In case you haven't noticed, wide leg pants are having a major moment. From denim to trousers and yes, even cargos—they're pretty much everywhere. And with summer just around the corner, it's time to ditch our fitted and tight pants and swap them out for a silhouette that'll keep us cool all season long.

Wide leg pants not only make an outfit look super elevated, but they're good for any occasion, whether you want to dress them up or down. Throw on a lightweight, billowy pair with a bikini top for a beach day with friends, or go for a more structured style with a button-down shirt for a day at the office. If you're in need of some more inspo on how to wear the trend, I'm here to help you out. Keep scrolling for 12 of the cutest wide leg pant outfits, and how to start shopping them now.

Linen Pants and a Breezy Button-Down

Christian Vierig

Linen is the fabric of the season. Lightweight and easy, you can throw on a pair of linen trousers and feel comfy, even on the hottest summer day. For an effortless look, throw on a cargo style in the material with an open button-down. Your cute outfit will *almost* make you forget how hot it is outside. Hey, I said almost!

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HOTOUCH White Button Up Shirt

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Jyanl Linen Pants

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Le Specs Cat Eye Sunglasses

A Cropped Suit

Ignat/Bauer-Griffin

A black wide leg trouser should be a closet staple. Step up your suiting game by trying a it with a cropped, boxy blazer like this one.

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ZARA Cropped blazer with shoulder pads

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Old Navy Pixie Wide-Leg Pants

SNDYS Alma Shirt

Yellow Monochrome Drama

Raimonda Kulikauskiene

When it doubt, you can't go wrong with a monochromatic look. Try a full yellow aesthetic for major summer vibes. Accessorize with gold jewelry and you're done!

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Gap Modern Tank Top

Bershka Pleated tailored wide-leg pants

Open Edit Teardrop Stud Earrings

A Button Down and White Jeans

Kirstin Sinclair

White jeans are a year-round pant in my book. Put on a coordinating button-down with your fave pair of denim for a seriously chic 'fit. Add on black accessories for some fun contrast!

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Free People One Mila Shirt

rag & bone Featherweight Sofie Wide-Leg

Steve Madden Loca Slingback

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All Denim Everything

Christian Vierig

Another go-to? Denim on denim, of course. Pair your baggiest jeans with a matching shirt, and don't forget to include your brightest, boldest earrings.

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H&M Feather Soft Denim Shirt

PacSun Eco Dark Indigo Low Rise Baggy Jeans

SHASHI Romane Earrings in Metallic Silver

Bold Colors, Head to Toe

Edward Berthelot

The Barbie era might be a memory now, but I'm not done wearing hot pink! For an updated suiting moment, try going for a vibrant color wide leg pant with a neutral blazer. Or, go full monochrome!

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Steve Madden Imaan Oversize Linen Blend Blazer

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halogen(r) High Waist Wide Leg Pants

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Heaven Mayhem Wind Gold Earrings

Cargo Pants and a Crop Top

Raimonda Kulikauskiene

I didn't forget about cargo pants! If you're like me and also joined the cargo bandwagon last year, don't worry, you can obv still wear them. For an edgy ensemble, style with a black crop top.

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lululemon Hold Tight Cropped Tank Top

& Other Stories Cargo Trousers

JW PEI Joy Shoulder Bag

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A Sparkly Bodysuit

Gotham

If it's sparkly, I automatically love it. Also, if you're in need of a new going-out look, try styling your most sequined, sparkly top with an ultra wide leg pant. It gives drama, ya know?

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Lovers and Friends Bodysuit in Metallic Silver

Norma Kamali Women's Elephant Pants

Coach Penn Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag

Polka Dot Pants and a Bomber Jacket

Edward Berthelot

Don't tell stripes, but polka dots are summer's favorite print. If you haven't already added it to your wardrobe, these pants might be your first purchase. The super flowy, lightweight cuties will make any outfit more fun.

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ASOS DESIGN Faux leather bomber jacket

MANGO Polka Dot Pleated Chiffon Palazzo Pants

Jeffrey Campbell Mesh Mary Jane Flat

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A Crop Top and Pinstriped Pants

Edward Berthelot

Summer = wear as little clothing as possible. A micro crop top, pinstriped pants, and heels are the perfect happy hour look, according to me.

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BP. Supercrop Top

Cos Pintstriped Straight-leg pants

Now 40% Off

Quay Australia Matte Black/Smoke Sunglasses

A Matching Set

Christian Vierig

This is literally summer's version of suiting and I'm here for it! Opt for a tonal strapless top with matching pants for your next night out with friends. Don't forget to add a scarf because it obviously elevates the whole aesthetic.

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Aritzia element tube top

Now 20% Off

Lovers and friends Raissa Pant

STAUD Mini Moon Bag

A Tonal Bustier and Trousers

Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer

A bustier for a night out is always a good idea. And I don't know about you, but I'm definitely here for an opera glove moment this summer, too! Thanks for the reminder, Rita.

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EDIKTED Ruffle Hem Corset Top

Theory Clean Terena Pant

OTPEH Black Long Sheer Gloves

Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.  

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