How to Style Wide Leg Pants Like a Fashion Pro: 4 Essential Tips For Effortless Chic!

Wide leg pants are everywhere this season. From denim to dress pants, this silhouette is on trend like never before. Here are 4 tips to help you style wide leg pants so you will feel stylish and confident!

Tip #1 : Styling Wide Leg Pants

The most important tip I can give you in styling wide leg pants is to get the proportions right. Since wide leg pants tend to be flowy and voluminous at the bottom, you will want to balance that out with a more fitted top.

Here are some good fitted tops that make wardrobe essentials. Pick these up in multiple colors and you will be set! My black jeans can be found here.

You will want to avoid tunic tops and oversized tops for the most part. The main thing is not to get lost in the outfit by having the top and bottom be too oversized.

Tip #2: Keep Your Shirt Tucked

The second tip in styling wide leg pants is to tuck in your shirt or wear a shorter top. This will give you a nice waistline and silhouette. The striped tee is from Amazon and you can get it here.

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You can also wear a fitted tank with your wide leg pants and wear an oversized top unbuttoned as a completer piece. This way you still have a defined waist and you can enjoy your flowy oversized tops.

I’m in love with this green striped version from Aerie!

This white oversized button down is another recent favorite from American Eagle. Size down in this since it runs very large.

Tip #3: Choose Right Length For Your Body Type

Tip number 3 for styling wide leg pants is to choose the right length for your body type. If you are petite, a wide leg pant can overwhelm your frame. You will probably look best in a cropped wide leg pant.

If the pants are a little too long, you can always wear them with heels. For me, the perfect summer wide leg pants are full length or cropped paired with a flat sandal because it is such an easy and comfortable outfit.

The key here is to have a cropped style that hits at the ankle and not above. “Capri” length pants cut the leg off at the worst place and make even the longest legs look unflattering.

Tip #4: Experiment With Different Looks

Experiment with different looks. Wide leg pants can be dressy or very casual. The fabrics will often dictate the style, but don’t be afraid to try different tops. This two piece set from Amazon has been a top seller and I have it in blue and black.