"Well, la-dee-da, la-dee-da" is probably the most well known and telling line from the 1977 Academy Award wining Annie Hall. It's a classic film that many of my readers have not yet seen simply because they were not yet born. But the fashion impact of the movie remains strong even today. According to Elle magazine, "The slouchy, layered, masculine-meets-hobo look brought to life by Diane Keaton begs to be copied (and has been countless times since the film's 1977 release). To modernize the look: keep the super-long, wide-leg trouser but try replacing the button-down and tie combo in favor of a sexy blouse and oversize topper."

 And please comb your hair. (I added that)

 

 

Hat, jacket, shirt and tie are a bit much all at once, unless you are a pop star like Gwen Stefani and posing for the cover of Vogue (January 2014). 

 

 

But for younger women, it's super cute. It's called having fun with fashion. 

As it should be.

 

 

 

I also love the fact that button-front shirts with high-waisted, wide-leg pants are back in fashion and for every age group. Even if you wore it the first time around, you can wear it again. (Sorry, I cannot say the same for knee-high boots with mini skirts.)

 

 

As a matter of fact, some of the best looking trousers out there are tagged "slouchy" (some may even call them baggy) and they are very comfortable. Lined and well tailored, they can look extremely modern and chic. Unlike slim cut pants, however, they look best when worn with shirts tucked-in or cropped tops and jackets. They can also look cool with big oversized pieces but be careful out there! This combo tends to swallow you up and spit you out. The result is the dreaded    

f-word . . .  Frumpy.

 

 

You might ask what shoes go well with these slouchy looks? Good news. Almost any shoes you like will work. Flats, ankle boots, loafers, pumps . . . and they won't show that much either because these slouchy pants need to be definitively longer than the slim cuts. But then again, a bad shoe will kill the look completely. Just ask these little adorables:

 

Be thankful and be blessed, Dear Readers.

Nancy