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how i’m wearing black pants + a fur vest this winter {#WorkwearWednesday}

Posted on January 27, 2016January 28, 2016 by Shannon

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Black pants. We all need at least ONE pair. Am I right? I’ll be honest in saying since I had my girls, and turned from a corporate America woman to a stay at home mom, they aren’t something I grab for often. YET, I still have to have some. They are an essential. From funerals to weddings and everything in between. Everyone needs at least one! Flare or straight, what’s your style?

In addition, I recently received a wonderful fur vest from Lands’ End and thought this would be a great addition to a black pants post! Not only is this great and works for indoors, like at the office, but it’s sufficient enough to wear outdoors as your vest to keep you warm — outerwear. I could curl up with this bad boy and take a nap! My daughter loves to rub it. It’s SO SOFT!! I digress…

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So many good things. Let’s talk. There are pockets, which are super nice for keys and my phone. I love the length too. It’s not too long and it’s not too short. I can’t stand shorter vests….I like to cover the rump up! I do love the longer ones, but I think this would be too bulky it it were longer. I did notice that Lands’ End had a tunic length vest, but it was more of a down feather though. That surely caught my eye! Tunics are all the rage right now!

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For the black pants, whenever I wear them I like to spice it up with accessories. Take these pumps for example. How fun are they?!?!? They look great with a pencil skirt as well as black, flare dress pants. I love how they peek right up from the hem of the pants. It takes the attention from top to bottom with the outfit.

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I have to share a bunch of links from my fellow bloggers who took on the challenge for Workwear Wendesday this week and styled some black pants. Pop over and see what they are doing too!

Bon Bon RoseGirls * Mom Generations * The Mummy Chronicles * The Mother Chic * Momma in Flip Flops * That Chic Mom * Style In Harmony * Thirty Something Fashion*

And I couldn’t leave without sharing a style for the vest that’s more casual. Because, I’m all about casual too! Heck, that’s what I LIVE in! This vest is scrumptious, seriously!

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What do you think? Do you have a go to pair of black pants in your closet? How about a vest? Have you picked up a vest this season? Heck, do you have one from a while back that you haven’t donated yet? You should totally get that out!! 😉

14 thoughts on “how i’m wearing black pants + a fur vest this winter {#WorkwearWednesday}”

  1. Carly says:
    January 28, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    omg that VEST…work, play, Hell, I would sleep in that thing. Looks SO soft, Thanks for taking the challenge for workwear- its hard to get back into it- when you haven’t been to an office..well…in 15 years…but I am trying to have some fun wiht it!
    C

    1. Shannon says:
      January 29, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Oh YAH girl! A blanket, I’d totally do that. Ha! And yes, thanks for the challenge. It IS hard to make the time, but it’s nice to have options that work with what we already have! 😉

  2. Ellen ThatChicMom says:
    January 28, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Love the mixing of patterns with the top and shoes, so cute!

    1. Shannon says:
      January 29, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks so much Ellen!

  3. Kristin says:
    January 27, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I want that vest in my life. So versatile! Love it!

    1. Shannon says:
      January 28, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Oh it’s so wonderful and comfortable!! 🙂 Thanks Kristin!

  4. Jaime says:
    January 27, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    I’m loving the work wear outfit and vest. Those shoes!! so cute. Loving the casual look too. Great outfits. Everytime I see you wear those jeans – I just love them!

  5. Audrey McClelland says:
    January 27, 2016 at 10:36 am

    That vest looks so comfy!!
    I love the color!!!
    Such a wonderful look!!
    XOXO

    1. Shannon says:
      January 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Thanks so much!!

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  7. andrea says:
    January 27, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I completely agree that everyone needs a pair of black pants, they’re an essential piece to every women’s wardrobe even if they aren’t going to work.
    Very cute look, I love that you added those printed heels, fabulous and that checked top, I have one similar I need to start wearing again.
    The vest is very fun too, looks warm!

    1. Shannon says:
      January 28, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Thank you so much, Andrea!! An easy look from stuff I already had in my closet – BONUS!! 🙂

  8. Vicky says:
    January 27, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Love those pointy toe shoes with the wider leg pant. Great look!

    1. Shannon says:
      January 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Thanks so much Vicky! I love the shoes peeking out from the wide pants too 🙂

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