Milk.Bread.Fashion.: High-Waisted, Wide-Legged Pants

3.23.2011

High-Waisted, Wide-Legged Pants

Following the 70's-inspired look that's big right now, high-waisted, wide-legged pants have made a big comeback. They can look like a lot after years of skinny jeans but, trust me, they are really flattering. The key is making sure the proportions are right for you. The width of the leg that a person who is 5'8" can pull off is probably different than for someone who is 5'1". But the biggest proportion to pay attention to is how high the waist hits you. If you have a big chest, avoid a waistline that comes all the way up to your bosom. Remember, anything almost to your bellybutton and up is going to be "high," especially in the context of pants that have been showing our butt cracks when we bend over for the past ridiculous number of years. The tailor is your friend when it comes to this look because the hem length and fit at the waist should be impeccable. In the end, you will look effortlessly cool and, most importantly, COMFORTABLE!