Petite Forever Compact Stretch Wide Leg Tailored Trouser

Wide leg silhouette cut specifically for a petite frame - the proportions are calibrated so the leg opens from the hip rather than the knee, keeping the line long and unbroken. A high, structured waistband sits flat against the body with a clean front pleat that adds volume without bulk as the leg sweeps to the floor. Compact stretch construction means the trouser holds its tailored shape through the day, with none of the bagging at the knee that wider cuts can suffer. The hem grazes the floor at the right length for a petite wearer - no alterations required to achieve that floor-skimming finish. A smooth, crease-resistant surface keeps the silhouette looking sharp from a morning meeting through to an evening out. The wide leg sits high and falls straight, which does something very specific for a petite figure - it creates an uninterrupted vertical line from waist to floor that lengthens the whole silhouette. There is real structure here; these are not soft palazzo trousers that collapse when you sit down. The pleat at the front gives the leg its shape and the stretch in the fabric means they move with you rather than pulling. Styled as shown, paired with a sharp double-breasted blazer and pointed-toe flats, the result is a considered, put-together look that reads as polished without being stiff. Tuck in a fitted silk blouse and add a heel to take them into a formal dinner or a smart work event. For a more relaxed register, a simple fitted knit and minimal jewellery lets the cut speak for itself. These are the trousers that earn their place as the reliable anchor of a well-edited wardrobe. | Karen Millen Women's Petite Forever Compact Stretch Wide Leg Tailored Trouser in Ivory | Size: 10