November 16, 2022
Black and white tweed. Pull-on waist (which is delightful is you’re among those of us who don’t tuck in our tops!). LINED TO THE KNEES!!!
Pretty tempting…
tweed pants – Alex Mill
Well yes, if you can use a pair of nice but not formal pants, these would be great…
Of course they’re perfect with all of the black sweaters in the world:
Black cashmere polo sweater – Alex Mill; earrings – Roxanne Assoulin; tweed pants – Alex Mill; bag – Coach; loafers – G.H.Bass & Co.
If you like pattern mixing, tweed is maybe the easiest pattern to include. It’s subtle enough not to glaringly clash with other things…
Sweater – Nordstrom; earrings – J.Crew; pants – Alex Mill; bag – Sinbono; loafers – J.Crew
These pants will go with ANY solid color – bright, muted, pastel, neutral:
Sweater – J.Crew; earrings – Aracheli Studio; scarf – Urban Medley; pants – Alex Mill; flats – J.Crew
If you find yourself attending those kinds of events where NOBODY knows quite how dressy things will be, these pants are a great option:
Cardigan – Alex Mill; earrings – Milou Jewelry; pants – Alex Mill; clutch bag – INC International Concepts; pearl trim loafers – Stuart Weitzman
If you like subtle contrasts, these are subtle!
Sweater – J.Crew; mother-of-pearl earrings – Kendra Scott; pants – Alex Mill; scarf – Otto & Spike; paisley clogs – Dansko
They’re just dressy enough to hold their own against a velvet top and jeweled flats:
Black velvet top – Boden; earrings – Baublebar; tweed pants – Alex Mill; bag – Olga Berg; crystal-trimmed shoes – Boden
I have nothing to say about this next outfit, except that I wish I owned it!
Striped top – Boden; headband – Simitri; bow earrings – Baublebar; pants – Alex Mill; loafers – Ann Taylor
Mixed black and white patterns are a great base for a solid-colored jacket in any shade you might have:
striped tee – M&S Collection; blue jacket – Alex Mill; tweed pants – Alex Mill; graffiti scarf – BSIDELDN; boots – Sorel
If you’re uncomfortable with mixing patterns TOO much, a solid vest in the middle of things will help tone down the mix…
Flannel shirt – Lands’ End; onyx earrings – Madewell; tweed pants – Alex Mill; vest – Me and Em; oxfords – Paul Green
If you’re tired of wearing your snazzy sweater and matching shoes with a solid color, here’s your chance to bring a bit of texture to things:
Sweater – J.Crew; earrings – Milacolato; tweed pants – Alex Mill; scarf – Urban Medley; loafers – Tod’s
I’m ordering these pants. Definitely. Anything that’s lined has got a leg-up in my wardrobe world!
love,
Janice
p.p.s. I’m nervous to mention this, but if you click on a pair of earrings (for example) and end up buying children’s clothing from that same website, I STILL GET A COMMISSION. It’s kind of important for me, so I thought I would tell you… I apologize if this is offensive or inappropriate.
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Please, Janice, no apology is necessary. I am GLAD to know this. Warmest best wishes, from NZ :)
What a clear demonstration of the versatility of these pants!
The flower earrings repeating the black flowers on the cream sweater is brilliant. I can see that outfit at luncheons, dinner, parties…
I like the idea of brown tweed as well.
Janice, you have outdone yourself. Again.
Love this classic look.
Very timely! Just yesterday, I bought a tweedy pair of pull on pants off the sale rack at Chicos. I’m heading to NYC on Friday and these will be going with me. I’ve got lots of options for tops/sweaters.
Of course you do that’s a referral. It doesn’t cost your readers a thing and you’ve spent time on making the post.
Those who don’t like the idea can choose to not read or clean their cache.
OH, I get complaints… I get complaints that there are ads here too!
hugs,
Janice
My stars! For all the time and effort you put in to all of your posts, it is only fair that you are compensated somehow!
By the way, I wanted to let you know that I purchased (through one of your links) the J Crew Juliette Collarless Sweater Blazer years ago. Never quite figured out how to style it until recently – I received so many compliments!
I love that this blog is such a resource for ideas and inspiration! I don’t comment often but I read every day – thank you so much!
I really like these pants and on the same website, the cords.
“….will I wear it?” , yes on the occasional night out or urban visit.I recently added some tweed-ish trousers to my closet and they’ve worked well with my favorite wing tips. I plan on adding a thin base layer /tights for winter comfort and switching our the shoes for low boots. The stying options your shared have me looking at my closet with a critical eye for more pairings.
Thank you
I would love these pants but they are definitely out of my finances, especially with the Canadian dollar difference. With your black dominate wardrobe they would be ideal for you and a welcome change from that versatile but MUCH worn wool dress 😃
Agreed! I was excited to see they ship to Canada but when I saw the prices…Wowza! I can have a pair of bespoke lined pants made by a seamstress for less. No griping about the sweaters though they fall into the right price bracket. The little embroidered cardigan is so lovely and it’s in red too!
