Zappos Announces Hot Trends in Women’s Pants

Zappos.com, the online leader in apparel and shoes for men, women and kids, announces hot trends for fall’s freshest looks in women’s pants.

The flared jean is back, along with lots of other hippie-boho looks from the ‘60s. Lighter washes look retro when paired with breezy, flowy tank tops or cardigans. Flared jeans veer in a modern direction when a darker wash is combined with a more structured top.

White jeans, that ‘80s staple, have been showing up again, but in slim matchstick silhouettes. Decidedly more 2011 than 1981, white jeans and pants are the perfect early fall wardrobe piece. They dress up easily, especially with a black top and serious accessories. Colorful peasant tops, nautical looks or even simple tank tops make white jeans just right for an afternoon of shopping and lunch. White jeans in cropped styles capitalize on the popularity of two trends and are a classic seasonal look.

Falling somewhere between jeans and shorts, cropped pants are this season’s essential. Cargo styles are convenient and stylish. Crops in olive drab are the perfect neutral, as the military look is still hanging on. Mix the olive cropped pant with a feminine top and a statement bag for balance.

Cropped leggings are a comfortable, easy look: the essence of the fall. Add a knit top or short dress for a simple, around-town outfit. Jeans and chinos in cropped styles, from ankle length to below the knee, are perfect for cooler days and are comfortable for travel.

Zappos stylists offer expert advice in pairing tops, pants and accessories to create effortlessly stylish looks for any event. Find the right look for all summer occasions at Zappos.

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Target pledges restock after Missoni stampede

US department store Target pledged Wednesday to restock some items from its cut-priced Missoni line, a day after online demand for the one-off collection sent its website crashing.

"Great news! Limited Missoni for Target items will be restocked by the end of the week!" the popular nationwide retailer said on its Twitter feed after the Internet stampede for the 400-piece line.

Several of them items -- all featuring the Italian knitwear brand's signature zigzag pattern -- were out of stock, from maxi dresses and sweater skirts to men's socks and ties, not to mention pencil cases and a bicycle.

Not a few pieces cropped up for resale on eBay by third parties.

Target's website (www.target.com) crashed on Tuesday shortly after Missoni for Target was unveiled both online and in stores. It was still faltering at times on Wednesday.

With much of the womenswear priced under $50, Missoni for Target appealed to fashion-conscious but thrifty shoppers eager to save money in hard economic times. Missoni dresses typically go for more than $1,000 at high-end stores.

"Our Missoni launch has created site traffic to rival Black Friday!" reported Target on Twitter overnight, alluding to the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start in November of the Christmas shopping season -- one of the busiest sales days in the United States.

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