Sunday, November 17, 2013

Grey Dress Pants - 3 ways!

Look 1
Scarf: Forever 21 Scarf (old), similar, similar

Look 2
Cardigan: GAP (old), similar, similar
Scarf: LOFT origami flower printed scarf (old), similar, similar

Look 3
Jacket: Target blazer jacket (old), similar, similar

Grey dress pants are usually a staple in the wardrobe of many career women.

Here I have come up with a few different ways to wear the same pants in three completely different outfits. (See below for a list of pieces in these looks.)You can opt for a more casual and comfortable, easy-to-throw-together look with a pullover sweater and scarf. I like this option for mornings when you just don't feel like getting out of bed. A pullover sweater is an easy top that doesn't have to be too tight or form fitting and still looks very office appropriate. It's also a one-stop-shop and you have a complete outfit, no layering or matching necessary. Throw on a fashionable scarf and you are all set. The cardigan sweater over grey dress pants is another simple option with a scarf included, of course. Find a plain T-shirt or undershirt in any color or pattern that works with the cardigan you choose and match a patterned scarf to complete the outfit. The third look is slightly more formal with a blouse and blazer jacket combination, but grey goes with just about anything so your options are endless. Choose a pretty blouse and a jacket to match and you have a great office look. Check out all the different styles and fits of grey dress pants I found below, and take a look at my brands made easy chart to see what different fits each of these stores offer in dress pants.

Ann Taylor: Signature Trouser             Eddie Bauer: Curvy Trouser        Banana Republic: Martin Trouser

The Limited: Cassidy Flare         Eddie Bauer: Slightly Curvy Trouser    LOFT: Julie Straight Leg Pants

       LOFT: Marissa Trouser                     Talbots: Signature Trouser             NY&Co: 7th Ave. Boot Cut



Brands Made Easy Dress Pant Style Chart:


 Store/Fits Waist Hip & Thigh Short/Tall Petite/Plus





Ann Taylor

x / x
Modern (lean): Sits low on waist Lean through hip & tight, ease at back of thigh

Signature (relaxed): Just below natural waist Relaxed hip & thigh, relaxed at back of thigh

City (Slimmest): Sits low on waist Narrow in the hip & thigh, fitted at back of thigh
Curvy (Curviest): Slightly more fitted at waist Curved through hip & thigh, roomier at the hip

Banana Republic

x / x
Camden: Sits below waist Fitted through hip & thigh, ankle length

Sloan: Sits just below waist Fitted through hip & thigh, ankle length

Martin: Sits at waist, mid-rise Straight through hip & thigh, trouser leg

Jackson: Sits at waist Curved through hip & thigh

Eddie Bauer

x / x x / x
Curvy: Smaller waist, mid-rise Fuller hip & thigh

Slightly Curvy: Sits below waist, mid-rise Evenly proportioned hip & thigh

Truly Straight: Sits at waist Straight through hip & thigh

Boyfriend: Mid-rise Relaxed at hip & thigh

The Limited



Drew (modern): Low on waist Straight through hip & thigh

Cassidy (classic): Sits below waist Relaxed through hip & thigh

Lexie (curvy): Sits just below waist Shaped hip & thigh

LOFT

x / x
Marissa: Mid-rise Straight through the hip

Julie: Mid-rise Curvy through the hip

Zoe: Mid-rise Straightest through the hip

New York and Co.

x / x
7th Ave Fit: Sits just below waist Slimming through the hip & thigh

Crosby Street Fit: Sits at lower waist Slimming through the hip & thigh

Talbots

x / - x / x
Signature: Slightly below waist Straight through the hip & thigh

Herritage: Sits at waist Straight through the hip & thigh

Curvy: Sits below waist Compliments natural curves in hip & thigh

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