The Best Wide-Leg Trousers and 7 Street Style Outfits to Try

Forgive the pun, but wide-leg trousers have, well, wide appeal. (We couldn’t resist.) Jokes aside, they’re a rare wardrobe staple that truly works for almost everyone, in almost every situation. Roomy and forgiving yet still polished and sleek, they strike the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. They transition seamlessly from the office to off-duty plans—often with just a change of shoes.

Vogue’s Favorite Wide-Leg Trousers

The Preppy Pick: Kallmeyer Percie pleated pants ($645 at NET-A-PORTER)
The Cropped Cut: Aritzia The Effortless pants ($148 at ARITZIA)
The Everyday Lightweight: Theory crepe wide-leg pants ($325 at NET-A-PORTER)

Last fashion month, this silhouette was everywhere on the street style scene, seen in crisp gray suiting, relaxed khaki, and classic cropped black trousers. The beauty of the wide-leg trouser lies in its versatility and accessibility. From sharply tailored Saint Laurent styles to clean, minimalist options at Cos, the shape spans every price point. We took inspiration from the streets to show you exactly how to wear them now.

The Heather Grey
As this stylish showgoer proves, gray trousers and a pop of red are a match made in heaven.
* Mango wool jacket with pockets ($180 at MANGO)
* Gap featherweight turtleneck ($35 at GAP)
* Saint Laurent wide-leg pants ($1,800 at SAINT LAURENT)
* Anderson’s narrow semi-formal belt ($250 at SHOPBOP)

The Cuffed Pair
Classic pieces like trousers and a white shirt take on a more fluid feel with long, loose cuts. Stick to neutrals by pairing these grey wool trousers with a simple white button-down and a lightweight black jacket. Cuffing the bottoms—whether they’re designed that way or tailored—helps prevent them from dragging.
* Jil Sander printed cotton jacket ($1,850 at NET-A-PORTER)
* Banana Republic long-sleeve popover tunic ($90 at BANANA REPUBLIC)
* J.Crew essential wide-leg pants ($178 at J.CREW)
* Khaite Nevade stretch low boots ($1,680 at KHAITE)

The Relaxed Khaki
Khaki trousers are preppy but not stuffy in a wide, pleated silhouette. Pair them with a blue button-up and an anorak for a touch of old-money charm.
* Varley Kirsten raincoat ($320 at VARLEY)
* Alex Mill Jo shirt ($145 at ALEX MILL)
* Kallmeyer Percie pleated pants ($645 at NET-A-PORTER)
* Tod’s Gommino loafers ($995 at NET-A-PORTER)

The Warm Ivory
Here, ivory trousers in a roomy cut make the perfect backdrop for a statement sweater and sunglasses.
* Loewe x Albers layered sweater ($1,800 at BERGDORF GOODMAN / LOEWE)
* Banana Republic drapey pull-on pants ($120 at BANANA REPUBLIC)
* Fifth & Ninth Rocket wraparound sunglasses ($49 at NORDSTROM)
* Franco Sarto Dovie Flexa flats ($120 at NORDSTROM)

The Pleated Beige
Make a statement in a completely monochromatic look, as demonstrated by this chic showgoer in shades of camel and olive.
* Burberry Camden Heritage car coat ($2,295 at BURBERRY)
* Nili Lotan Dyllan shirt ($490 at NILI LOTAN)
* Everlane wide-leg trousers ($168 at EVERLANE)
* Vince Spazzolato belt ($128 at SHOPBOP)

The Plaid on Plaid
Go maximalist with a print-on-print pant set, and keep the rest of the look low-key with sneakers and classic eyewear.
* Cos checked V-neck top ($169 at COS)
* Cos checked barrel-leg pants ($169 at COS)
* Ray-Ban 54mm square sunglasses ($16 at NORDSTROM)
Nike P-6000 sneakersSneakers
$115 | NIKE
Photographed by Phil Oh

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