Striped wide-leg pants are the focus of this post and are featured in this week’s outfit. I love the striped pattern and flowy fabric of these pants by White House Black Market. I spotted these pants while researching another post, and it was love at first sight! The bold stripes scream, “look at me,” and I step out of my comfort zone when I put these pants on. I never thought I would wear this style of pants, let alone the bold style of these pants!
Palazzo or wide leg
While researching the history of wide-leg pants for a different post, I ran across some information on palazzo pants that I tucked away for future reference. I decided to haul it out for this post as the featured pants seem more palazzo style than the other wide-leg versions I have hanging in my closet. Striped Wide-Leg Pants are the Focus of this Post
Key differences between wide-leg and palazzo pants
- Palazzo pants are flowy and typically constructed of lightweight, soft fabrics such as chiffon, silk, and viscose.
- Wide-leg pants are not necessarily flowy and may be constructed of medium to heavyweight fabrics such as denim, linen, and wool blends. Heavier fabrics maintain the wide-leg shape with no drape.
- Palazzo pants are very wide through the entire leg, with the flare starting at the waist.
- Wide-leg pants are a loose, relaxed style with a straight line from the top of the thigh to the ankle.
- Palazzo pants are more prominent in warm weather but may be seen in cooler months in wool-blends.
Striped Wide-Leg Pants are the Focus of this Post
Call them a wide-leg or palazzo; either way, this style has been around for a while. I’m happy about that because not only is it an excellent style for the inverted triangle-petite, but they are fun to wear!
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