The sooner I said I wouldn’t pay a lot of money for a pair of printed jeans, the sooner I had to swallow my words…
On the same day I commented on Sue’s blog that I wasn’t sure snake/leopard print jeans were my thing, I came across a pair of Isabel Marant snake-print trousers at 50% off and, guess what?, I thought it was the greatest deal on earth and I ordered them.
Hello coherency! I’d love to meet you…
Anyway, the snake print jeans arrived and I’m torn. They are certainly fun, but they are so, so different from the type of things I usually wear.
My task this Saturday was to think of all items in my wardrobe I can easily pair with them. This is what I came up with…
I can wear it with: 1. American Apparel men’s denim shirt (yes, Giacomo, it’s your shirt) 2. Green silk shirt 3. Grey T by A. Wang tank top
(old Zara suede boots throughout)
4. White shirt (this too, Giacomo) 5. Zara black t-shirt 6. Black t-shirt + military jacket
7. Black shirt from Gap 8. White slouchy linen t-shirt 9. Zara blazer (I love the cut of Zara blazers, by the way)
So, I think I can safely and comfortably pair it with a slouchy, longish top.
However, I’m in doubt… I cannot wear these to work, which makes them essentially a weekend item (and there are only 52 weekends in a year).
Will I still find them fun in 2 or 3 years time? Or will I end up selling them on eBay?
Hmmm, I’ve got two days to decide…
soniadeli 
Logomania said:
I also have these snakeprint cords and although I can’t wear them to work either, I still think these are a great pair which you should be able to wear for the next years to come. I paid full price for these pants, so I think you have a great deal there! It’s clear that you can pair them with so many items in your wardrobe, so I guess they are definitely keepers! Good luck deciding! :)
Sue said:
“Hello coherency! I’d love to meet you…” I love that bit – I think of the number of times I buy something and then think “what????” but fashion is fickle and you’re entitled to change your mind.
You obviously have the legs for them as I can imagine they are quite difficult to wear but you obviously found 9 different ways to wear them which is about 7 more different ways than I found to wear mine! I think I will be stealing some of your ideas. Really like outfit 4 and 6 and I think it’s to do with the clothes you’ve chosen being “lighter” which make the jeans less obvious? Also you’re lucky if you can borrow your other half’s clothing and look like that in it. I would look like I’d raided the dress up box.
They are admittedly very striking as they are a stronger print than mine – how do you feel yourself in them? Not wishing to stoke the coals or anything but I did spot that Primark are doing a black snake print pair of ankle grazers with zips for under £15 which are worth a look if you decide not to keep the Marants and still fancy being a rock chick. But Marants are Marants and Primark is Primark……
Rowan said:
They’re so gorgeous and so worth the money!
Love,
Rowan
http://www.redreidinghood.com
Olivia said:
Quelle jolie tenue, j’adore le pantalon !
Olivia — rosecalamine.blogspot.com —
Teresa said:
Ha, I think you’ve proven here that their versatility is far reaching! I would put snakeskin in the classic print category along with leopard. If you don’t already have a pair of snakeskin trousers, I think these would add nicely to your collection. I have a darker pair that I wear constantly. I actually love how these are more obvious though. It’s a beautiful graphic and these are some great pairings. I say at 50% off, go for it!
Katherine said:
I really like those pants on you, and if you love them keep them :) After seeing all the looks that go with them I think they are a very versatile item, and on sale no less!
the marant philes said:
50% off to me is enough to keep them…There’s no way you could pay them with heels and a blazer and wear to work? They are different, but you totally got the best color of the Itzels….keep ’em…
– Aliya :)
Theresa said:
Your post showed the versatility of these pants! I have them too and sometimes try and figure out new looks and since the colors in this version are basically pretty neutral, I feel like they have lasting power. They look amazing on you and I think maybe you just need to get used to them since you said you typically don’t wear pants like these. Sometimes it’s fun to step outside our comfort zone and vote to keep them! )
XO
Theresa
Sónia said:
Thanks so much for all your comments! I agree that it’s fun to step outside our comfort zone from time to time, as Theresa said, and therefore I’ve decided to keep these trousers. The graphic is indeed beautiful and I’m sure I’ll enjoy wearing them :) thanks again for taking the time to comment xx
Bardotty said:
Keep!
chocolatecookiesandcandies said:
I keep saying to myself that I just can’t do printed pants and then I see bloggers that I admire rock in theirs. It’s great to see the different ways of wearing these IM snake print pants. I guess the trick is to keep the top half simple. BTW, I wouldn’t be surprised if you tell me you’re a model. Man…those cheekbones!!
Sónia said:
oh thank you. I take that as a compliment :) but no, I’m not a model. The cheekbones are a Portuguese thing, maybe? When I lived in Portugal nobody ever noticed or made any sort of remark… I think it’s a common physical trait there.