Cute, comfortable and cheap are three words that don’t often exist in the same sentence.

But they’re all chilling together when it comes to describing these $7 pants I picked up from the Target clearance rack. Which is lesson one in this blog: always take time to skim the clearance rack because you never know what gems are waiting (just be sure you try it on before leaving the store, especially if the return policy is tricky with things on super sale).

I love these tuxedo pants because they’ve got that awesome stripe down the side, giving them an edge over just boring black pants (which I admittedly own too many of).

I secretly love these because they’re really really comfortable. They’re soft and flexible and have an elastic waste band making them perfect to sit in all day long. Which in turn makes them perfect pants for the office.

This whole outfit – the blazer with the t-shirt and fun pants – it’s what I would want to wear on a magazine cover because it perfectly embodies my style. Easy going, cool, playful. This could be my uniform, people.

What would your uniform be? If you’re trying to discover your style – the language you want to speak to the world – think about the one piece (or pieces) that you would wear on a magazine cover. Or what you’d wear to meet an old friend that hasn’t seen you (or your Facebook) in years. What would you wear to represent you?

Think about it, then build pieces around that one you love. From there you can grow an entire closet! But while you’re searching for all of that, shop the Target clearance rack and keep an eye out for easy cotton pants like these. They’re so comfortable!