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Styling relaxed pants

Let the shape do a little of the work.

Start with a pair you love, then build around its color, print and proportions. These are outfit ideas to make your own.

High Waisted Yoga Pants in olive blossom
High-Waisted Pants · olive blossom
01 / Keep it simple

A print, a plain top,
and you.

Choose one color from a patterned pair of pants and echo it in a simple tee or tank. A cream, brown or black top is another place to begin. Keep accessories understated if you want the print to be the focus.

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02 / Play with proportion

A little definition
at the waist.

Try a shorter top, a full tuck or just a small tuck at the front. Each changes the balance of a relaxed silhouette. If you prefer a looser line, let a shirt fall naturally and roll its sleeves for a different finish.

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03 / Add a light layer

One outfit.
Another point of view.

Wear an open button-down over a plain tank, or add a jacket you already love. Try leaving the drawstring detail visible beneath an open layer. Change the accessories to make the same combination feel different.

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04 / Finish from the ground up

Choose the shoes.
Check the hem.

Try your outfit with sandals, flats or sneakers and notice where the hem sits. Footwear changes how the whole silhouette reads. Before choosing a size, compare the listed inseam with pants you like wearing with similar shoes.

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Make it personal

Start with what
you already love.

Use a favorite top, bag or pair of shoes as your starting point. There is no single right combination. Try a few proportions and choose what feels most like your own style.

Prefer a skirt? The same color and proportion ideas work as starting points for our maxi skirt collection.

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