Busy pants on a busy morning!

Ann Taylor Wraparound Waist Top, (2012) (Similar here for $41.99)

Ann Taylor Poetic Slim Cropped Pant, (Final Sale $34.92)

Jessica Simpson Shoes (2012)

Hello!  It has been another hectic morning of running around trying to get the kids ready and off to daycare by myself.  Fortunately it is “water play” day for my 3 ½-year old daughter and it is much easier to get her in a swim suit than regular clothes!  None the less, I am looking forward to having my husband working normal business hours again!  I managed to get us all ready and arrive to work on time.  I hope the rest of the week goes as smoothly.

Today I am wearing an Ann Taylor Wraparound Waist, Size 4, from 2012.  They have reincarnated the top for this season as well with a little change; the top comes in white with a black sash, pink with an orange sash and green with a blue sash.  The top is currently on sale for $41.99 and can be found here.  Once again, I love tops that tie at the waist, since it helps give my long torso an hourglass shape.  I would say the top runs a little big and can billow out some, but if you are better endowed than I am, it would probably fit TTS.  When I tried the Ann Taylor Poetic Slim Cropped Pant, on in the store, I was on the fence about them.  I liked the pattern, but I was worried that it was too busy/obnoxious.  I ended up getting them because I thought they were fun and all of my other capris were black or brown (boring!)  I opted for the black top to dull down or “tame” the outfit and I really it.  The pants fit great when I first put them on, but they definitely stretch out some throughout the day.  If you don’t want the “saggy butt look” (who does??) and are in between sizes, definitely go a size down for these.  Currently the pants are on final sale for $34.92 and can be found here.

I accessorized my outfit with simple jewelry, a Tiffany Black Onyx bracelet, which was a gift from my husband, black onyx ball earrings and a silver “O” necklace.  I’m wearing Jessica Simpson shoes from 2012.  I never thought I would wear Jessica Simpson anything, but I really liked these! 

Do you have a patterned piece that people either love or hate?  Thanks for stopping by!