https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:29:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay/page/2#post-2339964 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:43:11 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Unfrumped&nbsp;</b>You are a Jeans Opportunist.&nbsp; That made me smile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay/page/2#post-2339951 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:37:02 +0000 Anonymous 2339951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Gail, I wear mostly straight pants. I have few jeans. Most traditional Jean closings interfere with my abdomen and glucose monitor. I will not seek out wide pants although I have a few. I am short so too wide is not flattering. Also I am thin so even slim pants look wide on me. Skinnies fit like straights, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339941 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:42:19 +0000 Bijou 2339941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still enjoy wearing my skinny jeans and have only a few wide leg jeans and pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339940 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:35:18 +0000 unfrumped 2339940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not a big yay on wide- leg JEANS because I have trouble getting the right waist and hip fit in most denim fabrics. Denim is usually too heavy and thick thick both cinch well at mid to high waist and drape over hips. If they fit snugly over the hip and seat, then widen out for legs, I don’t like the silhouette that results- I have a narrower high- hip so then I look very LONG in torso of hip is very fitted. This is a very popular silhouette in these type jeans , shown frequently here, and it’s not me. </p> <p>That said, I did get a pair of Old Navy widelegs this past spring, because they seemed to fit better than most, and at ok price point for an experiment. Full length which is better proportions for me. But, they are too hot for warm weather so I didn’t really wear them. Plus don’t fit as well when I’m at a higher weight. But am working then into a fall capsule. </p> <p>I love fabric trousers, and the right sort of pleats. In theory I can wear a “trouser jean” that falls straight, so not opposed that, but haven’t found it— would probably have to be a lightweight almost poplin- denim/ chambray. </p> <p>I recently bought a pair of softer, slim- straight leg jeans that I love— COH Isola style, was not even looking for jeans but SA added several styles to my dressing room, and I just bought these on the spot. Definitely bucking the trends with those, but perhaps they are near “ classic “ silhouette. It was because of multiple aspects of how they fit and flowed through waist/ hip/ plus were so comfortable- I usually don’t like stretchy jeans &amp; feel like you ooze out of some of them.</p> <p>So I might say I, not considering myself a jeans person yet having 4 or 5 pairs— I am a “ jeans opportunist”. I don’t go looking each year for actual trends/ updates and am pretty much focused on figure- flattery with jeans, across a few types of silhouettes , so if by some chance I try on a pair that ( I think) look great, I have paid full price without regret rather than trying to track down sales, sizes sell out, quality control differences in wash or fit &amp; order/ return. </p> <p>I bought these while on a trip to visit family, and also noticed how they don’t take up much room packing, were comfortable in car trip, and worked well with my typical casual travel tops &amp; toppers which are usually lower- hip T’s &amp; shirttail hems &amp; jackets for coverage during active times with grandchildren, bending, sitting on floor. I’m not suggesting one can’t be in the current trendy jeans AND active, but I felt I had stumbled across jeans that worked with lots of things I would typically pack, compared to shorter tops &amp; jackets that I do wear for other occasions with skirts and wideleg trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339686 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:44:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To<b>&nbsp;Everyone else&nbsp;</b>who took the time to comment and share your jeans thanks so much!&nbsp; Please note this is my personal preference for me and you <i>all</i> rock your beautiful jeans.&nbsp; I love how wide leg jeans look in outfits on others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>PS:&nbsp; I am not sharing pics of mine, I have 11 pairs, because they do not fit currently (except for 1 JBrand BF pair) but I am working on that :)&nbsp; Jeans are my favourite wardrobe staple.&nbsp; &nbsp;In S.A. I wore them all year round, here they work mostly only in the short shoulder seasons - sob.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339685 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:40:10 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High Five&nbsp;<b>MsMaven</b>.&nbsp; I don't like the extra material flapping around either.</p> <p><b>Helena&nbsp;</b>I hear you.&nbsp; Never say never :)&nbsp; However I did do these in the 90s/2000s and know I prefer a slimmer silhouette.&nbsp; I do have a cotton pair of wide legs in a pawpaw/papaya colour that I love for mid-summer with flat barely there sandals.&nbsp; So I had a wide leg, high waist pair of Levis in my closet from 1998 that I wore until at least 2005 (that was what was available at the time and slims were so out) that I cut into shorts 2 years ago.&nbsp; That is how sure I was that they are not for me.&nbsp; No major regrets about that.&nbsp; I am now a firm believer of DYOT.&nbsp; Thanks for that&nbsp;<b>Angie.</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339684 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:28:42 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ&nbsp;</b>I had dark wash stirrup jeans in 1984!&nbsp; My favourite outfit with them was a lime green/black polka dot oversized shirt and bubble gum pink pointy kitten heel court shoes/pumps.&nbsp; It was 1984 :).&nbsp; &nbsp;Sounds like you and I have similar preferences these days as I also prefer skinnier silhouettes on myself, even in skirts and dresses.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339683 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:23:58 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a stunning bodysuit&nbsp;<b>ChristinaF (Suz&nbsp;</b>has an eagle eye for great pieces).