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The RIGHT Way to Style WIDE LEG Jeans OVER 50! Flattering Do’s & Don’ts 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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If you've ever put on a pair of widelegg
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jeans and thought, "Hm, why does this
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look better on everyone else?" You are
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not alone. Widelegg denim can be one of
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the most flattering elevated styles for
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women over 50, but only when you style
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them right. The wrong shoes, the wrong
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tops, the wrong proportions, and
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suddenly the look is dragging you down
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instead of lifting you up. So, in
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today's video, I'm going to walk you
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through the biggest widelegg jeans
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mistakes women over 50 make and show you
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exactly what to wear instead. Let's make
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these jeans work for you, not against
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you. One, don't pair them with
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oversized, slouchy tops. This one is a
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trap that so many women fall into,
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especially when we're aiming for
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comfort. After 50, our style often
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shifts toward ease, softness, and
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coverage. But the truth is, when you're
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wearing a pair of widelegg jeans,
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pairing them with something big and
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oversized on top will overwhelm your
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figure. Now, I get it. We've all been
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tempted by that flowy tunic or that cozy
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oversized sweater that hides everything.
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But when you're wearing volume on the
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bottom and volume on top, your waist
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disappears, your shape disappears, and
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that outfit starts looking more like a
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tent than a fashion statement. What you
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want to create is balance. Widelegg
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jeans already bring drama to your lower
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half. So, the top half of your outfit
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needs to be streamlined and shaped. What
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to wear instead? Reach for structured or
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softly fitted tops. A crisp button-down
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blouse tucked in. a ribbed crew neck
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sweater, a jersey wrap top that flatters
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your neckline and cinches your waist.
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And if you're someone who doesn't love a
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full tuck, try the French tuck. That's
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where you just tuck in the front of your
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blouse and let the sides and back drape.
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It gives shape without hugging your
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midsection.
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One top I always recommend is the Petra
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blouse by Ameliora.
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It has the most beautiful drape and the
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perfect weight. Light enough to tuck,
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but not so thin that it clings. You can
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find it linked in the description below.
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If it's sold out, just look for a blouse
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in a soft woven fabric with a slight
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taper at the waist. And here's a tip.
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You don't have to go tight to show
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shape. You just need definition. You can
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create shape with a tuck, a belt, or a
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cropped jacket layered over your top.
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Balance is everything. When you define
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your waist, you give structure to the
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outfit. And suddenly, your widelegg
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jeans start to work for you, not against
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you, too. Don't let the hem drag. Here's
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a detail that a lot of women overlook,
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but it makes a huge impact. If your
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jeans are too long and they're dragging
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on the ground, pooling around your feet,
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or bunching at your ankles, it instantly
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throws off your proportions, it makes
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your legs look shorter. It adds
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sloppiness to the whole outfit, and it
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honestly takes what could be a really
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elegant, clean look and turns it into
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something that feels unfinished.
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Widelegg jeans work best when they
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create a long uninterrupted line. And
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that means the hem needs to hit just
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right. Not too short, not too long. What
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to wear instead?
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The ideal length.
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Skimming the top of your shoe. If you're
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wearing flats, that usually means just
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below the ankle. If you're wearing a
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heel or wedge, the hem can go a little
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longer, but it should never drag. It
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might seem like a small thing, but
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hemming your jeans to the right length
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is one of the fastest ways to elevate
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your look. And yes, you might need more
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than one pair. One hemmed for flats, one
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hemmed for heels. That's how stylists do
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it. That's how celebrities do it, and
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that's how you create outfits that
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always look intentional.
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I also recommend looking for jeans that
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offer inseam options. Brands like cut
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from the cloth NYDJ and J Crew often
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offer petite, regular, and tall lengths.
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The cut from the cloth Meg widelegg jean
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is one of my favorites. The dark wash is
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flattering, the cut is clean, and the
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fabric is substantial.
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I've linked it in the description. And
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if you do need to hem, remember this.
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Always wash your jeans first. Denim can
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shrink slightly. Hem second. That way
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you get the perfect length. A
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well-placed hem creates polish,
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lengthens the leg, and allows your shoes
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to shine. And who doesn't want that?
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Three, don't wear clunky, heavy shoes.
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Shoes are everything when it comes to
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widelegg jeans. They anchor the outfit.
