The days when I travelled to an office every day for work are a distant memory now, my place of business having been home-based for a number of years. However, I can well remember the eternal struggle of maintaining a decent workwear wardrobe.
The office I worked in wasn't a power suit and stilettos kind of place, but looking smart and put together was important. I also needed to concentrate on documents while sat at my computer for long periods of time, and as we all know, that's difficult to do if you're not comfortable. I was constantly on the lookout for pieces that would tick both boxes, and I also wanted them to be affordable. After all, no one wants to spend their entire pay check on clothes to wear to the office!
If I was still in that job, I can say without a doubt that I would be racing to buy up these H&M paper bag trousers in every colour available (they come in black and beige as well as this checked version). As office wear goes, in my opinion, these are about as perfect as it gets. With a tie belt to cinch in and accentuate the decorative, pleated high waist detail, and a tapered to the ankle cut, they are a really nice looking piece. Effortlessly chic when paired with a fitted turtle neck and loafers, you could easily up the smart factor by styling them with a crisp white shirt and a pair of kitten heels for an important meeting.
Are they comfortable? 100% yes. The soft fabric and loose fitting style means you can sit down at your desk and focus without being constantly distracted by restrictive clothing. You might as well be wearing pyjamas.
And finally, the price. At an incredibly reasonable £19.99, the question is, can you afford not to buy them?!
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Kate x
I agree! They are wonderful versatile!
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Fab aren't they! x
DeleteYes! x
DeleteI love this style of trouser - so easy to wear and comfy!I bought a black pair that will go with everything xx
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I'm seriously considering getting a black pair as they won't look as "officey" as the checked ones! x
DeleteThose trousers are so chic!!
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I completely agree! x
DeleteI love trousers like these, I used to wear a brown pair like this for work. You look lovely dear. x/Madison
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Thanks so much! Such a perfect piece for the office aren't they x
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Thank you! I definitely get autumnal vibes from this look! x
DeleteThey are such cute pants and I agree - perfect for an office! :)
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Thanks so much Mica! x
DeleteLove pants like these, cute and comfy!
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Yep, they're definitely both! x
DeleteI totally agree, These are definetly THE trousers you Need in your work wardrobe,
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So glad you liked the look! x
DeleteI loved the outfit!!! and the bag is so pretty
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! The bag is actually years old, but I felt it went with the outfit quite nicely! x
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Thanks so much! x
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I love them, but somehow that paper bag trousers look incredibly odd on me.
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Loving the trousers hun!
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I saw this style and have been itching to buy one! It's so chic!
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These trousers are so stunning on you Kate, looking like a total goddess! I love how stylish yet wearable they are, perfect for the office :) It can be so hard striking it right when it comes to work-wear, and looks like this make it so much easier ♥︎
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Gorgeous office style Love the pants and comfort is indeed so important as we spend long hours working Love it xoxo Cris
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Thanks Julie! I love the sweater, as it's as versatile as a plain roll neck but just has that little bit of extra detail. x
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ReplyDeleteI love this outfit! It looks so classic and comfortable.
ReplyDeleteDesign of your pants is really very beautiful.
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