Encircled Clothing Review - The Comfy Paper Bag Shorts Review - How To Style Paper Bag Shorts8/26/2021
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I started looking into different styles of shorts - linen shorts, chino shorts, paper-bag shorts. I liked the idea of paper bag shorts because as a petite pear, high waisted bottoms are generally a style for me and many paper bag shorts are high waisted. Since I have a smaller waist and wider hips, it can be hard to find bottoms that fit both areas properly and in a flattering way. When encircled clothing released The Comfy Paper Bag Shorts it seemed like a perfect fit.
The Comfy Paper Bag Shorts from encircled are a great, modest length - 5” inseam. These Paperbag shorts are super comfy because they are made from Micro-Modal fabric. Anyone who is a fan of encircled dressy sweatpants will love these shorts because they are the same fabric!! Two pockets, a removable belt, and a slight tapering all come together for a polished, chic short that’s comfy as jammies!
How To Wear / How To Style Paper Bag Shorts
Here are some paper bag shorts outfit ideas for you!
Paper Bag Shorts White Crew Neck Short Sleeved Tee
Paper Bag Shorts White Crew Neck Short Sleeved Tee
Paper Bag Shorts Solid Crew Neck Short Sleeved Tee
Paper Bag Shorts Comfy Button Up Black Leather Belt
Paper Bag Shorts Comfy Button Up Twisted
Paper Bag Shorts Red Leather Skinny Belt Crew Neck Tee
Paper Bag Shorts Black Silk Cami Red Leather Skinny Belt
Encircled Comfy Paper Bag Shorts Review:
The Comfy Paper Bag Shorts from encircled are of beautiful quality. You can tell the design process was full of thought and the construction from the stitching inside through to the removable belt is really well done. I chose black because it works best with the rest of my wardrobe. The length is perfect for my preference, allowing me to wear these high waisted paper bag shorts and still maintain coverage or I can wear them a little lower on my hips if I want to! The slight taper provides shape and structure to these paper bag shorts.
Are paper bag shorts hard to style? Hmm. Well, I can see how they might be challenging to style. The Paper bag waist draws attention and adds a little bulk to your front. I prefer the look of something fitted and more plain underneath since these shorts have that extra volume and design detail and I’m all about that rule of volume. (Something fitted up top with something flowy or voluminous at the bottom orrrr fitted bottoms with something flowy or voluminous up top) These paperbag shorts are undeniably comfy, ethically made, and allow you to look polished and high end with ease. Swap the enclosed belt for a skinny leather belt with some gold hardware to elevate these paper bag shorts some more and dress up your paper bag shorts outfit! I’m really happy with this purchase. I will still be looking to add some chino shorts for next year though. I think chino shorts + jean shorts + these paper bag shorts would cover any shorts outfits for summer that I could need! What do you think? Am I missing something? What color chino shorts should I look for? I’m thinking white, olive, or khaki?
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Material
Fit
The fit of the fair crew neck is slim fit! This is a fit I am more used to. Here’s a view of of the fair crew neck tee shirt lying flat, as well as on both sitting and standing:
Outfits / Styling
The Fair Crew Neck Tee with Skinny Jeans:
The Fair Crew Neck Tee with Paper Bag Shorts:
The Fair Crew Neck Tee with a Knee Length Pleated Pencil Skirt
The Fair Crew Neck Tee under a Blue & White Striped Button Front Picnic Dress
The Fair Crew Neck Tee with a colorful handmade floral skirt (etsy)
Which look is your favorite?!
I decided to giveV-necks a chance again to add some neckline variety without losing the styling ease of basics. The reason I wore so many crew necks before is I found them simple to style, always modest, and versatile. A v-neck comes with more variables - how low is the V? How loose is the tee? Even a higher v-neckline takes effort to wear if the fit is loose and you are trying to be conscious of who can see what, you know? So anyhow… I snagged a 2 pack of Encircled’s the fair v-neck (black and white).
