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Abandon Your Skinny Jeans — It's All About the Wide Leg

Street Style | Week of Oct. 13, 2014

Abandon Your Skinny Jeans — It's All About the Wide Leg

Street Style | Week of Oct. 13, 2014
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When you're used to wearing skintight jeans, it can be hard to wrap your head around the flared pant. A narrow silhouette does give off completely different vibes than one that's wider. But after lusting over the clothes on the Spring '15 runways, we can't help but want to channel our inner-'70s queen with roomier cuts. We're not only talking about the fit of our denim here — the bloggers below give us reasons to go for a boxy, breezy pant, whether it takes the form of a trouser, tailored culottes, or even overalls. We're not saying you have to ditch your skinnies forever — but right now, it might just be fun to let loose.

For a breezy, bohemian off-duty look, go for a luxe cardigan, and complete your denim with a thick belt that matches your tan booties.
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For a breezy, bohemian off-duty look, go for a luxe cardigan, and complete your denim with a thick belt that matches your tan booties.

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This outfit's silhouette is totally A-line — from the way the cardigan drapes over the shoulders to the shape of the pants.
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This outfit's silhouette is totally A-line — from the way the cardigan drapes over the shoulders to the shape of the pants.

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One of the ultimate wide-leg pant hacks? Flattering your midsection by pairing a high-waisted style with a crop top.
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One of the ultimate wide-leg pant hacks? Flattering your midsection by pairing a high-waisted style with a crop top.

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Nothing helps you channel '70s vibes like an ultrawide pant in a mustard shade. The embellished belt is just the icing on the cake.
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Nothing helps you channel '70s vibes like an ultrawide pant in a mustard shade. The embellished belt is just the icing on the cake.

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Danielle Bernstein keeps things flowing in a vertical striped set.
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Danielle Bernstein keeps things flowing in a vertical striped set.

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From the oversize button-up and pouch to the distressed hemline of those jeans, this look screams effortless.
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From the oversize button-up and pouch to the distressed hemline of those jeans, this look screams effortless.

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Tailored culottes could totally be mistaken for a midi skirt when layered with a thick coat.
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Tailored culottes could totally be mistaken for a midi skirt when layered with a thick coat.

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Ashley Madekwe shows us how to rock leather overalls that crop and flare, rather than cinch and extend to the floor.
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Ashley Madekwe shows us how to rock leather overalls that crop and flare, rather than cinch and extend to the floor.

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Who says black trousers can't make for a totally eye-catching outfit complete with a few bold quirks?
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Who says black trousers can't make for a totally eye-catching outfit complete with a few bold quirks?

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You can easily get that borrowed-from-the-boys look with long, cuffed jeans and a live-in black sweater — it's all about the neutrals.
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You can easily get that borrowed-from-the-boys look with long, cuffed jeans and a live-in black sweater — it's all about the neutrals.

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A simple black wide-leg trouser gets a casual touch with layered separates of varying lengths.
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A simple black wide-leg trouser gets a casual touch with layered separates of varying lengths.

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