18 Best Wide Leg Pants To Buy In Australia
Wide leg pants are the unsung hero of every woman’s wardrobe.
Once thought of as exclusive to the tall among us, nowadays women of all shapes and sizes are embracing wide leg pants for their undeniable cool factor, comfort and ability to be dressed up and down by the quick switch of shoes (take a bow, heels and sneakers).
THE ICONIC’s Head of Style Nicole Adolphe says wide leg pants offer an “effortless look for day-to-day” wear, whether you’re running errands, heading to the office or out for dinner.
“If you are looking to keep your wardrobe on trend and give your look more of a ‘street style’ vibe, go wide,” Nicole told news.com.au.
“The silhouette looks stylish … and they are also definitely easier to pull off wearing a pair of sneakers, boots, loafers, sandals or the season’s ugly favourite shoes (Crocs and Birkenstocks).”
This summer, the trend has taken a somewhat comfortable turn. Pyjama-like pants are no longer reserved to the confines of the home but are more than acceptable out and about too.
And it makes sense when you think about the fact that we were all locked inside for a long time wearing only our pyjamas. I wouldn’t want to put on an uncomfortable pair of jeans after that either.
So we’ve rounded up 16 crowd-pleasing wide leg pant options based on the recommendations of several stylish women, from prolific fashion influencers and renowned stylists to fashion journalists and reviewers including the affordable and chic Cotton On Haven Wide Leg Pants that have been said to be the “perfect summer pants” by shoppers.
HOW WE CHOOSE PRODUCTS
To help you find the best wide leg pants for your needs and budget, we asked stylist and head of style at THE ICONIC, Nicole Adolphe, for their expert advice and recommendations on what to look for when buying a wide leg pants. In addition, our shopping team read hundreds of customer reviews and looked at test results and ratings from product review sites to find the best wide leg pants from premium to budget to help you find the right one.
OUR TOP PICKS
EDITOR’S PICKS
Haven Wide Leg Pant, $49.99 at Cotton On
What You Should Know:
Stay comfortable and chic all summer long with these wide leg pants from Cotton On. Made in a soft linen blend, these pants are what you need to finally be able to wear pyjamas outside the house and still be totally on trend.
Features include a relaxed full leg lengths, lightweight fabric and an elastic waist with a draw cord. Five-star reviewers say that pants are “super comfy” and “very flattering”.
They’re also available in six other colours.
Amelius Women’s Desert Palm Pant – Multi, $25 (down from $109.95) at OZSALE
What You Should Know:
Want to add a bit of colour to your wardrobe this summer? These pants from Amelius are just the ticket. Crafted from a cotton and linen blend, they’re super breathable and will keep you cool all summer long. We love the high waist and the belted tie to add a bit of shape while the fun, bold print ensures you’ll make a statement no matter the occasion.
Pair with a simple white tee and sneakers to dress the outfit down or swap it out for a striking gout out top and heels and voila, you’re ready to dance the night away.
No matter the occasion, we know these pants are definitely going to be worn and reworn for a long time to come.
Plus, at 77 per cent off, now is the time to buy.
Lily Loves Wide Leg Pleated Pants, $50 at Target Australia
What You Need To Know
Timeless basics don’t have to be so expensive, take this sleek pair from Target for example. Crafted from a soft lyocell fabric, these wide leg pants feature pleating down the legs for an elevated touch, a structured high rise waist with belt loops, side pockets and crop right at the ankle – making them ideal for wearing with sneakers, sandals, heels and more.
Easy to dress up or down, they’ll be your go-to staple for every occasion and season.
They’re available in sizes AU 4 to AU 18 and three other colours – chocolate brown, pastel lavender, and cadmium orange.
It’s been a popular pick on TikTok with user @rosiechong declaring the pants to be “everything she was looking for” and says they “fit like a dream”.
If you’re not into that option, you can check out the Preview Wide Leg Pants ($37.50, down from $50) – they’ve received rave reviews from shoppers due to their quality.
BEST BLACK WIDE LEG PANTS
Cotton Wide Leg Pant, $199 at Country Road
What You Need To Know
Made from a crisp cotton-elastane blend, these chic pants feature a high rise waist, wide leg silhouette and angled front pockets. It boasts a 4.9 rating with 18 five-star reviews praising the product for its ‘quality’ and versatility.
“These are so comfy and chic! Very happy with the quality and look as well and glad I picked these as these can be dressed up or down based on the occasion!” another wrote.
