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6 Work Outfit Ideas With Paper-Bag Pants

August 24, 2020 by Katie Haller

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I have to say that I am really loving being a stay-at-home-mom right now.  It’s so great being available all the time for my kids and not having to worry about my maternity leave ending soon.  It wasn’t an easy adjustment for me at first.  I really loved being a working mom too. There are some days where I really miss starting my morning early and heading to work.  I loved being a preschool teacher.  I loved the kids, I loved my co-workers, but most of all I loved planning out my work outfits.  Call me crazy, but I loved planning out what I was going to wear for the workweek.  I’d plan out my outfits for the week in advance.  I’d always try to mix and match my clothes the best I could and wear something new each day.  I always felt that when you are working with the same people every day, you start to learn their wardrobe.  That’s why I always tried to wear something a little different each day.

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Today I want to share how to style my paper-bag, wide-legged, black pants.  These pants were a Goodwill find for only $3.99!  They are from Zara, so it was a great find.  (Similar HERE, HERE, HERE)  I love these pants for work because they are super comfortable and easy to style.  Whether you are a teacher in a classroom or you work in an office, you can easily make these pants work for any work dress code.  Here are 6 different ways that I am wearing these pants.

Outfit #1- All black with camel color cardigan and animal print shoes

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Outfit #2- Floral blouse and nude shoes

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Outfit #3- Leopard cami, denim jacket, and peep-toe mules

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Outfit #4- Maroon top with a statement shoe

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Outfit #5- Pop of yellow and animal print shoes

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Outfit #6- Stripe shirt, tan cardigan, and espadrille wedge sandals

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If you want to get some more workwear inspiration, this week over on Instagram, I’m teaming up with some of my blogging friends to share 3 ways to wear our favorite workwear pieces.  We are also giving away a $250 Gap Inc. gift card so you can shop for all your workwear needs.  Head over to my Instagram Stories (HERE) to hear all the details.

Katie🤍

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Happy Sunday! I usually like to take the weekends Happy Sunday! I usually like to take the weekends to lay low and spend less time on Instagram. That's why a Sunday post is rare around here, but I wanted to share some of my outfits from the weekend. 

Sunday- This dress is my lazy day dress! It's all one piece with a built in bra, so there is no thought required when getting dressed! 🤣 I wore a plaid flannel because even though the temps are in the 90's the grocery store always feels like Antarctica! 🥶

Saturday- I wore my Amazon ruffled skirt, with bike shorts under! This skirt is so fun for summer! The tank top is from last summer and it's out of stock. 

Friday- We actually had a night out away from the kids which is always fun! I wanted to keep my outfit really easy, but also accessorize with a few pieces that I don't get to wear often when I have the kids with me. 

Outfits are linked on my shopping page on the blog! [link in bio] Or go to the @shop.ltk app and follow @thriftywifehappylife for details! 

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I know that teachers spend a lot of their own mone I know that teachers spend a lot of their own money every school year on their classrooms, so I completely understand how their back-to-school wardrobe might get neglected. That's why I always feel that shopping second hand can be the perfect way to add new fun pieces to your teaching wardrobe without spending too much money. 

In my own personal experience, as a preschool teacher I always preferred to shop second hand. I spent less on my clothes and I wasn't afraid of getting messy in the classroom knowing that my clothes were so affordable. 

Here are a weeks worth of 100% thrifted outfits! Which would you wear? 

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Summer clothes that can also be styled into the fa Summer clothes that can also be styled into the fall are always a good late summer purchase! I love the color of this romper! It definitely has a fall feel! 

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This ruffled swing dress is so fun to style! It's This ruffled swing dress is so fun to style! It's such a simple dress, but you can find so many different ways to fit it into your wardrobe! Here's 4 ideas! 

Dress is linked on the @shop.ltk app and on my Amazon store front! [link in bio]

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If you missed your chance to snag the Spanx faux l If you missed your chance to snag the Spanx faux leather leggings in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, have no fear because I found an amazing look alike pair! 

I am very impressed with this Time & Tru pair of faux leather leggings from Walmart! I found some minor differences in the fit and quality, but over all they look the same and still have a good fit! Plus they are only $15.96!! 

Leggings are linked on the @shop.ltk app! Follow @thriftywifehappylife for details! Also find them on my shopping page on my blog! [link in bio]

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I'm sharing a little behind the scenes bloopers to I'm sharing a little behind the scenes bloopers today of what it's like to get out content out on a regular basis when you are a SAHM with a toddler at home. 

We only see the final product on Instagram, but what most people don't realize is everything that goes into having a blog. 

I run my own website, have 4 social media accounts I post to, have an email list to manage, pitch and negotiate with brands, film and edit my own videos, take my own photos and then some. I don't have a nanny, day care, house cleaner or a cook. I do it all myself. When I really put that all into perspective I think I do pretty well for myself of what I do get done in a normal week. 

Although I do try my best to get my work done during nap time or after the kids go to bed, I sometimes end up trying to get a few things done while my toddler is awake and that's where all the bloopers come in. 🤣🤣

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You will be able to tell how my week was based on You will be able to tell how my week was based on the mess behind me in these outfits. 🤣 The week started off a little rocky. It's the final stretch of summer and I am looking forward to getting back into a normal routine, but also still trying to enjoy these last few weeks. 

The big question today is how many more weeks of summer do your kids have left?? We have 3!

Outfits are linked on the @shop.ltk app! Download the free shopping app and follow @thriftywifehappylife for details. You can also find outfits on my shopping page on the blog! [link in bio] 

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I love a good blazer, especially if it's thrifted I love a good blazer, especially if it's thrifted like this one! But I am a SAHM and I don't want to feel too dressy in my day to day life. That's why I am sharing 3 ways that you can style a blazer casually. 

Blazer is a brand from @stitchfix! I found it with tags on at @goodwillwm! 

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