How to wear wide-leg pants if you are a short woman is a post about how to wear the wide-leg pant style if you are a short woman. Contrary to my beliefs, I was incorrect in an article I published in October 2020, stating it was not a good style for petite women. I thought the volume of the wide leg would swamp my small frame, but I was wrong!
I was sure that the wide-leg pants trend would never work for my petite frame, and it wasn’t until browsing the petite department of the local Banana Republic store that I saw a pair of wide-leg pants that I wanted to try on. I am 5.0 feet tall, and even with flat shoes, the wide leg did not overpower my frame. They fit like a dream and are so comfortable, and I was ecstatic about how long they made my legs look!
Tips on how to wear wide-leg pants for Petites
Wide-leg pants can make petite women look shorter and broader. Choose high-waisted styles that skim the hips and fall in a straight line, giving the illusion of longer legs. Opt for a full-length leg style that elongates the leg in lightweight flowy fabrics; silk and polyester.
Pairing your wide-leg pant with cropped tops and jackets makes your legs look longer. For a casual look, wear a dressed-up tennie and a denim jacket. For an evening or work, pair your wide-leg with a dressy sandal or platform shoe.
Factor in your body shape
Factoring in your body type is a good idea to determine the best styles and fabrics. If you have a curvy figure (hourglass), flare/bell-bottom, or A-line stiles heavier fabrics like chino or denim, they hold their form better than lightweight ones.
If you do not know your body type, hook up with a stylist virtually or in-person and learn how to dress for your body shape.
Cropped wide-leg styles
Contrary to popular belief, Petites can wear wide-legs in a cropped style. There is not a big difference between cropped and ankle-length pants. The definition of the cropped pant is one inch above the ankle. Petites should avoid Capri styles; they will make your legs look shorter rather than longer.
Get out of your comfort zone
Get out of your comfort zone and try a new style or trend before you say no to it! I know I am more willing to give something a go before I immediately scratch it off my list.
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