However, this is only because celebs have decided to wear them with constricting tops or other tacky pieces.
When paired with the right top, wide leg jeans do wonders for your body, adding height and elongating legs.
Snatch two celeb looks for less today, and try the wide leg jean trend for yourself.
ROGAN NYC CREW NECK, $33.50 at La Garconne
LOVE BEATLES TEE, $33 at Urban Minx
WANDERER HANDBAG, $25 at Tilly’s
TALL HIGH WAISTED FLARE JEANS, $100 at Topshop
CLARKS SPA SANDAL, $40 at Zappos
DROP ARM VINTAGE LOOK SUINGLASSES, $20.29 at Asos
MARRAKESH KICK FLAIR JEANS, $73.50 at The Outnet
MY HEART IS YOURS STRAW CLUTCH, $68 at Shopbop
LILIANA PLATFORM SANDAL, $36 at Endless