How to Style Wide Leg Trousers This Fall & Winter

Over the past few years I’ve really been embracing wide leg trousers. They’re more comfortable than jeans, look effortless, seasonally versatile, and you can just as easily wear wide leg pants with sneakers as you can with a heel or bootie. 

I’m personally a fan of high waisted trouser styles because they make legs look longer and work on multiple body types. Wide leg pants are also a great option for days when you feel bloated or just want something easy and comfy to wear other than sweatpants.

In warmer months I love wearing wide leg trousers with a t-shirt and some sneakers or sandals. You can still wear wide leg trousers in cooler months; there are just a few things to think about when doing so. Here are my top tips for styling a pair of wide leg trousers when it’s cold, plus a round up of my current favorites you can shop.

How to Style Wide Leg Trousers This Fall & Winter
How to Style Wide Leg Trousers This Fall & Winter
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How to Style Wide Leg Trousers for Fall and Winter

Think About Fabrics

Fabric always plays a big part in wearing items over multiple seasons.

Take a look at your current inventory of wide leg pants. Unless your wide leg trousers are linen, or lightweight cotton (two undoubtedly summer fabrics), you can totally wear them in the fall or winter.

If you’re looking to invest in a new pair of wide leg trousers for for fall and winter, you can also try something in a heavy twill, wool, corduroy, or even brushed flannel.

Swap Your Top

The easiest way to transition wide legged trousers to fall and winter is to swap your top from a t-shirt to something that makes sense for the cold.

Depending on the weather where you live, this could mean a lightweight turtleneck or a chunky sweater.

See my favorite ways to style a black turtleneck here.

Add Outerwear 

My favorite thing about this time of year is all the fun layering that can happen! In Autumn, add one of these classic fall jackets and coats.

In winter, utilize other winter accessories like beanies and scarves to keep you nice and toasty.

Try a Blazer

The wide leg suit is here to stay. It is classic and chic.

Even if you don’t have a matching set, you can still achieve a stylish outfit by wearing your wide leg pants with a blazer and some heels or heeled boots.

This is a great cold-weather outfit when you need something that’s on the more professional side.

But if a blazer doesn’t provide enough warmth, don’t be afraid to add a long wool coat over your full ensemble.

Wear Tights for Added Warmth

If it’s really cold where you live, a beanie and a scarf may not do the full trick of keeping you warm. And because of the silhouette, wide leg pants tend to be a little more breezy than slimmer pants and jeans. 

My secret to staying extra cozy in wide legs pants is to wear tights under them! They stay full hidden, and you’d also be surprised how much warmer you’ll be, even with the thin layer!

All of these styling tips also work when wearing wide leg jeans in the fall or winter.

Wide Leg Trouser Outfit Ideas

Wide Leg Trouser Outfit Ideas

Sweater and Wide Leg Trousers

Pair your wide leg pants with a cozy sweater and some sneakers for an easy, everyday look that works for the day or a casual dinner. In addition, this simple outfit is made much more interesting thanks to a unique color combo of dark dreen, light blue, and a touch of dusty pink.


Cozy Coat and Loafers outfit

Cozy Coat and Loafers

Nothing beats a winter outfit than a snuggly sherpa jacket. You can also add some chunky loafers for an easy, office appropriate look.


Casual Knit and Wide Leg Lounge Pants

Casual Knit and Wide Leg Lounge Pants

Wide leg pants can work for the weekend, too. Try a pair of comfortable jersey pants and also pair with a striped knit for a preppy look.


How to Style Wide Leg Trousers for Fall and Winter

Tan Wide Leg Pants and Plaid Coat

Brighten up a neutral wide leg pants outfit with a pop of color, courtesy of your coat.


Tweed Jacket and Wide Leg Trousers

Tweed Jacket and Wide Leg Trousers

Adding a tweed jacket is a great way to add texture to your look for those in-between weather days. To prevent the tweed jacket from feeling too precious, dress down the outfit with cool converse sneakers.


Wide Leg Leather Pants and Long Tan Coat

Wide Leg Leather Pants and Long Tan Coat

Step outside of the box by trying wide leg trousers in seasonal fabrics. Wide leg leather trousers are professional, but still provide a bit of edge. In addition, stay warm with a turtleneck top and a long tan wool coat.


Corduroy Pants and Long Coat

Corduroy Pants and Long Coat

Corduroy is a classic cold-weather fabric. Lean into the coziness and texture of the fabric with knit accessories and a long coat.


Wide Leg Pants and Blazer

Wide Leg Pants and Blazer

For a business professional look, pair a blazer with your wide leg trousers. I’m partial to an all-black base with a black top and black pants; it is always so sleek and chic.


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