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They affect your posture, your
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silhouette, your proportions. And
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unfortunately, this is where I see a lot
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of elegant women over 50 go wrong.
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When you wear a widelegg jean with a
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clunky trainer, orthopedic sandal, or
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overly casual sneaker, it visually adds
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bulk to the bottom of your body. Instead
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of elongating your legs, it cuts them
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off. Instead of feeling chic, it feels
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heavy.
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What to wear instead? You want shoes
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that refine and elongate. That means low
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block heels for comfort and a little
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lift. Pointed toe flats to create a
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longer leg line. Slim loafers for a
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men'sswear inspired touch. Ankle boots
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with a narrow shaft for cool weather.
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One of the best options for comfort and
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polish is the Naturalizer.
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Vera ankle strap heel. It has just the
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right height. It's supportive and it
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looks elegant without being fussy. I've
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linked it below in the description. If
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it's sold out, just look for a block
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heel sandal in a neutral tone with
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minimal detailing. Another great tip,
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match your shoe color to your pants or
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your skin tone. A nude or taupe shoe
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makes your legs look longer. A dark shoe
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with dark denim keeps the line
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uninterrupted. And here's the secret to
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making widelegg jeans feel expensive.
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Clean lines, clean shoes, and nothing
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heavy at the ankle. So, skip the thick
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rubber soles, overly chunky sneakers,
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and sports sandals.
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Save those for athleisure days. When
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you're wearing widelegg jeans, your
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shoes should finish the look with
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intention. Four, don't skip defining the
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waistline. One of the most flattering
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things you can do in a widelegg jean is
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define your waist. Yet, so many women
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skip this step, either because we want
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more coverage or we just don't think it
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matters.
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But here's the truth. When your top
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hangs loose over your jeans and there's
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no waist definition, the eye has no
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visual anchor. And that's what makes
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your silhouette look bulky and
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shapeless, even when it's not.
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Especially with widelegg pants where
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there's already volume on the bottom, we
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need to create shape on top. Otherwise,
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everything starts to blend into a wide
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column with no structure and we lose the
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elegance. What to wear instead? Start by
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simply tucking your shirt. A full tuck
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is great with a thinner top, but even a
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half tuck can do wonders for your
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proportions. If you prefer not to tuck
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at all, try wearing a slightly cropped
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top that ends at the hipbone. This
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naturally shows your waistline without
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bearing anything you don't want to show.
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Another simple fix, belts.
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A medium width belt in a neutral tone
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like tan, taupe, black, or ivory adds
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shape and polish. Leather or suede gives
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you that refined look. And just a hint
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of gold or silver hardware can finish
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the outfit beautifully without looking
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flashy. If you're wearing a blouse with
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a subtle print or soft drape, adding a
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belt instantly brings the look together.
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The belt becomes the bridge between your
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top and bottom half, keeping everything
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looking clean, cohesive, and purposeful.
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I also recommend structured blouses with
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built-in waist definition.
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Pieces that are slightly darted, have
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pepleum hems, or wrap at the waist are
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incredibly flattering, especially if
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you're carrying weight in the
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midsection.
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They create a waist without squeezing or
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clinging. And just to be clear, you
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don't have to be a size two to show your
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waist. Elegance isn't about size. It's
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about shape and proportion. When your
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waist is defined, your look becomes
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instantly more elevated and more
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feminine. It's one of those small tweaks
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that makes a very big difference. Five,
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don't mix widelegg jeans with bulky
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outerear. Let's talk about jackets
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because this is where a lot of women get
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tripped up, especially in cooler
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weather. When you pair widelegg jeans
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with a bulky puffer coat, an oversized
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knit cardigan, or a thick fleece zip up,
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you're doubling up on volume. And just
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like with oversized tops, that can
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quickly overwhelm your frame. You might
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feel cozy, but the outfit loses its
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shape. you end up looking wider than you
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are and the jeans which should be a
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statement just get swallowed up in
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layers. What to wear instead? The key is
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to choose outerear that balances the
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shape of your jeans. One great option is
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a structured blazer that hits at the
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hip. It gives just enough coverage
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without adding bulk and it adds instant
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polish to any outfit. The J Crew going
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out blazer is one of my favorites. It's
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lightweight, well cut, and elevates
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everything from denim to dresses. I've
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linked it in the description below. You
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can also try a belted trench coat. It's
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elegant, flowy, and creates a beautiful
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silhouette with widelegg jeans. The belt
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lets you define your waist even over a
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layer, and the soft fabric adds movement
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without volume. For casual days, a
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cropped denim jacket or a short
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structured moto jacket works beautifully
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too, as long as the cut is neat and
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fitted through the shoulders and arms.
