Mamma Monday: The IT Pant

Good Morning Gals!  I hope that you all have a great start to the week. It can be a disappointing to leave behind the enjoyment of a relaxing weekend away from the office and with your family but I try and think of it as a fresh start full of opportunities to make great impacts. 

Today is the first ‘Mamma Monday’ post and I’m starting with an essential that’s been a life saver for me.

I’m sharing with you the IT pants of all pants.

I purchased these last year as my gal pal has them and after seeing her in them I wanted to have my own to step into.

I don’t gravitate towards casual, lounge, athletic (whatever you want to call it) wear.  It’s hard for me to spend money on that stuff as I’m in office 5 days a week and at church on Sundays so they wouldn’t get much wear.  I’m also a dressy gal and feel more comfortable in structured and tailored pieces.

However, I will say that I have softened over the past couple of years and own more casual/basic garments. 

These pants have been a workhorse for me as I’ve transitioned into pregnancy.  I have them in both black and navy and wear them each once a week.  The other 3 days I typically wear dresses.  They are made of a synthetic material so they’re super lightweight and cool, have a modern design in a tapered leg and have a partial elastic waist that gives enormous comfort.
Oh and they have pockets!

I’ve paired these with tees and sandals/sneakers for the weekend and pumps and a blouse during the weekdays.

The only element that can be of bother is the tie strings, I have to make sure they don’t show underneath my work blouses.

They come in multiple colors & in regular, tall, and petite lengths. I wear regular and they hit right at my ankles – I’m 5’2” tall.

They are clearly not maternity and I enjoyed them prior as an alternative to jeans on the weekends.

Now, they are a part of my every day wardrobe.

I also foresee them being just as useful post pregnancy.

Today I’m 22 weeks and 4 days carrying baby girl and they will hopefully be with me til the end. 

Note:  I wear my normal size.

I’ve also found that I do NOT like the over the belly pants!!! I’m sure partly because my belly just isn’t big enough yet but it’s smothering and itchy.  I’ll definitely be opting for skirts, pants and jeans that have elastic in the waist band to be worn under.

I’m telling you now, go get yourself these pants!!!!! 

Ankle Pants

Dress Beautifully in These Wear-Everyday Pants

XOXO Sarah Louise

Friday 5: Pants Party

TGIF!!! Let's just take a moments to give thanks for the most amazing Spring-like weather we've been blessed with this week.  I've been soaking up the warm sunshine everyday running and working in our yard.

When it comes to pants it's debatable whether finding a perfect fit is just as hard as the swimsuit hunt.  It doesn't matter if your petite, tall, curvy or straight, a pair that fits the waist, hips and legs is a true challenge.

May I now take this opportunity to share with you the solution!  Recently I discovered the fabulous fits at Banana Republic.  Whether it's jeans, work trousers or fun prints for both weekdays or weekends they have a fit for all.

  Green   Pink   Red  //  Fray Hem Blue   Fray Hem White   Fray Hem Distressed   //   

Wide Leg Crop   //  Bold Graphic Gingham   Crop Wide Leg Gingham   Classic Gingham  //  Linen

For my work pants I'm all about the Avery.  They sit just right on the waist and in a cropped length I not only can avoid a trip to the tailor for hemming, but I can wear flats or heels.

I also like the Ryan.  They're a tad longer and in a slim leg I get a long lean line that's perfect for a sophisticated office look.  I'll take any pant that makes me look taller :)

If you're looking for a super sleek pant, Sloan is your fit.  With stretch that holds it's shape all day.

For a traditional trouser Logan is the ticket.  From the hip to hem they flow straight down not only give comfortable room for movement but is crazy flattering on the body.  I feel classy in these trousers!

And then there's fun pants.  I'm talking wide leg crops, prints, pleats and more!

Now, when it comes to denim BR's got you covered.  From classic dark washes to fun fray hems, I promise you'll find a pair or 3!  Jeans are hard gals but I have to give kudos where they're due and I'm sold on these blues (or whites, blacks, distressed ....).  They have a rise, stretch and length for every gal.

Sooooo, if you're a local Charlotte shopper join me for a style session this weekend Friday & Saturday to find your perfect fit AND 40% pants!!!

Dress Beautifully in a Perfectly Fitting Pant

XOXO Sarah Louise