9.12.2012

Wardrobe Staple: Matchstick Pants

(1) Atlantic-Pacific(2)9to5 Chic(3) Olivia Palmero(4) Late Afternoon (her pants here)

The matchstick pant, aka "slim cropped trousers," are a polished wardrobe staple perfect for working women or for those who are craving a tailored look. Think of them as the cigarette pant's perky younger sister. Tapered and cropped at the ankle, they are effortlessly chic and extremely flattering.

When it comes to putting together a novel look around a classic shape bloggers do it better - exemplified by the ladies above. From Blair at Atlantic-Pacific's ladylike look featuring cropped metallic pants to Olivia Palmero's fun floral print trousers, there are countless ways to style this true wardrobe staple. Lucky for us, these little gems are available in color and prints galore.  


1. CLOVER CANYON Baroque Rose Scarf Pant 2. J.CREW Collection Capri in jade jacquard 3. REISS Trinity Jacquard Cigarette pants 4. A.L.C. Aaron Pants 5. WAREHOUSE Floral Print Pant 6. ANTIPODIUM 3 Colts tapered trousers


30 comments:

  1. Love the J.Crew one!!! on green jacquard!!! awesome selection...xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

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  2. I just got a pair of pants like this but from H&M, really chic.

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  3. If only if I can pull them off! I just look retarded and short in those gorgeous trousers!!

    Natasha
    {the Picablocks}

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  4. I love them! I have a few pairs and my newest addition is from Zara. Gorgeous picks! xx, Allie

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  5. these are really cute! im digging those floral ones!

    Alexa <3
    http://sleepeatbreathefashion.blogspot.com/

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  6. Anonymous9/12/2012

    Loooove the j. Crew ones. That color is so pretty! Matchstick pants are my favorite... I always seem to go for pants that are cropped at my ankle and I usually get my skinniest hemmed that way!! Xoxo

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  7. So cute...especially love OP's floral pair !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  8. Anonymous9/12/2012

    Loooove the j. Crew ones. That color is so pretty! Matchstick pants are my favorite... I always seem to go for pants that are cropped at my ankle and I usually get my skinniest hemmed that way!! Xoxo

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  9. great picks! i love the silhouette of this pant. thanks for the links too!

    xox P

    phiphi's blog

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  10. I love this style! I thinks it's so chic and it's perfect for showing off awesome heels!
    Meredith
    www.createthatoutfit.com

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  11. Those are awesome! i really need to get myself a pair for fall!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    www.lifeandbows.com

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  12. Seriously- your wish list is my wish list! I want the first two super bad! ;)

    x carlina
    allergictovanilla.com

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  13. Omg, how amazing are Olivia's pants?! I love the ones you chose too, such a fun trend!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  14. Matchstick pants have been on my wishlist...trying to find a perfect pair that fits! Would love the J.Crew ones :-)
    ~Jessica
    www.jeansandateacup.blogspot.com

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  15. Love the green ones!

    http://cravingforbarneys.com

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  16. waaaw, lovely !!!!

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  17. Anonymous9/13/2012

    I love the look of them, but I can never find ones that fir right, you made me want to try again:)
    xo, amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  18. not really a pants person, but I totally want to try these out! they create such a polished and sophisticated look.

    metallicpaws.blogspot.com

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  19. J.Crew has the best ones!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

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  20. I've been wearing them for a long time, they are so classy.

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  21. I'm actually supremely dying over the gorgeous structure and anything goes prints of these pants! I'm especially dying over those brocade and metallic ones--they seem so appropriate for fall and the holidays. Classy, ladylike, and awesome, what more could you ask for a pair of trousers? :)

    With love from a fellow San Franciscan blogger,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

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  22. Is it weird that I really just want to start the working world just so I can don some of these? So cute and classy!

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  23. those pants are gorgeous, love it! <3

    Letters To Juliet

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  24. Coincidence -- I'm wearing a pair of matchstick pants right now! They're a great style, and they are flattering on a lot of different body types.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  25. love it

    http://thestyleshedblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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