Go Wide: The wide-leg pant for relaxed style

 

One recent trend in fashion that may be perceived as a little hard to conquer is the wide leg pant. Surprisingly, this is a great piece, perfect for winter-to spring transitions and super flattering if styled the right way.

Pictured is a gorgeous style in burnt orange. Going for a colour like this gives the look a feeling of modernity, and lightens up your outfit to balance the stronger silhouette of the pant shape.

Steer clear of wide leg jeans and stick with a soft linen or cotton fabric that is heavy enough to fall nicely while still looking smart. In this way, you can take the wide leg from being a winter staple to appearing as a great throw-on for spring that always looks pulled-together.

Tips Based on Your Body Shape

Now is the important part – what to style the wide leg with. Because of the looseness of your bottom half, aim for a structured look up top. Take a fitted hip-length blazer in a contrasting colour, making sure it’s a style that gives you a waist or accentuates it. The wide leg is a masculine look so it’s important to maintain a feminine vibe in other ways.

Layer a loosely fitted knit underneath in a neutral tone and away you go.