Weekend Wear: Wide-Legged Trousers Are Back — Here’s How to Pull Them Off
Wide-legged trousers are making a comeback whether you like it or not, so why not give them a shot? The difference from years’ past is in the tailoring — the new loose pant fits through the waist and doesn’t rely on pleats to create volume. Wear them with a substantial sweater up top to help balance out the proportions of your outfit, and clean white kicks as the finishing touch.
1. Reiss Cookly Ribbed Crew-Neck Jumper, $240
The colour of this sweater serves as a reminder of Miranda Priestley’s epic monologue on the colour cerulean and the power of the fashion industry (don’t try and pretend you don’t know what we’re talking about). Aside from the colour, this is the right choice for this outfit as the chunky knit plays well with the wider pants, keeping you from looking too bottom heavy.
2. E. Tautz Khaki Field Trousers, $385 at Farfetch
If you’re ready to take the plunge and try out a wide-legged pant, the old adage less is more holds true. Focus on finding a pair that is relatively classic, aside from the fact that the proportions have been played with, like this option from E. Tautz. It’s ultimately a pretty traditional khaki, but it ditches the slim cut in favour of a more fashion forward looser silhouette.
3. Brave Elon Leather Belt, $70
Made in Canada from soft Italian leather, this brown belt is the right width — not too thin, not to thick — and keeps things interesting with a blue-tipped finish along the edges for a subtle flash of colour.
4. Paul Smith North South Leather Card Case, $205 at Nordstrom
There’s more room in these pants, yes, but that doesn’t give you license to carry a bigger wallet. A slim card case is still all you should need to keep the essentials (ID, credit card, etc.) with you while you’re on the go.
5. J.Crew Italian Cashmere Socks, $95
Cashmere is normally reserved for the best of sweaters or overcoats, but who says you can’t treat your feet? These luxurious socks are made from Italian cashmere yarn and will make you feel like you’re walking on clouds.
6. Tiger of Sweden Arne Sneakers, $290
You can’t go wrong with a white sneaker. This pair from Tiger of Sweden differentiates itself with a more substantial sole and some off-white accents around the toe and on the heel tab.
