Consider the trouser

An overlooked winter style

It’s been a chaotic week here in LA, but writing is therapeutic so I’m coming to you on this hazy day, feeling endless gratitude for my safety and home, and absolutely heartbroken by all the loss and devastation. I do plan out my letters in advance, and I was thinking deeply this week about winter trousers before all these other pressing matters came about, so I’m going to continue to share my thoughts on those, and a sprinkle of other good things I’ve come across. First and foremost, I’m putting a link to support the Los Angeles Fire Department here - please consider this the only link of any importance in this letter today! With that - let’s get into it.

Black tuxedo trousers I scored at Target, a very cool jacket coming soon ;) and this hat

The other soft pant:

Historically speaking, trousers have been wool or cashmere, and a total pain in the ass to clean. So I think we don’t often reach for them as an alternative to jeans or sweats because we’ve considered them “precious”. However now, for better or worse, most are made of a synthetic blend - and while microplastics is another conversation, it renders them completely machine washable (cold water, hang dry) and a great pant option - especially in winter.

Style a brown trouser like these from the Gap or these from Na-Kd with a grey T, a white turtleneck, or a crispy button down. Toss a grey sweater over your shoulders or an oversized knit. Picture #3 has me hoping Adidas brings back the Campus 80s. Until then, I’d pair with these navy Nike Cortez’.

1/3 Ugly applied:

You knew this was coming - elevated on the bottom and comfy cozy on top:

La Ligne Trousers (a classic style they update every season - my double stripes are an older version), pointy Prada heels, Z-supply sweatshirt, Shashi earrings, & similar phone lanyard

Pinstripe party:

A timeless staple! Go FIRST to your husband/dad/boyfriend’s closet to see what you can “borrow” from a suit he’s no longer wearing. If the sizing’s not right, have them tailored. Free pants! If he’s not into sharing, I’m obsessed with these and these (a great cropped length) from Me+Em.

A sporty sandwich - Adidas jacket, pinstripe pants (mine are old, try these for $38!), Solomon sneakers, and this lovely cheek tink I’ve been using in lieu of blush (color is ‘mesmerize’)

Track trousers

Style track trousers like these and these with a chunky cardigan and slides, a sleek heeled boot, or red Adidas

Here’s hoping this week brings brighter days - stay safe and take care of one another!

Love,

Abby