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3 Ways I Styled These $50 Utility Pants With Basics and Thrifted Pieces I Already Had In My Closet
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If I've said it once I've said it a thousand times, I love a good outfit repeat. Whether it's a head-to-toe look or a single piece worn multiple ways, the more wear, the better in my opinion. My recent repeats include a pretty puff-sleeve dress, a black jumpsuit, and a printed slip skirt styled in various ways for the cold. Now that it's January and we're past the holiday hoopla, I'm moving on to some of the latest 2020 trends, starting with the utilitarian look by way of these Utility Paperbag Pants ($50) from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.
First fact: they're incredibly flattering. With a high-rise paperbag waist and self-tie belt, they're perfectly cinchable with any sort of top tucked in. Second fact: they're super soft and lightweight — quite ideal for caressing one's own leg/transitioning seasons. Third fact: the utilitarian factor is subtle, but sleek; two patch pockets sit right under the waist while a single cargo pocket lines the right leg. Fourth and final fact: they come in two utilitarian-esque-esque colours — a fawn-like khaki and jet black — plus, a floral print when the mood skews more feminine.
With such winning attributes, I put myself up to the challenge of styling these modern cargos three different ways. And not only that, I leveled-up the challenge by doing so with basics, vintage, and thrifted pieces I already had in my wardrobe (after a major de-cluttering and re-organisation of my apartment ahead of the new year, I'm so excited to "shop" my closet and give love to more pieces I already own!).
Witness my easy-to-replicate combos that feature the $50 POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants from the January collection, ahead, starting with a Pernille Teisbaek-inspired look I've been dying to try since she posted the #OOTD five days ago. Not only can you then shop each of my looks head-to-toe, but also I included similar versions of the pieces I wore from online re-sale shops and affordable retailers. My 2020 outfit mantra? Style, wear, repeat.
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With Two Sweaters, White Boots, And Jewellery
For my first utility-pant go, I re-created a look I double-tapped on the 'gram but one of my favourite fashion influencers, Pernille Teisbaek. Tucking in a thin grey mock-neck top into the high-rise pants, I tossed on a second sweater in a thicker fabric as an extra cosy layer. Fun, yeah? To finish, I styled in white patent boots, a vintage gold necklace, and delicate rings and bracelets as the final touch.
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With Two Sweaters, White Boots, And Jewellery
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants
POPSUGAR Lounge Sweatshirt
INHABIT Wool Blend Boiled V
POPSUGAR Balloon-Sleeve Funnel-Neck Sweater
POPSUGAR Turtleneck Side Slit Tunic
MIISTA E8 Ankle Boot
Rosetta Getty Black Patent-Leather Ankle Boots
Vintage 90s Double Link Chain Necklace
Aurate Infinity Ring
Catbird Jewellery Her Diamond Eyes Ring
Mejuri Boyfriend Stacker Vermeil
Stella and Bow Nebula Ring
Tiary Pave Charm Hoop Earrings
Anne Sisteron 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Zoe Huggie Earrings
Baublebar Niata Large 18k Gold Vermeil Huggies
Maison Miru Mini Eternity Hoop Earrings
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With A Sweatshirt, Oversize Blazer, Black Boots, And A Bag
For my second look, I went the tailored route by layering an oversized vintage blazer (this one is a men's jacket I had taken in) over this Popsugar Relaxed Sweatshirt (worn backwards!). To keep things sleek, I added in a #NewBottegaVeneta crossbody bag (you can find similar styles from affordable retailers or designer versions on re-sale sites like Vestiaire Collective and The RealReal!), square-toe black ankle boots, and vintage-inspired jewellery like baroque pearl earrings and a twisted chain necklace.
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With A Sweatshirt, Oversize Blazer, Black Boots, And A Bag
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants
Kors by Michael Kors Wool Blazer
Popsugar Relaxed Sweatshirt
Seven Dials Nicole Mid-Calf Boots
Mango Framework Leather Bag
Bottega Veneta Leather Handbag
Lili Claspe Baroque Hoops
Bonito Jewellery Da Vinci Chain Choker
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With A Puff-Sleeve Shirt, Faux-Croc Accessories, And Jewellery
My third and final look, I went with the khaki-coloured pants and worked in another major-for-2020 trend: voluminous sleeves! For a luxe effect, I mixed in a faux-croc bag and boots and tied it all together with a pair of two-tone hoop earrings, layered bracelets, and stackable rings.
How I Styled My Utility Pants: With A Puff-Sleeve Shirt, Faux-Croc Accessories, And Jewellery
POPSUGAR Utility Paperbag Pants
Khaite White Enya Cotton-Poplin Blouse
Choosy Romy Top
ALDO Ibilia Mid-Calf Boot
Adornmonde Kramar Oversized Hoop Earrings
Jenny Bird Landry Bracelet Figaro Chain Links
Roxanne Assoulin White Sands Bracelet
Zoe Lev 14k Gold Initial Bracelet
Tiny Letter Bracelet
Barbela Diamond Wilder Ring
Ashley Zhang Classic Round Signet Ring
Missoma Lucy Williams Gold Pave Ridge Ring
Round Signet Ring
How Will You Style Your Utility Pants?
Show me how you're styling these $50 utility pants for 2020 by tagging #POPSUGARatKohls on Instagram and Twitter!
