Style Diaries: How to dress like Lupita Nyong’o
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 08: Lupita Nyong’o attends Twitter’s #SheInspiresMe brunch during SXSW at #TwitterHouse on March 8, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Twitter)
Houndstooth pantsuit
During SXSW on March 8, Lupita Nyong’o stepped out in a houndstooth pantsuit that included wide leg pants. What makes the pants fun is the fact that not only do they have that larger leg, but the wide tuxedo stripe down the inner seam.
However, what we love about this look is the fact that the houndstooth pattern is not the same from the pants to the jacket. Instead, the actress mixed patterns to create a look that really worked for her. Not only did she look work-ready, but she was also refined and ready to take the world by storm.
No matter where you decide to wear this look, either work or dressing up for drinks at night, you can totally make this your own.
When it comes to finding pieces you can mix and match to make this look work on a budget, we are all about ASOS, as they have a great variety of work-ready pieces. Up first, we found a great wide leg pant with a larger houndstooth print. Although it does not have the tuxedo stripe on it, I think these pants are exceptional as they are. You can make these pants work for any look, especially if you have some fun with tops. At $30 as of this writing, you know you won’t feel guilty snagging a pair of these even if they aren’t for work.
Since the pants we chose did not feature the tuxedo stripe, we decided to find a blazer that kicked it up a notch thanks to the trim. This Unique21 Houndstooth Blazer with PU Trim is a perfect piece that takes what Nyong’o wore and makes it our own. At $48 as of this writing, it feels like a piece that will make every meeting at work more fashionable than ever before.
Combine these two pieces to channel the actress, or mix and match with other pieces in your closet. No matter how you decide to make these pieces your own, this is one inspired look we think will become favorites in your closet.
Plus, if you decide to wear black heels, like Nyong’o wore with this pantsuit, we think you will want to check out DSW, which an amazing pair of Kelly & Katie Driella Pump Women’s Shoes that come in a variety of colors and patterns. Not only are these shoes stunning, but at $39.99, you could easily get multiple pairs in order to jazz up your shoe collection. (Honestly, I would snag multiple pairs and mix and match to create a number of stunning looks, whether with the houndstooth or other pieces in your closet.)
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ASOS Design Houndstooth Wide Leg Pants