One of the most beloved denim styles right now has to be the wide jean. From a relaxed jean to a super wide, there are so many options to choose from to find the right fit for you. Gone are the days of the painted on skinny jeans, and instead we are saying hello to the more relaxed comfortable wide leg jeans.
These wide leg jeans are not your classic flared or bell bottoms, they’re a more relaxed fit from the thigh through the leg. Opt for any rise that works for your torso and proportions, but aim for a relaxed fit.
Easily dress up wide leg denim with a heel or bootie for a date night or the office. Or style with a slim sneaker or sandal for a more casual look. While you can go cropped wide leg jeans, or full length wide leg jeans, today’s post is all about the more full length wide leg jean. You can also use today’s wide-jean outfit inspiration for any other wider leg bottom from trousers to cargos or linen pants.
17 Wide-Jean Outfits
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Casual In A Super Wide Leg With A Suede Jacket
These are a SUPER wide leg jean and the best way to balance this voluminous bottom is with a slim sneaker, and fitted top. This adds a bit of balance to the excess fabric. And for a great topper, try a cropped jacket. These really help to balance out the wider leg jean and you’ll see this trick used throughout these wide-jean outfit ideas.
Black Wide Leg Jeans For Cocktails
Get dressed up for a girls night out on the town or date night, with black washed wide jeans, an edgy jacket and silver heels. This is my favorite way to wear wide leg jeans when I want to go out on the town. It feels dressy but not over the top and still has some edge to it.
Cuffed Wide Leg Jeans With A Suede Blazer
The cuffed wide leg jeans trend is another variation of this popular silhouette. The big cuff at the bottom is a nice added interest to the jeans. I like to style these with an Adidas Gazelle or Samba and a structured blazer.
Wide Leg Cargo Jeans For Spring
Look one → Add a little cargo to your look with these wide leg cargo jeans. I love this medium wash and cargo detail for spring and summer. Pair with a summer knit top and strappy sandals for an elevated look to balance out the more masculine vibe of the cargo jeans.
Look two → For those early spring days, I love this dark wash wide leg cargo jean. Pair it with a strappy sandal and a light jacket for a completely pulled together and stylish look. I like to style these wide leg cargo jeans with a cropped jacket, or a full length jacket like a long trench coat.
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Wide Leg Denim With Adidas And A Button Down
These are the perfect wide-leg jeans. Relaxed through the hip with a slight leg opening provides you that perfect 90s cool girl look. These are a full-length jean (also seen below with high heels) so you can see the puddling here. While I wouldn’t recommend having your wide-leg jeans drag on the floor like we were in high school, a slightly longer length that puddles is in fact the perfect fit if you ask me.
I style these longer wide leg jeans with all of my favorite sneakers, even my slightly platform sneakers too. Keep your tops a bit cropped here from cropped sweaters or buttonedowns, or tuck things in to create some balance. I love throwing a sweater over the shoulders to add a little texture and interest to any look.
Relaxed Wide Leg Light Wash Jeans For Casual Winter Outfit
For winter, try pairing your relaxed wide leg jeans with a cozy sweater and sneakers. A long wool coat is the perfect topper to keep you warm. I like to tuck in my sweater a bit or wear a cropped sweater, not a midriff-baring sweater, but one that hits around the top of your hip. And yes, you can wear light was jeans in the winter!
An oversized longer sweater can feel a bit messy, but when done right it works great. Try a v-neck style, or one with a crew neck with a longer necklace to elongate the neck a bit.
Dark Wash Wide Leg Full Length Jeans
For a dressier look, try a dark wash wide leg jean. These are my go-to wash and fit for when I want to be dressed up. Dark wash jeans, with no whiskering or fading, are the perfect option for a dressier outfit when you still want to wear your jeans.
These dark wash wide leg jeans are super long, more like a trouser style jean almost. They’re perfect to pair with those high heels and boots. Wear them all year round in my book!
Wide Leg Light Wash Denim With Heels
These are some of my favorite denim outfit ideas when I want to be dressed up a bit in a light wash jean. Try adding a simple heel or bootie to your wide leg jeans and a nice blouse, or sweater and blazer. These wide leg jean outfits are perfect for date night, a business casual office environment, or when you want to just feel a little more put-together for a lunch or dinner with friends.
Whenever I’m styling wide leg jeans with heels, I am for the jeans to just about hit the ground. While I used to worry about my jeans looking like floods, there’s really nothing to worry about if they’re a smidge off the ground. Other than that, I’d go for a cropped wide leg. But I wouldn’t stress if it’s just off the ground a bit.
Super Wide Leg Brown Jeans For A Boho Outfit
Swap those blue denim wide-leg jeans for an interesting wash like these brown wide leg jeans. These feel more like a bell bottom almost and give a great boho vibe. Pair with clogs or chunky espadrilles to complete the look.
Leopard Wide Leg Jeans Outfits
Try a leopard wide leg jean for a truly on trend look. Whether you go more relaxed and wide, or straight wide, cropped, whatever, a leopard wide leg jean is the perfect option for your closet. I style mine the most with a comfortable sneaker or ballet flat. Try a tee with a trench coat for a simple spring or fall look. And for a dressier combination, try a button down or nice sweater. You can always swap the flat sneaker or shoe with a heel or boot.
