In a way, I feel like I was born to wear these ruffle pants. They reminded of glam-rock, and like something I would have worn if I were the frontwoman of a band. As I’m sure you know already, I’m totally obsessed with rock and roll. From my Twitter bio, to my Instagram bio, to my captions that are generally lyrics from my favorite rock songs – there’s really no hiding it. Rock and roll is a part of me. It inspires me, it makes me feel nostalgic for a time I never even existed. To me that is so powerful, and there is no other music that can transcend me across decades. There’s something about the coming together of instruments and musicians (especially the electric guitar) that just gets me.
Ruffle Pants: Nasty Gal, OTS Top: Nasty Gal, Belt: Target, Sunglasses: Target, Bag: BCBG
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Listening to the guitar ignites to much passion in me. One of my favorite guitar solos is by Prince during the 2004 Rock & Roll Fall of Fame induction of George Harrison (of the Beatles) when Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and many others played an electric cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
When I heard the news of Tom Petty’s passing I was torn apart. I have been a mega-fan of his for years, and I had just watched his documentary on Netflix a few weeks prior. I remember calling my aunt and uncle, and my mother to tell them they NEEDED to watch it. Us four are huge fans of Tom, and I have to thank all three of them for teaching me his music. I have very fond memories of driving own the winding back roads of Maine singing along to Tom Petty while watching the trees fly by. I was so lucky to get to see Tom Petty with my mom and my aunt when I was in high school. It was an amazing concert, and like a giant sing-along. It really tugged on my heart strings to see how many people were affected when he died, because I truly saw how powerful and nostalgic he and his music really were.
After Tom Petty died I made a promise to myself that I would learn how to play the guitar because I want rock and roll to live on – I want it to live forever.
I want it to touch the lives of many people in the same way that it has touched mine. Be it Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Tom Petty, the list is really endless. I want to ROCK! I know that learning an instrument can be really challenging, but I have so much passion burning inside me that I know I can do it. I am planning on taking guitar lessons after I move in the next few months!
This outfit reminds me of rock and roll because of the ruffle pants. They add such an exciting flare to a basic wardrobe item. I also love that they are high-waisted. These ruffle pants fit my slender frame perfectly! I styled these pants with an off-the-shoulder bodysuit and some black booties. I wore the pants with a western-styled belt and black booties (similar here) that add the perfect amount of “rock” to my look. Topped the look off with these fabulous sunglasses that look like designer shades, but are only $16! I know I’m no Janis Joplin or Stevie Nicks, but I prefer the more “glam” look. But honestly, being a hippie-witch is right up my alley as well so who knows! While I patiently await my guitar lessons, I’ll just have to make do singing and air guitar soloing in the car. The only bad part is that I can’t sing so I’d have to be more of a Jimmy Page than a Robert Plant
PS! Nasty Gal, where I got my bodysuit and pants are having a 50% off sale with the code GET50!
Ruffle Pants: Nasty Gal, OTS Top: Nasty Gal, Belt: Target, Sunglasses: Target, Bag: BCBG
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Margret
October 20, 2017Girl you are rocking those ruffle pants!
Ashley Zeal
October 20, 2017Oh my goodness, these are so fun! I love the color and how you belted them. It accentuates your waist and makes the whole look so chic.
Nicole Green
October 20, 2017Moment of silence for the amazing hem on these pants! Love the color for fall!
Gita
October 20, 2017Those pants are giving me all sorts of rock and roll vibes, for sure! I’m loving the fun ruffles
Annie Robinson
October 20, 2017You look amazing!
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Gigi Kiersten
October 20, 2017Taylor, I just found your blog and it’s fab! I really love this outfit, it looks like it was ripped straight out a fashion magazine. And as you well know, ruffles are so in and I’m so happy to see how people incorporate it into their wardrobe. As for rock and roll, yes I’m all about Classic rock. Bowie was my main man, and I was heartbroken when he died as well as Tom Petty, ‘American Girl’ was my favorite song of his. I can just drop everything and dance to it.
tayloraube
October 22, 2017Thank you so much for your kind words Gigi!! I am a huge Bowie fan as well, and American Girl really hits me in the feels every time I hear it.
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October 20, 2017You look so chic and just so gorgeous. I love the belt, and the top!
Barbara
October 20, 2017you look amazing !!! … those pants are SO cool … the entire outfit really … and such a beautiful tribute to Tom Petty … he is smiling down from rock & roll heaven <3
Amanda
October 21, 2017These pants WERE made for you! They look INCREDIBLE! Love hearing all about your interests and that you’re making plans to learn how to play! Very cool.
xo, Amanda
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tayloraube
October 22, 2017Thanks so much Amanda!! I just love these pants – so fun!
danasia fantastic
October 21, 2017Those ruffle pants are amazing and I love those heels!
