the style strategy list the black pants as one of the essentials for ones wardrobe.  

here’s how i’m ‘working’ it (well working one pair anyway…): 

black trousers – banana republic (2010)

blouse – joe fresh (2011)

blazer – h&m (2007)

belt – gap (2011)

shoes – 9west (2006)

discovery: the h&m corduroy blazer – forgot i had it. also i shop at joe fresh far more often than I thought. huh. 

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