07.07.11
CRÈME DE LA CROP: WIDE LEG JEANS
We've got a wide load for you today dear readers: a study and subsequent hunt for the perfect wide-leg jeans. Bell-bottom, flare—whatever you like to term these a-line cut classics, they're sure to provide a flattering fit and modern daytime hippie elegance.
The wide leg cut looks a bit more trouser-like than your typical skinny or boot-cut jeans, resulting in a more finished, polished look. Meaning: wide leg jeans are a key variable in the equation for casual daytime glamour. This was proven at Derek Lam, where a crisp white blouse tucked into belted wide leg jeans inspired a return to the 70s denim silhouette. Adopt the styling by choosing button-down breezy blouses, accessorize with oversize sunglasses and wooden platform sandals, and sharpen it up for the office with a blazer. There are innumerable options out there in endless washes and variations, but we narrowed it down to 8 stellar pairs of wide leg jeans (7 pictured above + 1 more pick from Paige Denim in thumbnails below) that we think are the cream of the crop. Shop our picks below, and reference the styling strategy of the bloggers pictured above (top photo, via Tumblr; bottom photo via The Sartorialist) for hints on how to execute your new pair. Widen your horizons!
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CRÈME DE LA CROP: WIDE LEG JEANS
We've got a wide load for you today dear readers: a study and subsequent hunt for the perfect wide-leg jeans. Bell-bottom, flare—whatever you like to term these a-line cut classics, they're sure to provide a flattering fit and modern daytime hippie elegance.
The wide leg cut looks a bit more trouser-like than your typical skinny or boot-cut jeans, resulting in a more finished, polished look. Meaning: wide leg jeans are a key variable in the equation for casual daytime glamour. This was proven at Derek Lam, where a crisp white blouse tucked into belted wide leg jeans inspired a return to the 70s denim silhouette. Adopt the styling by choosing button-down breezy blouses, accessorize with oversize sunglasses and wooden platform sandals, and sharpen it up for the office with a blazer. There are innumerable options out there in endless washes and variations, but we narrowed it down to 8 stellar pairs of wide leg jeans (7 pictured above + 1 more pick from Paige Denim in thumbnails below) that we think are the cream of the crop. Shop our picks below, and reference the styling strategy of the bloggers pictured above (top photo, via Tumblr; bottom photo via The Sartorialist) for hints on how to execute your new pair. Widen your horizons!
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