One pant, two ways: Widen your horizons

We were waiting for dinner at SM City Legazpi when I decided to meander around the mall.

This meandering brought me to ForMe, mainly because of a "Sale" sign outside. Then, that "Sale" sign ended up with me buying this nice pair of wide trousers which was on sale.

These trousers have all the makings of being a staple. The shape is loose and comfortable. The stripe is flattering. The color is so versatile that it can go from classic to more fashion.

To demonstrate...

Here's how it can go classic. Take a navy blue jersey shirt with a round neckline and fluttery sleeves. The color complements the trouser, and the streamlined shape is a good foil to the wideness of the pants. This shirt is from SM Department Store.

Paired together, it's a classic ensemble that can go from business to casual.

For something a little more fashion forward, this is where this lace blouse from Yessica comes in. The colors of the blouse echoes the colors of the pants. It has shades of navy blue, red and a hint of black.

Usually, lace and pinstripes aren't a likely pairing. But because of the color match, these two items look great together. And it's an ensemble that's more fashion forward and looks good for a creative event.

The great thing about these 2 ensembles is that they're all items bought from Legazpi. So, it's a good indication that you can find affordable, fashionable ensembles almost anywhere in the Philippines.