You might be surprised by how frequently you reach for wide leg pants once you own a pair. Shopping for pants can be tricky, but I think there’s a pair of wide leg pants for everyone. Whether you prefer wide leg jeans or wide leg trousers, there are so many different styles and ways to wear them! Today, I’m sharing a round up of wide leg pant outfits that I think you’ll love. I also included a few style tips along the way.
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How to Wear Wide-Leg Pants
The options might feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start with wearing wide leg pants, so my top tip is to first go for a pair in a material you love. If you love linen, start with a linen pair. If you love jeans, start with denim! You may prefer a wide leg pant for one season instead of multiple pairs of wide leg pants.
What Are Wide-Leg Pants
Wide leg pants come in all different shapes and materials. They range from slim wide leg jeans to ultra flowy wide leg trousers. Some of them come have high waists and others are don’t. So, there’s a wide leg pant for all body types.
What Are the Different Types of Wide Leg Pants To Consider
If you want wide leg jeans that are a practical amount of wide leg, I would stick to pants that say the leg has an 18 inch opening or less. This is an actual wide leg jean, but it isn’t overwhelming and it doesn’t feel sloppy. The jeans I’m wearing in the photo below have an 18 inch opening, for example. They’re one of my favorite pairs of wide leg jeans.
Other than that, there are tons of different styles of wide leg pants. Here are a few I love in particular, but I’ve styled lots of different styles below.
Cropped Wide Leg Pants
Given I’m 5’4, cropped pants are always on my radar because they’re typically the perfect length for me. If you’re also on the petite side when it comes to height, you should try this style too! Click here to read my post on how to wear wide leg cropped jeans and wide leg cropped pants.
Wide Leg Barrel Jeans
Barrel jeans are pretty much universally flattering if you find the right pair. Some of them have a wider leg than others, and some have a high waist while others sit lower. But, they’re all actually pretty tailored!
How to Style Wide Leg Pants
How to style wide leg linen pants
Wide leg linen pants are perfect for summer. There’s nothing worse than wearing fabric that clings to you on hot days, and linen is the exact opposite of clingy. It’s so breathable. These flowy pants or something similar will be your closet hero in the summer heat! They go with a wide range of tops, whether you wear a tailored vest, a button up, or a tube top. I’ve worn all three with these pants. Shop my outfit here.
How to style wide leg linen pants casually
Both of these outfits were summer looks. I wore the tube top to grab coffee with my family on the weekend. Linen pants and the button up were perfect for a long day trip to Nantucket, where we took the boat over and back.
How to style high waisted wide leg pants
These look nice with t-shirts, blouses, button ups, and sweaters. You can style high waist pants in so many ways! I love to wear mine with a classic tee or a cozy sweater. Plus, if you’re into accessorizing, a belt looks nice with high waist jeans.
How to style wide leg jeans in the summer
Somehow, I never knew brands made jeans just for the summer. And, wow, this pair is life changing! These jeans are breathable, perfectly cropped, and just so comfortable. I was between sizes, and I went with my bigger size. It was the right choice, so I’m able to wash and dry them without worrying about them shrinking. I’ve worn these jeans with everything from this tube top to a linen t-shirt. I’ve also dressed them up with a nicer linen blouse and kitten heels to go to dinner with friends.
How to style wide leg jeans in the fall and spring
This is an exact outfit I will wear again and again every fall and spring. An oversize blazer works nicely with wide leg pants if you’re a pear shape like I am. Plus, this blazer is full of vertical lines to help me appear taller. These jeans are still a good option for you even if you’re a different body shape. You may want to just style it differently! For example, if you’re a rectangle shape or an apple shape, you might try a shorter blazer. Rectangle shapes also benefit from a little more fun on their tops!
Check out my other blog post if you’re looking for more wide leg jeans outfits ideas.
How to style wide leg white jeans
White jeans can be difficult to style if the cut isn’t right. The wide leg style is actually such a good option for white jeans or white pants because it helps mask any imperfections that white skinny jeans would definitely show. These jeans are also cropped. They’re truly the perfect length! At the time of writing, these jeans are under $70. Shop my sweater here.
How to style wide leg cotton pants
These cotton pants are the perfect relaxed fit. The wide leg isn’t overwhelming. I wear them for errands, just at home, for appointments, and doing things with my toddler – like going to the playground. I also think they’ll be a good option for school pick up and drop off. These are my go-to pants for travel too. These are hands down my favorite pants when I’m not wearing jeans, and I think you might feel the same way if you wear them or something similar!
How to style wide leg trousers
Wide leg trousers are a great option for work. I love them for work events in particular. If you’re attending a work conference, wide leg trousers will easily transition from day to night. There’s nothing better than not needing to change when you have a work dinner right after your last session of the day. Whenever I travelled for work conferences, it was so important to me that I didn’t need to change my outfit unless I wanted to. One outfit each day that was appropriate for everything made getting ready in the morning easier, and it streamlined packing too.
These linen trousers are old from Abercrombie, but I linked a similar pair by Quince.
How to style wide leg velvet pants
Wide leg velvet pants are a fun way to get dressed up for the holidays and still be comfortable. These pants are more versatile than you think! You can wear these with heels and a blouse for date night. Or, you can wear pair them with a cozy sweater and sneakers for a casual weekend.
How to style wide leg satin pants or something similar
Satin pants are perfect for the fall, winter, and spring. If you’re looking for an alternative to work pants or jeans, definitely give these a try. I love how they’re flowy and comfortable. They look nice with oversized sweaters or you can wear them with a blazer and tee! The options are endless. These are a few of my favorite pairs. I own the brown pair! I put together a reel of how to style them, which you can see here.
Did you find any wide leg pants you love or a way to style wide leg pants? I think these pants help add versatility to your wardrobe. Even if you swear by something totally different, like skinny jeans, it’s worth having at least one pair of wide leg pants in your closet!
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