You’re scanning your closet waiting to be re-inspired by pieces you’ve worn time and time again. It’s not happening. No matter, your closet could obviously use a pre-fall refresh. What you want, what you need, what will give your look that fresh, end of summer chicness that Fall Fashion week makes so enviable, is a pair of pants. A staple of the boy-meets-girl sartorial smash, pants are having a major moment.
The Printed Pant
Prints are seemingly going to outlive many trends that we’ve seen in recent seasons, and when paired with a pant you’ve got a winning modest combination.
A bold print pant is a stand out statement that requires minimal styling yet still leaves room for your personal touch. Asos peg pants in Gold Oriental Print look smart and pulled together with an offsetting white tee and perfect black pumps; they would also serve you well with a black ballet flat and a more structured top. Think Hepburn, 1970’s style.
A high-waisted pant is all the rage, and this pair from WOOD WOOD gives comfort along with cool. Their elastic waist and loose fit give you the option to dress down in sneakers and a cotton tee, but a strappy heel and long cardigan would be perfect for the office.
You can find more pants and modest fashion trends on our Salt Lake Magazine style blog.
The Dressy Sweatpant
Sweatpants are not just for lazy Sunday’s at home anymore, and here’s why.
A more sporty spin off, as with Splendid’s Soft Melange Sweatpants that appear to be a great work-out (or post work-out) look, taking you from the gym to the smoothie bar. Or, there’s Monrow’s Sunset Vintage sweatpants, an updated take on a comfortable classic style. Whether you’re sweating it out or slouching it in, a sweat pant can be versatile, functional, and chic. Just make sure you’re styling them appropriately, as in not with your boyfriend’s sweatshirt.
Style Tip: Add a denim jacket, a silky tee, or some bangles to keep your look out of the lazy and lame.
The Wideleg
Say au revoir to skinny and hello to a roomy, fluid, and flattering style. The wide leg is the ultimate interpretation of the androgynous, menswear inspired look that we are craving this fall.
A streamlined silhouette is easily accomplished with a high-waisted wide leg, like this pair from Asos, with a simple tee in a luxe material. With the print varying at the cuffs, this option flatters and adds instant style. We can see it in a Greek isle with leather gladiators and a white sleeveless button down tied at the waist. Throw on some bangles for a night out on the water. Soft jersey and a wide waistband lend a twist to this otherwise basic wide leg pant from Rachel Pally. The material says casual but the color could be used to turn it up a notch at night.
