Why You're WRONG About Wide Pants │ Techwear/Streetwear Guide

Or, how I learned to be a Wide Pant Warrior.
By mixing complimentary and contrasting elements you can incorporate wide and ultrawide styles into your streetwear or techwear wardrobe without feeling too out of your style comfort zone or needing to rebuy every fashion item you own.
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[@internetuser9631]

This is hilarious because I was born in ‘91 and was bullied mercilessly in high school for wearing skinny jeans before they were cool 😅

[@StudioMagnetique]

And I was in school in 91 getting ripped for wearing baggy pants… what goes around comes around 😂

[@tillnetthofel8595]

@@StudioMagnetique @ least we knew how to wear baggies properly, not with that mandatory sense of mockery where everything has to be worn as ironically as possible.

[@StudioMagnetique]

@@tillnetthofel8595 It's a cruel cycle 😄

[@TruthTriumphs786]

Same here I once wore a skin hugging jeans on my school trip in the late 90s when all baggy was a rage... One fat slob even went to the point of bych ing about it to other mates. Till this date I dread doing things. Now the skinny culture makes me realize how cruel they are on the baggy wearing old fool. Karma is a bit ch... Nowadays, anyone wearing baggy is laughed upon. It's very important to ride the tide when it comes to fashion. I think the baggy era died and waned away in the early 2000. Then came bootcut style for a while and now skinny.

[@noisykestrel]

My grail wide trousers are still the Acronym P34, instant 2000s video game protagonist energy

[@Niruxu]

ohh Fr they look sooo good

[@rawrricky]

Love that you brought to light feeling good or comfortable in an outfit. Everyone could say how good an outfit looks on you but if you don’t believe it yourself, then it’ll never feel right. Being a more heavyset dude, i found that having slimmer or cropped boxy tops with baggier bottoms is a great contrast that i felt comfortable wearing.

[@greycastro1009]

Loose-fitting military-surplus and workwear cargos were my uniform for years. If you’re into highly functional clothes, but don’t want to spend a ton of money, those might be a cost-effective way to explore wider shapes. They won’t have the water resistance some more conventionally techy stuff does, but they’re built to last, they have very pragmatic pockets, they’re comfy, and compared to the high-dollar tech brands, they’re super cheap. In my experience the workwear stuff will usually use much heavier-weight fabric (and thus be hotter in summer), while military-surplus stuff can be more variable. Around 2015 I discovered stretch denim and converted almost completely to skinny jeans. But recently I’ve been getting curious about the “loose around the thighs, snug below the knee” silhouette I see in some techwear fits. I’m wondering about getting some workwear stuff like I used to wear and trying to modify it toward that sharply tapering silhouette.

[@Kitsua_]

Due to my super skinny waist I tend to wear a lot of bodysuits with larger/drop-crotch cargos; I think, if anything, most people tend to dislike having their physique on display in such a revealing way, rather than worrying about how baggy their pants are. As a side note I'd really like if you showed off more women in techwear, despite it being a primarily male dominated group (I need some fit ideas Antwon).

[@derekli8757]

I guess it’s hard for antwon since he is more of a male oriented techwear youtuber. Maybe the male and female overlap in some bits but I think it’s because he doesn’t have experience composing fits for females

[@ThisIsAntwon]

There's an element of that for sure, takes confidence to rock a bodysuit! Will include more where I can - it's a shame the space is so male-dominated because conceptually 'technical fashion' is equally beneficial to anyone regardless of gender

[@lilithstenhouse267]

That's really close to my style too! I hate how skinny my legs are so I wear wider trousers, especially thick joggers, and pair it with form fitting tops like bodysuits or cropped athletics wear (or just a sports bra, I do not care if it's snowing I cannot be stopped). It really helps bring my hips & waist out while counteracting the disparity between my legs & shoulders. I definitely agree that having things hidden away is much more comfortable than on display too - I'd much rather wear all baggy clothes than all skintight. I guess it's usually the opposite for men because skintight bottoms = wider looking shoulders?

[@wolfdesk]

Nice new intro ! Another bgreat video, I am ancient and have been anticipating the inevitable return of baggy pants and clothing for awhile now. As you clearly point out the key is balance.. don't go overboard but check your look in in proportion to everything else you are wearing. The thing I enjoyed most about this video is it is like the opposite issue I had when skinny became so dominant, I had worn baggy/loose clothes all my life and more fitted clothing was a totally alien way to dress. So main advice is keep proportions balanced and have fun with it, looser clothing is more comfortable way to dress I find.

[@tekufu]

New intro is SNAZZY! I'm digging it!

