Forget black trousers! A good pair of black wide-leg jeans is what you need to achieve versatile and snazzy looks this Winter. I am a die-hard fan of a wide-leg pant silhouette. I find it flattering to my hour-glass figure and easy to style. Whether it's denim or linen or a dressier wool material, a wide-leg pair of pants effortlessly balances a laid-back look with a polished vibe. And if you want a versatile piece that checks the box for officewear and casual feats, then a black pair of wide-leg jeans is the way to go. I recently purchased these black wash jeans from Madewell and I have absolutely loved wearing them with sweaters and blazers and coats this Winter. I love the neutral hue and vintage no-stretch feel of the fabric. It is a seasonless piece that I'm excited to continue wearing into the Spring and Summer. But for now, I'll keep it to Winter outfits!
1. Wide-Leg Jeans with A Faux Leather Blazer
One of my favorite styling tricks for Winter is layering. For this elevated casual look, I paired these black Madewell wide-leg jeans with a turtleneck sweater, a brown faux-leather blazer and a long crochet scarf. I was going for a look with texture and dimension, and also for a neutral black and brown palette.
2. Wide-Leg Jeans with a Belted Sweater
Lately I've been into belting my jumpers to give them a little more shape. I've also been into black and brown neutral combos as you can tell by this outfit and the one before. I wore the wide-leg jeans with a ribbed scarf and brown suede boots to add some texture variety and for the cozy factor. This look is definitely a multi-tasker that can be worn to the office and coffee meetups.
3. Wide-Leg Jeans with a Plaid Coat
Plaid and I have had a long love story, and that's not about to fade! It's one of my favorite patterns for Fall and Winter and over the years, I have purchased it in many different pieces including blazers, pants, dresses, and this Banana Republic coat. A good coat can make an outfit and for this look, I intentionally went for the neutral black wash jeans and beige turtleneck to keep the focus on the coat.
4. Wide-Leg Jeans with a Puffer Coat
Minnesota winters are the real deal! When temps get down to bone-chilling levels, a cozy puffer coat is the way to go. For this casual look, I doned a turtleneck sweater with a sleeveless puffer coat. To jazz up the look, I accessorized it with opera leather gloves, a leather belt, and snakeprint leather boots.
5. Wide-Leg Jeans with a Layered Sweater
A dose of color on gray Winter days makes a big difference. And that's why I reached for this bold longline mock-neck sweater. I layered it on a fitted turtleneck sweater (yes, sweater on sweater) and a striped button-down shirt to keep the cold air at bay, and add dimensional interest to the look. I love the contrast that the colorful sweater brings to the neutral base, and the versatility of this outfit. It's one that checks both the work and after-work boxes and who doesn't like that!