Ecru Wide Leg Jeans Outfit Ideas
If you’re over the blue jean wide leg, try an ecru wash. This off-white wash is perfect for all year round. Yes, you can wear your white jeans in the winter! Whether it’s paired with a sneaker and blazer, or heel and a cool duster, these are a staple to have in your rotation.
How To Style Wide Jeans
There are some tips to keep in mind when styling wide leg jeans. From choosing the right wide leg jeans for your body type, to the denim washes, length and more. Once you choose your favorite pair of wide leg jeans, it all comes down to styling them to make the proportions feel right and to let your personal style shine through.
How To Choose The Right Wide Leg Jeans For You
A wide leg jean really is one of the most universally flattering silhouettes. It really comes down to how wide you want your jeans and length. There are some jeans that are way more wide than others. While you can go super wide starting at the hip, or fitted through the hip and then wide through the leg. Some that have a slight leg opening, versus super wide.
I think the best place to start that is truly the most universally flattering, is a high rise wide leg that is fitted through the hip, and then is wide through the leg. This is look 2 above which I think is easiest to style and can be worn in a cropped or full length. Choose whatever wash you want from dark washes to light washes, ecru or black.
Wide Leg Cropped Jeans vs. Wide Leg Full Length Jeans
Wid leg jeans can come in many lengths too depending on the style you’re looking to achieve. Today’s post is really mostly about full length and longer inseams. But you can definitely try a wide leg cropped jean, they’re some of my favorite pairs of jeans in my closet. These hit at or above the ankle showing off the shoe. This makes them really fun to style because you can wear so many shoe options. So many heels, loafers, flats and sneakers work with them. Along with very specific types of boots, more on which shoes to pair with wide leg jeans below.
Best Shoes To Pair With Wide Leg Jeans
For Full Length Wide Leg Jeans
→ Touching the ground or longer wide leg jeans pair great with…
- Sneaker – slim or platforms
- Ballet flats
- Loafers
- Heels and clogs
- Ankle boots
- Knee high boots
A longer length wide leg jean really does go with a TON since you are only really seeing the toe of the shoe. You may find some of yours look better with some shoes here, versus others, you’ll just have to play around a bit.
I find my chunky loafers feel too heavy with most of my wide leg jeans that are full length, but a slimmer more classic loafer can sometimes balance out the jeans well. A ballet flat or low heel are great. And you can really wear any type of bootie here if the boot is mostly covered unlike the cropped wide leg where more rules come into play. More ideas on the best shoes for wide leg pants here.
It’s all in your own personal style preference for what works here. And when it comes to heels or boots, I find an elongated toe box whether that be a square toe or pointed toe, works best when it peeps out from under the jeans. But that isn’t a hard rule, I still love a rounded toe, or open toed espadrille wedge here as well.
For Cropped Wide Leg Jeans
→ Hitting at or around the ankle, these wide leg cropped jeans pair great with…
- Sneaker – slim or platforms, high-top or low-top
- Ballet flats
- Loafers
- Heels andclogs
- Sock booties
- Chelsea boots
I have one firm rule when it comes to pairing shoes with my cropped wide leg jeans, and it’s that anything that covers your ankle like a bootie or sneaker, should be snug to the body and go high enough up on the leeg that the jean falls over it slightly. When it comes to which boots to wear with jeans, this guide will also help you navigate your options!
For example, high-top sneakers are great, and so are sock booties. If you’re styling Chelsea boots, you want them to be more snug and have a taller shaft on them. Other than that, any slim or platform sneaker, ballet flat or lafers, heels and clogs, you name it, really does work with all cropped wide leg jeans. They are super versatile. Here are more ideas on how to style wide leg cropped pants so you can see more shoe combination ideas.
Best Tops & Jackets To Pair With Wide Leg Jeans
When styling wide leg jeans I have found that the tops and jackets are one of the biggest challenges for many people to overcome. I aim for a more fitted top or one that is at least tucked in if it has some volume to it. This helps to balance out the proportions of the more voluminous bottoms.
And the same goes for jackets. You want more structure typically or a shorter fit that hits at the hip. A shorter jacket with wide leg jean combination helps to provide a more flattering silhouette. Think bomber jackets, lady jackets or moto jackets that hit around the hip or higher. Wide leg jeans really elongate your legs. So cutting off your leg with the wrong length jacket can feel off balance. This rule is really loose though. It’s all about styling sometimes with fitted pieces underneath or exposing the neck or wrists to add balance.
Lastly, I love to reach for long line pieces too like a long structured blazer, or super long trench coat or wool coat for winter. The longer length helps to continue to elongate your body.
Are you ready to dive into the wide leg jean trend now? With all of these great outfit ideas from dressed up for date night, to casual everyday and even business casual for the office, there’s inspiration for every one here. My biggest tip is to figure out your ideal shoe and jean pairing to make getting dressed a breeze. And having a few great third pieces to add that feel balanced will make putting these wide leg jean outfits together feel easier than ever.
