18 Chic Outfits to Wear with Palazzo Pants
Wide-leg pants are your best bet for a comfortable, stylish outfit. If you’re looking for outfit inspiration, check out our guide to the best ways to wear your Palazzo pants to stay on trend.
One of the most popular fashion trends of the moment are palazzo pants, also known as wide-leg pants. Palazzo pants are loose-fitting, roomy trousers (usually made with lightweight fabric) that flare out from the waist down to the feet, creating a relaxed vibe.
These long, flowing pieces of fabric can be styled in a variety of ways for different occasions, ranging from breezy vacation outfits in the summer, to chic going-out looks and cozy oversized ensembles in the fall.
If you’ve incorporated a pair of palazzo pants into your wardrobe but don’t quite know what to wear with them, take a look at these 18 chic outfit ideas perfect for a variety of occasions and seasons!
What To Wear With Palazzo Pants
1. Black Crop Top
Crop tops are another favorite to wear with palazzo pants. The balance this creates in an outfit is perfect for plus size styling as it incorporates the styling ‘rule of thirds’.
This is also great if you have a dinner in the summer months and want to be comfortable but still need to look like effort has been put into your look. Go for a neutral-colored pair of Palazzo pants with a black top for a cute look.
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The Range
Ripple Gauze Wide Leg Pants
At Revolve
Schutz
Adriana Metallic Stiletto Sandals
At Neiman Marcus
2. Chunky Knit
Now that we begin to approach the cold season, it’s time to start thinking about styling outfits for the winter months. Styling Palazzo pants with a sweater goes against what we’ve previously suggested, though as trends change, so do the silhouettes we aim for.
An oversized chunky knit with Palazzo pants and chunky earrings is a great, effortless, modern look.
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Line & Dot
Tinsley Pants
At Revolve
Loewe
Flamenco Mini Napa Clutch Bag
At Neiman Marcus
3. Swimsuit
Having a pair of Palazzo pants in a neutral color is a core piece for every summer capsule wardrobe. If you’re packing light for a vacation or weekend trip, wearing your bathing suit with a pair of Palazzo pants is a good idea for lunch by the beach.
It’s formal enough for this occasion, but also means you can easily remove your Palazzo pants and jump into the water.
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Crinkle Textured Wide Leg Pants
At Abercrombie & Fitch
& Other Stories
Wide Brim Straw Hat
At & Other Stories
4. Satin Shirt
For an outfit appropriate for work, or where formal wear is needed, a satin shirt worn with Palazzo pants is a great modest outfit option.
Office wear can often be quite uncomfortable, which isn’t ideal if you’re sitting at a desk all day. Palazzo pants can be found with elasticated waistbands, solving this dilemma.
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Alexandre Vauthier
High-Rise Pleated Wide-Leg Pants
At Neiman Marcus
Valentino Garavani
Rockstud Ankle Strap Ballet Flats
At Nordstrom
5. Trench Coat
For a classic look, nothing looks quite the same as a trench coat worn with Palazzo pants. Because trench coats are quite baggy and oversized, keep the top worn underneath fitted, such as a crop top or a bodysuit.
As for the rest of your outfit, go for a pair of heels or heeled boots to ensure your pants aren’t dragging on the floor.
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SELMACILEK
Linen Wide Leg Pants
At Revolve
Burberry
Sandridge Short Trench Coat
At Neiman Marcus
6. Button-up Shirt
If you want to go business casual or dress up your palazzo pants for a fun lunch, then go for a button-down shirt. This style is usually made of cotton or other breathable materials and can easily be dressed up or down.
The best way to wear this is to tuck your blouse in to accentuate the waistline. A classic combination for a business-casual look would be to go for a monochromatic look.
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Hudson Jeans
Tie Waist Wide Leg Pants
At Revolve
Bottega Veneta
Teen Jodie Intrecciato Suede Hobo
At Nordstrom
7. Kimono
Much like a swimsuit, the best thing to style with Palazzo pants for a summer outfit is a long kimono or duster coat. The loose, flowy styles of both of these garments blend with each other beautifully, almost emulating the sea.
Again, if you’re building a capsule wardrobe, focus on neutral colors which can be dressed up or down with a statement piece, like a fun gold oversized clutch bag!
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Commando
Classic Palazzo Pants
At Revolve
Rebecca Minkoff
Ruched Metallic Zip Clutch Bag
At Neiman Marcus
8. Tank Top
For a chic daytime look, a tank top paired with Palazzo pants is a great outfit for playing into the ‘quite luxury’ micro-trend.
It’s the simplest way to style Palazzo’s but it creates a sleek, sophisticated look. Keep your makeup and accessories simple and elevated.
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Reformation
Olina Linen Pants
At Reformation
Hermès Paris
Box Calfskin Oran Sandals Gold
At Fashionphile
9. Cropped Sweater
If you’re styling Palazzo pants for the fall months, a cropped sweater or top is great paired with Palazzo pants. It still helps create a silhouette which keeps the outfit from looking frumpy. This is the perfect outfit for everyday wear, and can be paired with sneakers for comfort.
