Today is one of the most exciting days of my career – my Merrick x Anthropologie Colette Collection that I designed with Anthropologie is available now!
I can’t believe I finally get to share the project that I’ve been working on this year – I’ve partnered with Anthropologie to design my very own Merrick’s Colette Collection!
I’ve been a fan of the Colette pants for years (you can see me wearing my favorite olive pants IN THIS POST), and it’s an absolute dream to be able to design THREE of my own pairs of Colette pants with the Anthropologie team.
Today I want to show you the pants, share a bit of the design process, and show you a few ways to style each pair!
Merrick x Anthropologie Colette Collection
There are THREE amazing pants in this collection. They are all different fabrics, but all have the same cut and fit. They’re all true to size, and available in sizes 23-34 in regular and tall!
- The Burnt Sienna Contrast Stitch Pant: These pants are from Anthropologie’s signature “Magic Fabric” that is soft, comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and has great structure. If you’ve purchased the olive green pair that I’ve raved about for years, this is the same fabric. These pants come in a gorgeous burnt sienna color that is warm and rich and perfect for fall, and they have cream contrast stitching that gives it a little on-trend Western vibe, and a little visual interest. I wear a size 26R in these pants.
- The Funfetti Tweed Pant: I cannot get over these amazing tweed pants. They have a dark, charcoal gray base, but up close you see flecks of color and some sparkle and the amazing tweed texture. These are spectacular, and a great pant that you can dress up or dress down, but absolutely dress up for the holidays! These are a thicker fabric and super soft. The fabric is lined, so you have texture on the outside, but a smooth, soft knit on the inside. I wear a size 26R in these pants.
- The Faux Leather Patch Pocket Pant. These pants are made from Anthropologie’s ponte knit fabric, which is a really beautiful stretchy fabric that’s soft, thick, has amazing structure, and is extremely comfortable. These are the ultimate black pant, and I love the faux leather patch pocket that makes these feel a little elevated and interesting! I wear a size 26R in these pants.
Check them all out below!
An interview with Anthropologie
I did a little interview with Anthropologie about this collection, and I thought it would be fun to share the questions and my answers with you:
- What does it mean to you to collab with Anthro?
It’s truly a dream come true! I have loved Anthropologie since high school – it was the store my mom would occasionally take me for a special one-of-a-kind item for my closet, and, as I got older and had a house of my own, a place to get inspiration for my home and my outfits. Their window displays were always my favorite, with unique and creative installations that were truly works of art. I never dreamed that I’d be working with Anthropologie to create my own one-of-a-kind items to share with the world. It’s surreal and exciting and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity.
- How did you add your own touch to our bestseller?
My goal as a designer and a stylist is to create and share pieces that are versatile, wearable, and special, and I really wanted to do that with these three Colette pants. The original Colette pants are a staple in my closet, but I wanted to add a bit of extra personality to make them stand out and become statement pieces in your closet, while still being really wearable. The funfetti tweed is a super fun twist on a classic tweed pant, with speckles of color, a little sparkle, and incredible texture, making them elevated, unique, and incredibly chic. The faux leather patch pocket pants are a classic black pant with an unexpected element of faux leather pockets and belt loops that makes them modern and a little bit edgy. If you need an amazing pair of black pants in your closet, these are for you! The contrast stitch in the burnt paprika is a dream pant with the signature Anthropologie Magic Fabric, so they’re incredibly comfortable, and the contrast stitching and rich rust color give them a really on-trend western vibe, and also perfect for fall outfits. I think all of them are so fun and super wearable and versatile!
- What do you love most about these new styles?
It’s hard to pick a favorite thing, because all the added elements of fabric, stitching, and contrast are so fabulous, but I think the very best thing about these pants is that they are SO comfortable! The Magic Fabric, Tweed, and Ponte are all super soft, have great stretch, and fantastic structure to keep their shape all day. As a busy working mom with three boys, I value comfort in my clothing, but I still want to look and feel amazing as I’m running from work to sports practice to errands, and all three of these pants are up for the job! You can dress them up and down, wear them to the office or date night or the grocery store, all while feeling comfortable and stylish.
- How would you style these pieces for fall?
All three of these pants are really fantastic for fall and into the holiday season! I’ve had so much fun styling them the last few weeks, dressing them down with sneakers, casual sweaters and sweatshirts and t-shirts, baseball hats, and casual crossbody bags. But all three are also perfect for dressing up with a great pair of boots or heels, a sweater or blouse, and a dressy bag for date night, a holiday dinner, or a night out with friends. You will be shocked and thrilled at the versatility of each of these pants!
- Anything else you’d like to add?
