How to Style a Paper Bag Pants Outfit 5 Ways
Why even consider the paper bag trend?
1-They are higher waisted (so more coverage)
2-Most tend to have more volume around the hips (therefore, not as hot in the summer)
3-Can you say fun? (trying a new trend can make us feel younger)
What I will say is not every paper bag pants outfit is the same. There are ways to make them work no matter what your preference. And just because you tried on one pair and didn’t like them, doesn’t mean they are all made identically. It’s smart to try different materials and various brands.
For this exercise I came up with 5 ways to style a paper bag pants outfit.
1-Tucked in
2-The front tuck
3-Crop top (no belt)
4-Layering over your paper bag pants outfit
5-And another option found on the blog!
Tuck in your Top
This is the way most paper bag pants are shown when they are modeled. And while I realize that some women have gotten out of this habit, it can work no matter what your body shape.
Insider tip: One way to keep tops tucked in is to either wear a body suit or tuck it into your undies.
Half Tuck your Top
The half tuck is a modern way to still look intentional in the front, yet more covered in the back. This method works better with lightweight, flowy materials versus stiff ones. Even though I matched the orange top to the orange in the print of the pants, the top is a brighter orange.
Crop Top
Crop tops and high waisted pants go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Notice you don’t see the belt in this example. You can always take off the belt for your paper bag pants outfit. For this pair of pants the belt is attached, so I just tucked it inside the waistband.
Layering over your Paper Bag Pants Outfit
Even though there is a belt for this style, you can still layer over your paper bag pants outfit. I wore a thin kimono and left it quite open in the front.
The last option can be seen on the blog post.
Most of these styles have more volume around the hips, which can be nice when the weather is hotter.
Insider tip: If you are looking at this style, think about if you want the belt attached or not. The advantage of having it attached, is it’s not as bulky. But then you can’t remove it. HOWEVER, if you love the style and fit, but don’t like the belt, you can always cut it off.
The author may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.
Comments
Join the conversation