Discover our 5 outfit ideas for wide leg linen pants that you’ll want to add to your everyday rotation. These wardrobe classics are perfect for dressing up and dressing down, and we’ll help you show them off in the most elegant light.
You’ll always feel like a holiday is just around the corner with effortless wide leg linen pants that help you match your outfits to your beautiful lifestyle. We’ll help you get ready for the weekend, the office and all of life’s other moments with our outfit ideas that transcend the trends and ooze sophistication.
Need more outfit inspiration? Find effortlessly elegant ideas in our blog on how to wear wide leg linen pants.
FOR DAYS OFF
black linen pants + tunic button-down shirt + loafers
Days off just became more elegant with our Matheo Black Linen Pants, which will make you want to say “yes” to any last-minute plans. These sumptuously soft pants are a must-have for everyday comfort. They’re tailored to be ultra-flattering, skimming the waist and hips and then giving plenty of room in the leg area.
Style them with a long button-down shirt and watch as your confidence increases. To enhance the relaxed, nonchalant chic of the outfit, make sure to leave the shirt untucked.
Choose from classic white linen tops or embrace a spring-ready look with a vibrant red or soft blush pink. You can complete the look with leather loafers—they’re effortlessly stylish and perfect for days when you're on the move.
FOR WEEKEND FUN
white linen pants + beige feminine blouse
Feel inspired the next time you open your wardrobe with our Matheo White Linen Pants that will make even the dullest of tasks seem special. The relaxed proportions are a dream to wear from Monday to Sunday, while the thoughtfully placed stitches and creases exude extra elegance.
These everyday pants are the perfect match for a feminine blouse, with just the right balance of dressy and casual. For the blouse, it’s all up to your personal tastes; make them as ruffled or lacey as you fancy with fashion’s current boho obsession, it seems you can never have too many ruffles.
Anything beige coloured will keep the effortless sophistication of the look high. Try to choose tops that cinch the waist or at least lightly skim your figure to ensure a flattering overall silhouette.
FOR THE OFFICE
tailored linen trousers + cashmere sweater + leather belt
Refresh the standard black & white office uniform with splashes of latte browns—that will let your colleagues know you’re an independent thinker and invaluable. With their front pleating and naturally elegant drape, our Piega Linen Pants are just as essential for work as Google Docs or remembering the password to your Excel spreadsheet.
Combine these classic pants with a fine knit in a similar colour - lightweight and warm cashmere sweaters are the winning choice for transition seasons. Complete the look with a leather belt that will add a touch of polish to these tailored linen trousers.
If you’d like to smarten the look even more, you can layer a white collared shirt underneath and have it peek through the sweater. You’ll look simultaneously fashionable and professional, which can be a tricky balance.
wide leg linen pants + cropped linen top + oversized blazer
Wide leg linen pants are such go-to’s for the office that we had to feature them twice. To make this outfit more spring-friendly, our Thalia Khaki Linen Trousers won over safer black linen pants. They’re still neutral, though, and effortlessly pair with whites, beiges, and darker greens. Feel free to play around with colour combinations.
Sometimes, the secret is not to fight against the slouchiness of wide leg pants, but to enhance it even further. An oversized blazer is the perfect match, and something about this pairing is just pure fashion magic. Choose a colour for the blazer that subtly complements the pants (i.e. green or beige).
An elegantly simple white linen top is the ideal layering piece, as it helps balance the relaxed proportions of the pants and blazer. Try to choose cropped designs that accentuate the waist and counteract the oversized silhouette.
FOR VACATION
wrap linen pants + fitted top + statement-making sandals
If you'd like to look as effortlessly elegant as the locals, our Zakai Wrap Linen Pants are musts to pack in your suitcase. Their exaggerated silhouette helps ease you into breezy holiday living. They're also so comfortable for walking you'll love to take them with you on long days of sightseeing.
To balance the wide silhouette of the pants, pair them with a fitted top in a similar colourway. Anything from camisoles to sleeveless linen tops or cropped blouses would work wonders.
