Do Not Wear: Wide Leg Gone Wrong

Oh my gosh, what designer would make this for women??

With this post I'm starting a DO NOT WEAR feature where this gal will share with you items

that just because you see them -- and even if someone promotes them as the new "in" look ---

DO. NOT. WEAR.

My goodness, these are offensive.

Stacy London of TLC's "What Not to Wear" would have a field day.

Notice how even the tall skinny minnies wearing them look at least 20 lbs heavier in the hips and thighs?!
Bad news.

And, yes, they could be comfy but a cropped or capri super wide-leg?

Never. You want your wide leg pants as long as possible. Down to the floor, baby!
I'm not even including a link to where you can find these, except to tell you that they're $82.

Remember: Wide-leg pants CAN be super flattering. A few considerations:

Opt for a pair that skims the ground, and have them hemmed to look perfect with your wedges or heels.
They look best when you can get as much height as possible.
If you're bigger, avoid a super flare and opt for a nice straight or trouser leg so you look long and lean.

If you're petite, avoid flats.

Here, Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly, a fashion and style blog I adore, shows you how to wear it...

Ahhh, much better! And, try a tucked-in shirt, too. Check out more of Kristina's site, too.

This is the truth. Promise.
Think of TAGG as your bff who's going to tell you like it is.

(and if you already have a pair, sorry!

Just take a sec to look in the mirror and decide if this is the most flattering version of you).

Fall Fashion: Skinny Cargos

J Brand cargos

Wow, I had a major girl crush today.

OK, I guess I should elaborate: I saw this brown-haired, leggy gal in Loehmann's (scored some MAJOR deals btw, but that's not here nor there for this blog post) with the most awesome pants that I found myself kind of following her around so I could check them out. Have you ever found yourself doing that?? I hope it wasn't awkward!

Let me backtrack: I've been dying for a pair of olive green skinny cargo pants for the past few weeks. They're this season's IT pants, replacing jeans for your weekend wear. And, her pants were exactly what I've been looking for, plus they had a zipper detail on the bottom.  Heaven. I was infactuated. I loved her pants so much I had to ask where she got them. Fortunately she was super nice, and said they were J Brand.

Since I've already been home for .2 seconds, I found them online at Bloomies. Unfortunately, this recessionista who's currently sans a job doesn't have $230 to spare. Blah. Aren't they fab looking though (see pic above)? She wore hers with a basic white tank and , so it didn't look like a crazy skin-tight legging. They're hot. So, if you have the flow to spare, I highly recommend.

Mossimo cargos

For a much more affordable way to get the same look, try these Mossimo cargos from Target. Super cute and waaaaayyyy less pricey at just $21.99. Steal! They're "juniors" but who cares. They're fab. I'm buying them.

Fall Fashion: White after Labor Day

Not only does Labor Day conjure up thoughts of BBQs, pool time and mini getaways, it also officially marks the Fall season fashion-wise. And, the age-old question remains: Can we wear white pants after Labor Day? And, the answer...

YES! (but...)


You can definitely wear white pants and jeans after Labor Day, however it's critical you pair it with appropriate pieces and that the material is of heavier weight... avoid linens and super flowy fabrics, esp. if you live in Northern climates. To get the look just right, my favorite -- and a total classic -- is the black and white combo. Check out a pic of me with my hot friend R (she's on the left) decked out in this look. We both showed up to a February cocktail reception donning the same style! Classic.

Other ideas for Fall:
How about a chunky knit sweater? A plaid shirt? A lacy cami with a cute cardigan or vest? The looks are endless are as long as you keep the color palette darker on your top half and with your accessories. No pastels and other light shades, please; that's too summery.

Best of all, you can still find some white pants on sale now or at great prices. Here's a few, though shop now... sizes are going FAST:

Tory Burch, August pant $92.50 (reg. $185)

Old Navy, white cords $29.50

True Religion, "julie" skinny stretch jeans $116.00 (reg. $196)

Anne Klein, straight leg pants $29.99 (reg. $99)

Alice + Olivia, distressed skinny cargo pants $110.00 (reg. $220)

Mossimo & Co., white leggings $6.98 (reg. 9.99)

Divine Deal: Get your jegginings on

OK, the name/word JEGGINGS is beyond absurd but whatever's catchy, right? A jean/legging combo, it's perfect because it's comfier and less confining than jeans yet gives you the look of your favorite denims. Pair them with a longer top or short dress, plus flats, sky-high heels or boots, your favorite accessories, and you're set. Just no short shirts, please.

If you're not sure if this look is right for you, listen to The Average Girl's Guide (TAGG) and test out an inexpensive pair before making the plunge. We did this before totally embracing the skinny jean look a few seasons ago; happy to see they worked for a girl with curves! We love the jeggings on sale this week at one of our favorite stores... Target! Available in black, dark denim and an 80s-style acid wash, we're predicting these low-rise skinnys will be your next impulse purchase. They're just $15 this week and if you purchase online today, you can BOGO 1/2 off. Cha-ching! Plus, get them shipped free when you spend $50 of more (piece of cake at Target). Worse case you can return them to the store... and browse for more fun finds.

So, what do you think? Are jeggings for you? Or, is the word jeggings too much to handle??

PS: if you're going to pass on the jeggings fad, get fab jean inspiration from some of the biggest celebs, thanks to US Magazine.