Wide-leg pants hide a lot, but they still need the waist and hip to be honest. Measure once, write it down, and reuse it.

The three numbers that matter

Waist: where the band will sit, usually above the hip bone. Hip: fullest part, tape parallel to the floor. Inseam or full length: waist to floor in your usual sandals.

If you are between sizes, size up for palazzos. Extra room in the hip is easier to live with than a tight waistband.

Rise and tummy ease

A mid or high rise is more comfortable after lunch and more flattering with a tucked tee. Low rise wide-legs slide when you sit.

Use the size chart, then one review

Match your waist and hip to the chart. If one number sits in a larger size, take that size. You can always take in a waist; you cannot add fabric at the hip.

Shop the idea: browse Veljia palazzos and trousers, then filter by colour to build the outfit from the bottom up.