I love a good athletic pant. The right one is just as comfortable and easy to wear as a pair of leggings, but with the bonus factor of feeling a lot more modern (ie: not skin tight).
When I found this pair from Athleta I was intrigued… but, admittedly, slightly turned off by the front seam detailing. I threw a photo of them onto our TME Facebook page and it was met with an overwhelmingly positive response, of either women already owning and loving these pants, or from women who were just as intrigued as me.
Clearly, I had to order a pair and take them for a spin. (Heads up: the Venice Wide Leg pants are $20 off right now with Athleta’s Buy More, Save More Sale!)
pants (S, Tall) | sweatshirt (XL) | long sleeve (M) | scarf | sneakers
Athleta’s Venice Wide Leg Pants Flow Easily From Sporty Track Pant To Professional Trouser
Athleta’s Venice Wide Leg Pant is stretchy, medium-weight, and the perfect length. I’m 5’10” and ordered the tall inseam and they skim the floor without wearing shoes (my personal preference, but you could easily take the regular length to mimic the look on the models). I think the best part of the pants all together is the wide elastic waistband. It comfortably hugs my looser tummy in such a way that makes me feel extra confident. What do the youngin’s say? Ah, SNATCHED.
pants (S, Tall) | sweatshirt (XL) | long sleeve (M) | scarf | sneakers
And as for those seemingly persnickety front seams… not only do I barely notice them at all, but they, quite magically, give the pants the ability to transform from an athletic pant to a dressier trouser. By simply swapping my top and shoes, my overall look goes from “just came from the gym” to “headed to the office.”
Venice Wide Leg Pants (S, Tall)
As per reviews, I DID size down in these pants. Normally wearing a size medium, I actually went with a size small in these pants and they fit great, if not still a tad loose around the waist. I think that stretchy waistband really makes these pants flexible in sizing.
5 Easy Outfit Ideas With Athleta’s Venice Pant
If you’re looking for ideas on how to wear Athleta’s Venice Pant, I actually find it very easy. Like, a pair of leggings easy…with the added bonus of being able to effortlessly pair a cropped sweater and flats for something more professional. There’s no bulky waistband, no drawstrings, nothing to make dressing a fussy ordeal.
Outfit 1: Venice Pants + An Oversized Button Down
pants (S, Tall) | button down (o/s) | sneakers
I think you probably know by now that my go-to pairing with any new bottoms is with an oversized button down. After a classic sweatshirt, it’s my favorite kind of top to wear. Sometimes a wide leg bottom can feel hard for us Millennials (& up) to pair a baggier top with them, but TRUST ME, it really does work. And if you can’t retrain your eyes to see it as cute, I dare you to simply try it on… and tell me how comfy you feel.
pants (S, Tall) | button down (o/s) | sneakers
Outfit 2: Venice Pants + An Easy Hoodie
pants (S, Tall) | hoodie (XXL, Tall) | sneakers
For the ultimate comfort, an oversized hoodie and athletic sneakers make this the ideal outfit. Wear it to run errands, to your kids basketball tournament, and all winter long.
pants (S, Tall) | hoodie (XXL, Tall) | sneakers
Outfit 3: Venice Pants + Layered Crewnecks
pants (S, Tall) | sweatshirt (L) | sneakers
Layered crewnecks is probably my most worn look when its colder out. I love a pop of white peeking out for added dimension to an otherwise very simple layout. PLUS, the elastic waistband on the Venice Wide Leg Pants is truly perfect for a little side tuck.
pants (S, Tall) | sweatshirt (L) | sneakers
Outfit 4: Venice Pants + A Cropped Sweater
pants (S, Tall) | sweater (L) | flats
I wouldn’t throw on a nicer sweater with just any athletic pant. It doesn’t work with my snap track pants, and I don’t personally love it with leggings anymore (it just feels very outdated with such a skin tight bottom). But with these wide leg pants, it works beautifully, essentially transforming the sporty pant into a work trouser.
pants (S, Tall) | sweater (L) | flats
Outfit 5: Venice Pants + A Cozy Cardigan
pants (S, Tall) | cardigan (L) | shoes
After my happy surprise pairing a cropped sweater with these pants, I reached for another “nicer” winter top. This cardigan is a staple in my closet, and I think it transforms the pants into a trouser just the same as above. I also adore the way a flat peeks out from underneath…and while I don’t own any classy heels, I bet they would look amazing.
pants (S, Tall) | cardigan (L) | shoes
Xx,
Amy
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