We already know that wide-leg jeans are back and trending, but did you know that the loose-legged style is popular across a range of other pants right now, too? From wide-leg trousers to flared leggings, we’re seeing palazzo-type pants everywhere. It’s why we’ve broken down some of the best wide-leg pants out there. That way you can try out the silhouette for yourself, whether it’s a pair of flared jeans or pleated pants for a night out.
Scroll on to see dramatic and subtle styles across work pants, jeans, evening trousers, and lounge pants. You’ll also find a fair share of high-waisted wide-leg jeans as well as inclusive plus-size wide-leg jeans in the mix.
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Wide-Leg Trousers & Work Pants
It’s time to take on the business-core trend and don a pair of wide-leg pants to the office (but in a fresh, non-stuffy, modern way). Whether you go for a slouchy, pleated style like our pick from Everlane or a subtler, cropped one from Quince, there are many different ways to tap into this silhouette.
Shop Asos
ASOS DESIGN Wide Leg Pants, $, available at ASOS
Quince Ultra Stretch Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pant
Shop Quince
Quince Ultra Stretch Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pant, $, available at Quince
Everlane The Way-High Drape Pant
Shop Everlane
Everlane The Way-High Drape Pant, $, available at Everlane
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
Shop Madewell
Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant, $, available at Madewell
Banana Republic Wide-Leg Flannel Trouser
Shop Banana Republic
Banana Republic Wide-Leg Flannel Trouser, $, available at Banana Republic
Shop Old Navy
Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Wide-Leg Pants, $, available at Old Navy
Wide-Leg Jeans
Another fun way to experiment with the wide-leg pant silhouette is with denim. A good pair of jeans is a core fall wardrobe staple and can be dressed up or down with tops, shoes, and accessories. So open your eyes to wide-leg jeans with ankle-length or floor-grazing lengths, solid or distressed washes, and flared or bootcut legs.
Shop Free People
Rolla’s Sailor Jeans, $, available at Free People
Eloquii Elements High Rise Button Fly Wide Leg Trouser
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Elements High Rise Button Fly Wide Leg Trouser, $, available at Eloquii
Wrangler Bonnie Destructed Loose Flare Jean
Shop Wrangler
Wrangler Bonnie Destructed Loose Flare Jean, $, available at Wrangler
Seventy + Mochi Queenie High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Shop Anthropologie
seventy + mochi Queenie High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $, available at Anthropologie
Reformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Cropped Jeans
Shop Reformation
Reformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Cropped Jeans, $, available at Reformation
Levi’s Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans
Shop Levi’s
Levi’s Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans, $, available at Levi’s
Wide-Leg Evening Pants
An easy way to dip into the wide-leg waters is through dressy pants. When we get dressed up to go out, we tend to look for statement pieces, so why not go for a funky pair of pants? From bright colors and metallic finishes to faux leather and satin fabrics, there are plenty of wide-leg styles to play around with.
Shop Bloomingdale’s
AQUA Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Maeve The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Faux Leather Pants
Shop Anthropologie
Maeve The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Faux Leather Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Cider Curve PU Solid High Waist Wide Leg Trousers
Shop Cider
cider Curve PU Solid High Waist Wide Leg Trousers, $, available at Cider
Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Satin Pant
Shop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Satin Pant, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
River Island Plus Sequin Wide Leg Trousers
Shop River Island
River Island Plus Sequin Wide Leg Trousers, $, available at River Island
BLANKNYC Franklin High Waist Faux Leather Wide Leg Pants
Shop Nordstrom
BLANKNYC Franklin High Waist Faux Leather Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Nordstrom
Wide-Leg Lounge Pants & Leggings
Nothing’s cozier than a pair of oversized sweatpants, so we think you’d love a new pair of wide-leg ones for the fall and winter. Many brands have already hopped on the wide-leg silhouette, so you can find a range of comfy leggings, fashion-forward sweatpants, denim-hybrid pants, and ultra-casual trousers.
Shop Anthropologie
Daily Practice Utility Wide-Leg Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Lululemon Groove Super-High-Rise Flared Pant
Shop Lululemon
Lululemon Groove Super-High-Rise Flared Pant, $, available at Lululemon
Vuori Sedona Wide-Leg Sweatpant
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Vuori Sedona Wideleg Sweatpant, $, available at Vuori
Halara High Waisted Crossover Stretchy Knit Denim Flare Pants
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Halara High Waisted Crossover Stretchy Knit Denim Flare Pants, $, available at Halara
Adidas All SZN Fleece Wide Pants
Shop Adidas
Adidas All SZN Fleece Wide Pants, $, available at Adidas
Athleta Brooklyn Heights Wide Trouser
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Athleta Brooklyn Heights Wide Trouser, $, available at Athleta
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