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BLOGGER CHALLENGE: WIDE-LEGGED TROUSERS

Six fashion bloggers show us how to wear wide-legged trousers.

By Jacque De Borja Apr 5, 2011
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Angela Nepomuceno
BLOG: Lush Angel


What made you try this trend?
Wide-legged trousers isn't something new. It was a trend in the 70's and since then, it keeps on coming back. I've always been a fan of wide-legged and flared pants so I'm definitely one of those people rejoicing over its return. I didn't just "try" this trend, it's more like resurrecting a long lost love.

How did you build your outfit around it? How did you style it to make the look your own?
I was aiming for a prim and proper look so I thought of pairing my plaid wide-legged pants with a pleated ruffled blouse. Throwing in a hint of sexiness are the low neckline and sheer fabric of the top whose style is perfect for office and even after-office activities. So as not to look too plain, I used a vintage camel belt with a gold buckle and a red bag for a pop of color. I also chose to wear sandals with wooden chunky heels that peep below the hemline of my trousers.

How did you balance your look to avoid making it look over-the-top?
When wearing voluminous pants, I make sure to pair it with a waist-defining top. Either I tuck it in or use a fitted top or a cropped shirt, if I prefer it untucked. Pairing wide-legged trousers with long and big tops can look unflattering, especially if you're not blessed with long legs.

How do you accessorize?
Wide-legged trousers look really good with sky-high heels or wedges. The structure of the pants becomes more defined and it makes the legs look longer. As for other accessories, I've always been a fan of piling up bangles or bracelets, you'll never go wrong with it. Using necklaces really depends on the kind of top you are wearing. Since my top has too many details already, I chose to skip on necklaces.

Can you give tips on how to wear this trend?
The length of flared trousers should be long enough for your shoes to peep through. Wearing it with heels or wedges would be perfect to create an illusion of longer leg line. And for a structured look, tops that define the waist look great with wide-legged pants.

How would you wear it during the day, night, to the beach, to a party, to work?
There are various kinds of wide-legged pants to choose from for office wear, weekend shopping, or even a night out. This outfit I wore would be perfect for office to after-office events. If the top is too revealing for the office because of the sheer fabric and low neckline, you can easily throw on a short tailored blazer for a more polished look. For a party, I would wear high-waisted pants with an embellished tank top, skinny belt and sky-high heels. A comfortable pair of flowy wide-legged pants in a pastel color is also perfect for summer. Just pair it with a tank top, a mix of colorful bangles, and wedge espadrilles or even flats and you're ready to hit the beach.

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  • That kind of trousers are very fashionable. I think that will be a hit in the industry but not in the childrens trousers
    By childrens trousers on 1/22/2012 at 10:33 AM