https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:46:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1951312 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:25:26 +0000 krissy751 1951312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not particularly a fan of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1951311 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:23:47 +0000 Vanessa 1951311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those types of jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1951143 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 13:58:34 +0000 Becky 1951143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Daisy</b> said. As someone who is short and of a sturdier build, this is a look that can make me look as wide as I am tall. I prefer flares for that reason. Also, being klutzy and prone to stumble, trip, and catch excess fabric or fussy extras on doors, edges, and whatnot, I need a silhouette closer to my body for maximum grace. That said, I would be open to the *right* pair of cropped moderately wide-leg pants in a lightweight fabrication for hot weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950927 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:58:47 +0000 Gail 1950927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them but I wish I was a tad taller as I believe they would be easier for me to style. I do struggle with finding tops that go with mine. I like to wear a fitted top but it has to be just right to disguise my mid section as I do not tuck. Love the way they swish and found a fabulous navy pair that I love to wear to work. I never wear in the winter as it's impractical here in the northeast for all the reason staysfit gave ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950910 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:38:49 +0000 Staysfit 1950910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m on the fence. I don’t like them in the winter because they are too impractical in the snow, dragging through slush, puddles and muddy parking lots. Ugh! I recall the days of sopping ankles from my childhood and don’t want to go back to that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950907 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:33:49 +0000 Adriana 1950907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear them always, easy for me to fit with straight hips and bigger thighs. Shorter, fitted or tucked tops, linenblend in summer. And with heels.<br /> Would like to try again, see how I feel about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950895 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:47:51 +0000 Style Fan 1950895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them.&nbsp; I find them more flattering than skinnies.&nbsp; I don't think I have ever owned skinnies. &nbsp;<br />It is fairly easy for me because of my body type and my wardrobe to put together outfits with my cropped wide-legged pants.&nbsp; I do tuck in my top and define my waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950873 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:28:19 +0000 Jane 1950873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They aren’t for me for the reasons others have said, I’m shorter so they can swamp, and what Lisa P says about potentially getting my foot caught in the hem and tripping up, but I do love their elegance. May be for another time in my life but not for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950868 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:45:18 +0000 Gigi 1950868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally found a pair of wide-leg crops that I liked and bought them a few weeks ago. I have worn them several times already. As you note, the proportions are a little tricky--I am so glad that I have some very short tops, because those look best. And I have a lot of footwear and can find the right heel height.</p> <p>I had them altered to fit my waist better, and the tailor also took in some of the width of the leg in the hip area because it was pretty wide (I have a petite frame). They are much more suited to my body type now.</p> <p>I too love how cool they are in the heat, and I also like how they are different from other stuff that's out there. When I get bored with my closet, I am one to look for a change in silhouette, and the wide-leg pants are just what the doctor ordered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950850 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:37:43 +0000 jussie 1950850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When they’re done well I think they look awesome. Kind of classy and fashionable.<br /> For me, they do seem to add pounds, but I hope to eventually find a pair that is flattering. With my 2 pairs of wide legs crops, I prefer them with a strappy sandal or slide, and a short sleeved or sleeveless top to show some skin to balance out the volume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950849 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:22:30 +0000 unfrumped 1950849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them mostly long, or more culottes if cropped. I don’t look good in wide straight crops, usually, and not with usual flats; the higher shaft boots are a possible way to deal. For long pants I agree with Joyce B. — I have to hem to a specific shoe or booties and pretty much wear those ANDI like to push the heel height to my max, so can’t have many options there.