Hello ladies.  Well, Fall is getting closer and closer by the minute.  It is officially time to stuff away those white linen pants and pull out your nice comfy sweaters. 

The next trend of the season is actually a surprise to me – Wide Legged Pants.  This trend snuck up on me because for the past couple of seasons it has been all about the skinny jeans.  Skinny jeans were everywhere and unfortunately too many people were trying to wear this look.  Nice look if you are a size 0, no curves and 5”11.  But if you are like the majority of the population – especially with any type of curves – please leave the skinny jeans on the rack.  What many didn’t realize is that skinny jeans wind up emphasizing exactly what you don’t want emphasized.  My opinion – lets leave that look to to the Hollywood folks.

On to the wide legged pant – this is the HOT pant of the season.  They come in all types of styles with variations ranging from work pants, to denim (which are NICE!), to party pants.  The wide legged pant is a fresh silhouette and a welcomed alternative to the skinny pants and the best part, flatters most body types.  Lets look at the different styles:

There is the trouser pant which is slightly loose throughout the entire pant.  This look is nice in denim. 

                                                

The flared leg pant which is fitted throughout the top portion yet slightly looser than the boot cut at the bottom.  Good look for work – a way to stay on top of the fashion without jeopardizing the work place attire.   

                                           

And then there is the true wide legged from top to bottom.  These bottoms will look really nice with a feminine top and some classic pumps and a nice clutch and you can transform this look from work to evening out. 

                                         

The good news is most body figures can pull off this trend, however, the bad news is if not done right, you may end up looking frumpy or stout.  The key to wearing this trendy look is to create a long, lean silhouette.  And with fashion, there are always do’s and don’ts to pulling off a killer look. 

Tip #1:    Stilettos or high heeled shoes – A must. 

Unless you are 6 ft tall, you must wear heels with these pants.  The fastest way to make this look unflattering is to wear ballet slippers.  Only tall people can pull this off.   

Tip #2:     Get the right length. 

It is vital that the pant skims the surface of the ground – this also helps to create the long, slimming effect.  No floods please, safe bet you will look a hot mess! 

Tip #3:     Balance out the width with the right top. 

Try pairing the wide legged pant with a narrow feminine top or a short fitted jacket.  Keeping the top pretty fitted only helps elongate the body.    

Tip #4:    Keep pants fairly fitted in the waist, hip and thigh area.