Can I wear wide-leg trousers even though I’m only 5’2?
Yes, you absolutely can. The look is so chic and I say that confidently because I’m 5ft on the dot and I love a wide-leg pant. The things to think about are the tailoring, the fit and the fabric. As a shorty, you need to get them from the petite section or find a tailor you trust to take them up. The issue with altering them yourself is there’s a certain definition you want with wide-leg trousers and if you’re not a seamstress you won’t get it right. Make sure you take two pairs of shoes with you: the highest shoe you’re going to wear with it and the flattest shoe, so you can strike a happy medium with where the trousers are going to sit. With wide-leg denim, always wear a sturdy platform or wedge. Go for pants that are sold as three-quarter length or cropped for the “average”-height human. Cos have some great culottes and M&S come up trumps for petite girls.
Candice Brathwaite, influencer and author
How do you wear loungewear without looking lazy?
What you’re after is a curated, considered, clean look, as well as comfort. Achieve it by fusing high-quality lounge pieces with daywear. Wear a perfect pair of high-quality jersey leggings with a cashmere sweater or hoodie, say, and a beautiful wool coat. For a luxe lounge look that comes away from the sofa, consider your accessories very carefully. Have you got a beautiful shoe or trainer to wear with your chosen pieces; a statement handbag to take out with you; the right earrings? Mix a luxury aesthetic with functionality so your outfit straddles utility and a fashion trend you’ve spotted. You still have to make the effort, even though you’re slightly downplaying your dressing up.
Barbara Hoorspool, clothing director, The White Company
