Time To Get Into Trousers

These have no business being on your legs past Labor Day:

cargos

They’re far too casual and inappropriate for professional wear.

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Even if you wear them with super-fabulous shoes like these, not okay. What makes them too casual? The ruching on the leg, the cargo pockets, and the drawstring. I’m not a fan of capri-length pants in general, having seen them on too many frumpy clergygals over the years, but if you must insist on a shorter pant, consider something like this:

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Or if you’re a very slim woman (and I mean VERY slim), you might go the cigarette pants with sweater-set and flats a la Audrey Hepburn route.