4 Tips For Getting The Baggy Pants Look Right

That being said, if you're taking your first steps away from the spray-on and slim-fits you've known and loved for the last decade, there are a few ways to navigate the transition smoothly. Here are our best tips for embracing the baggy pant trend and pulling off the switch with panache.

Start with a straight-leg

While uber-baggy trousers, flares and even bootcuts are truly in-fashion right now, there's no rule to say that you need to go this far from the outset. Instead, it's often easier to start with a traditional straight cut trouser, or something with a slight taper towards the ankle. Think Dickies' iconic 874 trousers, or Stan Ray's Painter Pants.

Know when to show a little ankle

Even if you've come to love the wider leg, there are certain instances when turning up your cuffs or investing in cropped trousers simply works better than covering up. Loafers and smarter shoes like Oxfords and Derbys, for instance, pair great with stonewash jeans and straight-leg chinos, but tend to get lost when swathed in too much fabric.

Go for heavy-duty materials

Baggier clothes are supposed to reflect a more functional approach to dressing, so it only makes sense that if you're gonna get the most use out of your new threads, you opt for a pair that's gonna last. Get some heavyweight chinos or some loose denim jeans, and you'll not only be helping cut down on clothing waste, but have the basis for a million great outfits.

Don't be afraid to experiment

Part of the baggy pant's beauty is, of course, its versatility. Embracing a straighter, looser cut of trouser simply gives you an entire world of options to play with when it comes to creating outfits. A pair of baggy painter pants, for instance, can pair with skate shoes, technical runners, loafers, blazers, shirts and hoodies all in the one go. When was the last time you saw a pair of skinny jeans that could do all that?