Wide Angle Legs.

Katharine Hepburn rocked these wide-legged pants like no one's business.

In the world of womenswear, the masculine tailored trend is holding on tighter than a Savile Row stitch.

Not that we’re complaining — subtle suiting techniques and straight-legged silhouettes have produced some of the word’s sexiest sartorial stars (e.g. Katharine Hepburn).

One straight-up style that kept showing up on the fall runways (and then again for spring 2011) was the wide (really, really wide) legged pant.

This cut has traditionally been reserved for the vertically blessed, but the key with these tent-like trousers — no matter your height — is finding balance.

For the broad-shouldered set, go with a body-con shirt. But if your upper arms are as narrow as a pair of jeggings, opt for a more flowing feminine top; it’ll widen your shoulders and create an hourglass shape that would be welcome at any boys’ club.

Wide-legged tweed trousers, $39.50, Old Navy.

Originally published in The Toronto Star (thestar.com), November 30, 2010. Written by me.