How to Wear Dress Pants

If you have somewhere to go and don't know what to wear, dress pants may be the perfect choice. You can dress them up or dress them down and make them appropriate for almost any situation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wool pants
• Dressy crepe pants
• Lined khakis
• Blouse
• Sweater
• Blazer
• Scarf
• Pumps

1. Invest in dress pants in neutral fabrics and colors that will go with lots of different tops.

2. Wear wool dress pants to work with a sweater.

3. Add a dressy blazer and scarf to make the pants work for a professional dinner.

4. Put on a silky blouse with a sparkly necklace to make the pants appropriate for a romantic dinner.

5. Select black crepe dress pants with a halter top for a cocktail party.

6. Opt for gray dress pants that have a little sheen to spice up your wardrobe a little.

7. Tuck in a shirt with dress pants and add a metallic or textured belt to the pants to call attention to your waist.

8. Change the look of dress pants by pairing them with a long tunic top or sweater.

9. Wear high heels with dress pants to keep the look long, lean and sophisticated.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your dress pants fit you well. Check in a three-way mirror to be sure they lie smoothly in all of the right places.
• Look for dress pants that are wash and wear. Many of the new fabrics can be cared for at home and still look as nice as if you had them professionally cleaned.
• Don't buy cheap dress pants that pucker on the seams or zipper. Check the workmanship carefully and try to invest in a good quality pair of pants that will last you a while.
• Realize that pants with lots of front pleats can make you look heavier. Flat front options are usually most flattering.