Rule of 5: Pleated linen trousers

Something for the summer linen closet

{ This is not a need. I wont go without or experience depravation, if I didnt buy them. If I don’t buy any clothes for a year or two, I will be alright. This is a want. I acknowledge it. As long as my purchases are with in the bounds of the discipline I am trying to impart in myself, I will cherish what I choose to add to my closet. Teaching myself something new, even if its behavior, is exciting. There is ambition, hope, promise and technique to master. There is a budget. Am I pacing myself alright ? Am I thinking well ? Am I choosing well ? Am I rewiring my circuits slowly ? Am I handling the initial agitation period when ambition outpaces skill, properly ? The beginnings are the best part. }

The shape of pants and the fabric composition is what attracted me. TRR had it listed at 1/3rd the price as ApieceApart when brand new. A pinkish tan version exists that was the original garment of desire. Black won, after some calculations on pragmatism. Once I tried them on, the pants won. When a garment in natural fabrics is too comfortable, I wonder if it looks sloppy and if it will age poorly. Assuming it does look very casual, will I continue to wear it ? I want to say yes. Only time will tell. These pants will be declared a good purchase only after they hit 100+ wears. Not a day prior. Wear is the only indicator I will accept at this point. No pats on the back for me if I wear them “all the time” right after I buy them. No self applause if I own them for a long time without hitting those 100 wears. Every new garment subtracts wear from existing garments that we once promised to wear till they fall apart. I would like to wear a pair of oversized light blue denim less in favor of these. I would like to put away the denim for the summer and build a small linen capsule. Two over sized shirts, a cardigan shirt of sorts, spa pants, a trench and a sleeveless top populates the linen capsule. These pants will do nicely with the cohort. Let the wears begin.

Update : I got the pink version too.