&nbsp; You rock those jeans btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339682 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:18:05 +0000 Star (Lise) 2339682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High Five&nbsp;<b>Jaime&nbsp;</b>that is my body shape too.&nbsp; &nbsp;Men's shapes and even men's jeans work better on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339676 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:05:57 +0000 Jaime 2339676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing a mix of straight and wider jeans right now. Since my legs and hips are relatively narrow compared to my waist, it is a tricky fit for me but I have found a few I like. Basically the more men's shaped they are the better they fit on me - boyfriend jeans are my best friends . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339675 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:59:37 +0000 AndiB 2339675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like wide legs!!! I am not short at 5’6” and that helps. My first pair were an Angie pick BR (oh I’ll scroll back up and see if she still has hers). Fitted through waist and hips and then VERY wide. I just picked up a second lighter pair. I’ve ordered and returned plenty more that didn’t quite work. I desperately wanted a while ago the Paige Suz included and stalked and found but they were way too long and would have lost something with hemming. I’ve also tried so many wide leg trousers this year but alas none really fit. I have plenty of other denim cuts too and it’s not like wide legs are my favorite. I am a yay though for sure. I’d be benched if I HAD to choose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339670 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:30:52 +0000 Sal 2339670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have three pairs of denim at the moment - all variations of straight leg.</p> <p>I have tried on a few wider legs but am yet to find my pair.&nbsp; I may stick with straight or I may find them.&nbsp; I do wear wide leg trousers happily and have four pairs (three that I love and one I tolerate).&nbsp; At the moment I prefer wider legs made of a softer fabric than denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339662 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:22:36 +0000 Irina 2339662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out of my 6 jeans, two are tapped leg, one is wide cropped and 3 loose cropped ones. I’m not into full leg, wide jeans myself. Too much fabric on the bottom might overwhelm me if they are made of a stiff fabric.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339661 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:15:01 +0000 ChristelJ 2339661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wide legs look so good on other people, but not so good on me. I have one pair but I found they don't do me any favors in photos, so I rarely wear them. I am most at home in girlfriend jeans, straights and flares. I also like barrel jeans and I'm trying out a new pair of looser straights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339660 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:45:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2339660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t buy them Star. The nearest I have ever had in my whole life is flares when I was 15 (1976) and bootcuts about 2008. I liked skinnier silhouettes since the mid 80s- I had stirrup jeans then! Nowadays I only own one pair of jeans, the white ones which are straights.<br /> I just feel more like myself in the slimmer pants (and have discovered they suit my probable Kibbe type of soft gamine better also.)<br /> The widest pants I have bought are the newest, the grey knit ones. They are comfortable and still look smart enough for me so I can live with the fact they’re a bit wider. They are in my wardrobe for warmth and comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339655 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:29:56 +0000 Helena 2339655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you need to do wide legs if they are not your jam ... straights and boyfriends are modern classics I think. That said, maybe keep a tiny bit of space in your mind for wide legs ... in case the silhouette grows on you? Saying this as a slow trend-adopter YMMV! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339650 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:59:06 +0000 MsMaven 2339650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried a few wide jeans and find I don't like them. Don't need or want the extra volume flopping around. &nbsp;They don't work with the life i lead. Straight or slim--I avoid skinny.</p> <p>Wide leg tend to be too high and tight waisted for me as well. Nevertheless, every few years I try a pair and regret it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339648 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:48:21 +0000 Christina F. 2339648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Hi <b>Suz</b>! I saw it as a find on here a while ago! I am starting to have a social life again and going out more so I needed clothes for that. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The jeans are very nice - the Boden pants and jean risses have been too high for me sometimes (like 15 inches), but I saw this had a lower rise and took a shot. The length is perfect out of the gate-they have four options, which is very nice!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339647 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:43:46 +0000 Kyle 2339647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wide legs are having a moment, and they’re fine. I enjoy those I’ve purchased, but don’t feel compelled to get more. I also don’t want anything skinny, but I’ll probably be looking at more fitted styles, while also reserving the right to change my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339646 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:19:27 +0000 Suz 2339646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, <b>Christina,</b> I want the info on the bodysuit! The jeans look great on you too. (Sorry for the derail!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339645 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:58:05 +0000 gryffin 2339645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star - Girl, I feel you.&nbsp; I don't wear wide legs.&nbsp; I wear skinny jeans, boyfriend skinnies - not tight but skimming.&nbsp; I wear straights and I wear the COH emerson boyfriend jeans.&nbsp; I will also wear bootcuts but that are narrow in the thigh.