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Wide-Leg, Barrel & Pleated Pants for Women: Fall Trousers, Cargos & Comfy Pull-Ons
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items Here is how I balance volume in fall pants: when the leg is wide or barrel-shaped, keep the top fitted or tucked and hem the pant to just skim your shoe, with a chunky sneaker or loafer for full-length styles and a bootie or flat for cropped ones. Th...
If I could only own one dressy pant for fall, it would be the Harlow. The drapey twill falls beautifully, the pleats are slim, and it works with a bodysuit, a sweater or a blazer. Size down if you are between sizes.
Madewell Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in Drapey Twill
The fleece here is light and bouncy rather than heavy, so these do not feel hot when I am running errands. The 13-inch leg opening is seriously wide, so I pair them with a cropped sweatshirt or tucked-in tee to balance the volume.
OFFLINE By Aerie OTT Fleece Super Wide Leg Pant
This is the pant I grab when I want to look put together but feel like I am in sweats. It has real front and back zip pockets and a waistband that stays put, and the fabric stretches in every direction. Easy for travel days too.
Athleta Venice High Rise Wide Leg Pant
Cargos feel so much more grown-up in a relaxed wide leg like this. The big flap pockets hold my phone and keys, and a snug knit on top keeps all that volume looking intentional. Great with a white sneaker.
Pilcro Aero Wide-Leg Cargo Pants
Barrel legs sound dramatic but this chino version is very wearable. The front pleat and curved leg give you shape without any fuss, and it looks great with loafers or a low boot that shows a little ankle.
Madewell Barrel-Leg Chino Pant
Corduroy is my favorite texture for October and November. The Colette cut is high rise and wide without swallowing you, and they feel dressy enough for brunch with a simple knit and a boot.
Maeve Colette Corduroy High-Rise Wide-Leg Pants
A terry cargo is the perfect cozy-but-cute combination. It feels like loungewear yet the pockets make it look styled, and I like it for long afternoons outside when I want to be comfortable and still look pulled together.
Athleta Retroterry High Rise Wide Leg Cargo Pant
The waffle knit is so soft that I reach for these on lazy weekends. The drawstring waist is adjustable, there are real pockets, and they pair with the matching cami if you want a set. Fantastic for a travel day.
Madewell Waffle-Knit Wide-Leg Pants
Double front pleats and plush wide-wale corduroy make these feel a little vintage. Hem them to just brush the top of your shoe, and wear with a fitted turtleneck so the pleats can be the star of the outfit.
Madewell Pleated Wide-Leg Pants in Corduroy
These are lightweight but lined, which makes them practical on a breezy fall day. The leg ties let me cinch the hem for a sneaker look or leave them loose, and they feel nice and sporty for walking the dogs.
Nike Sportswear High-Waisted Loose Woven Cargo Pants
Knit trousers are my secret for dressing up without discomfort. There is no zipper or button to fight with, and the wide leg drapes nicely over flats or a block heel. They are perfect for a long day of errands.
Maeve Knit Wide-Leg Pull-On Trouser Pants
This one is a favorite for anyone who wants a slim, polished pant without the stiffness. The fabric is wrinkle resistant and lightweight, so I pack it for trips, and the ankle length shows off loafers or ballet flats.
Athleta Brooklyn Mid Rise Ankle Pant
The fleece is plush and medium weight, so it holds its shape rather than bagging out. The leg is a bit narrower than the super wide style, which makes it easier to wear with a chunky sneaker. Great for a relaxed weekend look.
OFFLINE By Aerie Cloud Fleece Trouser
A cotton barrel-leg you can pull on and go is such an easy win. They crop right at the ankle, so I wear them with a low sneaker or a slim boot, and the textured weave feels dressier than regular sweats.
Anthropologie Reese Cotton Barrel-Leg Pull-On Pants
The darts give this utility pant a lovely curved shape through the leg. It gets a polished workwear vibe without being stiff, and I think it looks best with a tucked tee and an easy leather sneaker or a bootie.
Madewell Darted Barrel-Leg Utility Pant
Pintucks give this wide-leg a crisp line that dresses it up. It still has that comfortable stretch waistband I love from Athleta, so I can wear it to a meeting and then straight into a casual evening out.
Athleta Venice Pintuck High Rise Wide Leg Pant
Club Fleece is the classic for a reason. It is cozy, holds up in the wash, and the extra-long wide leg looks great with a pair of platform sneakers. Nike notes they fit large, so I would size down.
Nike Club Fleece Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Sweatpants
Sweater pants sound too good to be true, but these really are as comfy as they sound. The slightly cropped slim-straight leg works with a bootie, and a matching sweater makes a polished lounge-to-lunch outfit.
Madewell Barlow Sweater Pants
Pleats give the waist a clean, tailored look while the wide leg stays relaxed. I like to tuck in a fitted sweater to keep my proportions balanced, then hem the pants to graze the top of the shoe.
Anthropologie Pleated Wide-Leg Pants
Ultra-soft and stretchy, this is the trouser I wear when I want a sleek line for the studio and for errands afterward. The 11-inch leg opening is wide but not overwhelming, and there are three inseam options, which is helpful.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me XTRA High Waisted Trouser
The high fitted waist and slouchy wide legs on this cargo are what make it so flattering. It reads as workwear without feeling heavy, and I like it with a bodysuit and a pair of boots for fall.
Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Cargo Pant: Utility Edition
Brooklyn is Athleta's travel-friendly pant and the wide-leg version gives a bit more swing. I like it for flights and days out because the stretch fabric does not wrinkle, and it looks neat with a sleek sneaker.
Athleta Brooklyn Mid Rise Wide Leg Pant
Emmett has a high waist and a cotton feel that is a little more structured than the drapey styles. It is sturdy enough for everyday wear, and it dresses up nicely with a tucked-in sweater and boots.
Madewell Emmett Wide-Leg Pants