DON’T LOOK FRUMPY IN YOUR WIDE LEG JEANS – SHARING 3 THINGS TO NEVER DO WHEN WEARING THIS HOT DENIM TREND

Want to know the secret to rocking wide-leg jeans without looking frumpy? You’re in the right place! Wide-leg jeans are one of the hottest denim trends right now — and they can be incredibly stylish and flattering when worn the right way. But if you’re not careful, they can also overwhelm your frame and leave you feeling less than fabulous. That’s exactly why I’m sharing three things you should never do when wearing this popular style. Trust me, if you follow these simple tips, you’ll look polished, confident, and totally on-trend every time you slip into your wide-leg jeans!

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Dallas woman over 40 wearing wide leg jeans with brown pointed toe heels as an example of how to wear wide leg jeans.

Dallas fashion influencer for women over 40 wearing a cropped jacket which is a golden rule for how to wear wide leg jeans.

CROPPED JACKET (XS) // BODYSUIT (XS)  // WIDE-LEG JEANS (24) //  HEELS // HANDBAG – FOR LESS

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AVOID WEARING AN OVER-SIZED JACKET AND INSTEAD WEAR A FITTED JACKET OR CROPPED THIRD LAYER:

The first tip in my guide for how to wear wide-leg jeans is to style them with a fitted or cropped jacket. Choosing a cropped or fitted jacket will create balance in your look. Since the jeans are baggy, you want to offset that by wearing something fitted like this gorgeous cropped bomber jacket from Frame. The fitted style snatches in your waist and creates the perfect illusion of an hourglass shape. I wear an XS in this stunning bomber jacket and would stick with you regular size for the best fit.

 

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ZARA WIDE LEG JEANS:

If you’re in the market for a new pair of wide-leg jeans, look no further! These beauties from Zara are my new favorite option and they are SO good! I love the raw hem and how gorgeous is this wash? On top of all that, they have an AMAZING price point under $50 which is simply a fabulous value. I wear a size 24 and they fit true to size.

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ZARA HEELS:

Speaking of new favorites, I have to mention these killer heels, also from Zara! They are so luxe looking – in fact they look just like some YSL heels but since they’re from Zara they’re a fraction of the price. They actually have a price point under $50 and the chocolate brown shade is perfectly on trend for 2025.

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over 40 fashion stylist from Dallas wearing wide leg jeans with a brown jacket and white bodysuit.

SHORT SLEEVED JACKET (XS) // TOP (XS)  // WIDE-LEG JEANS (24) //  HEELS // HANDBAG – FOR LESS

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DON'T LEAVE YOUR SHIRT UNTUCKED INSTEAD TUCK YOUR SHIRT IN AND BONUS POINTS FOR DRAPING YOUR JACKET:

Tip no.2 for how to wear wide leg jeans is to tuck in your shirt or wear a bodysuit. This tip follows the same principle as wearing a cropped jacket, which is to create balance in the look. Extra fabric on the bottom = fitted on top! If you really want to look like a stylist dressed you, I suggest wearing your jacket draped over your shoulders for some extra style points. This beautiful chocolate brown jacket has short sleeves, so it drapes really easily AND it has a price point under $100. I wear an XS and I find it fits true to size.

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Over 40 fashion blogger from Dallas wearing ivory wide-leg jeans with pointed toe shoes as one of 3 ways how to wear wide leg jeans.

LILAC CROPPED JACKET (XS) // TOP (XS)  // WIDE-LEG JEANS (24) //  HEELS // HANDBAG – FOR LESS

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DON'T WEAR ROUND TOE SHOES INSTEAD OPT FOR POINTY TOE HEELS OR FLATS:

Last but not least, tip No.3 for how NOT to look frumpy in wide leg jeans is to opt for a pointed toe shoe over a rounded toe. Wearing a pointy toe will elongate your silhouette and make your leg look miles long in the process. I absolutely ADORE these metallic Dolce Vita heels – they are insanely comfortable and also currently ON SALE!

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IVORY WIDE LEG JEANS:

Ivory jeans are a spring wardrobe essential, so why not nail 2 trends in one with this beautiful pair of ivory wide leg denim?! They’re called ” The Getty” by Rails and they instantly cinch in your waist while still having a bit of give. They’re thick enough to hide any challenge areas but not so thick as to feel bulky. I wear a size 24 and would stick with your regular size for the best fit.

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My mission is to empower women to look and feel confident. I hope through the different looks I create that I am able to inspire YOU to express yourself in a way that makes YOU feel good – on the inside and on the out. If you wear what you love and what you feel your best in your confidence will shine through and that is the best accessory a woman can wear! Every woman deserves to look and feel like the best versions of themselves, no matter what their age!

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