Wide Leg Trousers Are Back: How to Style Relaxed Tailoring

Wide leg trousers are back in the fashion conversation. The Guardian recently covered how wide leg trousers are having a menswear moment, connecting the look to looser silhouettes, celebrity style, and a broader shift away from overly formal dressing.

At Diversity, we love this trend because it is not limited to one gender, one aesthetic, or one body type. Wide leg trousers can feel minimal, vintage, creative, romantic, sharp, or casual depending on how you style them.

Balance the Volume

Wide leg trousers already bring shape. To keep the outfit balanced, try pairing them with a fitted tank, cropped sweater, tucked button down, or shorter jacket. If you want a more dramatic look, add an oversized top, but keep one line intentional.

Choose the Right Rise

The rise changes everything. A higher rise can lengthen the leg and create structure at the waist. A lower rise can feel more relaxed and 90s inspired. Try both before deciding what feels best on your body.

Use Shoes to Set the Mood

Sneakers make wide trousers feel casual and modern. Loafers make them polished. Boots add weight. Ballet flats soften the look. The shoe choice controls the final message of the outfit.

Secondhand Styling Tip

When shopping resale, do not only check your usual size. Try trousers based on waist, rise, fabric, and drape. Many secondhand trousers are from different eras, so the tag may not tell the whole story.

Wide leg trousers are worth experimenting with because they can turn a simple top into a full outfit. Explore current pants, denim, and tailoring in Shop All, or let a stylist help you find your best trouser shape through a Personal Styling Session.