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Fabrics matter, too. Look for outerw
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wear made with refined materials like
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cotton twill, brushed wool, or even
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lightweight blends with a touch of
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stretch. Avoid thick quilting, bulky
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knits, or fleece that adds puff. And one
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more tip, keep your layering underneath
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clean. If your coat is tailored, don't
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add bulk with oversized scarves or
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chunky sweaters. Keep the lines smooth
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so your outerear and jeans can
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complement each other. When your jacket
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fits close to the body and the jeans
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flow out from the hip, you create that
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ideal silhouette. It's long, lean, and
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completely flattering without ever
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feeling tight or uncomfortable. Six.
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Don't wear faded or distressed denim.
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Now, I love a relaxed look as much as
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the next woman, but when it comes to
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widelegg jeans, or distressing is a
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no-go if you want to look polished.
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Heavy whiskering, fading down the
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thighs, rips at the knees. These all add
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visual noise and take away from the
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clean, elegant line that makes widelegg
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jeans work in the first place.
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Distressed details also tend to age the
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outfit in the wrong way. Not classic
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vintage age, but worn out weekend jeans
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age. What to wear instead? Opt for dark
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rinse or even wash denim with minimal to
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no fading. Structured denim looks richer
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and creates that sleek, elongated
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silhouette we want. Look for jeans in
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indigo, deep charcoal, or even black as
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long as the color is saturated and the
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fabric has structure. Avoid acid wash,
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whiskering, or dramatic two-tone fading.
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One of my go-to pairs is the cut from
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the cloth Meg Widelegg Jean in dark
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rinse. It hits all the right notes.
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Structured but comfortable, sleek, but
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not stiff. It's one of those jeans that
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makes you feel instantly more put
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together, even when you're dressing
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casually. You'll find it linked in the
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description below. And don't
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underestimate the power of simplicity.
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A clean pair of dark widelegg jeans with
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a white blouse and a polished loafer
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look so elegant. No rips, no fray, no
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fake wear, just good fabric, good cut,
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and good style. So, if you've been
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holding on to that distressed pair,
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maybe it's time to retire it or save it
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for true weekend errands. Because when
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it comes to looking refined in widelegg
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denim, less is more. Seven, don't add
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bulk with oversized or slouchy bags.
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Let's talk about accessories,
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specifically handbags. You might not
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realize it, but the bag you carry with
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your widelegg jeans can dramatically
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impact your entire silhouette. And one
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of the biggest mistakes I see,
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especially with this jean style, is
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pairing it with a giant slouchy shoulder
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bag that drapes at the hip.
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Now, I love a roomy handbag just as much
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as anyone else. We all carry our lives
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in our bags these days. But when you
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combine widelegg jeans with a bag that's
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oversized, floppy, and heavy looking,
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the result is visual clutter. Think
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about it. You already have volume from
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the jeans. Then you're adding more
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volume right at the hips or upper
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thighs. That's where widelegg jeans
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naturally flare. And now you've just
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exaggerated the widest part of your
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body. What to wear instead? What
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flatters best is a medium-sized
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structured handbag, one with clean
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lines, minimal hardware, and a shape
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that gives your outfit balance, not more
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bulk. Cross body bags with adjustable
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straps are great because they sit higher
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on the torso and don't compete with the
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line of the jeans. Top handle bags also
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work beautifully. They add elegance and
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bring visual focus upward toward your
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waist and chest. One of my all-time
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favorites is the Kuana system tote. It's
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clean, timeless, and structured, just
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enough to keep its shape all day. I've
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linked it in the description below. And
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if it's unavailable, look for similar
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medium-sized satchels or totes with a
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flat base, highquality stitching, and
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neutral coloring like camel tote, black,
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or deep burgundy. A structured bag makes
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your entire look feel intentional.
