Printed Pants For Fall 2012
Fancy Pants! The Best Printed and Embellished Bottoms to Snag Now
As the Summer season rounds itself out nicely, we've got our eye on more than a few pairs of, well, fancy pants. Let's face it, sometimes a classic denim wash or jet-black trouser just doesn't satisfy our styling appetite. For a definitely more punched-up seasonal transition, we're thinking the sky's the limit in terms of print, embellishment, and downright cool textural design. More specifically, it's all about psychedelic paisley prints in rich Fall-ready hues, a pop of leopard spots against a verdant green metallic jacquard, and the most retro-meets-ladylike polka dots to grace an ankle-cut pant. These bottoms are dynamic statement pieces, perfect with a simple sandal and tee for the incoming dog days and just as compatible with a knitted oversized sweater and slingback pump for the cooler times ahead, too. Click through for our favorite fancy pants now.
Wear your scarf . . . on your legs. This sophisticated silk print is more "just got back from the most luxurious vacation" than anything else, and we're OK with that.
These abstract-printed trousers are so art-house cool, we're pretty sure we're going to find a gallery opening to wear these to.
Surprisingly, we think these pants are work appropriate. Just add a sleek white blouse and respectable low-heel slingback pumps. Then, switch out your top and shoes for sexier iterations and head straight to happy hour.
A.L.C. Emmet Pant ($594, available for preorder)
Festive in a totally subtle way — we're digging the versatility here. Whether you decide to let the jacquard finish stand alone or pair it with colorful accents, trust us, it'll work.
No time like the present to try your hand at the classic checked print, especially in Chloé's wide-leg rendition. Make sure to add height so your pant-leg silhouette doesn't drag.
Without veering into pajama-pant territory, these silky drawstring pants have a chic feel to them. Paired with sportier opposites, they're downright edgy.
How classic are these retro-inspired polka-dotted pants? Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday here we come.
Don't be wary of lighter floral patterns in the Fall. Just style them up with a darker complement — a navy-blue button-down with light-brown ankle boots should do the trick.
Add a little sparkle and shine to your outfit via these shimmery bouclé trousers. Since they provide enough dynamic on their own, it's not necessary to go overboard on the accessory front.
Houndstooth in a funkier gray palette? We're dying to wear these with patent-leather loafers and a slouchy jersey t-shirt.
Inject an unexpected contrast with white ankle-strap sandals.
A more casual polka-dotted pant for your Sunday errands.
This bold tapestry design would pop against an even bolder red pump — just saying.
Co-Ord Tapestry Trousers ($80)
These aviary-themed pants are sweet, playful, and kind of take the cake in terms of girlie weekender must haves.
We still haven't gotten over our Summer love of digital prints, so opt for the trend in a bolder take for the cooler months.
The tuxedo-stripe silhouette gets a silky upgrade, and we're all over it.
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