How to Style Paper Bag Pants: 6 Paper Bag Pants Outfits

Paper bag pants are high-waisted pants with pleats that cinch at the waist with a tie or belt. The extra fabric at the top of the pants gathers around the waistline and shows above the belt. Paper-bag-waist pants come in many cuts for different body types, from wide-leg pants to skinny jeans. Paper bag pants also come in various materials, including denim, linen, cotton, and faux leather.

Try these styling tips to create fall or winter outfits that highlight your paper bag trousers:

1. 1. Add a jacket. When layering pieces with paper bag pants, stick with slimming garments, such as a fitted denim jacket or cropped blazer. Style a white button-down shirt under a cropped blazer to create a business casual look. Finish this work outfit with a pair of wide-leg trousers and high heels or loafers.
2. 2. Tuck in a sweater. Slim pullover sweaters look good with paper bag pants because they are form-fitting and contrast the slouchy pleats of the paper bag pants. Tuck a turtleneck sweater into a pair of wide-leg pants, or wear paper bag pants with a cropped cardigan for a warm and comfy look.
3. 3. Wear with booties. Wear heeled ankle boots with a cropped pair of paper bag jeans to accentuate your body shape. You can pair straight-leg or skinny paper bag pants with this outfit, styling a fitted long sleeve blouse on top to create a casual date night look.

Here are outfit ideas to help you style your paper bag pants for spring and summer:

1. 1. Pair with lace-up sandals. Create a chic spring outfit with lace-up sandals and a pair of cropped paper bag pants. Opt for lace-up sandals with a heel or small wedge, as the extra height balances the whole look.
2. 2. Tuck in a T-shirt. Pair a graphic tee with your jogger-cut paper bag pants for a casual outfit. Finish this relaxed look with a pair of white sneakers.
3. 3. Wear a fitted top. The key to styling paper bag pants is creating a balance between your upper and lower body. Since paper bag pants are loose-fitting, opt for a tight crop top or bodysuit. Crop tops, bodysuits, tank tops, and camis work well with the high waistline of paper bag pants, creating an hourglass silhouette.

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