One of the trends for this fall I am the most excited about is wide-leg trousers. They make any outfit look 100x more pulled together, which IMO is the ultimate effortless chic hack!! If you are wondering how to style these flowy pants, how they should fit, where to shop for them, or even if they will work for your body type then you are in the right place!
How Should Wide Leg Trousers Fit?
If you are opting for full-length pants, they should fall no longer than 1/4″ to 1/2″ from the floor, and at least break on the top of your shoe. If you are opting for the cropped version, you want them to fall just above your ankle bone.
The fit of the trousers should be slim through the waist and upper hip area, dropping straight from there. Because of this, they pair best with a fitted or tucked in top to balance this look.
What Body Type Can Wear Wide Leg Trousers?
Literally any body type! These pants have a slimming and lengthening effect that works on all body types. Here are a few things to consider as you shop for them.
If you are petite these are an essential piece to your wardrobe! Wear them high-waisted and slightly cropped or full-length with heels for an extra flattering look because they will elongate your shape.
For rectangular or triangular body shapes, wide-leg pants can balance your proportions by giving the appearance of more curves. You can do almost any rise or length (cropped or full-length). A wider leg in a flowy material will look fantastic on you.
If you have a wider waist or wider hips, try high-waisted trousers that have a bit of stretch to them. When the pants fall straight down from the hips it creates a balancing look. Cropped wide-legged pants look great if you have wider hips too!
What To Wear With Wide Leg Trousers?
Balancing the length and width of these pants is key to achieving that polished look, otherwise, it’s just too much material! The good news is it is incredibly easy to do! Since the bottom is wider, the top should be slimmer and more fitted.
Here are 10 outfit ideas:
- Tuck in a white button-down.
- Front tuck a lightweight sweater.
- Tuck in a graphic tee shirt (even slightly oversized works if it’s tucked!)
- Front tuck a sweater vest.
- Pair with a cropped tee shirt. I love the ones that fall just at or below the top of the waistband.
- Make a date-night look with a fitted bodysuit in a monochromatic color.
- Tuck in a sheer top layered over a slim tank.
- Pair with a cropped cardigan.
- Layer a slimmer fit blazer over a bodysuit/tee shirt/button-down.
- Tuck in a slim-cut tee shirt
Casual Outfit
cropped tee shirt // wide leg trousers // vans sneakers // checked bag
Date Night Outfit
wide leg trousers // heels sold out (similar here) // bodysuit // sunglasses // similar bag from same brand (exact one’s sold out)
Workwear Outfit
wide leg pants // mules // bodysuit // bag
I have a reel of these outfits in action on my Instagram page here.
Shop!
Sharing a few of the best wide-leg trousers out there right now at all different price points. Most of them come in multiple colors!
Hope this was helpful for you to navigate this fall trend. I would love to see your pics if you give them a try! Tag me at @rae.for.real on Instagram! I would love to connect with you there!
Talk soon! x, rae
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