When we’re this far into the WFH grind, you may be wondering what could possibly surpass sweatpants? Sure, your sweats have the comfort factor. Maybe you even have cool sneakers to match. But you know what would really treat your wardrobe right? Carrot pants.

Catching it’s name from the carrot-like roomy top and tapered leg – this trending pant silhouette is a much needed step up from sweatpants territory, giving a fresh take on WFH style with no sacrifice to comfort! The drawstring pant and extra room at the top allows for easy sitting for longer work days, while the tapered edge keeps the whole ensemble looking sharp. Check out our outfit ideas on how to wear the carrot pant silhouette below!

Elevate With An Outer Layer

Whether you’re pairing your carrot pants with a button up or a tee, take your outfit up a notch with a blazer or jacket! Great for visits to the office, chilly mornings or an impromptu Zoom meeting with an important client or boss!

Pair It With A Chore Jacket, Sweater or Button Up Layer

Hitting that sweet spot of casual-yet-well-dressed, this combo is a winner for Zoom calls and quick trips out! Wear this ensemble with an easy shoe or soft sneaker and call it a day.

The “Not-Tee” Top

Pairing with a button up, polo or sweater is a great way to change up the sweatpants and tee combo with no effort!

The Turtleneck

Going on a date? Spiff up the fit with a turtleneck and blazer or great jacket! We love this look with a chelsea or lace-up boot.

The Monochrome

Coordinate your outfit into a monochrome masterpiece for yet another way to enjoy effortless style!

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As we’re headed into June, sweatpants don’t look as friendly as they once were. Hot and heavy fabrics leave your go-to bottoms to be the very damper on your day they once helped you escape! A lighter, breezier alternative, The Beach Pant, leaves us the same versatile comfort with a season-friendly bend. This is the piece that will take the edge off of getting dressed, allowing you to sit and move comfortably through the warmer months. We’re talking pants with an easy waist band, lighter colors and looser fits in airy fabrics like linen or cotton. Pair this piece with a body suit, crop top, tee or oversized button up for a smart mix of relaxed simplicity and summer fun.

Check out more summer outfit ideas on our pinterest!

Summer Beach Pants

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Styling The Wide Leg Jean for Fall

You’ve seen wide leg jeans last throughout the sunny days of 2019, but how do you transform this airy silhouette from summer to fall? The answer is within how you style your pieces! Playing with heavyweight sweaters, ankle boots and layering are key to transforming this still trending pant to the chilly months ahead.

The Chunky Sweater

Pair your wide leg jeans with a chunky sweater. Break up the bulkiness by tucking a part of your top piece at the waist, and pair the outfit with ankle boots or sneakers!!

The Oversized Blazer

We LOVE how the oversized blazer adds flattering movement to the outward silhouette of wide leg jeans. Pair these pieces with a basic long sleeve, tee or blouse and add ankle boots, heels or heeled mules.

The Outer Layer

Whether it’s a trench, teddy bear sherpa or thick coatigan, use your outer piece to add weight and movement. Complete the outfit with a shoe that adds femininity through shine, chic silhouette or statement color. We love ankle boots or heels with this look!

Check out our pinterest board on more outfit ideas and ways to style wide leg jeans!!

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We’ve compiled a list of six influential designers making groundbreaking impact on their industry with their commitment to sustainability. Explore and shop innovative and eco-friendly pieces below!

MARINE SERRE

“Marine Serre’s critically acclaimed collections have garnered a cult following. Seasons have seamlessly progressed to continuously hybrid sustainability, couture, and athletic aesthetic…”

RICHARD QUINN

“Richard Quinn is the inaugural winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, and his Fall ‘18 show was the first that Her Majesty has personally attended, sitting front row next to Anna Wintour. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, the London-based ready-to-wear designer founded his eponymous label in 2016 while simultaneously opening a studio for print development – he uses state-of-the-art sustainable technology to create the brand’s exuberant, acid-hued patterns there.”

MAGGIE MARILYN

“The sustainability movement has grown exponentially in the last two years. In this time the Maggie Marilyn business has launched and grown across the globe. 24 year old New Zealander Maggie Hewitt, with her young brand Maggie Marilyn, has become a champion of an ever-growing community that upholds a value system not previously seen or recognized on a global scale” 

MARA HOFFMAN

“Mara Hoffman founded her label in 2000 after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City. Fifteen years later, the brand committed itself to implementing more sustainable and responsible practices. The company continues to focus on sustainable materials, processes, and production in order to improve and extend each garment’s life.”

KSENIASCHNAIDER

“The designer family duo, Ksenia and Anton Schnaider, began their brand story in 2011. The masterminds behind the brand are constantly working hand in hand- creating fashion pieces combining reworked materials, perfect cut, Eastern European cultural quotes and spicing it up with some innovative digital concepts.”

TRIARCHY

“In our search for the greenest manufacturing options we uprooted production to Mexico City, where the factory we now work with uses 85% recycled water. This is revolutionary, and it is achieved through a system in which natural bacteria consumes the indigo dye before re-introducing it to the wash process again and again.”

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Prepare yourself for the ultimate approach to customized clothing! Frilly.com provides easy interface with detailed visuals for creating the ideal fit, form and color of each piece you purchase. Shop some favorite pieces below!

 

 

Shop Pieces Below:

Shrimpton Skirt

Explore your perfect skirt with buttons and patterns!

 The Button Up Shirt

Turn a refined basic into an elegant statement with color and cut!

Emile Button Up Shirt

Play with length to achieve a flattering fit! 

Catherine Babydoll Dress

Adjust lengths, hemlines, and necklines to create outfits suitable for work or play! 

 Penelope Evening Dress  

Create a daytime dress by adding short sleeves!

 

 Francoise A-Line Dress II

Create your ideal A-Line with color, neckline, and dress length.

 

 The Shift Dress

Add some sophistication to your style with asymmetry!

 

Tavi Poncho

Add a pendant neckline for some flair!

 Mira Trenchcoat

Keep your wardrobe classy and cool with a strong collar and a pop of color!

 

           *images used from frilly.com

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