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Welcome to Leigh's List. A weekly column, a bit like an agony aunt, but for your shopping woes. A self-confessed shopping addict, Leigh Campbell enjoys nothing more than hunting down the *thing* you've been searching for but haven't been able to find.

Nakita asked:

Hi Leigh! I love seeing how you style suit pants, but I just can't get my head around doing it myself.

Whenever I think of tailored styles or suiting I think of corporate offices, but I don't work in one so I have always disregarded them as an option.

What style pants work for non-office wear, and what goes with them?

Leigh answered:

I couldn't love this mission more, because I could have written it myself a few years ago. My work dress code has always been ‘smart casual’, so I'd always reach for classic denim, skirts and dresses.

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Then a few years back I had a lightbulb moment.

Suit pants are often more comfortable than my beloved jeans, automatically made me look more pulled together, and when I finally added them to my wardrobe, it opened up a whole new world of outfit combinations.

I started following women who wore tailored pieces and suit pants in unique ways, which inspired me to experiment with more traditionally-corporate clothing in casual ways. Comfort AND style is my new sartorial motto and these tick both boxes.

So, firstly, here's a hit list of the accounts I love to follow for suiting inspo.

Amy Smilovic is the founder of fashion brand, Tibi, and shares the most fascinating fashion and type tips. A huge inspiration of mine.

Jamie-Lee inspired me to venture into the world of non-denim pants, and I’ve loved her style ever since. So effortless but put together.

Erin Deering founded the cult bikini brand Triangl (remember those neoprene swimsuits that were everywhere?!) and her style is so brave and unique.

Leigh Campbell

Executive Editor

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