What are wide trousers called?

Fashion never stands still, bringing new names and trends every year. Even such a basic element of women's wardrobe as trousers has dozens of types and types. There are leggings, afghanis, "fruity" bananas, familiar pipes and flares, ultra-modern cargo. But triumphantly from the 70s, wide trousers returned to the trend, with their own types and features. What exactly? Let's find out in this article.

Wide pants always look very bold and stylish. In the absence of movement, it may seem that a woman is wearing a long skirt, and it is this deceptive effect that makes these models so attractive to fashionistas. The most popular models are called like this:

  • Culottes.
  • Palazzo.
  • Wide trousers in men's style.

Only culottes differ sharply from all those listed - they have a shortened length. The culottes have a narrow waist, fit snugly to the hips, and gradually widen downwards, giving the image an A-line. Given the short length of such models, they must keep their shape, so they are usually made of dense fabric.

The palazzo variant is the most elegant among the varieties of wide trousers. The palazzo has a high waist, slim fit at the hips and extra wide legs. As a rule, this model is easily confused with a long skirt. To give models airiness and weightlessness, they are sewn from a flowing, lightweight fabric.

Advice! The main focus of wide trousers falls on the waist, so girls who have order with this part of the body need to choose such models.

Men's style in women's wardrobe is a favorite technique of designers. He did not bypass the classic trousers. Wide models in men's style, as a rule, they have volume in the hips, so girls with full hips should not choose such trousers. For the first time, Marlene Dietrich put on such pants, which caused a wave of indignation, but also made a splash.

Wide women's pants are universal. Models made of light fabric will perfectly make a “company” with a swimsuit on the beach, and a denser fabric of trousers can accompany both an office, casual style and become a detail of an evening dress.

Given the free cut of the models, it is advisable to leave the upper part of the image fitted, tight. And, therefore, such a set may be suitable for slender girls with a pronounced waist.

The extended cut of the pants visually “steals” growth, so when choosing these models, you need to evaluate your parameters - if the height is not high, then the trousers will have to be combined with a heel. But owners of high growth can easily combine culottes with sneakers or sneakers.

When choosing wide trousers, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the material and its ability to wrinkle. As a rule, in wide models, the fabric should either flow down the fabric, or have a relief drapery. In both cases, the presence of crumpled folds will seriously harm the image.

Advice! It is customary to make a palazzo in delicate, pastel colors, adding sophistication to them even in color. When choosing this model, it is better not to "weight" your image with dark, boring colors.

Who suits / does not fit wide trousers

Depending on the model, loose trousers may suit girls with different parameters. General recommendations look like this:

  • Pants in men's style designed for girls with medium or tall height. This style will perfectly hide wide hips, and narrow shoulders will especially emphasize the thin image. If the height is below average, but the complexion allows you to wear such pants, you can add centimeters with the help of a heel.
  • Palazzo model suitable for women with average height and successfully allows you to hide the shortcomings of the legs - wide hips, full calves. The light flowing fabric of these models should wrap around a thin waist, so if you are overweight in the abdomen, it is better not to choose such trousers.
  • culottes, like other models, they hide wide hips, but due to the shortened length, they greatly “cut” growth. Therefore, you need to choose these pants with high growth or complement the image with a heel. Possible layout options for culottes with a strict jacket, which, in turn, can cover an imperfect waist.

What to wear and what not to combine with

Wide leg trousers are not a standard or basic item in any wardrobe. Such clothes, perhaps, suit young and courageous girls, and it is extremely important to “collect” a worthy image so that trousers do not make it stupid. The following top can be distinguished as ideal “composite” images:

  • Strict fitted shirt.
  • Strongly flared sweatshirt, can be shortened.
  • Crop top, crop tops and t-shirts.
  • Cardigans and fitted jackets.
  • Fitted or oversized jacket.
  • Tank tops.


From shoes it is better to give preference to shoes and ankle boots with heels, sandals, sneakers and sneakers. Wide trousers, excluding culottes, usually have an extra length that completely covers the shoes. But still it is better to choose elegant, elegant shoes.

Advice! Considering that the style itself gives excessive volume to the figure, you should not choose models with large patterns and horizontal stripes.

The color range of wide models, unlike the classic options, is very diverse. Thanks to the elegant style, you can not limit yourself in color and prints. These trousers look great in light, delicate shades or in juicy and bright colors. In addition, the trousers perfectly "bear" prints in small flowers, polka dots, checks, stripes.

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