Elie Tahari Spring 2011

1. Wear a belt to define the waist. Just because you’re wearing wide-leg pants doesn’t mean you need to look bigger than you are. Belting the look creates a waist and shows off the feminine figure. Whether wide or skinny, there are tons of options out there for you to try.

Nicole Miller Pre-Fall 2011

2. Try a jumpsuit. If you are a jumpsuit veteran and want to try the wide-leg look, this is a great way to experiment. All you need to do is accessorize wisely as the top is already picked out for you. Try something fitted through the bust and hips to avoid looking like an inmate.

Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011

3. Add a feminine touch on top. One of my favorite ways to wear high-waisted, wide-leg pants is with a sheer top. Something fitted and lacy balances the masculine bottoms, creating a polished and chic look. And this peek of skin under the sheer top looks super sexy without unleashing the trashy vibe.

Stella McCartney Spring 2011

4. Add a long, structured jacket. There is nothing more sophisticated than a long jacket with wide leg pants. Whether done with monochromatic pieces or contrasting solids, this is the look of a bold woman. BUT, you MUST wear heels with this one to avoid looking like a munchkin. Unless, of course, you’re 5’10″.

LINK LOVE: Street style photo, Refinery29; Runway photos, Style.com

Whoever said inmates didn’t care about fashion needs to rethink a few things. In Japan, inmates at a prison have set out to create a fashion forward flock of aprons, bags and pouches. The designs are selling out faster than ever! Anything with the prison label is purchased as soon as it’s put on the shelves. The designs originally made their debut as souvenirs for prison tourists. Seems as though the inmates are keeping busy!