POW 5: Getting Down to Business

Black Pants. Black pants are a wardrobe essential for any woman. They are more essential if you have a career that requires business casual and dressier. But even those whose career is raising their child or something on the casual side should have a pair of flattering black pants. This next POW will focus on a pair of chic, flattering black pants that may be a perfect addition to your wardrobe.

Outfit: Go-To Trouser, Cruise Jacket,  Marisa Top, Locket Necklace, Dolce Charm Earrings, older Target suede pumps.

Outfit: Go-To Trouser, Cruise Jacket, and older Target suede pumps.

Let me introduce you to our fifth POW: the cabi Spring 2016 Go-To Trouser! These are a modern, chic take on the classic! The big difference is a slightly shorter length, making them ankle skimming (or so, depending on your height). They are a comfortable, flexible, and lifestyle-friendly mix of cotton, modal, and spandex for a crisp professional look you can move in. They are relaxed in the hip (great for those of us with bigger hips) and have a straight leg. The name is perfect—they will be my Go-To pants this spring and long into the rest of the year (and I suspect beyond). Do join us for the fifth POW and discover seven ways, from the boardroom, to the playground, to the fancy dinner, to style this chic version of a wardrobe essential.

In at least some of the photo shoots for this POW, I am wearing the sample, which is a size too big, including the pictures here. These pants should fit a bit tighter and smoother in the correct size. I hope to get my pair in time to finish the POW in them!

If you want to buy, please contact me in the comments or via email or my stylist (Joni Allen via email or phone: 770 502-5243 [call or text]) and we can get you set up.  It is possible any order you make will be included in a show total for me. If that is the case, for each $250 spent in my show, I get one half priced item. So, I’d be quite grateful of any orders! I promise to blog about what I buy!

POW 1 Week in Review

The cabi Fall 2015 Media Jacket was our first POW piece! In two weeks, we covered a full week of outfits from super casual to special occasion that you can style this jacket, or one like it, in. Here is a quick overview of the seven outfits. It's great to see a few other articles of clothing were repeated, showing the versatility of key wardrobe articles like a nice blouse and nice casual pants. 

In order from Monday to Sunday, here are the seven looks!

Manic Media Monday:  Dress down pieces by combining them with casual pieces for an overall business casual look. 

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Amour Blouse, and Track Pant. Stella & Dot Kahlo Linear earrings and an old, beloved pair of A2s from Aerosoles. See post for more information.

No place like Tuesday in a Jacket:  Integrate dressy jackets into your casual style, by keeping the other elements casual.

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Horizontal Tank, and the Dark Destruction Slim Boyfriend Jeans. Booties and earrings are old an no longer available. Details and more in the post.

Working It Media Style Wednesday: Outfit Mission Statement: For professional outfits, limit your bold and striking pieces to two and keep accessories neutral and minimal.  

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Amour Blouse, and Overlay Pencil Skirt. Target shoes (not available) and old hoops for earrings. Check out the post for more info.

Trendy, Transitional, and/or Terrific Thursday: Consider mixing versatile, life-style friendly pieces with a nice jacket for a fun outfit that can work for you.

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Layering Tee, and M'leggings.  Boots: Arwan Fashion Boots. Earrings: Vintage Crystal Studs by Stella & Dot. Necklace: Casablanca Necklace by Stella & Dot.

Tonal Friday Night Drinks: Mix casual pants with dressier tops in the same tone for a put-together and fun date night outfit.

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, vintage cabi sleeves black blouse, and Celadon Cargos. old slouch boots. The necklace is the Beaded Amazonite Necklace by Solid Treasures.

 Play Day at the Track Saturday: Reach for your comfort classics in clean crisp colors and add a nice jacket for a comfortable, classy look.

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Swing Tee, and  Tee, and Track Pant. Earrings are an old, beloved pair of A2s from Aerosoles. LIkewise, the earrings are older Stella & Dot

Put a Cape on your Sunday Best: Add a cape, shawl, or other special piece to increase the formality of your outfit and add layering options.

Outfit: Fall 2015 cabi Media Jacket, Claire Dress, and Gigi Cape. Shoes are from Target last year. Earrings are older and from  Charming Charlie.

So, what do you think of our first POW? Which outfits are your favorite? Which work best for you?

Soon I will introduce the next POW. Any guesses? Any requests for future POWs?