Country Road are known for their quality staples, and you can shop more of their pants here.
Pull-On Wide Leg Pant, $199 at Country Road
What You Need To Know
We love the timeless look of these pants that are made from a polyester-blend. They have an elasticated waist with drawcords, side seam pockets and pintuck detailing. The wide legs fall loosely which make it a flattering piece on all body types.
These pants score 4.8 out of five stars with many shoppers praising their ability to be dressed up or down with ease.
“Perfect elastic waist black pants. Can be dressed up or down. Love the permanent pleat – plan to live in these on my Europe trip,” wrote one happy customer.
“Comfortable, easy fit pull-on pants with a lovely medium weight draping fabric. Quite long in the leg and high waisted, the drawstring makes a nice focal point. Great with sneakers for day wear and heels at night. Very versatile and they travel well.” another wrote.
Country Road are known for their quality staples, and you can shop more of their pants here.
BEST LINEN WIDE LEG PANTS
Assembly Label Neva Wide Leg Linen Pant, $120 at THE ICONIC
What You Need To Know
From work to dinner, these Assembly Label Neva pants will be your new favourite. Made from 100 per cent linen, this breathable pair has a relaxed fit and features a high rise waist, wide leg silhouette and side pockets with a discreet side zip.
They boast a 4.9 rating on the Assembly Label website with reviewers praising the pants for being ‘soooo comfortable’.
“These pants are soooo comfortable and light, perfect for the warmer weather,” one reviewer wrote.
“Fabulous fit. I will wear them to death.” another wrote.
Seed Heritage Core Linen Waisted Pant, $129.95 at Myer
What You Need To Know
These understated pants are made from 100 per cent French linen and feature a super high rise waist, zip and tab closure, angled pockets and a wide leg silhouette. Perfect for the warmer seasons, you’ll be taking this pair from a day at work to a casual weekend brunch in no time.
“Extremely comfortable and flattering … lots of compliments when I wore these,” one five-star reviewer wrote.
Witchery Yarn Dye Linen Belted Trouser, $199.95 at Myer
“Crafted from breathable 100 per cent linen these pants are perfect for the warmer months paired back with a simple sandal and white tank. The matching belt gives the trousers an elevated look and creates a flattering line across the waist.” – Sally Mackinnon, personal stylist and founder of Styled By Sally
What You Need To Know
These 100 per cent linen pants are super flattering owing to the fact they’re slim fit before flaring out at the knee. They’re easy to dress up or down, and perfect for work and beyond.
They also come in a summer-ready chambray blue hue, too. You can buy them here.
Wide Linen Blend Pants, $34.99 at H&M
What You Need To Know
An affordable staple? Yes please. These pants from H&M are made from a linen-viscose blend and sit mid rise. Featuring ankle-length wide legs, side pockets and an elasticated waistband, they hold a 4.1 rating with shoppers loving how “comfortable” they are.
“THE BEST PANTS! Highly recommend. Purchased both black and cream colours. They’re so light and comfortable. Feels like you’re wearing pyjamas but they look so classy on. A must have for spring and summer,” one wrote.
BEST CROPPED WIDE LEG PANTS
Basque Curve European Linen Blend Wide Leg Suit Pants, $129.95 at Myer
What You Need To Know
These are the only pants you’ll need in your weekday wardrobe. Made from a linen-cotton blend, these sophisticated pants offer a wide leg design, mid rise waist and side slip pockets. They’re tailored to perfection and can easily be dressed up or down, and worn in or out of the office.
AERE Essential Linen Pants, $100 at THE ICONIC
What You Need To Know
Just like the name suggests, these pants by AERE are an essential for your capsule wardrobe. Crafted from 100 per cent linen, this lightweight pair features a panelled high rise waist, invisible side zip, wide leg silhouette and cut off at the ankle. They’re perfectly cropped and easy to wear for those desk-to-dinner days. You can also grab it in neutral or white.
Atmos&Here Curvy Hyacinth Linen Blend Pants, $79.99 at THE ICONIC
“My top pick for a timeless piece that takes you from work to weekend! The flat front gives a clean finish without adding extra volume to the look and this helps the fabric fall easily over hips and thighs. High waisted options also help to elongate the leg and balance the width. Linen blend makes these perfect for Spring/Summer.” – Tina Abeysekara, fashion stylist and content creator
What You Need To Know
These pants have caused a frenzy among shoppers with many touting them “my faaaave pair of black pants”, and the “perfect pair of work pants.” Created from a linen-cotton blend with a little stretch, these pants offer a classic cropped silhouette perfect to pair with boots or heels for the office or flats for everyday wear. The invisible zip-entry at the back offers a minimal look and THE ICONIC offers you free shipping and returns on this pair. Sizes in the black are sparse, be sure to come back to see if your size is back in stock.
