“I have been dying to write about these pants!!! YAS HUNTAYY THEY FROM THE DOLLAR GENERAL! My closet turns zero labels away, everybody is welcome!”
Earlier this summer I got news that my dear friend's father had passed away. Chris and I felt it was very important for me to be with her during this time. So I packed some wine, I mean my stuff and headed to the mountains in North Caroliina where Angie grew up. I had no idea we were going to be smack in the midst of legit mountains. No phone service, nothing. Her mom and step-dad have a landline! A real phone!! It was fantastic. What about the pants Lyv?! I know, I'm getting to them. We were running errands one morning in town and there were very few stores. One was a Dollar General. I walked in and it was like the heavens parted and these jogger pants were staring me in the face with a tag that said $10. I thought it was a lie! But no, it was in fact the TRUTH!
Jogger pants have been growing more and more popular. They typically are a tailored casual pant that is tight at the ankles. You can wear them scrunched up or down. I have been wanting to try a pair without investing a lot of money so here was my opportunity. The pair I purchased are made out of a knit material, which is more of a casual texture. However, naturally I wanted to challenge myself and see how many different ways I could style these $10 pants.
For a casual look I paired these Sam Edelman flats. I found these at Belk on super sale ($40) a few months back, however when I searched online just now they were still expensive. I didn't pay that! To play off the tribal feel of these glorious flats I added a necklace by Betsy Pittard Designs from M Boutique in Columbia, SC. The necklace is actually a long length so I double wrapped it for this look to make it shorter. The reason I double wrapped the necklace is because it was hitting right were the pants tied so it became too busy. My shirt is also from M Boutique. As you can see I'm still stuck on statement shirts.
“After I did this shoot I was walking in Publix with this shirt on and a clerk walked past me and said, “Yes gurl! I am feeling that shirt!”. And we were instantly friends. She saw a glimpse at my inner sass and she appreciated it. ”
For a more polished look I styled a tie-up gladiator heel from Target (they're two years old otherwise I would provide you the link because they are all things fabulous and comfortable!) and a simple black tank. If you needed a pop of color to break up the darkness a bright necklace or bracelet would be great. Also, I pushed up the pants to about mid-calf for this look to add a bit of edge. Additionally, let's take moment to discuss that side view pic. My butt is not that big but I wish it was!!! I have been squatting everywhere for 6 months trying to add some curves so when I saw that pic these $10 pants became even more aahhhmazzzinng!
“I switched the tank top out with a black chiffon crop for a possible going out or date night vibe. I kept the look simple with minimal accessories.”
Ok, now let's take these pants to the office. Depending on your dress code guidelines I absolutely think these could be office appropriate! I would choose more of a boyfriend style blazer because it's a longer fit to balance out the close fit of the pant. I am all about peep-toe booties this season! I thought the blue of these BCBG heels would be perfect for breaking up the conservative dark tones without making a fuss and keeping it proffessional.
To play off the color of the booties I styled a bag that would compliment the tones and add a touch of chic to the look. If you want to keep the look without too much color I worked in a few shots with a great black pump but still that pop of color with the Kate Spade bag.
“Overall these pants can be whatever you want them to be. It’s all in how you carry yourself. If you carry yourself like a million bucks then no one will know they were $10!!! So push your shoulders back and rock something outside of your comfort zone, because being you rocks.”
-LYV.ROX.SYLE
Angie this post if for you. The gift you give me as a friend who believes in me and my passion sometimes more than I do is beyond priceless. I know your father is incredibly proud of the woman and friend you are. Thank you for being you. You are in fact the leader of the bad betch convention.
