Wide-Leg Trousers Are a Vogue Office Favorite—7 Street Style-Approved Ways to Wear Them

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Forgive us for the pun, but wide-leg trousers have, well, wide appeal. (Sorry, we had to.) Jokes aside, they’re one of those rare wardrobe staples that truly work for almost everyone, in almost every setting. Roomy and forgiving yet still polished and sleek, wide-leg trousers strike the balance between comfort and sophistication, seamlessly transitioning from office hours to off-duty plans without missing a beat (and just a switch of shoes).

Vogue s Favorite Wide-Leg Trousers

The Preppy Pick
Kallmeyer Percie pleated pants
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The Cropped Cut
Aritzia The Effortless pants
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The Everyday Lightweight
Theory crepe wide-leg pants
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Last fashion month, the silhouette was everywhere on the street style scene, worn in all its variations: crisp gray suiting styles, relaxed khaki pairs, and classic cropped black trousers. The beauty of the wide-leg trouser lies in its versatility, and its accessibility, too. From sharply tailored iterations by Saint Laurent to clean, minimalist options at Cos, the shape spans the price spectrum. We pulled inspiration from the streets to show you exactly how to wear them now.

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
Photographed by Phil Oh

The Heather Grey

As evidenced by this stylish showgoer, gray trousers and a pop of red are a match made in heaven.

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Mango

wool jacket with pockets

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Gap

featherweight turtleneck

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Saint Laurent

wide-leg pants

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Anderson s

narrow semi formal belt

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
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The Cuffed Pair

Classic pieces, like trousers and white shirting, take on a more fluid feel with long, loose cuts. Stay in the neutrals family by topping this grey wool pair off with a simple white button-down and lightweight black jacket. Cuffing the bottoms (whether intentionally purchased this way, or done so at your tailor) helps prevent them from dragging.

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Jil Sander

printed cotton jacket

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Banana Republic

long-sleeve popover tunic

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J.Crew

essential wide-leg pants

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Khaite

Nevade stretch low boots

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
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The Relaxed Khaki

Khaki trousers are preppy, but not stuffy, in a wide, pleated silhouette. Pair them with a blue button-up and anorak for a bit of old-money charm.

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Varley

Kirsten raincoat

Alex Mill

Jo shirt

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Kallmeyer

Percie pleated pants

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Tod s

Gommino loafers

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
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The Warm Ivory

Here, ivory trousers in a roomy cut make the perfect backdrop for a statement sweater and sunnies.

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Loewe

x Albers layered sweater

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Banana Republic

drapey pull-on pants

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Fifth Ninth

Rocket wraparound sunglasses

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Franco Sarto

Dovie Flexa flats

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
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The Pleated Beige

Make a statement in a completely monochromatic look, like this chic showgoer demonstrates in various shades of camel and olive.

Burberry

Camden Heritage car coat

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Nili Lotan

Dyllan shirt

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Everlane

wide-leg trousers

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Vince

Spazzolato belt

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The Plaid on Plaid

Go maximalist in a print-on-print pant set, and keep the rest of the look low-key with sneakers and classic eyewear.

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Cos

checked V-neck top

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Cos

checked barrel-leg pants

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Ray-Ban

54mm square sunglasses

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Nike

P-6000 sneakers

The Best WideLeg Trousers—Plus 7 Street StyleApproved Outfits
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The Classic Black

Cropped, wide-leg trousers in simple black are the perfect cut to sport with a long, leather jacket and show off a pair of pumps—slingback, mules, or even an embellished style.

Coach

single-breasted trench coat

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Nili Lotan

Lynnette turtleneck sweater

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Aritzia

The Effortless pants

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Quince

kitten heel mules

Shop More Wide-Leg Trousers:
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Theory

crepe wide-leg pants

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Toteme

pleated wide-leg pants

J.Crew

x Alex Eagle pleated trousers

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Zara

pinstripe pleated pants

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Chloé

pleated wide-leg pants

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Favorite Daughter

The Jones pants

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Madewell

pull-on pants

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The Row

Virgil pleated pants

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Anine Bing

Lou pleated pants

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Proenza Schouler White Label

Rosalie pleated pants