<br /> I also wear pants s LOT so I like variety , so want some wide, some straight, some tapered pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950841 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:45:34 +0000 Joyce B 1950841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They need to have dedicated shoes in order to achieve ppl. That is my least favorite part of all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950819 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 23:25:21 +0000 The Cat 1950819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them. Relaxed elegance. Look great with slightly fitted tops. Can be worn with a variety of footwear, including platforms and wedges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950699 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:17:57 +0000 Daisy Avalin 1950699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm stuck with wide-leg pants. They do look elegant, but at 5' dead and somewhat stocky, they just don't work for me! Flares do, I think it's because they skim my thighs and then flare out, rather than being wider all the way down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950540 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 01:02:35 +0000 Anonymous 1950540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kept one pair of wideleg pants, but didn't wear them much last year. I like them more with sleeveless tops to balance the volume, but thats a transitional look for me. Debating whether to keep them or pass on... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950481 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:45:36 +0000 Anonymous 1950481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really, really like this look IF the proportions are right. &nbsp;</p> <p>They are SO comfortable in the heat. &nbsp;I haven't had the issue of wrinkling so that is not a negative for me. &nbsp;</p> <p>But they do add visual pounds. &nbsp;They make me look huge! &nbsp;I'm willing to deal with this during the summer months, but I won't be adding to my collection. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950461 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:56:59 +0000 LaPed 1950461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like wide legs and am glad they're available again! It may be mostly a body-type thing but I feel stumpy in skinnies and elegant in wide-legs. I think a floor-sweeping trouser is about the classiest thing ever, but the cropped wide legs feel modern and practical and accommodate so many types of footwear.</p> <p>I do like waist emphasis, or at least waist highlighting -- a tucked-in shirt, or a cropped boxy top over high-rise pants -- and wide legs pants work well for that. Getting a great fit in the waist and hips is important.</p> <p>I also just like a lot of variety and would never be happy if I tried to limit myself to one pants silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950446 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:20:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1950446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on a pair of these today. My son and I immediately said "NO". I know they look good in some photos Angie has posted of models, but cannot begin to see how they could be anything near ok on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950416 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:17:37 +0000 cindysmith 1950416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thing with wide leg pants has been about how much they hinder my activities. Like, if its freaking cold outside and I don't have a bunch of house cleaning or errands, wide leg pants are perfect for serious leisure time. If I try to wear them when I have lots of errands &amp; gotta drive myself, well... I wind up getting tangled up in the fabric or my shoe gets caught in the fabric, or something. So skinnies are my default most days.</p> <p>The upside of wide leg pants for me is that they just look so elegant. They also just give a feel of leisure to me, probably because my experience with wide legs is that they're best for days when I don't have to do a lot of stuffs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950376 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:47:57 +0000 Angie 1950376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say you are spot on.</p> <p>I'd add TRENDY to the list of positives.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950348 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:17:56 +0000 Anonymous 1950348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have PTSD from the last time I wore wide leg pants - and caught the heel of my shoe (pointed toe pump) in the hem while walking along. &nbsp;A gorgeous drapey houndstooth wool check pant. &nbsp;Nearly fell , and it would have been messy. Never, ever again. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950340 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:58:20 +0000 Katerina 1950340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wide leg bottoms, my favourite bottoms.</p> <p>Agree about the lenght. Don’t think they necessarily add pounds to your look, but it is important to find the right balance - e.g. the right width. Some can be too wide. IMO, it is also important to wear them with right type of footwear to balance the width. Personally, I like them best with a bit heavier footwear, such as heavier pointy toe oxfords (perhaps on a slight platform). I also like them best in softer fabrics which fall better. They are more difficult to pull off if they are made of stiffer cotton or linen. Yes, they are comfartable. They can also be a very nice alternative to skirts. You don’t have to define waist particularly much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pros-cons-of-wide-leg-bottoms#post-1950336 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:44:04 +0000 always trying 1950336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finding ways to wear my 2 pair of wide leg pants I am concluding I still am not a fan of these.</p> <p>NEGATIVES::</p> <p>Hard to find the right proportions</p> <p>can't just roll them, tuck them into boots,etc. so length has to be right</p> <p>They add pounds to your look, unless you have waist definition or something</p> <p>If made in cooler fabrics like cotton, linen blends or such they wrinkle ,and&nbsp; are not very packable.</p> <p>POSITIVES:</p> <p>They are cooler in hot weather if made in breathable fabrics.</p> <p>can&nbsp;be a nice change of style if you can get it right</p> <p>Are at least comfortable to wear </p> <p>care to add your thoughts!</p>