Trend Alert: Wide Leg Floral Pants

High: 1. Floral Pants | 2. Peplum Top | 3. Belt | 4. Shoes

Low: 5. Striped Top | 6. Floral Pants  | 7. Bracelet | 8. Blazer | 9. Clutch | 10. Shoes 

image via B Jones Style

This week on "dear court + hudson" we tackle the wide leg floral pant and pulling it off on a petite figure! When it comes to this particular look, it is definitely one trend that takes a bit of thought to work with your body type. 

Oversized pants, especially those of the floral variety, can definitely overwhelm a petite frame, but that doesn't mean you have to put those pants out to pasture with these few simple tips. 

A bit of height definitely helps - so consider a comfortable pair of heels. Let's forgo pointy toe varieties as that sharp point peeking out from below a big bell doesn't ground the outfit as it should. Opt for rounded toe or peep toe pumps or sandals for a sleeker look. 

On the shorter side but just can't stomach a pair of pumps? A tailor will be your best friend. Look for a wide leg pant that has a straighter leg and a smaller width as opposed to the larger bell variety as seen above with the Anthropologie pair. The straighter leg will lay better when worn with flats and hemmed to skim the floor, you won't overwhelm a smaller stature. 

Consider patterns and complimenting colors. While bold all-over florals tends to work for ladies with long limbs, a smaller floral will compliment, not overpower a petit figure. Keeping the color palette close in hue won't seem overly distracting or busy - just like the pale pink Ellery pair from ShopBop. 

Proportion, proportion, proportion. Long torso, short legs? Consider a high waisted pair to lengthen your gams. Short torso, short legs? It's all about equality. Keep the pants at waist or below. And keep the top fitted and tucked or short and cropped to create a sense of balance. The cropped blazer above is a great way to trick the eye when it comes to elongating the leg. 

So I know it's hard to take advice from this 5'10"er over here, but my mother happens to be 5'4". So if I can convince her that a knowing her body type is key to pulling off tall girl trends you can too! Do you have a question you'd love for me to answer on court + hudson? Send them my way!