I don’t know how many of you readers have seen About a Boy with Hugh Grant, but I happen to love that movie. There’s a great scene where the boy finds himself singing out loud at school, “hanging around, nothing to do but frown, rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” Now, that song isn’t exactly cheerful (understatement), but that scene is hysterical. Don’t we all want to sing out loud in public sometimes? No? Just me?
Anyway, I swear I’m going somewhere with this.
Rainy days really don’t get me down. I happen to love them. But ever since that movie, I always think of that scene on rainy days. They make me want to cozy up and watch that movie all over again. Too bad that rainy days don’t just happen on the weekends. Thus, I am constantly challenging myself to wear something cozy to work, but still chic so that rainy days never get me down. I bring a little of home with me when I’m layered up and wearing my pajama trend pants. There’s nothing getting me down about wearing pajamas at work, especially on a rainy day.
Denim shirt: Forever 21 ($20)
Cardigan: Banana Republic ($18 marked down from $70)
Pants: Ann Taylor Loft ($5 marked down from approx $50)
Belt: Urban Outfitters ($5 marked down from approx $25)
Daytime kitten heels: Aubrey Brooke from DSW ($12 marked down from $99)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) This is an outfit that I definitely questioned when I was getting dressed because I kept thinking of the pants as “pajamas.” I had to remind myself to treat them like a printed pant, because that’s exactly what they are despite their more pajama-like feel. A few people even asked me what material they were and if they were silk. It can be hard not to overthink things when getting dressed, especially when wearing something a bit out of our comfort zone. When trying out new trends, try to keep the rest of your outfit (and thought process) simple. The result will be a good mix between “trendy” and classic.
2) In terms of styling, I also tend to get stuck on wearing black shoes with a blue outfit. I have no idea why but I seem to have made a mental note at some point that you can’t wear black with blue! Where do we get these rules?! For this outfit, I wore three shades of blue (denim shirt, cardigan, pants) but anchored the look with the black belt and black shoes. I often blog about forgetting rules and wearing what you love. Pajamas at work? Black and blue? Black and brown? Silver and gold? Why not try to break a few of your own “rules?”
Side note about the pants. Seriously, Ann Taylor Loft final sale. $5. I cannot blog about that sale rack enough. I find serious gems there.
Anyone else have a rainy day outfit? Are you also loving pajama pants at work?
Thanks for stopping by, lovely readers! Happy Sunday!
the fashion huntress 
Happy Sunday! Love the shoes x
I looove that pants!!! 😉
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You always have the best stylish pieces at the best prices! Love how you styled around the pants😍
OMG those pants. I need to get me to Ann Taylor soon!
The pants are great. Sometimes I too get stuck wearing some kind of shoes. But as long as something looks good, we can break the rules
Great look and I love the rain as well. So cozy! xx
Top picture: how Vogue.
Lol, but seriously $5? That’s like more of a steal than a bargain. Good job Melissa Ann!
xx.
Rakhi
Great shoes! Kitten heels are perfect for work.
great and chic outfit ❤
Love it – especially digging those pants with those gorgeous shoes!! xx
So I haven’t seen that movie, I don’t think, but I love the Carpenters, so I know the song. I love that song, but I love rainy days too. And…I really want those shoes!
It always seems to work like that, it only rains during the work week. I am loving those shoes and pants together, perfect chic but comfy combination!
xx Cara
Great photos and great Outfit!
About a boy is one of our most favoritw book & film for both my daughters & me. I love the pants , good combination .xx
I’ve never seen that movie, but it sounds interesting! It has been raining a lot lately, and its bothering me because I can’t take pictures outside. I love those pants, and yes wearing pajama pants to work is the best, so comfy especially on rainy days that you want to stay home!
-Vogue&Heels
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Rainy days DO get me down :). I’m all about the sun!! Hahaha but seeing your outfit would make me smile, despite the rain! Love the color and all the layering!
Love that denim shirt.. you look fab!
Never saw the movie. Now you made me curious and I wanna watch it! I happen to like rainy days too. Don’t ask me why!Love you denin shirt! Xoxo
Given that the general consensus is that most readers have not seen the movie, I’m happy to share a link to that scene:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcfwr9dsgdQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWcfwr9dsgdQ
I hope it lives up to my hype! Xo readers!!
I could not help but chuckle as I read that you had to remind yourself that the pants were printed pants and not pajamas because I found myself in a similar situation recently. I was gifted the most softest and comfiest floral pants (pajamas?) but they look so good when worn it would be a shame to not wear them out-so I told myself they are printed pants and wore them out :D. I would pick them over leather leggings any day!
-F