Print Pants, Can You Wear Them?

Photos by John Aquino, WWD
Left to right: Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger & Mary Katrantzou

 Hot Legwear Trends

Designers have designed bold patterns & print pants with stripes, zigzags, flowers and animal prints, etc. for their collections this spring & summer. The starlets are all over Hollywood wearing them. Is this a trend most women can wear and look fabulous in? Unfortunately the answer is a big NO. You have to be thin/skinny to pull off looking good in printed pants whether they are fitted or baggy. Any prints will call attention to your bottom half and add a few pounds there too. Just because something is trendy and hot doesn't suggest you need it in your wardrobe. Wear what flatters your body type. Always accentuate your positive.

Tips to looking stylish in printed pants:
Small prints are more flattering on larger figures.
Simple solid color tops are best with bold printed pants.
Top styles that pair well with printed trousers are tank tops, buttoned-up blouses, gypsy blouses, & bandeau tops.
A baggy top that are partially tucked in work with skinny styles.
Always wear a fitted top with loose fitting pants.
Wear tailored styles with heels for a sophisticated look.
Lighter fabrics are best in spring and summer.
Avoid printed pants that flare out at the bottom.

Pictured Animal Print Pants

Print Pants
Solid Color Top
Flip Flops

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