Wide Leg

Yes wide leg pants are very flattering on plus size. The wider leg balances the hips, the typically high waistband sits at the smallest part of the waist, and the flowing silhouette skims rather than clings. Look for high-waisted styles in soft drape fabrics for the most flattering effect.

Wide leg pants typically work best at full length hitting the floor or just brushing the top of the shoe. This elongates the leg and creates a clean column silhouette. Cropped wide leg pants (sitting at the ankle) work for warmer weather but can shorten the leg visually.

Yes wide leg pants in structured fabrics like ponte, gabardine or refined viscose are very office-appropriate. Pair with a fitted top or shell to balance the volume. Avoid casual wide leg track pants for corporate offices — those are weekend or smart casual only.

Palazzo pants are a specific type of wide leg pant typically very wide, full-length, and made in flowing fabrics like silk or chiffon. Wide leg pants is a broader category that includes palazzos, plus more structured wide leg styles in ponte, denim, linen and other fabrics. All palazzos are wide leg, but not all wide legs are palazzos.

We don’t offer specific petite sizing, but wide leg pants can be tailored to your inseam by a local tailor for $20-30. Many of our wide leg styles work for petites if hemmed appropriately. Look for high-waisted wide leg pants in lighter fabrics they’re less overwhelming on shorter frames.

Generally no wide leg track pants are designed for casual, weekend and travel wear. They’re typically in jersey, stretch cotton or athletic-style fabrics that aren’t formal enough for most offices. For wide leg pants in office-appropriate fabrics, look for ponte, gabardine or refined viscose.