What to Wear With Wide Leg Trousers: 3 Easy Outfit Ideas

Hi Ladies! Most of us have transitioned from skinny to wide-leg jeans pretty seamlessly, but how do you feel about wide-leg trousers? Soft, loose, flowy trouser pants are trending, and I, for one, was on the fence about them.

I wondered whether I liked such a baggy look, if they would make me look bottom-heavy, whether they were too dressy for casual everyday wear, and how to style wide-leg trousers. I’m excited to report that I found a pair I absolutely love and can’t wait to share with you.

Check out my new wide-leg trousers and these 3 easy outfit ideas I’ve come up with.

50% off Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers | Pink blouse | sweater | bag | sneakers | bracelet

Meet Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers

My new favorite wide-leg pants are these Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers. (They’re also at Nordstrom.) I’m a huge Spanx fan; I wear them all the time. I’m so glad they’ve branched out from being just a leggings brand to making so many other comfortable, body-sculpting clothes. The beauty of these pants is that they have a very relaxed, loose look and feel, but they aren’t at all baggy or sloppy. The fit is superb.

Like all things Spanx, they’re soft and stretchy, and they give you a great shape! I was really surprised by how light and super-comfy they were because I was expecting them to feel more like serious dress pants.

Instead, they feel more like flowy leggings. They have a pull-on waist, are fitted across the hips, and then fall straight down with a classy pintuck pleat. They’re long enough to give you that cool look, but you need to be tripping over them.

Watch me model this outfit at my LTK shop

Outfit Idea # 1 Blouse + Wide Leg Trousers

So the next question is, what do you wear with wide-leg trousers? The key is to wear something more fitted up top since the pants are wide on the bottom. I’m not talking about a body-con top like a bodysuit—although you can. You just need a top that is slim fitting, not wide or baggy, and if you can tuck it in, great. Or, wear a shorter or cropped top rather than a long one.

Remember, Slim and tucked or cropped on top + wide on the bottom gives you the right proportions.

For example, these pants. They are smoke grey, which is gray with a touch of pink, so I’ve paired them with this soft pink and black ruffle-neck blouse and tucked it in. Then, I added a sweater tied around my neck and white sneakers to create a sporty vibe. It looks casual but also classy to me!

Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers | Mock Neck Sweater | Sneakers | Earrings

What are Crepe Pants?

I mentioned that these Spanx pants are crepe. In case you were wondering, Crepe is a wool, silk, or synthetic fabric (these are polyester) with tiny bumps that create a slightly raised surface like a pancake or crepe. (Interesting, right?)

Crepe is very lightweight and breathable, so very comfy.

Watch me Model this outfit at my LTK shop

Outfit # 2  Mock Neck Sweater + Wide Leg Trousers

Another idea for what to wear with wide-leg trousers is this sleeveless knit top. It’s a relaxed mock-neck turtleneck with a small cap sleeve. It’s short enough to show off the high waist and make your legs look really long, which is helpful when you are wearing wide, billowy pants.

I like this modern combo of taupe and smoke gray. It soft and elegant.

As for what shoes to wear with wide trousers, you’ll notice I have a sneaker theme going on. In the outfit above I’ve tied the look together with these cool snake-print sneakers.

I’m wearing white lace up sneakers with the other two looks. The reason: I like my feet to be comfy, plus sneakers with trousers are a youthful, modern look.

Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers | Blazer | Sneakers | Necklace 

Outfit # 3 Blazer + Wide Leg Trousers

You’ve probably heard me say before that a blazer instantly uplevels any outfit, especially a double-breasted blazer. Double-breasted has that old money look. I’m wearing a fitted white tank under my jacket, so you can wear the jacket open, but here, I’m showing it buttoned up. I’m wearing relaxed trousers, a jacket, and sneakers. I love this casual, posh vibe!

Watch me Model this outfit at my LTK shop

So there you go! Three ways to wear Spanx Carefree Crepe Trousers or any trousers you might already have. I think these trousers work really well for the 40, 50, and 60+ lifestyle if you want to look elegant but hip, too!

As for sizing, I’m a size 6, and I got a size small, and they fit perfectly. Check out the Spanx size guide to find the correct size for you.

Right now, these pants are 50% off at Spanx (40% off at Nordstrom), so grab a pair before they’re gone!

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Let me know what you think. Are you ready to swoosh around in these comfy, fun pants?  I feel like I need to call up a friend and have a lunch date. This outfit is too cute to waste.