Wide-leg pants
Wide-leg linen pants that catch the breeze and leave room to move.
FabricLinen or cotton-linen
WaistElastic or tie
LengthAt the ankle bone
Best forHeat, travel, long days
Get the fit right
1
Go by the hip
An elastic waist fits almost anyone. Hip width decides whether the legs hang straight or pull.
2
Check the rise
Old Chinese trousers had a deep, roomy seat. Modern wide legs keep some of that ease, so you can sit and stride.
3
Wash, then hem
Linen can shrink at first. Wash once, then hem to the ankle bone so cuffs stay off the street.
Wide legs make their own breeze.
Check the pair up close
选Ask for hip, rise and inseam, measured flat.
选Hold pale colors to the light. White and cream can show through.
选Look for a wide, flat waistband that won't roll.
选Check inside the legs. Linen frays, so raw edges should be bound or overlocked.
Wide-leg pants
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Good to know
Are wide-leg linen pants see-through?
Pale ones can be. Wear skin-tone underwear or choose a lined pair. Darker colors and heavier cloth solve the problem.
What shoes go with wide-leg pants?
Flat sandals, cloth shoes or slim sneakers. Heels work too if the hem falls close to the floor.
Do linen pants stretch out?
Yes, a little at the knees and seat after a day of wear. A wash pulls them back into shape.
