Wide Pants

Women's wide leg pants

Wide leg pants are the most relaxed cut in the Forcast range and, worn with a fitted top, the most formal looking. The collection covers tailored wide legs for the office, culottes, sailor pants, pleated styles and softer satin and linen versions, in sizes 4 to 18.

Choosing within the range

The Rumy Wide Leg Tailored Pants and the Amera Wide Leg Tailored Pants are the office option: full length, clean through the front and cut to sit over a heel. The Ralph Wide Leg Culottes stop shorter and are easier on warm days. The Evie Wide Leg Sailor Pants add a buttoned front, and the Asma Satin Wide Leg Pants take the same shape into evening.

What to wear with them

A wide leg wants balance above the waist. Tuck in a shirt from work tops, or wear a slim knit with a belt at the waist. A cropped jacket sits better over a wide pant than a long one, so look to jackets and blazers with a shorter body. Match the length to the shoe: full length with a heel, culottes with a flat.

Fabric and fit

Tailored styles are cut in suiting blends with a little stretch. The satin and linen versions sit softer and move more, which changes how the leg falls when you walk. Measurements for every size are on the size guide.

How to shop it

If you are new to the cut, start with a full-length tailored pair in a plain colour, then add a culotte for summer or a satin pair for evening. If wide is not your leg, compare straight pants or browse the full pants range. Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days, online or in any store.