Black tweed is a neutral and with the obvious exceptions of brown, beige, cream etc I think there are few items it doesn’t play well with. Give black tweed a strong bright colour and it’s always stunning. Like the idea of a solid vest to bridge the pants and pattern top as well as all the ways illustrated to wear tweed pants, they would translate to a tweed skirt as well!
Perfect timing with this post. I just found a very similar pair of JJill tweed pants at my favorite local thrift store. They’re so comfortable, though unlined (but I live in the South and can always wear tights underneath if necessary), and I already had several tops in mind to wear them with. This post gives me even more ideas and reinforces that it was a good choice to spend my $3.50 on.
Of course it’s not offensive to remind us that we can in some slight way give back to you at no cost to ourselves. BUY THROUGH JANICE! BUY THROUGH JANICE!
And don’t forget there’s a Support VF page with lots of handy retailer links – the perfect holiday shopping resource! (No, I’m not affiliated or a relative. I just really love this blog!)
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If you have a long enough winter season and a small enough wardrobe of trousers to justify the price tag, these pants look like an absolute winner! This kind of false plain pattern (i.e., which reads as a solid at a distance) is extremely versatile, and it’s 100% better than buying yet another pair of solid black pants in my book.
Janice, for me the link goes to the website’s “pants” page, not the specific pair you are showing here. Not sure if that’s intentional or not but thought I’d mention it.
I bought a pair of tweed trousers that were supposed to be short length except the body was too long. They also became shapeless. My preference is for wide leg jersey trousers with a wide elastic waist in a grey/black or black/white houndstooth. I wear them with plain or patterned tops and second layers. They can be dressed up or down, though I’ve not worn them to a party.
Janice,
On a related issue,
If we click through an advertisement that comes up on your blog, does that generate a commission for you? Are you compensated for the ads that appear on the blog? Just asking so that I can support my favorite blog writers.
Thanks,
Annie
Ads on the blog generate revenue – not commissions, but just a fee that varies depending on how many people read The Vivienne Files that day, and how long they hang around. It’s complicated…
hugs,
Janice
Janice, I’ve wondered about whether the commission is only on the item you selected because sometimes I click on an item and fall down the rabbit hole, exploring the whole website. I’ve often ended up buying something in a different color or unrelated to the one in your post. So I’m very happy to hear that the commission still counts! No reason to apologize- I look forward to your email, and I know they take a lot of your time.
P.S. that’s not my picture- I have no idea where that came from or how to make it go away. Suggestions appreciated!
Valla, can you right-click on the image for a “delete” option? I’m no techie, but that’s where I usually start :)
Janice,
I am Sooo happy to hear that the commission still goes to you! Us, the readers of your blog, owe you more than this and happily support our favourite blog!
I wore something similar to your first outfit the other day when I went to a celebration of life at a event venue (not a church). It was so hard to decide what to wear because it was obviously more casual than a church service, but i also wanted to be respectful. A black top with a tweedy pair of pants seemed just the thing!
Out of curiosity, do you get a commission on every item you link to? I.e. LL Bean, etc.
L.L.Bean yes! There are always a couple of things that I link to that I don’t get commission on – I toss them in because they’re perfect for my project. But generally, all links are revenue-generating for me. That’s how I can do this for a living…
love,
Janice
Are you moving to more charcoal? Although the pants are not in my budget, I appreciate you pointing out the beauty of elastic waist pants and linings. I absolutely adore the Nordstrom sweater with its subtle graphic print and that Kendra Scott earrings.
Why would anyone complain about you getting a commission when one clicks on a link from your site? Or complain about the ads? Your blog is like having a personal online shopper without the price. I’ve found so many great ideas and clothes from reading TVF over the years. I’m happy to support you any way I can. The fact that you don’t charge for your time and effort is amazing and sometimes a blessing. Your blog is the first thing I turn to in the morning. You give us so much inspiration! Most of my shopping is online and I try to always go through TVF if at all possible.
In regards to the tweed pants, I don’t think of tweed as a print so mixing prints with it wouldn’t bother me. But living in Florida I have no need for them. So from my wardrobe I would replace the tweed with black jeans and enjoy all the tops and accessories you show.
ThankS,Janice!
I am happy you receive a commission when I make a purchase. However, I frequently return items purchased online several months later. What happens to your commissions then?
It gets returned too. That’s the way it should be!
hugs,
Janice
You have to eat too. “The laborer is worthy of his hire.” Luke 10:7
I just appreciate learning from you three times a week without having to pay a subscription. Having access to purchase beautiful things that I would not know about otherwise it’s just a bonus.
I have been looking for pants like these and I love the features! Terrific post. I went immediately to purchase them and I am between two of their sizes. Thank goodness I pushed on further and saw that all sales are final! So it’s a pass on this pair, and the search continues. Thanks for a terrific article!
As usual, a great post. I’ve fallen hard for the beautiful red black and cream scarf, but I rarely wear red or scarves! I enjoy your blog and advice so much. Your advice has helped me to pare down my closet, travel with fewer clothes with more options, try items I might not usually pick and fantasy shop. Your background stories are so creative, adding in an extra level of interest to your posts. I find the content is worth the adds and the links. Thank you for all of your research and artistry.