BEST COLOURED AND PATTERNED WIDE LEG PANTS
Cropped Pull On Pants, $27.99 at H&M
What You Need To Know
If you’ve been looking for a sign to add zebra print to your wardrobe, this is it. Made from 100 per cent viscose, these lightweight pants are an ideal choice for the warmer seasons. They feature a stunning zebra print all over, high rise fit, elastic waistband, side pockets and a cropped length.
With a 4.6 rating and over 2000 reviews, these pants were rated true to size and super comfy.
“Love these trousers! Lovely colour, great fit and super comfy – perfect for the summer! They’re also thin without being see through. I always wear the same style trousers in the summer and really glad to see that these have a fully elastic waist band which makes them so comfy” one reviewer wrote.
Amalie The Label Lorete High Rise Wide Leg Pant, $99.95 at Showpo
“If I can’t go on vacation, I’ll wear clothes that give me holiday vibes and these pants from Showpo fit the bill. The soft earthy colours look great pared back with other neutrals or even a chambray shirt twisted and tucked. Or, there’s a matching crop for a sleek party look.” – Brooke Falvey, Stylist
What You Need To Know
These pants come in sizes four to 20, so cater for a large range of shapes.
You’ll score free shipping on this purchase and can return the item up to 30 days from the date of purchase.
BEST WHITE WIDE LEG PANTS
Bonnie Tailored Wide Leg Pants, $79.95 at Showpo
“A pair that will be a firm staple in my wardrobe now the warmer weather is upon us are these affordable tailored wide leg pants from Showpo. I’ve picked up some really great pieces at the Aussie e-tailer recently – including these which come in six different colours and come in way under $100. My pick is the white pair.” – Rebekah Scanlan, news.com.au Lifestyle Editor
What You Need To Know
These high-waisted wide leg pants feature a zip and button closure with faux pocket detailing at the back.
Styled with a shirt for work or singlet and sandal in warmer months, these wide leg pants are a great alternative to your regular black or navy pair.
BEST LOW-RISE WIDE LEG TROUSERS
Jamie Suiting Pant, $35.99 (down from $59.99) at Cotton On
What You Need To Know
You might’ve seen these pants all over Tiktok and if you haven’t, you’re welcome. Made from 77 per cent polyester, 17 per cent viscose and six per cent elastane, they feature a mid to low rise waist with a contrast detail that can be folded over and side pockets. As seen on your favourite Aussie influencers like Riley Hemson (@rileyj), Alex Davidson (@_alexdavidson), Mary (@maryteee_) and more, they already have a five star rating with shoppers raving about how the fit and how comfortable they are.
“Nice fit, I’m getting another pair different colour,” one reviewer wrote.
Not to mention, they’re available in navy pinstripe and charcoal pinstripe (AU 4 to AU 12), black (AU 4 to AU 16), and grey marle and stone (AU 4 to AU 24).
“So flattering for us size 10-12 gals too! I have the blue stripe and live in them” one tiktok user commented on @maryteee_’s video.
“Well s**t … off to Cotton On I go,” another user commented.
HOW TO STYLE WIDE LEG PANTS
According to award-winning stylist Brooke Falvey, there are myriad ways you can style your wide leg pants.
“I love combining a coloured or patterned pair of wide leg pants with a simple T-shirt, tank or classic white button up shirt tucked in or twisted into a cropped style,” Brooke tells news.com.au. “Not only does this achieve the flattering one-third/two-thirds proportion for my outfit, but it ensures my petite frame isn’t overwhelmed by extra fabric. Plus, hemming wide leg pants or jeans so they almost touch the ground (whether with heels or flats) helps give the illusion of longer legs.”
Stylist and content creator Tina Abeysekara told news.com.au the key to pulling off the wide leg pants look is “all about balancing proportions”.
“Wide leg = more volume. Balance this out by:
– Fitted or tailored tops/shirts to add back definition to the top half.
– Rather than chunky boots like combat boots or platforms (which adds more volume) pair with a simple everyday flat or heel. I love thin strappy sandals (block heels are great too), nude heels (pointed toe adds to elongating the leg), or classic white sneakers.”
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