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Dakota Fanning’s Legs-for-Days Trousers Are the Anti-Skinny Pants I Want for Fall

They're proof you don’t need skinny jeans to show off your legs

Dakota Fanning at the NBCUniversal Emmy Luncheon held at Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio on April 22, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Skinny pants may be creeping back into the trend cycle, but Dakota Fanning reminded me why I’m not ready to give up my wide-leg trousers as yet. The flowy silhouette has that coveted legs-for-days effect while still looking polished enough for work, dinners and everything in between. Consider this the anti-skinny fall staple I’m keeping firmly in rotation.

Fanning was photographed on set in New York City wearing sleek black wide-leg trousers with a crisp white button-down shirt, black boots and oversized sunglasses. The simple combination made her legs look miles long while maintaining that effortless, city-girl feel. While her exact pants remain a mystery, I found a similar wide-leg style on Amazon for $32.

Get the PrettyGarden Tailored Wide-Leg Dress Pants for $32 (was $41) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The PrettyGarden Tailored Wide-Leg Dress Pants have a high-rise waist, tummy-control panel and an elastic back for added comfort. The flowy palazzo silhouette creates that same long, streamlined effect as the A-lister’s. I also like that the tailored details keep the pants from looking overly relaxed. They come in black like Fanning’s, along with beige, chocolate brown, emerald green and several other shades.

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Over 1,200 shoppers have given the trousers a five-star rating, with reviewers repeatedly calling out their expensive-looking finish. One shopper said they have a “tailored, high-end look while still feeling easy to move in” and are “comfortable enough to wear all day.” That combination makes them especially easy to take from an eight-hour workday straight into dinner plans.

The fabric also has the fluid, flowy movement that makes wide-leg trousers so flattering, per shoppers. “They have a nice weight to them,” a buyer noted, adding that they “drape well on the body, yet they also feel light and airy.” Pair that movement with the high-rise waist and sweeping legs, and they deliver the elongated look that initially made me notice Fanning’s pair.

Style them with pointed-toe boots and a blazer for the office, then swap in loafers and a fitted sweater for an easy weekend uniform. The classic black shade will work with practically every fall staple already hanging in your closet. And for $32, these leg-lengthening trousers make staying on ‘Team wide-leg’ an easy decision.

Get the PrettyGarden Tailored Wide-Leg Dress Pants for $32 (was $41) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from PrettyGarden here, and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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