Menswear Inspired: Suspenders and Trousers

I love suspenders. They're both awesomely functional and awesomely assesorizing. They definitely jazz up an outfit, and can be worn a variety of ways. This time, I wanted to wear them the traditional way- holding up my trousers. These trousers are actually the pants that go with my grey blazer (that ya'll have seen here, here, here and here) to complete the suit (SUIT UP!).

Dolce Vita cropped blouse; Seductions longsleeve; Suspenders;
Suzy Shier trousers; Ann Taylor Perfect pumps (here)

Unfortunately, the smallest size that they had in the pants were a size 3. Yet, I didn't want to leave without the full suit, so I sucked it up (princess) and got them. They're actually not so big originally, and my mum altered them at the waist and hips a bit more for me. Still a smidgen too big, but it works. And they're wonderfully long. Gotta be grateful of that :D I've worn these to death over the past couple years for work and interships, and despite that they have not looked like they've aged at all.

On top, I wanted to feminize it a bit but still have the traditional buttoned down shirt look. So I opted for my Dolce Vita cropped blouse and wore a basic black longsleeve underneath.

You can see how wide the actual pant legs are. Much wider than anything I usually wear. Almost too wide. But the key word is almost. ;) I thought of altering them again, this rime at the thighs, but I dont want to risk losing the pant on the operating table. It's already been under the knife so much!

The suspenders cross at the back. I didn't notice the lengths were out of sync until after I took the picture. Oh well, I kinda like that it's off. Cuz I'm hip like that. LOL. I'm sure the off-centered-ness bothers some people though ;)