I design and style clothing with everyday women in mind, combining function and comfort with maximum style, and I know you’ll absolutely love these pants as much as I do. The fabrics are high quality and so comfortable, the fit is incredible, and the details are impeccable. I cannot wait to see you wearing them!
How to style these pants
I want to show you how VERSATILE these pants are! You can dress them up, dress them down, or wear them to work. My goal is for you to see how much wear you’ll be able to get out of each of them.
How to style my CONTRAST STITCH Anthropologie Colette Pants
Wear the contrast stitch pants for the office!
These are great office pants that will keep you comfortable all day long. They’re lightweight, breathable, have great structure, and have plenty of stretch for moving around.
I paired them with a cable knit sweater, plaid blazer, and some brown ankle boots for a chic office look. You could also do a solid colored blazer, or skip the blazer altogether and just do a sweater.
MERRICK X ANTHROPOLOGIE COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26) | CAP SLEEVE SWEATER VEST | PLAID BLAZER | SUEDE BOOTIES
Dress down these pants with sneakers and a hoodie
These pants absolutely work for casual outfits. Wear them with sneakers and a baseball hat with a cute zip up hoodie, or if it’s still super warm, wear them with casual sandals and a graphic tee. They’re a super great option for a casual, comfortable pant.
MERRICK X ANTHROPOLOGIE COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | CONTRAST HOODIE | BLACK AND WHITE SNEAKERS | PARIS HAT
Try these pants for date night!
How gorgeous are these pants for date night? Throw them on with a statement top and a fun pair of shoes and you’re ready for dinner out with friends or your spouse!
MERRICK X ANTHROPOLOGIE COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | LEOPARD PRINT TOP | COPPER MARY JANE SHOES
Now let’s style the faux leather patch pocket Colette pants:
Dress these down with a casual sweater and sneakers
These pants are so incredibly comfortable AND they’re so versatile. Toss on an easy sweater with a baseball hat and sneakers, and you’ve got a great casual outfit that feels put together but still really comfortable.
FAUX LEATHER PATCH POCKET COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | GRAY TURTLENECK SWEATER | BLACK AND WHITE SNEAKERS | PARIS HAT | BLACK BAG
These pants are fantastic for the office!
If you’re looking for a super comfortable and wearable pair of black pants, these are your pants! They are so comfy, and I love that they’re a basic black pant with a twist! The faux leather patch pockets make them really interesting and fun, and the faux leather belt loops are the cherry on top.
FAUX LEATHER PATCH POCKET COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | WHITE BLOUSE | COPPER FLATS | BROWN WOVEN BAG | GOLD NECKLACE
These pants are great for holidays or date night
I love these pants for the holidays! They’d make a fantastic pair for a night out for a holiday dinner or show, and they’d also make a great date night pant that allows you to feel comfortable and chic at the same time!
FAUX LEATHER PATCH POCKET COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | RED POLKA DOT SWEATER | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK WOVEN BAG
And lastly, let’s style the funfetti tweed Colette pants!
These fancy pants can absolutely still be dressed down!
When you see these pants up close you will die at how fun they are. They have little bits of sparkle and color specks, which make them so, so cool! But while they may feel more dressy, you can absolutely dress them down! I paired them with this fun striped sweater and sneakers, and I absolutely adore this cool, casual fall outfit.
ANTHROPOLOGIE FUNFETTI TWEED COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | STRIPED SWEATER | BLACK AND WHITE SNEAKERS | PARIS HAT
Try the funfetti tweed pants dressed for work!
I’m loving these pants for workwear. They’re a twist on a classic tweed pant, and I think they look fabulous with a printed button up blouse and heels for the office. Professional WITH personality!!
ANTHROPOLOGIE FUNFETTI TWEED COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | CONTRAST PRINT BLOUSE | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK BAG
Dress up these amazing pants for the holidays!
If there’s ever a time to wear sparkly tweed pants, it’s a holiday party! Try these for Thanksgiving dinner with a sweater, or heading to the Nutcracker ballet with friends, or a Christmas dinner with your family…they work for any and all dressy events this holiday season, and will keep you comfortable all the while. They’re textured tweed on the outside, but a really soft, comfy knit on the inside.
ANTHROPOLOGIE FUNFETTI TWEED COLETTE PANTS (wearing size 26R) | BOW SWEATER | SPARKLE HEELS | BLACK BAG
This collection is available for a limited time, so hurry and grab a pair or two, and I cannot wait to see you wearing them!
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Congratulations, you did a fabulous job, can’t wait to add these to my wardrobe!
COngratulations!! What an exciting partnership. I love your collette designs – Well done, Merrick!