What top should I wear with wide-leg trousers to avoid drowning in fabric?

[Benjamin92]

I just bought a pair of wide-leg trousers that I love, but I can't figure out what kind of top to wear with them without looking like I'm drowning in fabric. Every time I try a fitted tee, it just feels off, and my usual blouses look too bulky tucked in.

[RobertR]

I went through the same thing last season. I found that a cropped knit or a slim satin cami tucked in just at the front keeps the leg line clean and avoids that drowning look.

[Steven12]

I tried a fitted tee and it did feel short and bulky at the waistband; then I swapped to a tucked in V neck blouse with a thin belt. It helped define the waist without adding bulk.

[Amelia.C]

Do you think the real issue is the top, or is the cut of the trousers the real problem?

[Addison.M]

One time I wore them with a loose longline blazer over a slim top and the proportion felt off but not awful, maybe just a quick reminder to check footwear or hem length.