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It shows you've styled your outfit from
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head to toe, not just thrown things
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together. And here's a bonus tip. If
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your jeans are already making a
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statement, your bag should support that,
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not compete with it. So, keep your
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accessories sleek, functional, and
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balanced. Eight, don't forget to show a
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little ankle or shoe detail. This one is
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subtle, but so powerful. Sometimes we
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put on widelegg jeans, style the top
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just right, choose great shoes, and yet
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something still feels off. And often
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it's because the entire legline is
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covered with no skin showing, no shoe
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detail visible, and no lightness at the
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bottom of the outfit. When everything is
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covered from waist to hem, especially in
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fall and winter, the look can start to
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feel heavy. And heaviness isn't
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elegance, it's density. Too much of a
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good thing becomes overwhelming.
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What to wear instead? If your jeans are
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full length, you can balance them with
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shoes
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that show some skin, like a low cut
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vamp, ankle strap, or even a slight
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cutout on the side. It doesn't have to
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be dramatic. Just a glimpse of the ankle
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or instep instantly lightens the whole
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outfit and adds femininity for spring
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and summer. This is easy. Choose a
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sandal with a slim ankle strap, a mule
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with a pointed toe, or a ballet flat
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with a shallow vamp. For cooler months,
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try a sock boot that fits snugly at the
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ankle and tucks under the hem without
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bunching.
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One shoe I've been wearing non-stop is
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the Sarah Flint Natalie Flat. It has the
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most elegant pointed toe. It's insanely
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comfortable and it gives just enough
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skin to visually lengthen the legs.
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You'll find it linked in the
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description. If it's out of stock, just
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search for pointed toe flats or loafers
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in a soft neutral with low cut
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detailing.
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Another thing you can do is slightly
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crop your jeans. Widelegg crops that hit
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just above the ankle bone are especially
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flattering um for petite frames. They
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also let your shoe shine and give you
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that lift even without a heel. The idea
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here isn't to show skin for the sake of
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it. It's to add air, space, and softness
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to the look. That little glimpse of the
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ankle is like the white space around a
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painting. It helps everything else
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breathe. So the next time you feel your
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outfit looks too heavy, check the
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bottom. Are your shoes visible? Is your
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ankle showing?
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Sometimes a tiny detail makes all the
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difference. Nine. Don't treat widelegg
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jeans like lounge pants. This one is a
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mindset shift, and it's a big one.
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Because widelegg jeans are so
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comfortable, it's easy to treat them
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like joggers or yoga pants. You throw on
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a basic tea, grab your athletic
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sneakers, maybe a zip-up hoodie, and go.
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And yes, it feels great, but style-wise,
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it instantly lowers the sophistication
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of the outfit. You might be out running
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errands or walking the dog, but I truly
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believe you can still look elegant doing
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it. And treating widelegg jeans like
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fashion, not fall back, makes that
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possible.
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What to wear instead? Respect the shape
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of the jeans. Style them with intention.
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Even if you're keeping things casual,
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you can still look polished. Here's what
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that looks like. Instead of a basic
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cotton tea, try a modal tea with a
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subtle drape. Instead of a zip-up
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hoodie, go for a lightweight cardigan
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with a waist tie. Instead of gym
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sneakers, wear fashion sneakers with a
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clean minimalist profile like Veger
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Kolhan or Rothy's. Instead of a
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backpack, carry a cross body bag with
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structure and texture. Treat your
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widelegg jeans the way you would a
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beautiful pair of palazzo pants or
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high-waisted trousers. Add a silk scarf,
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a delicate chain necklace, a red lip.
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These small touches say, "I dressed with
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care." And that's what elegance over 50
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is really about. You don't have to be
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dressed up. You just have to be dressed
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well. And when you do that, widelegg
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jeans don't look lazy. They look
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intentional, relaxed, and incredibly
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stylish. Every single piece I mentioned
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today is linked in the description
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below. Yes, some of them are a bit more
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of an investment, but they're the kind
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of pieces that elevate your entire
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wardrobe. They fit better, last longer,
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and help you build a look that feels
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polished and effortless every time you
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get dressed. And if you want even more
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elegant outfit ideas, visit my website.
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I've got seasonal guides, color
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combinations, and styling formulas
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designed specifically for women over 50.
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Oh, and if you're a handbag lover like
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me, don't forget to check out my handbag
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channel. I cover elegant, wearable bags
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that finish your look beautifully
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without breaking the bank. You deserve
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to feel stylish and confident every
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single day. I'll see you there.
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