Article: Because paperbag waist pants tend to be baggier and add more volume to your figure, it's best to wear them with a fitted top. That will help balance the proportions in your outfit for the most flattering look. For a casual look, a fitted tee shirt or tank top work best with your paperbag waist pants. For a dressed up look, wear the pants with a fitted button-down blouse for an office-appropriate outfit. A fitted sweater can work for a casual or an office look depending on the style of the pants. Even if your top is fitted, it can have an unflattering look if it sits over the paperbag waist of your pants. That's why it's best to tuck your top into the pants so the waist detail is highlighted and you don't add any more bulk to your midsection. If you aren't a fan of tucking in tops, consider pairing the paperbag waist pants with a bodysuit that naturally rests beneath the waistline. Cropped tops are another option when you're wearing paperbag waist pants. Because they typically end above the waistline, they allow you to show off the paperbag waist and don't add any bulk to the area. You can opt for a looser fitting top if you're wearing a cropped style because the extra fabric won't compete with the pants' waistband given the higher hemline. You can wear jackets, cardigans, and blazers with paperbag waist pants, but choose slim styles that won't add too much bulk to your look. Avoid boyfriend style blazers or cardigans, which are too loose to work with the pants. Consider the length of the your layering pieces too. It's best to choose either a cropped style or a longer piece that hits at mid-thigh, so it doesn't hit right at the waist where it will compete with the pants' waistband.

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Choose a form-fitting top. Tuck in your top. Pair the pants with a cropped top. Opt for slim layering pieces.