her Pants With a Solid Top, Jean Jacket, and Red Slides

She also carried a few bags with her.

She Accessorized With a Choker Necklace and Some Shades

And who could forget her engagement ring [5]?

She Showed Us a Way to Make These Tricky Bottoms Work

Ready to give them another try?