work: cropped trousers

i work in my family business, and i love it.  the only thing? i never know where i'm going to be in a given day.  i could easily be found sitting at my desk, attending a fancy event, lunching with associates, cleaning the office bathroom and vacuuming the office carpet, or climbing over dusty boxes in the warehouse trying to find an old document.   

dressing for such disparate activities requires finesse, and it's something that i'm constantly working on.  

one piece that i've come to love is the cropped trouser.  when it's perfectly cut, it creates a sophisticated silhouette that looks gorgeous with the addition of a silky blouse, pumps, and a blazer. what's best, i can change out the heels in the office to a pair of ballet flats and tackle the more physical aspects of my job with ease.  

and you don't have to spend a ton of money.  almost all of my cropped trousers come from zara, and usually cost between $49.90-$59.90 a pair.  well made and well cut, i stock up whenever i see a color that i don't already own.  

zara crepe trousers $59.90