&nbsp; I'm a long over lean girl.&nbsp; I will do volume on top but I don't feel myself in volume on the bottom.&nbsp; I think people can absolutely rock the wide leg look and I give them a standing ovation.&nbsp; It's just not my look.&nbsp; Plus I'll be in knee and OTK boots all fall/winter/spring and skinnies are great for that.&nbsp; So you are not alone.&nbsp; We all need to wear what makes us feel like "us"&nbsp; It's just awesome that pretty much every silhouette is available so really something for everyone!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339643 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:34:39 +0000 Christina F. 2339643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! These just came in from Boden. Worn with a Zara bodysuit that arrived same day. I also have some darker ones I bought last year from Everlane and NYDJ. </p> <p>Sorry for the crummy pic - that mirror needs cleaning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339638 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:37:20 +0000 Zaeobi 2339638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only own two pairs of jeans - both straight legs, lol. This applies to ALL of my trousers in substantial fabrics though - all high-rise &amp; looser without being 'wide' (straight cut, peg leg etc). </p> <p>My only wide legs are drapey because that flatters my pear shape better than stiff fabric that sits away from the body - hence no wide legged denim for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339636 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:24:46 +0000 Suz 2339636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new wide legs, for all the reasons <b>Brooklyn</b> suggests, but my jeans are a mixed bag, with wide leg full length, wide leg cropped, looser but not wide legged styles (e.g. balloon, boyfriend, "dad" jeans, parachute), and even one slim jean. I don't wear skinnies any more.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it's wonderful that we have so many options right now at retail. For those who wear jeans, there is bound to be something that works and no need to buy into a trend that doesn't suit you or your life!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339635 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:10:27 +0000 Roberta 2339635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still a mixed bag. I bought a pair of true wide-leg jeans this year (to replace a pair that was too tight in the waist), but I mostly wear the girlfriend cuffed silhouette. I have a pair of skinny mustard cords that are super soft and stretchy, and a pair of true skinny jeans somewhere in my closet. Here's what my jean wardrobe looks like now. i just noticed that they are ALL Kuts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339633 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:55:41 +0000 Angie 2339633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY, YAY, YAY!&nbsp;</p> <p>A billion times YAY!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Star,</b> if it's not your thing, stick to the silhouettes that work best for you, as <b>Brooklyn</b> wisely suggested :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's &nbsp;my current jeans capsule. Most of the jeans are wide leg or wide cropped. Personally, they feel elegant and pretty when I wear them, and I enjoy that. Gorgeously '70s!&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I'm an '80s gal too. So pleated jeans and barrel legs are close to my heart. Cheeky!</p> <p>I have two pair of straights - the floral pair, and glitzy buttoned pair. They feel like tight skinnies compared to the rest.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339632 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:43:24 +0000 Carla 2339632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My current jeans are all high rise (which fit me best) and loose through the leg. &nbsp;None of them are true wide legs, although the cropped Levi’s look wide-ish irl. &nbsp;The Kenzie’s are a true straight, and the white jeans are a ‘mom’ jean with a fuller seat and tapered or carrot shape. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I found a pair of wide legged white jeans at deep discount while browsing B&amp;M. &nbsp;They looked fabulous on, but I can’t envision wearing a full length wide leg pant of any sort during our sloppy winters, and they would have been too warm for summer. &nbsp;They haunt me (and are still available) but are so impractical! &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I’ve made peace with the fact that full length wide legs don’t work for my lifestyle. &nbsp;One pair of wide leg linen pants is enough to scratch that itch. &nbsp;Maybe if I was still working outside the home and had a commute that allowed me to avoid winter slop?&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I’ll enjoy the silouhette on others, but not participate in this particular trend myself.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339631 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:37:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2339631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a yay with Janet, for similar reasons. I’m an extreme pear shape and skinnies and slim fit jeans/pants are a difficult fit for me. Even straight leg jeans and boyfriend jeans tend to fit me like skinnies in the leg (and are often too big around the waist). I love wide leg jeans and pants. My thighs are free at last, ha ha. The only more fitted style I still wear occasionally are flares. The flares give me some visual balance, but I much prefer the feel of wide legs.</p> <p>But it’s like any trend, if you don’t like it, skip it! I see people wearing all types of jeans where I live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339630 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:31:20 +0000 Dee 2339630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not into the wide leg jeans but more the loose/baggy fit. Wide legs just feels like too much fabric for me, and they wont be practical in winter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-leg-jeans-trend---yay-or-nay#post-2339629 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:28:41 +0000 slim cat 2339629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My two new jeans this year are wide leg - comfortable, more forgiving than my straight leg jeans from Lucky Brand and fun to style.&nbsp;<br />The wide leg pants are still not found for my shape ( need mid to low rise and less volume ). </p>