It was with a collective sigh of relief that the fashion world welcomed back the wide leg trouser this season. No more skinny jeans, or slim line cigarette pants to squeeze into. Instead we get to enjoy the universally flattering wide leg cut in all of its guises. The wide leg revolution was led by Phoebe Philo at Celine with acres of printed silk on show, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated silhouette to see us through summer.
Whether you are looking for a chic alternative for a summer wedding, or a relaxed weekend look that can be worn any number of ways, here we show you how to make the wide leg trouser work for you.

Picture: Celine, Spring Summer 2011

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A pair of silk trousers make a luxurious alternative to a dress for sultry summer evenings or a gorgeous wedding outfit. Team with a silk blouse and towering sandals for instant Riviera chic.

Apollo crepe trousers, £97, French Connection; woven trim tee, £75, Whistles; catwalk platform sandal, £208, Jaeger; cut-out detail clutch, £28, Warehouse.

Don't be put off by palazzo pants, all you need to remember is to let your bottom half do all the talking by teaming them with a simple t-shirt. We love the subtle print on these trousers and stylish, silver accessories are the perfect accompaniment.

Printed palazzo pants, £16, F&F at Tesco; silk trim tshirt, £27, Kew; jewel sandal, £25, Wallis; silver bracelet set, £12, Accessorize

Perhaps the easiest way to try a wider leg this summer is with a pair of flared jeans; they are timeless, flattering and incredibly versatile. Dress them up with heels and a silk blouse or keep things casual and practical with a printed top, satchel and wedges.

High Rise Bell flared jeans, £170, Current/Elliott at Net-a-porter; Beatrice pullover top, £89, Toast; straw saddle satchel, £28, Dorothy Perkins; canvas T-Bar espadrille wedges, £78, Jigsaw