It’s time to get schooled on paper bag pants. These super versatile and forgiving paper bag pants are comfy and suitable for almost all body types. Dress them up or down for a date night or more casual look.
1. & Other Stories Twill Paper Bag Waist Pants
These relaxed but tailored pants have you covered from morning ’til night. Pair with an eyecatching bodysuit that tucks easily into the trousers. (See our favorite scalloped bodysuit under $20 from Nordstrom Rack here.)
$79 @ & Other Stories
2. Alex Mill Expedition Washed Twill Ankle Pants
We love this feminine spin on the otherwise structured and functional cargo pant. This style is perfect in “dried rose” color (shown above), but also comes in “army olive” and “russet brown.”
$125 @ Nordstrom
3. Lovers + Friends Frida Pants
Dress up or dress down your curves in these soft pants with a paper bag waist tie belt. Add a pair of nude heels for the win (our favorites here and here).
$128 @ Revolve
4. H&M Paper-bag Pants
These super versatile pants come in a variety of colors and prints. The lightweight fabric makes them perfect for warm-to-hot weather or for your next vacay down south. They’re so affordable you can buy more than one pair!
$17.99 @ H&M
5. 7 For All Mankind Paper Bag Jean
Who can resist a classic fitted jean with the tie waist detail? We can’t. And that slightly distressed jeans look at the top is…fab.
$219 @ 7 For All Mankind
6. Halogen Paperbag Waist Twill Pants
For your 9-to-5: a black, slimming, perfect pair of tailored trousers. Just add a silk blouse and your favorite heels.
$79 @ Nordstrom
7. J. Crew Paperbag pant in TENCEL™ lyocell
You’ll be reaching for these extremely comfortable pants, which are made of a sustainable fabric. Dress up or down or in-between.
$128 @ J. Crew
8. alice + olivia Farrel Paper Bag Pleated Pants
You’ll wow everyone in this elegant cut and style in an eyecatching color. A matching top in a similar shade adds interesting detail. We’d reccommend a closed toe pump.
$330 @ Shopbop
9. Frye x Anthropologie Domi Paperbag-Waisted Pants |
This super casual pair is perfect for weekend lounging, game days and spring breaks. A great staple that transfers easily from summer to fall.
$150 @ Anthropologie
10. Topshop Paperbag Waist Wide Leg Pants
Strike a bold statement with a pair of colorful wide leg pants. Pair with a fitted blouse and a pair of heels for a sophisticated look.
$95 @ Nordstrom
11. Grace Karin Women’s Cropped Paperbag Waist Pants with Pockets
1,000+ Amazon reviews can’t be wrong.
$15.99+ @ Amazon