Question 1

Can petite women wear wide-leg trousers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — with two adjustments. Buy the highest rise you can find, and have the hem tailored to graze the floor with your chosen shoe on. A wide-leg that pools or floods is the single biggest reason petite clients tell me they "can't wear them". You can.

Question 2

What length should they end at?

Accepted Answer

For heels and most flats, half a centimetre off the floor when you're standing still. For trainers or low loafers, just kissing the top of the shoe. Never above the ankle unless the cut is specifically a cropped wide-leg.

Question 3

Are wide-leg trousers still going to be in style next year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The wide leg has been the dominant trouser shape for four years now and is still selling at every price point. Treat them as a wardrobe piece, not a trend buy.

How to Style Wide-Leg Trousers (Every Body Type)