i know it's only july, but...

... Editorials like this one from Numero make me excited for late summer/early fall layering.

(image via Who What Wear blog)

{NYFW} my highlights from Gant by Michael Bastian...

I like Bastian's interpretation of fall layering in these looks. In reality I find that its insanely difficult to comfortably layer three tops and not look like a trendy marshmallow, but this certainly makes me want to try. I am usually not a fan of cropped jackets, but the proportions here with the pushed up sleeves and texture mixing really appeal to me. Don't call it a comeback, but the sock is really having a moment - peeking out from cropped pants and peep-toe shoes on just about every runway this season.

What? I would rock that red tuxedo jacket so hard. Tux jackets were shown in a lot of the women's shows too (Yigal Azourel, Jason Wu) but I love the poppy red of this men's version. I've never been the world's biggest fan of camouflage as a print (blame it on Abercrombie and Fitch circa 2003) but I like how much it's softened here by the pink and white stripes and dove grey cardigan. Also, give me those t-strap shoes.

pants + dresses @ Chanel...

Mais oui, it's time for Chanel! Unkle Karl's Spring 2011 couture collection brings us the usual boucle jackets in new shapes and colors, some gorgeous structured dresses, and something I'm both aesthetically intrigued by, and a little bit unsure about. Many of the looks feature these brilliant slouchy but skinny sequin pants paired with pointed-toe flats (which are so back, by the way), but with skirts and dresses. Behold:

There were also some really cool skinny pants with button detailing at the bottom, also paired with skirts and dresses:

So what do you guys think? I am obsessed with these pants, purely for the cut and style of them on their own. However, I just don't think I can really get on board with layering them under dresses and/or skirts. Then again, I tend to come around once I see people whose style I envy wearing looks I initially couldn't stand. (ie: turbans, hiker/biker boots, heeled oxfords)

And what about you, dear readers? What say you about Chanel's pants-under-dresses looks?

• Fab. I'm on board. (12 votes)
• Woof. Count me out. (9 votes)
• I appreciate it, but probably won't duplicate it. (23 votes)