Move over skinny and get ready for something wide....the wide-leg pant.
First, it must be said that wide-leg pants are not for everyone because the portion and volume can be overwhelming to certain body types.It's for that reason that they've never been the dominant style to conquer the streets (not in the mainstream mall fashion since, anyway) and, why I count them as the go to Spring 11 pant.
Below are a few tips to wearing the Wide-leg Pant.
- With heels. Flats will simply never complete the look as well as heels will; the exception is if you're carrying off a very masculine look with man-style flats.
- With a slim-fitting top to balance out the volume on the bottom half. A soft, billowing blouse can also work well but is best broken up with a waist-cinching belt.
- 70's glamour: wide-leg trouser, platforms and a big floppy hat.
- Female dandy style - look to vintage icons like Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich for inspiration. Oxford stiletto shoes finish off this polished look.
- With 40s pin-up girl flair, by pairing some wide-legged sailor pants with nautical stripes and espadrilles. Don't forget the red lips.