Liz
October 21, 2017I’m obsessed with those pants! And believe it or not, I’m a hard core rocker! I play and teach guitar
Liz
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Stephanie
October 21, 2017I think it’s so cool how rock & roll has so greatly impacted your life. It’s amazing what music can do! It was really fun to read about your love for the genre and the musicians that made it famous – and how you incorporate that into your style. This look is TOTALLY rock & roll and super cool! Love those pants on you!
tayloraube
October 22, 2017Thank you Stephanie! It really is so important to me, and recently seeing another great band perform live, Blues Traveler, really solidified to me that I NEED to learn the guitar.
Ashley
October 21, 2017You look amazing!! Those pants are fab! Loving the color and the ruffle!
Adaleta
October 22, 2017This outfit is so amazing!! I just love those pants!!
Mariam
October 22, 2017This outfit is totally rock and roll and I love it so much! Looking fab, Taylor!
Kimberly Smith
October 22, 2017Such a stunning look – these pants fit you like a glove!
jcrewismyfavstore
October 22, 2017Those ruffle pants are so unique and fun!
Maggie
October 22, 2017You literally KILL these pants!! Love them on you!
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tayloraube
October 22, 2017Thanks so much Maggie
KatWalkSF
October 22, 2017Loving the ruffles on those pants! So chic!
Mary
October 22, 2017these pants are so chic! i love the ruffle detail and the color is perfect for Fall!
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Ashley DTKAustin
October 22, 2017This look is so fabulous!! Those pants are everything!
Jenna Colgrove
October 22, 2017you work those pants better than anyone!
Ashley Houston
October 22, 2017Obsessing over these pants!!! These are killer
LuxMommy
October 22, 2017Need that belt! I can’t believe you get it at Target for such a steal, I will have to check out their selection I never thought about going there for accessories!
Anna Baun
October 22, 2017Yes, girl! These ruffles are fabulous! XO
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Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
October 22, 2017Girl you rock those ruffle pants!
tayloraube
October 22, 2017Thanks so much! I can’t wait to style them again!
Megan Elliott
October 22, 2017These ruffles are incredible!! Absolutely love.
Annie
October 22, 2017Omg those pants are amazing!!! You look great!
megan
October 22, 2017these pants look amazing on you!!
xo megan
Nicole
October 22, 2017I’ve been dying to try out a ruffled pant. There are a few different styles from Zara that have caught my eye
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Whitney
October 22, 2017This outfit is so chic!!! Love it all! You always have perfect outfits!
Azanique
October 23, 2017You are killing it girl! I love this color on you.
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April
October 23, 2017I never knew I needed ruffled pants in my life until now! So fab!
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Molly
October 23, 2017Okay, those are SO FUN! You look fabulous!
Sharon Wu
October 23, 2017I absolutely love the color, fit, and style of those pants! They fit you so perfectly and look wonderful with a tight fitted top. So pretty babe! xo, sharon
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Lauren Nakagawa
October 23, 2017I love these flares and am so glad it’s back in style now!
xx
Lauren
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Nicole
October 23, 2017This outfit exudes those rock n roll vibes, I love it! I am a huge Tom Petty fan as well, he will be missed greatly! Thanks for sharing, love he ruffles on these pants!
Kimmie
October 23, 2017I’ve been seeing these pants all over Instagram and I love them!! Not sure I could pull them off but they look amazing on you! Perfect color, too.
Rachael Thomas
October 23, 2017These pants look amazing on you! I love the ruffle hem and rocker vibe. You styled them perfectly!
Rachael
miriam
October 23, 2017such a cool outfit! i’m loving the color of your pants!
Helen Chik
October 24, 2017You definitely rock these pants girl and the colour is just perfection on you!! They fit you like a glove I wish I could pull pants like these off!!
Helen xx
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Kileen
October 24, 2017These pants are amazing! I love the color and the ruffles are so cute.
Kileen
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Nataly
October 24, 2017You are rocking those ruffle pants babe! I love them on you!
Vanessa
October 26, 2017Girl! You look so gorgeous wearing those pants! Totally trendy and chic and the color is fabulous!
Vanesa
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Tania Cascilla
October 27, 2017Those pants are too fab!!! And that belt – Target has been killing it with great fashion finds lately.
Bryanna
October 27, 2017Tom Petty is and forever will be the man. Such a terribly sad day, but he must live on! Love how you created this outfit as a tribute rock n’ roll. Those ruffled pants are so perfect, and you are totally right with the glam rock vibes.
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Molly | Miss Molly Moon
October 28, 2017First, these pants are AMAZING. Second, you will love learning to play the guitar! My dad taught me when I was little, but almost a year ago I started taking lessons and it has been so much fun!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
Stephanie
October 30, 2017Love these pants! The color is so pretty. Really loved this post and your ode to Tom Petty!
xo, Steph
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