Say hello to wide-leg pants

The word on the street (literally) is that the wide-leg pants are back as it’s the latest in street style. Don’t confuse wide-legs with bellbottoms that flare out like bells at the base. It’s more like a stitched equivalent of PJs – wide all over. The good news? It works on all body types and creates a relaxed yet sophisticated silhouette. One of the most universally flattering pant styles out there, its finding favour with the B-town set. Go for this style in a tailored look with modern touches like paper-bag waists, patterns, and slouchy fits.

THE RIGHT FIT
The key to ace this look is to get a great fit. If you are scouting for these pants, go for a pair that feels comfortably snug through the waist, hips, and bum and flow over your thighs for a billowing effect. Avoid overt flares that can make you look wider. The length of the pants determine how it falls. The bottom should hit at the right place. Cropped style should end at ankles to showcase footwear and full-length cuts should barely skim the floor. The Instagram fashionista is now wearing longer, floor-grazing wide-leg pants in flowy fabrics to create ‘lewks’.

STYLE IT RIGHT
Take a cue from Kareena Kapoor Khan who wore it casually in a statement colour. The idea is to mirror the same effect – look put together but not try-hard. A button-down blouse works well for a work day and feminine top and summery accents — straw bags, hoop earrings — is a great brunch look.