Let’s banish the discussion of wider legs, flared legs, and looser legs when it comes to trousers. We’re not interested in upsizing our trousers at this point.
However, if you’re one of the few who have embraced this shift in silhouette, congratulations! You have discovered the best news for mature women since ankle boots.
Let’s address the reasons for avoiding this change:
1) You prefer slim or skinny pants.
Answer: In surveys (including my own), tight, stretchy jeans and knee-defining jeggings were found to be the most aging clothing items for women over 50.
Emma Thompson wore a pair of WLTs by designer Stella McCartney with a matching blazer
2) You don’t want to look like you’re wearing men’s pants.
Answer: We’re not talking about oversized or “boyfriend” styles. We’re referring to fitted flared trousers that create a flattering silhouette.
3) You’re concerned that flared trousers will make your bottom look bigger.
Answer: On the contrary, flared trousers minimize the appearance of a defined bum and offer a more elegant and streamlined look.
4) You have a bigger top half but want to show off your legs.
Answer: This is the perfect opportunity to embrace Wide Leg Trousers (WLT) as they create balance in your overall silhouette. Pair them with a structured top or jacket and elevate the look with stacked heels.
5) You’ve worn flares in the past, and it feels outdated to go back to that style.
Answer: The WLTs we’re talking about are not bell-bottoms. These trousers are designed to be wider-legged, higher-waisted, and fitted on the hips, resulting in a flattering and modern look.
Victoria Beckham looks elegant in WLTs and a crisp white shirt, tucked in to create a neat silhouette
6) You think you can only wear WLTs with heels.
Answer: Not true. WLTs can be paired with a variety of footwear options, from flatbed sandals to loafers or ankle boots with a mid-heel.
7) You associate the term “wide” with negative connotations in fashion.
Answer: WLTs can be crisp and lean or flowy and fluid, and they are the future of fashion.
If you’re uncertain, start with a pair of wide-leg jeans that are fitted on the hips and taper gently from the hip to the foot. Longer lengths are more flattering and versatile than cropped flares.
You can find options like Boden’s (£90, boden.co.uk) or M&S’s subtle flares (£35, marksandspencer.com) to ease into the style.
For a 1970s uptown girl look, consider Cos’s tide jeans with starchy front creases (£79, cos.com).
Pair them with boots, a crisp shirt, and a sharp-shouldered blazer for a sophisticated denim outfit. However, flared jeans on women over 50 benefit from being dressed up rather than styled with trainers.
Now, let’s move on to trousers. Wider legs are going to modernize and elevate your wardrobe for autumn and beyond.
You have three style options:
Option 1: Explore floppy wool-blend, wide-leg, pinstripe trousers with strategic front pleats. These are game-changers for the workplace and daytime activities. Autograph offers a pair (£79, marksandspencer.com) that can be worn with or without a matching blazer.
Style them with a slouchy, mole-brown, cashmere polo neck, loafers, and a slim brown belt for a French fashion editor-inspired look. This will be my go-to outfit starting mid-September, unless we experience an Indian summer.
Option 2: I’m also a fan of flat-front sailorish WLTs that are fitted on the hips and flowy in the legs. Pair them with a stripey T-shirt and flats for a relaxed vibe, or tuck in a satin blouse and add heels for an elegant look. Jigsaw offers a full-length style in black or navy made of soft viscose fabric (£130, jigsaw-online.com).
Option 3: For a more fluid and breezy style that’s perfect
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