Looking to lighten up your pants wardrobe this summer? Have you tried the cropped wide leg pants trend? After all, warmer temperatures call for a wider leg. (Psst … these adorable “short pants” are also known as sailor pants, painter pants, palazzo pants, or a gazebo pant, and many have an on-trend high waist.)
Majorly cute, and with plenty of 70s vibes, the shape is actually much more flattering than you’d think. Truly, the cropped, wide-leg silhouette is easy, comfortable and shape-friendly (especially when combined with a higher waist.) Even if the idea of such a bold pant gives you the fashion jitters, rumor has it this pair from J.Crew (though I’m digging this pair too!) and the oh-so-popular Jesse Kamm sailor pant are both universally flattering, this Madewell pair is often compared to the pricier Kamm pant and is on MAJOR sale, and this crepe pair is a subtle way to try the trend; so one of these pairs may just be worth a try-on. And if you really want to dive in, there’s an affordable and adorable version from Everlane with pleats.
The pant can also be styled up or down easily – and you know I love a look that can go from day-to-night seamlessly. This is the kind of pant you can take on vacation, wear to work, pair with heels for a night on the town, the possibilities are pretty endless.
Inspiration right this way …
via Lena Corwin
via The Chriselle Factor (I’m kind of loving this denim take on the trend!)
via Shentonista
via Audrey McCoy
via Forage Film (Similar jeans here and here. Also crushing on those slides!)
via Frances May Shop
via Oroboro
via First Rite
via Economy of Style (in LOFT Pants)
via General Store
via Oroboro
via Horse Atelier
via Forage Fashion (in LOFT Pants)
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So tell me, would you try a pair of high-waisted cropped wide-leg pants? (Say that three times fast!)
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Anna Cobbs says
I’ve been hesitant to try this trend, but it looks so cute in the photos you found! I love it paired with a sweater & may just have to give it a go!
xx – anna
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Kate says
Yes! Totally love this trend!
Ruthie Ridley says
I am getting some major and inspo here!! I would definitely try a pair! I still don’t own any yet!
Anna English says
I’m drawing so much inspiration from this post, thanks for sharing!
Angelle Marix says
Ahhh, I love these cropped wide leg pants on each girl, but I’m a shorty. I’m not sure that I could pull it off. I certainly had wide leg pants in the 90’s and rocked them all the time. Thanks for sharing some inspiration.
Xoxo,
Angelle
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Anna says
I am still not sure I can pull them off, but the fashionistas you featured make it look so chic and effortless.
XO,
Anna
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Brie says
So many cute ideas for styling cropped wide leg pants! I would definitely try them 🙂
xo Brie
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Greta says
I love these pants! Just need to find the guts to wear them!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
Bailey says
I think this is such a cute style, but since I’m a shorty I probably couldn’t pull it off! so cute though!
xoxo,
Bailey
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Sarah Zerbe says
I don’t personally think it is a style I could pull off haha, I’m more classic.
Amanda | Glitter & Spice says
As much as I would absolutely love to wear this look, I’m pretty sure it’s not exactly made for my body type. Sad times 🙁
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com