How to Style Wide Leg Pants So They Look Expensive
Wide leg pants only work when the length and the balance are right. Get those two things correct and everything from a vest to a knit looks deliberate.
Length and rise
- Length. The hem should sit just above the floor in the shoes you plan to wear. A wide leg that puddles reads sloppy.
- Rise. A high rise makes the leg look longer and keeps the waist defined, which is what stops a wide leg reading shapeless.
Balance the top half
Wide on the bottom means fitted, cropped or tucked on top. A rib vest, a fitted knit or a tucked shirt all work. If you want an oversized top, tuck the front only so the waist still shows.
Shoes
A block heel or a pointed boot gives the extra height the hem needs. A trainer works if the hem clears the floor. Avoid a delicate strappy sandal, which disappears under the fabric.
Where to look
Tailored, knitted and denim wide legs sit in bottoms and jeans and pants, and the matching sets are in co-ords and sets.
US to US size conversion
Kovelle sizes are shown in US numbers in the United States and in US numbers in the United States and Canada, so you always shop in the sizing you know. The conversion is two sizes down from US to US.
| US | US | EU |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | US 2 | EU 34 |
| US 4 | US 4 | EU 36 |
| US 6 | US 6 | EU 38 |
| US 8 | US 8 | EU 40 |
| US 10 | US 10 | EU 42 |
| US 12 | US 12 | EU 44 |
Every product page carries a Size and fit section with the body measurements for that piece, and a fit verdict that says whether it runs small, true to size or large.
Shipping, returns and paying
Every order is dispatched the same day. Standard shipping is free, express next day is available at checkout, and returns are free for 21 days from the day your order arrives. 20% off everything is applied automatically at checkout, so you pay 20% less than the price on the product page. Pay later options is available in the United States, and PayPal, Google Pay and cards are accepted everywhere.
Questions people ask
Should wide leg pants touch the floor?
They should clear the floor by a centimetre or so in the shoes you wear them with.
What top goes with wide leg pants?
Something fitted, cropped or tucked, so the waist is visible.
Can you wear wide leg pants if you are petite?
Yes. Choose a high rise, keep the hem just off the floor and wear a heel or a pointed boot.