I’m on a mission! I asked and you guys answered – so here is my next post based on your awesome feedback on The Book of Face as to what you want to see more of on the blog;  how to wear a garment more than one way!
Now this is definitely something I work through with my Personal Styling clients and their own wardrobes, getting the most out of one garment – seeing the versatility in it! So this week’s challenge is how to wear a pair of printed pants (more specifically, printed joggers) more that one way, so here it is!
Take one pair of printed pants (or joggers – which are made from more of a tracksuit material) like so……
(These pants are available in S, M and L – I bought the L and I’m a pretty standard size 12 – they are a slim fit, but I like that, they don’t look like a trackie then! Boohoo is normally a small/average fit.)
And then work out different ways to work them into your wardrobe, and your life……….
ADD: a denim jacket + casual flats + a pop of colour with a scarf or necklace
These really are first, and foremost a casual pant – so they are pretty easy to wear this way. Â My good old trick of adding a denim jacket to ANYTHING to make the outfit casual works perfectly here, but make sure you don’t fall into the trap of being TOO casual – a hoodie would probably just make these seem like tracksuit pants….
JUST ADD: a fitted blazer + chic heels and clutch
Just because they are comfy, doesn’t mean they can’t be dressy! The trick with wearing printed pants in a more dressy way is to make the PANTS the statement – everything else should compliment them. A fitted blazer and a pair of heels makes these pants totally appropriate for drinks with the girls, or even a great work outfit!
JUST ADD: a top with a print
The biggest tip I can give you when it comes to mixing prints, is to make sure that both prints have SOMETHING IN COMMON. For example, both the prints I’m wearing are black and white so, along with my shoes, there is a theme to the outfit.
If the prints aren’t the same colours, maybe they are both a stripe, or a polka dot, but something needs to connect them otherwise it will just look like you got dressed in the dark!
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There, see how easy it is?
It’s really important to look at the versatility of your clothes – so many of us complain that we have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear, but in reality, we aren’t being adventurous, or resourceful enough!
Have you got an item of clothing you would like to see worn three different ways? tell me in the comments below or email me on caitlin@chasingcait.com and tell me and it might appear on the blog!
So off you go, go find something in YOUR wardrobe you can wear three ways
Love the way you have styled these pants. Fabulous styling. V x
thanks Vicki! I LOVE these pants, so comfy and fun to wear x
Thanks for this. Wonderful ideas.I have some loose fitting tangerine pants and a fitted pink dress that I am sure could be more versatile. I could take a pic if you like. Shannon
My pleasure Shannon – I’d love to see pics of you working the versatility of your clothes!! Email them to me at caitlin@chasingacait.com or post them on my Facebook wall 🙂
Love the printed pants info. Especially the dressed up printed pants pic!
Would love to see how to wear a shirt 3 different ways. (Other than as office wear)! Especially a patterned shirt!
Xx Katrina
Hey Katrina – GREAT idea! I can definitely do that in an upcoming post xx
Thanks Cait – love it! This is exactly what I need to do in my own wardrobe! I have really struggled to find a pair of great printed pants that suit me but the day I do, I am totally sorted with these outfits. And I completely agree on the denim jacket front. Thanks for the post – I really do appreciate it.
Iv always been too scared to give these pants a try but seeing how you’ve styled them I may just have to check out boohoo and get some! x
They are the most comfortable pants to wear Nici! Well worth giving them a go.
I wear them all the time, I prefer them to a skinny pant most days.
Keep you eye out on my Instagram/Facebook as I wear them all the time!