Lately, I’ve noticed, at the store I work at on the weekends, a slight shift away from skinny jeans to cargo, painter, corduroy, khaki-style pants, and wide- leg jeans. I’ve also seen a looser version of casual pants worn with either equally loose tops or midriff tops, sneakers, platforms, chunky-soled loafers and boots.

These styles are reminiscent of the 1980s when baggy was in and TLC topped the charts. Although I’ve never been into the totally baggy silhouette I’ve always been a fan of the work pant look.

Paired with a delicate, feminine blouse, pearls, a scarf, and other pretty accessories that contrast baggie or rough and sweet it’s as charming as masculine and feminine.

An alternative to to these looks but one that’s nonetheless as rugged and charming is a jumpsuit made out of corduroy or denim, a pair of slouchy, or slim fitting jeans and overalls. Topped with a swanky vintage hat and retro coat also helps to turn this look around from plain to cool.