How to Wear Pants

How to Wear Pants



If you want to be comfortable in a wide range of situations, you may want to wear pants. While in the past, pants were better saved for more casual outings, today it is easy to dress them up so they will be an appropriate and stylish choice for even the most formal setting. Read on to learn more.







Things You'll Need:





Wool Pants



Khakis



Wide-leg velvet pants



Boots



Strappy sandals



Flats



Blouse



Blazer



Cropped sweater



Silk camisole



Long beads









Step
1



Invest in pants in a variety of fabrics and styles, such as wool dress pants, traditional khakis and wide-leg velvet pants.




Step
2



Try on pants with different lengths and with different heel heights to see what suits you best.




Step
3



Look for pants that fit you well through the hips and thighs for a flattering look.




Step
4



Ask a seamstress to take "OK" pants all the way to fabulous by tailoring for a custom fit.




Step
5



Check the washing instructions to find some of the new, easy-to-care-for styles. Many are wash and wear now.




Step
6



Realize that many basic pants styles can be dressed up, or dressed down, to be appropriate for a wide range of functions.




Step
7



Pair wool pants for work with a tailored blouse and pumps for work. Throw on a strand of long sparkly beads and switch your shoes for strappy sandals for a more evening look.




Step
8



Wear khakis with a sweater and boots for casual weekend wear. Throw on a blazer to wear this outfit out to lunch or dinner.




Step
9



Make velvet pants appropriate for a formal affair with a silk camisole, metallic sandals and some sparkling jewelry. Take the look down a notch by switching out the camisole for a cropped sweater and flats.







Tips & Warnings









Opt for pants in basic colors that you can pair with many items to get the most for your money.








Splurge on very well cut, classic styles that will be staples in your wardrobe for years to come.








Wear control-top stockings beneath your pants for a smoother fit.








Don't let panty lines ruin your look. Check your rear view before you go out.



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