| I can however give you some good guidelines to | | | | shoulders should she start to feel chilly at the |
| help point you in the right direction. What you | | | | event! Always think ahead! |
| require are a pair of wide legged, flat fronted | | | | In terms of stores to try, you stated that the |
| khakis or chinos in a relaxed fit. | | | | Banana republic are not ideal. Perhaps you could |
| Pleats and cuffs are perfectly appropriate with | | | | try Gap or Dockers as an alternative. |
| polo, but are not ideal for a shorter chap such as | | | | If you wear a nice pair of black or tan pants, you |
| you as they detract from the length. In order to | | | | can wear a number of different things on top. For |
| give the greatest visual appearance of length and | | | | the winter months, go for a nice pair of wool |
| height, you will need to have flat fronted and | | | | slacks and for warmer months you can opt for |
| uncuffed trousers. Flat fronted pants are also | | | | thinner fabrics. |
| more slimming; however pleated fronts are a little | | | | On top, you can wear a simple button down shirt |
| dressier. On this occasion though, I believe you | | | | that is a bit more relaxed that you would usually |
| can make up for the dressiness elsewhere, and | | | | wear to work. A flannel shirt, when done right, |
| go for the flat fronts. | | | | can look casual and chic, yet still professional for |
| You should also pay close attention to the back | | | | work. Dress it up a bit with some nice black dress |
| pockets of the pants and try to choose a pair | | | | shoes and you'll be good to go! Add a blazer if |
| without pockets (if you can find any), or with slim | | | | you feel you look a bit too casual. |
| pockets. Either way, go for the smallest flattest | | | | A sweater on top is also a nice look. A nice rich |
| pockets at the back that you can. Big pockets | | | | color (like navy blue or burgundy) would look |
| emphasize the rear of the trouser, and as you | | | | great on you. To make the suits you already |
| mentioned that you have a generous rear, it's | | | | wear look less stuffy, why not wear a t-shirt |
| best to downplay it. | | | | underneath? Make a solid one, again in a darker |
| In terms of length, the pants should break at the | | | | color. The result will be a youthful look that is also |
| laces of your shoes (which incidentally I | | | | professional |
| recommend should be loafers or suede oxfords) | | | | A final key point is that it is your grooming that |
| and sit just above the heel at the back. | | | | really dictates how smart you will look, not your |
| I would go for a black polo, tan/clay/stone | | | | clothes. By all means ensure that your clothes |
| colored chinos or khakis that are wide legged and | | | | look smart, but the key to success is to ensure |
| flat fronted, small pocketed at the rear, and have | | | | that you shower, shave well, and pay attention to |
| no cuffs, and team it with a black belt and black | | | | your hair before you go out! Also, make sure you |
| loafers or suede oxfords (with, of course, black | | | | feel comfortable in what you wear; if you feel |
| socks!) | | | | uncomfortable it'll show. If you feel comfortable |
| If you wish to up the smartness a touch, you | | | | and well groomed you'll feel relaxed, you'll smile |
| could also team it with a smart sports jacket or | | | | more and feel more confident. THAT is what will |
| blazer in a dark color, which you can then of | | | | make everyone stop and do a double take when |
| course remove and offer to drape across a lady's | | | | they see you. |