

Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.
The wide-leg pant is a classic silhouette that we'll never tire of. Offered in a variety of shape, length, and fabric options, a well-crafted, wide-leg style can be worn for just about any occasion, including, yes, a big meeting, but also date night and a trip to the farmer's market. Whether you're tall or petite, this cut—with its high-waist, pin tuck pleats, and varying hem lengths—can flatter your frame.
Leset Rio Wide Leg Pants
These comfy, yet chic knit pants have a high-rise waist that will pair perfectly with slightly cropped cardigans and cable knit sweaters.
See By Chloe Button-Embellished Check Woven Pants
These button-adorned checked pants will be your go-to workday trousers. Pair them with a crisp button-down, a sweater vest, and your favorite loafers.
Tory Burch Gingham Linen Wide Leg Pants
Embrace a bold graphic print with these black-and-white checkered pants. Great for work, these trousers can also serve up an easy weekend look alongside a crewneck sweatshirt and sneakers.
Wales Bonner Kwaku Workwear Wide Leg Jeans
This ivory denim pant sits high on your waist with a tailored, wide-leg silhouette that gives your look that effortless vibe. Style yours with a chunky knit and a heeled boot for an elongating effect.
RAEY Pleated-Front Wide-Leg Cotton-Blend Trousers
The exaggerated inverted pleats on these RAEY trousers give the pants their oversized silhouette. Style these with a form fitting top to play with proportion.
Bella Freud High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Inspired by vintage denim, these Bella Freud jeans are the perfect match for a crisp t-shirt—a simple, yet put-together look.
Lou Lou Studio Noro Leather Wide-Leg Pants
These leather pants add will add a bit of drama (and edgy sophistication) to your look. Style the them with an oversized blazer for a cool, slightly rocker feel.
AMI Paris Large Leg Fit Trousers
Instead of relying on your go-to blue jeans, why not give these fun-loving pink corduroy pants a try? Not only will they add an element of texture to your look, but the rose color will undoubtedly put some pep in your step.
Everlane The Corduroy Wide-Leg Pant
These wide-leg pants are crafted from fine-wale corduroy, making them softer than your run-of-the-mill cords. Pair them with a varsity sweater or a collegiate sweatshirt for all of the fall '70s vibes.
Zimmermann High Waist Flare Wide Leg Wool Blend Pants
Pintuck pleats and a built in belt make this wide leg trouser super sophisticated for boardrooms and happy hours alike.
Victoria Victoria Beckham Pleated Cotton Twill Pants
These baggy wide-leg pants are accentuated by their adjustable tapered cuff, giving them a cool off-duty vibe. Wear these khaki-colored pants with other earth tones for a monochromatic look.
Nanushka Namas Vegan Wide Leather Pants
Try on something a bit out of your comfort zone with these vegan leather trousers. Style them with a smart leather boot or a bold, statement shoe.
Live the Process Baja Cotton-Blend Wide-Leg Pants
These ultra-soft, wide-leg pants are made from a sustainably sourced silky cotton blend. Wear them alongside a hoodie for weekend errands and paired with an oversized turtleneck and ballet flats on weekdays.
Sara Holzman is the Style Editor at Marie Claire, covering runway trends and tracking down the latest finds to buy and wear. When she’s not writing about fashion, she pens about the best places to jet-off to.
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