It’s no secret that wide leg pants hold a special place in my heart. I love wearing them for the way they make me feel, and the overall look they create. My favorite styles of wide leg pants are: sailor style pants (think: Kamm pants) and elastic waist pants (think: ultra flowy).
The price of wide leg pants can run the gamut, with the cult-favorite Kamms pushing $400. You can find Kamm pants on the secondhand market pretty easily but they’re still going to cost you nearly $300.
The good news is there are MANY options to choose from now. I love Kamm pants, don’t get me wrong, but it’s nice to have options that don’t break the bank.
SAILOR STYLE WIDE LEG PANTS:
Twill Cargo Trouser by First Rite (pictured above) $210, made in Los Angeles. Okay, I lied, this pair is a little more than $200, but they are so good I had to include them on the list. I love the earth tone colors and the pockets.
The Clara Wide Leg by ABLE (pictured above) $128, handmade in Mexico. I own and love these pants so much! I got them as a gift from ABLE about a year ago and, after chopping my hem, they have become a favorite! See them here and here.
High Rise Pant by Tribe Alive (pictured above) $168, handmade in Guatemala. 100% cotton with a beautiful flared leg in off-white. These are a bit more trouser-ish, while the ABLE pair is closer to denim.
Flora Pant by Whimsy + Row (pictured above) $168, made in Los Angeles. I don’t own these, but my friend Paige does, and I love them on her. If they came in a longer inseam I’d probably be all over them. They come in several beautiful colors.
The Wide Leg Crop Pant by Everlane $68, made responsibly in Jiangmen, China. These were my first foray into wide leg pants and I loved them, until I discovered Kamm pants, which ultimately worked better for me because the inseam is longer, and the button fly holds in my mom-bits. I think if Everlane ever creates these in a long inseam people will go wild for them.
Painter Pant by Curator $154, made in San Francisco. These are bit more utility style, and every time I see them on somebody on Instagram (see here and here), I think I need them. I love the long inseam.
ELASTIC WAIST WIDE LEG PANTS:
If you would have told me ten years ago that some of my very favorite pairs of pants would have scrunchie, elastic waists, I would have laughed. But comfort goes a long way for me, and when comfort meets style, it’s my favorite combination.
Wide Pants by Lauren Winter $190, made in Portland, OR. I bought a pair of these a few years ago, and they are one of my most prized pieces of clothing. They work particularly well in the spring and summer, and in cooler months with fitted tops or sweaters. See them here and here.
Florence Pant by Elizabeth Suzann $185, made in Nashville, TN. These have long been on my shopping list, but I have yet to click purchase. The canvas option looks like it cuts a beautiful, wide silhouette, with the overall shape being a little bit more slim than the Lauren Winter option.
Dune Pant by Only Child $128, made in Oakland, CA. These are a bit of a sneaky elastic waist option because the elastic is only in the back of the pant. Seems like a great option if you want comfort and polish rolled into one pair of pants.
BONUS – DENIM OPTIONS:
Fawcett Jean by Reformation $128, made in the USA. Button-fly, rigid denim with a 70’s-inducing fit. Nice long inseam. If my closet wasn’t already full… The ‘celtic’ color is my favorite.
Etta High Waist Raw Hem Wide Leg Jean by AG $198, made in the USA. Love the ultra wide, ultra faded look of these.
Ankle Justine Jeans by Rag & Bone $185, made in the USA. Classic dark wash with a raw hem, wide legs, a high rise and a hint of stretch. These would probably look good with every white or striped shirt you own.
For those that can sew the Persephone Pants by Anna Allen are a great wide-legged option! I have no affiliation I am just a huge fan of this beautifully drafted pattern. I’ve made several pairs and I’m even wearing some now. I own a pair of Kamms too and fit wise they are spot on perfect with the added bonus of being customizable- since I’m 5’11” I like to add a few inches to my Persephones.
YES! Great point. I have seen these many times over on Instagram, and they look so good! I am so very, very impressed with people who have the skill sets to make those!
I haven’t tried wide leg pants yet but I’m tempted. I think they might suit my hourglass shape.
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I think wide pants work well with hourglass shapes because they usually do a great job accentuating the waist! Just make sure your pair is high rise enough.
You are the queen of the wide-leg!! I know as soon as it warms up I’m going to resume my hunt for a lightweight style with some movement (and maybe even a fun print). My worry is that the elastic waistband that is common with those won’t do much for my ‘mom bits’ as you say :)
Have a great week!
Paige
Yeah, I think that’s the give and take with elastic! You get comfort, but give up a little on the ‘clean lines’ if you will. I think it might be worth it!!
I LIVE in my Elizabeth Suzann linen Florence pants in the summer. I have a pair in black that started it all, after which I added a pair in flax (that magically never get dirty or hold a stain??) and a pair of navy shorts. I love that the pants can skew dressy or casual depending on the top and shoes. The shorts are great for when it is truly hot-as-heck outside because they are so comfy and light you pretty much forget you’re wearing them. They are pricey but my cost per wear must be quite low by now, and they’ve definitely got some years left.
Thanks for the tip Alice!! Those are on my some day list too! I recently got a pair of the Cove pants from Only Child in linen, and I think they are pretty similar! Such a fun pant!!
I love wide leg pants. I have an hourglass shape and find that the wide leg pants work well. Definitely better than skinnies. My favourite are Jesse Kamm but I have a few others. I would love a linen pair from Elizabeth Suzann.
Yes! Wide leg pants don’t get enough love. I want to give a shout-out to the company I work for, Texture Clothing (www.textureclothing.com). We are a small label that designs and manufactures our clothing using hemp and organic cotton here in the U.S. and we have an item we call our Posh Pants that is a super comfy, super wide leg pant; I couldn’t help but think of it when I read your list! Skinny jeans have their place, but thanks for the awesome post reminding how awesome wide leg pants are!