What top should i wear with wide-leg trousers to balance the silhouette?

[Charles97]

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[Sofia_J]

I just bought a pair of really wide-leg trousers that I love, but I’m honestly stumped on what kind of top to wear with them. Every time I try a fitted shirt it just feels off, and anything loose makes me look like a shapeless rectangle. I’m wondering if there’s a specific silhouette or sleeve style that actually balances the volume.

[Thomas91]

I started tucking in a slim knit and adding a belt. It creates a waist and keeps the leg line looking intentional.

[Emma_R]

A cropped blazer over the wide legs felt balanced to me, because it gives a vertical shape up top.

[KennethSW]

I tried a loose top and it swam on me, so I went back to something with a bit of structure at the shoulders.

[GaryS]

Sometimes a structured sleeve helps, like a voluminous sleeve or a crisp cap sleeve, so the top doesn’t disappear into the pants.

[Scarlett_C]

I still end up chasing the right length; a shorter top tucked in sometimes feels better than a long tunic.

[Emily_M]

Have you tried playing with the hem length to see if the issue is really the cut?