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14 Pairs of Wide Leg Pants to Wear And Love

By Andrea Cheng

Updated Jul 29, 2013 @ 6:23 pm

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Earlier this month, we reported that celebrities were trading in their beloved skinnies for wide leg pants. To help you find your own perfect pair, we rounded up our top 14 faves that max out on both legroom and style. From drawstring palazzo pants in flowy fabrics to straight-up structured silhouettes, these relaxed fits come in all sorts of colors and prints. And with fall right around the corner, consider this the perfect time to cozy up to these anti-snug slacks. Click through to start shopping options with patterns, solids and everything in between.

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10 Crosby Derek Lam

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Free-falling flowers deliver a generous dose of whimsy.

$325;

modaoperandi.com.

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Miss Selfridge

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A more subdued floral print makes a statement without being too loud.

$68;

missselfridge.com.

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Topshop

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Wide leg pants create the illusion of lengthened stems, making them the perfect match for tall statuesque figures.

$90;

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3.1 Phillip Lim

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Bold florals along the sides make these pajama-inspired pants perfectly wearable during the day.

$450;

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Saloni

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A rich jewel-toned top can bring this all-over iris print from day to night.

$353;

matchesfashion.com.

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Rachel Zoe

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Black side panels on white brighten up traditional tuxedo trousers.

$117;

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Mango

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Not a print person? Go monochromatic in a pretty hue, like coral.

$35;

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Sass & Bide

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Nothing is really black and white. Take on these blurred stripes for shades of black, white and gray.

$320;

sassandbide.com.

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Forever 21

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Be whisked away to far away places with these tropical-themed palm tree printed trousers.

$20;

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Cristophe Lemaire

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Unleash your inner artist with these paint-splattered pants.

$495;

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Clover Canyon

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Let this busy print bring on attention.

$145;

shoplesnouvelles.com.

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Piamita

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Red piping finishes these sporty cobalt blue pants.

$285;

intermixonline.com.

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Topshop

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These triple-tone trousers would look great paired with a solid top.

$90;

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Forever 21

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The wide leg silhouette puts a modern spin on good ol’ fashioned pinstripe pants.

$23;

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