How To Wear 70s Wide-Leg Pants & Trousers (Outfit Inspiration)
I already went on about thigh highs and pleated skirts, now it’s time to tackle the trendy (and universally flattering) wide-leg trouser!
My biggest tip for this style is finding a proportion that works for your own gorgeous body shape, and then further experimenting with the proportion of chunky shoes/ tighter tops. This piece is all about balance - and I’m confident you can achieve it (and if not - at least you had fun trying!)
Find a pair that makes you feel fabulous, and take inspiration from some of the style pairings below!
EAT YOUR GREENS
Minimalist stylings, maximalist colours.
Here is my proportion tip demonstrated - chunky trainers + tight top. In this green, how could it ever fail?
(Coffee not included).
WHERE TO WEAR
Coffee
Class
Lunch
Casual Hang
Details:
Top: Thrifted (Common Sort)
Pants: Bershka
Headbabd: Lululemon
Shoes: Buffalo London
Purse: Thrift (in Barcelona somewhere)
Y2K ALL DAY
Channel your inner Spice Girl with colour blocked hues, and wavy patterns. Add some clips for a fun pop!
WHERE TO WEAR
Art gallery
Aquarium
Thrift shoppin’
Details:
Clips: Urban Outfitters
Shirt: Forever 21
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo London
BATTENBERG BABE
Battenberg’s have left Bake Off -
Make a risky print work with tailored and classic staples (faux-fur jacket, hat, cat-eye sunnies, and turtleneck). A tote helps you shop in style!
WHERE TO WEAR
Photoshoot
Market
Lawyer’s office
Details:
Shirt: Burlesque (Tokyo Boutique - Harajuku)
Hat: Bought in Budapest
Jacket: Aritzia
Bralette: Natori
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo London
Sunglasses: Bobbi Brown
Tote: Bought in Salisbury
MOAN FOR TWO-TONE
Celeb on the go!
Keeping a monochromatic colour scheme, even if you introduce contrasting patterns, keeps this look simple-but-stylish, instead of clustered-and-complicated.
Don’t go to the optometrist before a photoshoot, and you avoid those sunnies! BIG YIKES.
WHERE TO WEAR
Karaoke
Discoteque
(Alcoholic or non) Drinks
Informal photoshoot
Details:
Shirt: Up-cycled (Cow - Manchester)
Headband: Lululemon
Jacket: Aritzia
Bralette: Natori
Pants: Pinkie Denim
Shoes: Buffalo London
Sunglasses: Optometrist lol
Necklace: Twist Earring
Purse: Coach
PLAID? RAD
Manchester called for some yellow plaid, and I answered.
These pants are a lot on their own, so keeping the rest of the look toned out helps them make their statement .
WHERE TO WEAR
Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke
Ice cream shop
Details:
Mesh Shirt: Aritzia
Bralette: Hanes
Shoes: Dr Martens - Jadon
Pants: Thrifted (Common Sort - Toronto)
Sunglasses: Sevens (Harajuku, Japan)
Jacket: Aritzia
STOMPING GROUND
Comfy AF.
If you have two baggy pieces, play with the styling. Here, a French tuck keeps the balance interesting and deliberate, instead of slovenly.
Tip: It doesn’t matter if others like it or not - if it looks deliberate, people will accept it as a valid choice.
Again, coffee not included.
WHERE TO WEAR
Day trip
Coffee shop
Day out with friends
Details:
Shirt: WEGO (Harajuku, Japan)
Shoes: Dr Martens - Jadon
Pants: Thrifted (Common Sort - Toronto)
Sunglasses: Ollie Quinn
Hat: Sevens (Harajuku, Japan)
WTF AM I DOING
Idk. Issa lewk babe™.
WHERE TO WEAR
Karaoke
Clubbing
TikTok
Details:
Shirt: American Apparel
Shoes: Dr Martens - Jadon
Pants: Thrifted (Common Sort - Toronto)
Sunglasses: Ray Bans
Hat: Stussy
Purse: Thrifted (in Barcelona)
Necklace: Osewaya
Shoes: Buffalo London
MATCHY-MATCHY
A summertime variation on the first look!
Inspiration
WHERE TO WEAR
Casual hangout
Movie
Walk
Shopping
Details:
Hat: Oak & Fort
Top: Aritzia
Pants: Bershka
Shoes: Buffalo London
Purse: Thrift (in Barcelona somewhere)
STRIKE A POSE
Interesting tops of bodysuits add dimension to shapeless pants in a fun way. The bum bag/ fanny pack also create visual interest.
Bonus points if you have delightful socks.
WHERE TO WEAR
Dog walk
Concert
Dancing
Details:
Outfit 1
Hat: Espace Kiliwatch
Shirt: Thrifted (in Manchester)
Pants: Bershka
Purse: Coach
Glasses: Thrifted (in Calgary)
Socks: Tutu Anna
Shoes: Adidas - Evelyn
GOTHIC TOUCH
Baggy pants and docs just work - this is effortlessly cool AND comfortable. A great option for a bar or club in which you want to skip the heels!
WHERE TO WEAR
Night Out
Museum
Shopping
Details:
Mesh Shirt: Bershka
Bralette: Lululemon
Necklace: Verameat
Jacket: Belle Demoiselle Boutique (Paris)
Pants: Bershka
Shoes: Dr Martens
Purse: Guess
Wildcard SAMPLINGS
Thank you for reading, lovely! Can’t wait for you to indulge in some more WIDE LEG LOVELINESS!
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