Thanks to their shorter length, these wide leg linen pants make your shoes the centre of attention. A strappy gladiator sandal in a vibrant hue like orange or red would look showstopping. Pair it with a textured raffia bag, and you'll happily send these holiday photos to everyone.
Don't miss even more stunning summer outfit ideas, with our blog on what to wear with white linen pants.
Are wide leg linen pants flattering?
As comforting as an early night-in, wide leg linen pants can also deliver on elegance—helping you waltz from a candlelit dinner to a 50th birthday party with ease. Does it seem like a fantasy? It's all in the impeccable cut - which lengthens the legs and cinches the waist, creating a silhouette that's universally flattering.
Below we share some tips for styling wide leg linen pants:
- Tailored fit around the waist and hips: balanced proportions are the secret to pulling off wide leg linen pants. Choose designs that closely skim the waist, and you'll see the difference. The cinched waist helps balance the natural drape of the wide legs and does the heavy lifting for you in the elegance department.
- High-waisted designs: to help counteract the roominess of the legs, opt for high-waisted designs. These will deliver an overall silhouette that's refined and effortless.
- For straighter legs: designs that feature slimmer leg shapes are less demanding when it comes to the waist area. You can easily choose from mid-rise to high-waist pants and still look polished.
What's the best length for wide leg linen pants?
Does the perfect length exist? Just like with heel heights, it all depends on personal preferences and styling needs. There's a time for kitten heels and a day when you need to rely on sky-high stilettos. The same is true for wide leg linen pants. Below, we'll share the most common lengths—when to wear them and with which pant styles they work with best.
- Straight leg linen pants: to the top of the foot
- Wide leg linen pants: ½ inch above the floor
- Culottes: to the ankles (more modern is the bottom of the ankle bone)
- Palazzo pants: covering most of your shoes for a showstopping look
For straight-leg linen pants:
The general rule is that these styles should finish at the top of the foot, creating a crisp, clean line that elongates the silhouette. As always with fashion, though, your personal style is what matters most. Pants cut from lightweight, breezy linens have a natural drape, so you can add extra length to the hem without fuss.
Timeless wide leg linen pants:
The classic cut of wide leg pants looks its best at floor length. But there is one catch—the shoes you wear matter, and you may have to commit to just one pair! Tricky when our shoe collections are so gorgeous! Floor length is measured at about ½ inch from the floor, and so it can change depending on the footwear. It's not so strict, though, as the trend in modern fashion is the longer the hemline, the chicer the look. So, when in doubt, go longer.
For culottes:
Enhance the relaxed feel of wide leg culottes even further by hemming them to the ankle. Or if easy movement is your aim, choose to go as far as the mid-calf. Our Zakai Linen Wrap Pants are a perfect example of how culottes can be effortless and flattering without awkwardly cutting off your silhouette.
For palazzo-style pants:
The natural fluidity of palazzo pants makes their length the most open to interpretation. They're the perfect candidates for fashion's puddle pants trend, which creates a puddle-like silhouette around the ankles. While often seen on it girls and models, you can work it into everyday life by letting your palazzos sweep the floor for a touch of drama.
Conclusion: 5 Outfit Ideas for Wide Leg Linen Pants
Wide leg linen pants embody effortless sophistication, seamlessly transitioning from casual to formal with the right styling. The general rule is that wide pants should be balanced with a more tailored top.
However, fashion is all about experimentation - slouchy silhouettes can look effortlessly modern when styled thoughtfully. Just be sure to include a structured element, like a belt, to maintain a refined look.
Below are 5 ways to style wide leg linen pants for effortless elegance:
- For days off: black linen pants + white tunic shirt + loafers
- For the weekend: white linen pants + beige feminine blouse
- For the office: tailored linen trousers + cashmere sweater + leather belt
- For the office #2: wide leg linen pants + linen top + oversized blazer
- For vacation: wrap linen pants + fitted top + statement-making sandals