Material
The Fair V Neck is made of eco-friendly rayon from Bamboo and organic cotton that is knit and dyed in Toronto!
The fabric weight is light, making these ideal t shirts for hot summer days or for use as layering pieces. Fit
Styling The Fair V Neck Tee - Jeans
One of the easiest ways to style a V-neck is with a simple pair of jeans! Whether untucked, fully tucked, or French tucked - it’s a grab and go outfit.
Styling The Fair V Neck - Leggings & Dressy Joggers
The fair V neck is a nice length for wearing with leggings and still having coverage. To be noted, though, is the white is a pretty light fabric. So as you can see below it’s easy to see the leggings through an I personally am not a fan of that at all. I really wish the white t was thicker. The trim at the V neck is perfect and I wish the rest of the shirt had that weight!!
Another very comfy outfit is with the dressy sweatpants- The fair v neck tucked in to those gloriously pleated and pocketed dressy joggers is another popular outfit combo.
Styling The Fair V Neck - Jumpsuit
Styling The Fair V Neck - Skirts & Dresses
The place I feel most at home is definitely dress clothes. I live in skirts and dresses and feel perfectly comfortable spending the day dressed up. The fair V neck can easily be styled tucked into a pencil skirt, under a blazer, under a cotton picnic dress, knotted over a high waisted skirt… just to name a few!
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A button up top has been on my “in search of” list as I curate my personal style so when encircled was designing their version of a classic button up, only comfy, I had to give it a try!
Material - The Comfy Button Up
The Comfy Button Up is made with Lenzing Modal. This is a plant based fabric made from the pulp of beech trees. It’s soft and drapey, but more structured than other Modal pieces from encircled, which is a good fit for this style of top.
Does it wrinkle? It can! The first time I wore it out of the shipping package and smashed in my small closet space it was a bit wrinkly. I took a fabric steamer to it and here are the before and after pics. The first picture to the last picture where both sides have been lightly steamed are only 3 minutes apart. Literally. And after years of not wanting to iron things, I have to admit I kind of like the process of taking those few minutes to do something so simple as steaming a garment that I care about and want to keep in good condition for years to come. 
Fit - The Comfy Button Up
The Comfy Button Up is designed to be fitted across the shoulders and have a loose, drapey fit over the body and through the sleeves.
I always get XS in encircled tops as I find the sizing generous. I have a petite upper frame and I really don’t like to feel like I’m swimming in fabric, so I generally prefer a fit and flare type of style. First impressions on theComfy Button Up fit - good fit overall, but could be a little more fitted for my preference. Also, I may have short arms, but I feel the sleeves are a bit long and I want to appreciate the sleeve details more! With encircled pieces I find the more I wear them the more I love them so I look for that to be the case with this top as well. Learning to style different silhouettes is fun and can be really rewarding as you try new things! Styling - The Comfy Button Up
Here are some outfits featuringthe Comfy Button Up.
Final Thoughts
This is a beautiful piece, thoughtfully made, that I will wear and love for years to come, I am sure of it. It’s available in a nice variety of neutrals and colors for the first run so you can find something you will love! I’m still on the hunt for a true, classic button up though. Most likely white or slightly off white. If you have a good rec for a petite, let me know! I just really want the look of that classic collar. I love the look of layering it for different outfits, which just can't be achieved with this piece.
If you want to check outthe Comfy Button Up or any other beautiful, versatile pieces ethically made in Canada from sustainable materials, here’s my affiliate link for encirled’s Canadian store and US/Global. Thanks for your support as it helps me buy new pieces to review and share with you here! And if you have any questions about this piece, let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them!
The Revolve Dress by encircled is a really popular multi-way design that was just re-introduced for 2021. It features a reversible neckline - a wide boatneck style or a drapey cowl neck. The Revolve Dress can be worn as a tunic, as a top, and as a dress as shown below. Add in that reversible neckline and you have at least 6 ways to wear this piece!
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