Trading Skirts for Pants

Pants: Alice & Olivia (similar: Alice + Olivia Melissa Trouser Pant)
Shirt: New York & Co.
Bag: c/o OASAP
Scarf: Target?
Shoes: DSW
Earrings: New York & Co.
Sunglasses: Gucci (similar: Gucci Rectangle Sunglasses)

I realized the other day as I sifted through my closet that, denim excluded, I didn’t own a single pair of pants. Odd. I know. Since I am usually more of a jeans on weekdays and skirt/dress girl when it is time to get all dolled up, pants have taken a back seat. And yet, there are days that call for something a little dressier than even the best dark wash denim and moments when I just don’t feel like adding all the tights/leggings/boot layers that are required when wearing a dress in winter. I made it a goal to purchase a couple pairs of easy-to-wear versatile pants that could be used for just such a moment.

These wide-leg black pants are a dream. While they flow, they are not overly baggy. One of the keys to buying a great pair of wide-leg pants it making sure they fit well in the waist and hip area and flow out from there. I had a pair a couple years ago that I wore and loved, but once I lost weight, even though they were meant to be baggy, they just looked ridiculous. It’s important the wide-legs fit well up top.

For the first go-round, I paired the pants with a cobalt blouse, with part of the tails tucked in to give the whole look a more tailored feel. Untucked it was all just a baggy nightmare. Pair that with this totally fun bag from OASAP - the inner journalist in me squealed in delight at seeing it - are the outfit is complete.

And doesn’t the day sometimes just call for over-sized sunnies? When I have a headache or the sun is super bright I always opt for these Gucci Rectangle Sunglasses.

Are you going for the wide-leg trend this Spring? I love these black pants but I’m not sure I can take the plunge into white wide-leg, which were all the rage on the runway.

30 thoughts on “Trading Skirts for Pants”

Patty March 27, 2014 at 2:11 pm

You look ready to face anything! I love that bag! It looks like it can hold a lot yet it’s so stylish! The newsprint theme is very cool
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Liz March 27, 2014 at 2:49 pm

Interesting bag! I love the shirt color too, royal blue is my favorite.
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Thriftanista in the City March 27, 2014 at 4:30 pm

You look fabulous! Love the bag. Curious..what kinds of stories are on the bag?
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mel March 27, 2014 at 7:45 pm

Those pants are so fashionable! I need to get some for myself and I love the bag!

Jenna Wood March 27, 2014 at 7:47 pm

I shop OASAP often, how did I miss that bag? I am going to have to head on over and order it, I just love the bold newsprint pattern!

Still Blonde after all these YEARS March 27, 2014 at 11:22 pm

I just don’t have the leg length of wide leg pants. I think they will overwhelm me. Loving them on you!
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Wendy March 28, 2014 at 10:50 am

Those pants looks not only stylish, but OH SO COMFY!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) March 28, 2014 at 11:10 am

I know the focus of your post is the pants, which look great on you, but that bag is so CUTE!!

Dawn Lopez March 28, 2014 at 11:38 am

Wow, I love that look. Professional but also comfortable! I would do wide leg pants sometimes… not always, but I think they totally help for the comfy casual look!
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Jennifer B March 28, 2014 at 12:43 pm

You look fabulous! I love that cool bag too!
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brett March 28, 2014 at 1:20 pm

love the pants. a lot . and the scarf.

Helene Cohen Bludman March 28, 2014 at 2:19 pm

Great outfit, and the bag really pulls it together. Nice!

Annie March 28, 2014 at 3:30 pm

I love that color on you! I think you look powerful and ready to take on the world 🙂
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Jessica Beal Harlow March 28, 2014 at 4:40 pm

I really like the comfy look of the wide legged pants! I too have a closet full of dresses and skirts…they are comfortable and can be dressed up or down pretty easily. I need to increase my pants options! Love the cobalt blue of your blouse too! I read that shade is totally “in” for this spring!
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Sandra March 28, 2014 at 4:47 pm

I used to wear pants like that for work and miss them. I should trade my yoga pants back in for some of those…maybe I will feel more ready to take on the day.

Kimberly Grabinski March 28, 2014 at 8:12 pm

It’s a great outfit! I much prefer pants over anything else except maybe pajamas LOL
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Annie {Stowed Stuff} March 28, 2014 at 8:14 pm

Not so sure about the wide leg pants…..

However, I’m not following the trends! I guess now I am! Love your scarf on that royal blue blouse!

Debbie Denny March 28, 2014 at 8:26 pm

Love the wide legs. Such a good look.
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Amy Desrosiers March 28, 2014 at 9:20 pm

I love the wide legged pants so much. must.get.a.pair!
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Aly Mashrah March 28, 2014 at 9:23 pm

Those pants look great on you! I need a few pairs of wide-leg pants this season.
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Trisha March 28, 2014 at 9:40 pm

I’m loving this look on you! I’m not sure if the wide-leg would look flattering on me but I suppose I could give it a shot!
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Liz Mays March 28, 2014 at 10:59 pm

I’m really petite so the wide legs just dwarf me. I love them on you lucky people with longer legs though.
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Robin {Mom Foodie} March 28, 2014 at 11:14 pm

Nice to see that wider leg pant cut coming back. It is so elegant.
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Diane @ Philzendia March 29, 2014 at 12:02 am

I love that shade of blue!
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Lisa March 29, 2014 at 8:58 am

Totally love your outfit. I’d rather a wide leg than a skinny one!
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Janeane Davis March 29, 2014 at 12:11 pm

This is a really nice outfit. It looks stylish and comfortable.
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Danielle March 29, 2014 at 12:53 pm

I love everything about this outfit! The pants are sleek, the bag is funky, and the scarf is gorgeous. Very nice 🙂
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Angela S March 30, 2014 at 6:52 pm

I have never been much of a skirt person myself. Those pants are fantastic. I like that they have just enough of a flare.

Mary March 31, 2014 at 4:54 am

I LIVE in the standard black pant so I this post was fabulous. But it did point out maybe I should trade some of my pants for skirts.
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