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Wednesday’s TPS Report: Work Trousers

10/26/2011 By 218 Comments

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

Bop Basics Work TrousersA lot of their stuff is way too out there for my taste, but I feel like sometimes the editors/buyers at ShopBop really know what they’re doing, especially with their BopBasics. These work trousers look perfect — a flattering wide-leg, good darts, a not-too-high rise… They’re $180 at ShopBop. Bop Basics Work Trousers

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Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Menswear’ Full Leg Trousers

10/18/2011 By 158 Comments

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'Menswear' Full Leg TrousersA great trouser doesn’t need much by way of exposition, but: hello, these look great, and Nordstrom has them in 7 colors, which says a lot about their confidence level. I like the aubergine (pictured), as an interesting not-quite-neutral color. I’d wear it with shades of gray or blue, or I might try colorblocking with a dark red sweater on top. They’re $198 at Nordstrom (sizes 0 to 18). Lafayette 148 New York ‘Menswear’ Full Leg Trousers

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Wednesday’s TPS Report: Curvy Twill Wide Leg Trousers

09/28/2011 By 120 Comments

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s TPS guest poster, Road Warriorette!

Curvy Twill Wide Leg TrousersUntil I found Ann Taylor Curvy pants, I thought I was just destined to never be able to tuck anything in. See, I am a high-waisted hourglass, and when I tuck things in I inevitably look like, well, a burrito. No waist definition in sight, just one long unattractive line. Then I discovered the wonder that is Ann Taylor Curvy. Finally! It’s like they were made just for me, and I can finally tuck things in like a normal person. I love these Twill Wide Leg Trousers for a lot of reasons. They are soft, neutral, affordable (Ann Taylor is always on sale somehow), not to mention fully lined. My favorite part? As long as you pull them out of your suitcase the night before, they won’t be wrinkled when you put them on in the morning. You can wear them with virtually anything, but today I’m thinking something jewel-toned would be nice, maybe a silky teal patterned blouse, tucked in of course. Add some bright shoes, maybe a nice red round-toed patent, and you will be super stylish. They are $98 when they’re not on sale, available in sizes 00-18 regular, 00-16 petite. (These Camel Twill trousers are also available in their Signature and Modern fits.) Curvy Twill Wide Leg Trousers

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Heavy Lifting Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tally Slim Leg Tailored Trousers

09/14/2011 By 173 Comments

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Our guest poster this week: Lisa Carnochan from Privilege — a huge welcome, Lisa! – Kat

Tally SLIM LEG TAILORED TROUSERS At any professional level, you’re quite likely going to need a pair of go-to trousers. In the 1990s and the first decade of this century it was quite possible for women to dress for work without a single skirt in the closet. While dresses may be back, for certain days in the trenches there’s still nothing quite like a pair of good pants and comfortable flats.

Reiss, a British company, has come to our attention by outfitting Catherine Duchess of Whatever She Is. These trousers ($185, Tally SLIM LEG TAILORED TROUSERS BLACK) look to be slim yet roomy enough. Also high-waisted. Short-legged humans represent. If online purchases put you off, my all-time favorite mid-range pants remain the Banana Republic Martin fit. In wool, as somehow cotton turns flimsy too fast. By the way, chalk-stripes are seriously underrated ($110, Martin fit chalk-stripe lightweight wool trouser).

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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: The Christie Flare Pant

09/09/2011 By 136 Comments

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week, we welcome guest poster Becki Singer of Shopping’s My Cardio.

The Christie Flare PantHere’s another store I almost can’t believe I’m suggesting. But this spring, I wrote a feature on my site about red pants, and the fact that they’re sweeping the fashion world right now. Prophetic at the time, it’s common knowledge now – but shelling out big bucks on a trend piece just doesn’t feel right. Instead of a splurge, I opted for these uber-cheap red trousers from Victoria’s Secret…and they’re perfection. The fit is surprisingly flattering, the stretch is indispensable, the shade is a perfect tomato red, and they’re machine-washable to boot! Ditch your fears about red-white-and-blue, and pair these with a navy blazer, a polka-dot blouse, and a sky-high stacked heel for the office. They’re $49.50 at Victoria’s Secret.  The Christie Flare Pant

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Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Aubrey’ Wide Leg Pants

09/01/2011 By 138 Comments

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ll call Auntie M – read more about her here. – Kat

Amber Sun 'Aubrey' Wide Leg PantsI own these pants. I *love* these pants. I’m a curvy girl who used to live in Banana Republic’s ‘Jackson’ fit until relatively recently (I think BR changed the Jackson cut). As such, I’m constantly on the hunt for great, black wide-legged trousers, and these fit the bill. They fit me perfectly, just about everywhere. Flattering in the hips/rear area (snug but not bootylicious), comfortable in the waist (not constricting/pinching), and I swear, when I paired them with the right set of heels, my legs looked twice as long. Styling recommendations? They’re black pants! You know what to do. They’re $78 at Nordstrom. Amber Sun ‘Aubrey’ Wide Leg Pants
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