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A chunky or platform style keeps the look youthful yet intentional.

Pair them withwide-leg jeansand an airy blouse for a simple yet chic look that’s bound to turn heads.

Close-up of woman wearing gray wide leg pants, white platform shoes, and a beige Stella McCartney bag with chain border

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To bring this look into the modern era, try pairing wide-legged pants with some chunky sneakers.

The extra weight from the sneakers balances out the airiness of the trouser, adding an unexpected flair.

Again, the length of your pants is important.

Birkenstock sandals and off-white linen wide leg pants and blazer on model

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Consider picking a style with a pointed toe.

“A pointed-toe shoe elongates the legs and draws the eye down vertically.”

This sexy staple is sure to take your trousers from office-appropriate to cocktail hour-worthy.

Birkenstock Arizona Chunky Suede Leather sandals

Simply add a crop top or sparkly tank to complete the look.

The thicker strap over the toes provides a little extra support.

Much like chunky sneakers, a sturdy loafer adds some weight to wide-leg trousers.

Brother Vellies Tyla Sandal in Eartha brown

These shoes keep your outfit looking cool, casual, and even office-appropriate.

Thankfully, wide leg trousers are versatile and work with many different styles of shoes.

You have lots of styling options for wide leg pants, so pick whichever makes you feel your best.

Teva Midform Universal Sandals in boho caribou brown

you’re able to wear wide leg pants at any age.

Just pair them with other pieces that make you feel confident, plus some stylish yet comfortable shoes.

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Loewe Terra Foam Clogs in black

Fortress Ava Clogs in whiskey brown with wooden platform sole

Marge Sherwood ’70s Clogs in black with silver buckle and platform sole

Eva Mendes wears a mint green knit set and white platform sandals

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Larroude Dolly Sandal in black with platform base and straps

Loeffler Randall Natalia Platform Pleated Bow Heels in platinum lame

Aminah Abdul Jillil Ballerina Wedge in red

Tayshia Adams wears a white wrap blouse, wide leg white denim, and white block heel boots

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Tory Burch Cap-Toe Pumps in black with bow detail

Sarah Flint Perfect Round Toe Pump in gunmetal gray lame

Kendall Miles CEO Pump in red patent with gold detailing

Close-up of person wearing white Veja chunky sneakers, ribbed socks, and black wide leg pants

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Veja Venturi Sneaker in white with ivory accents and chunky sole

Loci Apex sneakers in black leather with white chunky soles

Sorel Kinetic Breakthru Tech Lace shoes in beige with white chunky sole

Sasha Mei wears a ruffled off-the-shoulder top, black wide leg pants, and black slingback heels

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Stuart Weitzman Dancer 75 Slingback Pump in white leather

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Emmanuel Bow-Embellished Slingback Pumps in white with rhinestone bow

French Sole Baton Heels in cream with black toe cap

Woman wears green Adidas shirt, brown wide leg pants, green stilettos, yellow handbag, and rectangle sunglasses

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Steve Madden Tecy Tan Leather Heels with open toe and ankle strap

JW Pei Alivia Gold Metal Heel Sandals in black with gold heel

Tony Bianco Laguna Washed Denim Heels

Close-up of woman wearing yellow-green heels and wide leg light wash jeans

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Splendid Kait Mules in navy blue

Reformation Watson Heeled Mule in black suede

Lisa Vicky Major Bit Loafer Mule in ivory with gold buckle detail

Close-up of woman wearing white wide leg pants, black jacket and intrecciato handbag, and tan loafers with gold buckle

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Tony Bianco Axell Loafers in black

Chelsea Paris Max Loafer in black

Taft The Flora Loafer in black with neutral floral design

Close-up of blonde woman wearing brown jacket, wide leg jeans, and white Blundstone heeled Chelsea boots while sitting in car

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Blundstone High Heeled Boots in pearl and black

Thursday Boot Company Cavalier Chelsea Boots in sandstone

Frye Melissa Double Sole Chelsea boot in black