Ginger Pant, 7 For All Mankind, $143

Ready to say goodbye to skinny pants?

You can bet your curvy bottom that the slim trend isn’t over.
But if you’re longing for some legroom, you’ll be glad to know that ankle-binding pants aren’t the only up-to-date options anymore.

Wide-leg trousers and jeans are the “it” pants this spring and fall.
Even queens of lean Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz are sporting the far-from-skinny style, and spacious slacks are the stuff of Fendi’s, Louis Vuitton’s, Sportmax’s and Marni’s spring collections.

Many of the mannequins in Cordova Mall storefronts — including those at New York & Company, The Limited and Limited Express — already are sporting the style.

But before you squeeze both legs into the look, heed these words of wardrobe wisdom by the spokesperson for 7 For All Mankind, the trendsetting brand in denim apparel worn by A-list celebrities and carried by the women’s boutique Pensacola Blues. [note to editors: the spokespeople collaborated on the answers and do not want their names used. They said that we can only put “spokesperson.”]

Q. What's the appeal of the wide-leg jean?
A. “It’s the perfect alternative to the “skinny” jean style, especially for those women who never felt all that comfortable wearing super tight, ankle-hugging jeans. Wide-leg jeans are so wearable and figure flattering that almost anyone can coordinate the perfect outfit around this one piece.”

Q. What are the do's and don'ts of the wide-leg jean?
A. “Wide-leg jeans are such an important stand-out piece, and they should be worn that way. It’s important not to overdo the amount of volume in an outfit. A tailored shirt tucked in or a snug sweater are the perfect tops to compliment this jean.”

Q. What shade of denim look best with this style?
A. “Every shade of denim works with this style, especially super faded blue denims that have a vintage ’70s vibe.”

Q. What tops and accessories look best with them?
A. “Depending on the look the wearer is going for, there are endless options for accessories and tops. Wedges work really well with this style jean because they help balance the silhouette.”

Q. Are they just for daytime, or are they OK to wear at night?
A. “Wide-leg denim can be worn day or night because as we mentioned earlier, there are limitless possibilities for styling. Light blue, more distressed denim is great paired with flats for a more casual daytime look. The Ginger in Daytona is the perfect example of how to wear wide-leg denim for the daytime. Wide-leg denim is perfect for evening as well, especially dark clean denim like the Ginger in Light Weight Mercer which looks stylish and classy at the same time.”