![Floral Pants 6.jpg Floral Pants 6](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fDCGChMv8SQ/V-LNgcMvyGI/AAAAAAAAMA8/WzWYDbmmWj4/Floral%252520Pants%2525206.jpg?imgmax=1600)
When I got the pants, I was drawn to them because they are very similar to the pair they replaced (and I LOVED that pair) and because I love all the different colors in the pants and think I will be able to wear them for most of the year here in California.
Floral Pants with Muted Tops for Fall
So I got out some fall and winter tops and sweaters and experimented. Since I’ve been under the weather all week, I didn’t take photos wearing the outfits (believe me you wouldn’t want to see me!), but I’m showing you the combinations I am thinking off. I know there are more possibilities hidden in my closet, but it’s a start:
First up are the pants with a basic grey sweater. The grey of the sweater matches the grey in the pants and definitely mutes the outfit.
![Floral Pants and Grey Sweater.jpg Floral Pants and Grey Sweater](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m-NxZELik14/V-LNhK2TZXI/AAAAAAAAMBA/Rx-jPIxerDA/Floral%252520Pants%252520and%252520Grey%252520Sweater.jpg?imgmax=1600)
I also got out a deep red sweater. It matches some of the darkest reds in the flowers. I like this combination.
![Floral Pants and Dark Red Sweater.jpg Floral Pants and Dark Red Sweater](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u0Y-Ap0F88s/V-LNiHRQohI/AAAAAAAAMBE/ZqUAEFQlz64/Floral%252520Pants%252520and%252520Dark%252520Red%252520Sweater.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Next I tried pairing the pants with a green blouse; I like that the green of the blouse matches the dark green in the pants.
![Floral Pants and Dark Green Shirt.jpg Floral Pants and Dark Green Shirt](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w8BSgnPzk3U/V-LNi1EIfoI/AAAAAAAAMBI/VX0yIvkw6mM/Floral%252520Pants%252520and%252520Dark%252520Green%252520Shirt.jpg?imgmax=1600)
And then I got a bit adventurous. I dug out a blazer I’ve had for about ten years. I bought it when my mom visited. To be honest, I didn’t really like the blazer, but she LOVED it, and so I bought it (not a good reason to buy clothing!). I’m not sure it actually goes with the pants, but I’ll have to make a decision about the blazer soon. In the ten years I’ve owned it, I’ve only worn it about five times. So either I’ll start wearing it, or I’ll have to find a new home for it.
![Floral Pants and Purple Jacket.jpg Floral Pants and Purple Jacket](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7abazYcFiws/V-LNjx0IN2I/AAAAAAAAMBM/piTFGdEWpAM/Floral%252520Pants%252520and%252520Purple%252520Jacket.jpg?imgmax=1600)
It is very good quality with nice fabric and interesting details. But I’m just not sure it’s me… Maybe I’ll just have to experiment with different outfits.
![IMG_2433.jpg IMG 2433](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q_YTxJp7XC0/V-LNklwOO9I/AAAAAAAAMBQ/AEPzbeA8_t4/IMG_2433.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Lastly, I got out my yellow chunky sweater for a day when I want to make a bold statement. Maybe to brighten up a rainy day? I’m actually not sure I’ll ever be that daring. We’ll see...
![Florla Pants and Yellow Sweater.jpg Florla Pants and Yellow Sweater](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PVIXfku38y8/V-LNlrzi7PI/AAAAAAAAMBU/ZW1cBiz7Y5M/Florla%252520Pants%252520and%252520Yellow%252520Sweater.jpg?imgmax=1600)
Questions: How long do you hold on to clothing you haven’t worn in a while? At what point do you decide to find a new home for them? Have you ever been influenced by a shopping partner or salesperson to buy something you weren’t sure about?
Be well,
Andrea