BLACK FULL LEG TROUSERS

Additional Info: Get something in a heavier fabric so they lay well and don’t crease horribly. The idea is for these pants to look like they’re hanging from your hips, but also have a nice fitting waist; even high-waisted is nice. Wider legs add lots of volume on bottom so keep your tops fitted close to the body. The traits make up great fitting dress pants. Once you find the right fit, alter the length to graze the floor when you have heels on.

Substitution: Jean, any solid colored Pants or Capri’s in warmer weather

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

BLACK PENCIL SKIRT

Additional Info: This needs to fit like second skin, grazing your curves. It still needs to be appropriate for work, but also playful enough for night. Tuck in most shirts so that you can maximize the insta-curves a pencil skirt gives you. Wear under shapewear if needed.

Substitution: Any Black Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

BLACK STRAIGHT LEG TROUSERS

Additional Info: Get something in a heavier fabric so they lay well and don’t crease horribly. The idea is for these pants to skim the lower body, but also have a nice fitting waist; even high-waisted is nice. The traits make up great fitting dress pants. Once you find the right fit, alter the length to graze the floor when you have heels on.

Substitution: Jean, Solid colored Pants or Capri’s in warmer weather

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

BOOTCUT DARK DENIM JEANS

Additional Info: These should have a nice curve skimming fit. Not too tight! Keep the color pretty dark with little wash, it keeps them more versatile. Plus fading can make your bottom half look bigger.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Trousers or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

CASUAL WEEKEND STRAIGHT SKIRT

Additional Info: This should be something really easy to wear. The idea of it is to keep evenings, weekends and travel outfits easy. Pick a fabric and fit that work that compliment your shape.

Substitution: Jeans, Denim Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

COTTON CHINO SHORTS

Additional Info: Pick a great shade, keep it neutral unless you love color and then don’t be afraid to pick your favorite versatile colors like Navy, Red, Olive, White or something Bright!

Substitution: Jeans, Denim Skirt, Casual Skirts

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

DARK DISTRESSED DENIM JEANS

Additional Info: How distressed you go is up to you, but they’re supposed to look a little beat up. Find a fit that you love and a length that pairs well with flats, flip flops, sandals and sneakers.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Trousers or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

DARK SKINNY JEANS

Additional Info: These should have a nice curve skimming fit. Not too tight! Keep the color pretty dark with little wash, it keeps them more versatile. Plus fading can make your bottom half look bigger.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Trousers or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

DISTRESSED BOYFRIEND JEANS

Additional Info: How distressed you go is up to you, but they’re supposed to look a little beat up. This is your chance to really change up your normal ho-hum denim outfits. You want them to fit a little loose, maybe a size too big. Rough roll them and wear them with flip flops, sandals, booties, sneakers. Don’t be afraid to throw on a great statement necklace, blazer and heels with these. They really go with everything, dress them up or down.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Trousers or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

DISTRESSED DENIM SHORTS

Additional Info: You’re going for the old Levi’s cutoff look here. Pick a length that you’re comfortable with but you want them to fit a little big, sit on the hips and be a mid-colored wash.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Shorts or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

DISTRESSED DENIM SKIRT

Additional Info: Pick a length that you’re comfortable with but you want it to fit well, sit on the hips and be a darker wash.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Shorts or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

FLORAL DRAPEY SHORTS

Additional Info: I love these shorts because they are so cute and comfortable even for girls like me who have a hard time wearing other shorts because of bigger hips and thighs. These have room, are a light fabric and come in some really amazing prints; just pick one you love and pair it with solid tops.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Shorts or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

LEATHER A-LINE SKIRT

Additional Info: For this skirt think out of your box. Pick a texture/fabric that you don’t usually wear; leather, lace, wool, pleated, something different. It adds great depth to your outfit. I picked a-line because it’s such a forgiving shape that almost anyone can wear it.

Substitution: Pencil Skirt, Trousers and Jeans

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

MAXI SKIRT WITH YOGA PANTS WAISTBAND

Additional Info: You’re looking for a foldover waistband and something that isn’t too long and isn’t too tight. You want this to have some movement to it.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Shorts or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

PLAID WOOL KNEE LENGTH SKIRT

Additional Info: You want this to fit like a pencil skirt, but with wool it won’t seem that fitted, it’ll move around a little. Pick a great holiday-ish print. I love plaid!

Substitution: Any Jeans, Skirts or Trousers

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

PRINTED AND EMBELLISHED STRAIGHT SKIRT

Additional Info: You want something fun and eye catching! Kind of like the drapey shorts, you want to pick a print that you love! A print mixed with metallic, leather, shine or texture is a great choice.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Pencil Skirt, A-Line Skirt or Trousers

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

PRINTED CAPRI TROUSERS

Additional Info: Pick a fun print but nothing too loud. Keep the print tiny for the best look. If you stay with a 2-3 color print you can pair it with a lot. Picking black and white opens you up to wear literally any solid colored shirt or blouse with it.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Trousers, Skirts

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

PRINTED DRAPEY SHORTS

Additional Info: I love these shorts because they are so cute and comfortable even for girls like me who have a hard time wearing other shorts because of bigger hips and thighs. These have room, are a light fabric and come in some really amazing prints; just pick one you love and pair it with solid tops.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Shorts or Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

PRINTED MAXI SKIRT

Additional Info: I love a maxi skirt in a light, sheer/lined fabric with a slit. In a boho print it’s gorgeous and very cool even on a hot summer day.

Substitution: Maxi Skirt, Shorts or Denim Skirt

Color Coordination: Solid Tops and Jackets

THICK BLACK LEGGINGS

Additional Info: These are a wardrobe staple. Picking a thick pair that you can’t see through is key. Go with something that has a bit of a high waist also. That way you keep everything tucked in nice and neat.

Substitution: Any Jeans, Skirts or Shorts

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets

WAISTED FULL SKIRT

Additional Info: The idea with this piece is to make sure it fits snug around the waist and hits you at your natural waist. To find this stand up, put your arms straight up in the air, bend to one side and wherever your side creases in your natural waist and where you should be wearing waisted skirts like this as well as high waisted trousers or jeans. Picking a fun print keeps this not too dressy.

Substitution: Any Skirt, Trousers or Jeans

Color Coordination: Solid Tops, Printed Tops and Jackets