Black Pants

If you're around my age (ek 40), you remember wearing black flare pants and sassy tops out on the town late at night, to work or any occasion that wasn't casual. It was the uniform of my 20's. 

There was a shift into skinny pants around 10 years ago and then a major movement into denim for everything. The black pant almost went into a retirement.

I'm happy to share that they're back! And in cuts from the past including flare, trouser and wide leg.

My Flare Pants

Personally, I find a black pant sleek, slimming and sharp! They create a canvass that allows your top and face to shine. The pant, in a flattering fit, compliments your shape without competing with your pairings.

Here are some chic black pants 

Note: White I believe instinctually we tend to dress them up - in a crop/ankle length consider a casual styling of a tee/sweatshirt & sneakers.

Utility Pant

I recent purchased these and adore the flattering shape and modern detailing.

5 color options

Wide Leg Crop

13 color options

Slim

3 color options

Trouser

Dress Beautifully in Black Pants

XOXO Sarah Louise

Parisian

There is no topper more classic than a trench. This timeless coat is forever in fashion and function.  To me it's the chic way to face a rainy day.  I've had this trench coat for a good 8 years and see no reason why I wouldn't continue for the next 8.  It's made by the tried and true London Fog so I knew it was made with quality.  My favorites about this trench is that it has a removable lining for all seasons and I was able to purchase in petite!

While I'm proud of my Southern style & culture and would never ever want to be from anywhere else, I've always had a little dream of Paris.  It's on the top of my list of places I'd love to visit.  When I think of parisian women, grand and effortless elegance comes to mind.

Creating a parisian look is quite easy.  Stripes, black pencil pants, a pop of red topped off with a trench and Bonjour! You've got the quintessential parisian style.
Just don't go adding a baguette in your purse or a beret on your head ... this isn't halloween.

A pop of red is essential for a Parisian look.  Sure a scarf around your neck would be lovely but how fabulous to strut in a shiny red shoes.  These are my FAVORITE and I don't use all caps lightly.  I have them in black and brown croc.  I've been wearing them for so many years I simply resole them and keep on going. This is a prime example of what I preach to you 'Quality over Quantity'.

They're a 10 on comfort and a fit for any occasion.

Rather than cinch the waist in the front I tied the sash in the back for a different spin on the feminine accessory. It also declutters the front of the coat while still keeping shape.

Striped Tee || Black Pant || Red Shoes || Trench - More Options || Handbag || 

Dress Beautifully as a Parisian 

XOXO Sarah Louise