Either keep the outfit in neutral colors to look chic, or add in a pattern to add another dimension, such as the Parisian favorite; stripes!
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Song of Style
Yara Pants
At Revolve
Christian Dior
Supple Calfskin Medium Caro Bag
At Fashionphile
10. Matching Set
A matching set is always a great way to achieve a chic look in an easy way. Palazzo pants often come in a matching set with a button-up shirt owed to their versatility.
As for the outfit underneath, this can be flexed depending on the occasion or time of year. For vacation, go for a linen set with a swimsuit, but for winter you can go for a wool or cashmere blend matching set with a turtleneck bodysuit under for an extra layer of warmth.
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PQ x REVOLVE
Sammy Wide Leg Pants
At Revolve
Tom Ford
Glossy Jersey 2-Piece Swimsuit
At Nordstrom
11. Waistcoat
A pair of Palazzo pants are versatile and can be styled with a tank for a casual look, but similarly when paired with a waistcoat will look chic and put together.
Go for a cropped or fitted style waistcoat to ensure it still looks flattering. This is great for a European vacation look as it looks elevated but still will be airy and comfortable.
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Premium Crepe Ultra Wide-Leg Pants
At Abercrombie & Fitch
Loewe
x Paula’s Anagram Shoulder Bag
At Neiman Marcus
12. Fun Top
If it’s girls’ night, but you don’t feel like going for a typical dress, a great option is a pair of stylish Palazzo pants with a fun statement top.
Because Palazzo pants are often too long, unless you have supermodel legs, this is the perfect occasion to get a pair of statement platform sandals, not only are they practical, but add an interesting dimension to the outfit.
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Sabina Musayev
Tom Pants
At Revolve
Larroudé
Annie Platform Sandals
At Nordstrom
13. Bodysuit
Bodysuits are great worn with high waisted Palazzo pants because there’s no worrying about your top riding up, and are perfect for creating a sleek silhouette.
This is the best choice for a modern look, and great for wearing to a formal dinner or special occasion like a graduation ceremony.
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Good American
Good Waist Palazzo
At Revolve
Bottega Veneta
The Pouch Leather Clutch
At Nordstrom
14. Sleeveless Top
If you want to go for something a little more formal, but you don’t want to commit to a button-down blouse, go for a nice sleeveless blouse instead.
This way, you can still show off some skin while also looking polished. This is a super modern, casual outfit and perfect for a hot day of city strolling.
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Alice + Olivia
Alabama Palazzo Pants
At Revolve
Veronica Beard
Finlee Beaded Suede Mule Sandals
At Neiman Marcus
15. Camisole
One of the best tops to wear with palazzo pants is a camisole top. It creates balance in the outfit by showing the right amount of skin, perfect for vacation!
Cami tops are usually made out of cotton or satin, and they make for a stunning casual outfit. Keep the rest of the outfit toned down with neutral accessories.
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& Other Stories
Relaxed Pull-on Linen Trousers
At & Other Stories
Tory Burch
Bicolor Cap-Toe Ballerina Flats
At Neiman Marcus
16. Tweed Jacket
Palazzo pants are often misunderstood as a garment only for the warmer months, when in actuality, if in the correct fabric and paired with the correct pieces; these are a year-round staple.
A tweed jacket is a Parisian favorite, and dresses up even the most basic outfit. Pair Palazzo pants with a tweed jacket and coat and a simple blouse, or even white tee!
As for the rest of the outfit, tweed is often quite a statement on its own, so go for a simple handbag and a pair of classic neutral pumps.
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& Other Stories
Fitted Utility Polo Shirt
At & Other Stories
Favorite Daughter
The Shortie Favorite Pants
At Nordstrom
17. Colorful Top
Bright colors shouldn’t be scary, and it’s good to experiment with ones which suit your skin tone! If you don’t know which to go for, there are plenty of tests online which can tell you the best colors to suit your skin tone.
This is also a great idea when building a capsule wardrobe. Focus on keeping the majority of your basic pieces in neutral tones, while also incorporating a few statement pieces in the colors which suit you the most.
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The Femm
Iris Pants
At Revolve
Mignonne Gavigan
Madeline Earrings
At Neiman Marcus
18. Black Tank Top
It wouldn’t be a style guide without a staple. Having good quality basic pieces like a black tank top to wear with Palazzo pants is an absolute game changer.
This is great for either dressing up with a fun pair of mules or keeping casual with sneakers or espadrilles. The key to looking elegant even in casual clothing is making sure everything is not only good quality but also well fitting.
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Gabriella Rossetti
Paola Striped Wool-Blend Pants
At Neiman Marcus
Amina Muaddi
Rosie Pointed Toe Slide Sandals
At Nordstrom
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