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Wide leg trousers

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Diffuser Thu 29-May-25 06:14:14

I am 5'2 and I love wide leg trousers. I wear them with a short top for balance too. Usually a crop top for someone taller sits just right on my waist. I wear flats during the day and a heel if going out on an evening

Whitewavemark2 Thu 29-May-25 06:06:52

I’ve still got wide leg trousers from last time around😄.

So don’t need to buy any. Back then. I wore a closer fitting top to sort of “balance” the look. So a nice sweater or blouse, but nothing flowing as it were.

Deedaa Thu 29-May-25 00:15:09

I wear quite tight fitting tops with mine, just as I wear loose tops with straight cut trousers. But a loose jacket or open shirt is fine.

RosieandherMaw Wed 28-May-25 23:56:10

Does it matter, OP? Do youlike them and feel good?
Your opinion is what matters!

MiniMoon Wed 28-May-25 23:32:29

Meant to add, I wear flat shoes or boots with mine. I don't possess any heels.

MiniMoon Wed 28-May-25 23:31:12

I'm a little over 5' 2" tall and I have started buying wide leg trousers. I have a dressy black pair and 2 pairs of linen summery pairs in navy and green.
I don't think I'll buy any other styles now, I have arthritic knees which are permanently swollen so slim fit trousers are too tight.

NotSpaghetti Wed 28-May-25 23:23:10

I don't usually like them to be honest- probably because my legs used to be quite shapely so it seamed a waste of a "good" feature! grin
... However having tried some on (at last) I have recently bought some linen ones for the summer and have found them to be very comfy - and jolly.
I'm wearing them with a linen sleeveless shirt and they seem fine.

I am not petite but don't see why you can't wear whatever footwear you fancy.

Lilypops Wed 28-May-25 23:09:29

I have finally bought a pair of wide leg trousers in a lovely soft material , after a lot of humming and debating with myself. I think I like them on me , but at 5’1 I don’t know , are they “me”.
Anyone other petite ladies out there bought them soon,
Also am not sure what to wear on top , do I wear with a little heel or flats. Oh. Decisions Decisions. Thoughts on this welcomed.