The Best Wide-Leg Pants for the Office and Beyond
The bigger, the better.
The wide-leg pant is a classic silhouette that we'll never tire of. Offered in a variety of shape, length, and fabric options, a well-crafted, wide-leg style can be worn for just about any occasion, including, yes, a big meeting, but also date night and a trip to the farmer's market, as well as with any shoe, from a ballet flat to a heeled boot. Whether you're tall or petite, this cut—with its high-to-low waists, pin tuck pleats, and varying hem lengths—can flatter your frame.
Ahead, the best wide-leg pairs, from casual lounge pants to office-approved trousers.
The Best Wide-Leg Pants For Women At A Glance:
- Best Wool Wide-Leg Pants: Vince High-Rise Pants, $498
- Best Wide-Leg Pants Under $100: Buck Mason Rib Weekender Pant, $98
- Best Corduroy Wide-Leg Pants: J.Crew Slim-Wide Pant, $100
- Best Silk Wide-Leg Pants: Dôen Lavon Pant, $398
Made from a stretch-wool blend, these high-rise pants will pair with everything from knit sweaters and blazers for work to lace camisoles and silky blouses for nights out.
This rib knit pair is a customer favorite for the way it feels like cozy sweatpants (thanks to the stretchy cotton), but looks like structured trousers. At this price, you could buy a pair in every color.
Not only do these leather pants have a not-too-slim, not-too-wide, just-right flare, but they also feature a perfectly faded finish. We would pair these with a pointed-toe shoe.
The puddle hemline elevates these work-appropriate pants from basic to statement. The asymmetrical pleats add even more volume and visual interest.
A winterized take on the lace-trimmed silky shorts that were everywhere last summer, these pants are made for date night (or a festive night in). Contrast the sleek trouser finish with a top in a grainier texture, like a chunky knit sweater or a plaid blazer.
No winter wardrobe is complete without a pair of corduroy pants. These come in a range of colors and in classic, petite, and tall lengths.
Combine the utility of cargo pants (hello, pockets) with the versatility of a wide-leg silhouette. Don’t wait long to purchase these: They're currently marked down big-time.
With a pooling hemline, an effortlessly tailored silhouette, and a go-with-everything color, these pleated pants are a wardrobe essential.
For casual days, these twill drawstring pants will dress up even a simple white T-shirt. Contrast the wide leg with a form-fitting bodysuit, baby tee, or cropped cardigan.
A cold-weather staple with a leg that’s wide without being overpowering, made from a comfortably stretchy corduroy fabric. In addition to being available in white, brown, and burgundy colorways, the pants also come in petite and plus sizes.
Another size-inclusive pick, these high-rise tailored pants are from Abercrombie Fitch’s Curve Love line, designed to minimize waist gapping with extra room through the hip and thigh. They also come in short and long lengths, so you can get the true full-length drape no matter your height.
These elastic-waistband pants deliver the look of leather without the stiffness and tight fit. Wear them with a tailored button-down or a going-out top for instant cool factor.
Forget leopard, zebra print is going to be huge this year. This mid-rise pair—a Simon Miller best-seller—is an outfit-maker, regardless of what you style them with.
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