[@Jason_wears_stuff]

Love the new intro !! Also thanks for featuring my pic in your videos man much appreciated!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lgmasco]

I noticed this when the new Nike MMW collection popped up and I instantly snatched the 3 in 1 pants. The MMW 001 pants are my favorite pants ever so I thought it was a no brainer. However the 001 pants from 2018 are very nicely tapered while the new ones are larger and wider. It took me a bit of adjusting but now I sorta like wider pants more. Even in a functional level, they're easier to take on and off, and also easier to move in.

[@geth6774]

Suddenly this antwon videos becoming more relatable with acronym recent drop. Ant you're visionary!

[@ciphermkiii]

My man at 2:04 out here radiating that Jet Set Radio (Beat) vibe

[@bjamofficial]

really enjoyed this video, your new intro graphic is really 🔥!! I really love the 'contrast' looks with wide pants. It looks so daring, but it isn't. Also I am still going to put way too much thought into my fit each day, 200 words is nothing 😁😁

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks! Hahaha if you're not putting hours of thought in what's the point?

[@kuba_buba_7458]

Og intro always in our hearts [*]

[@Kona_thekid]

I really appreciate this video I just purchased a Nike acronym pants and it was my first wide pants purchase and I’ve been messing around with them trying to find out what looks good with it and I was close to giving up and selling them but this video gave me some new ideas So I can pair of them correctly

[@cacamarxsaventh2984]

The new intro looks good my guy ;3

[@Phlegm_Thrower]

With boots, try pairing wide pants with Doc Martens or Timberlands. It's a classic pairing. As for sneakers, Chuck Taylor goes with anything. Or go for the chunky Adidas Forum, Jordans or Reebok pump. I notice women like to go for a loose cut jeans paired with chunky boots and crop/tank top, but it's getting cooler here in Australia, so it'll be interesting what they'll layer it with.

[@TechwearGermany]

New channel design looks awesome, dude!

[@sayanstudios]

Absolutely get the P39s so versatile with so many looks, underrated pants for sure!

[@paddythomas553]

Wider trousers are something I’ve got into recently. At first I was uncomfortable because it looked different. But they just make sense, especially post covid and lock down when clothes were about what was comfiest (and had the least stains on). I don’t need to be wearing something so uncomfortable and unflattering as skinny jeans anymore.

[@Dr-easy]

Great video! Im in love with wide pants! And you made a great introduction for men to join the club Much love

[@gooddogtalks]

As a pre JNCO teen, I see you!!! JNCO IS STILL THE PINNACLE OF BAGGY!

[@F2D17]

Good video, I’m currently trying the baggy look

[@Kid30Vid30]

I'd recommend hemming the wide pants a little bit just so they don't graze the ground as much or go with a pant with adjustable ankle zipper or strap so they sit nicely above your trainers/kicks. Nosucism makes some fairly priced pants with zippered ankles & uniqlo does offer tailoring options for their pants if you like that high-water/exposed ankle look. That mud/sludge on the cuff brings on flashbacks to 90's raves where kids w/JNCO's would just end up mopping up what ever rave sludge was lying around the warehouse floor at the end of a party.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Looool rave sludge, there's an image I didn't need

[@Verse1234567]

Needed this vid. I struggle with the massive fit since, like I say, I come off Slimane, but I think techwear is a good in-between for that. Fashion often goes between tailored (skinny) and good flow (oversize), and leans either way in alternating generations. It WOULD be nice to fit my hands in my pant pockets for once.

[@alphadream953]

okay but dont throw out your slimane, cause its gonna swing right back to that in about 5~6 years

[@Verse1234567]

@@alphadream953 gotcha! Can't wait for ant's "why you're wrong about skinny pants" then.

[@alphadream953]

@@Verse1234567 lmao yeah

[@alphadream953]

@@Verse1234567 i figure its about a 20 year cycle with 4 era's, each lasting 5 years: - wide and long - skinny and long - skinny and short - wide and short

[@Verse1234567]

@@alphadream953 i think you're right. That is also my pornhub search list that I circle through.

[@djdiabetez7524]

something ive always done, is ill get a pair of wide/loose pants typically cargo and ill tuck them into my boots (if applicable) and give it a good look around the ankle while still keeping a loose fit around the legs that i personally like. I've paired it very well with loose cargos and my Converse All star lugged 2.0 counter climate

[@shnikez]

Love this video!! Something that made it easier for me to get into wider fitting pants was finding a specific look I really liked and would be excited to wear. I’ve always had a soft spot for Carhartt (my dad’s a blue collar worker so he’s always repped the brand 🔥) so I decided to get into workwear. I went thrifting and found two amazing pairs of double knee carpenter pants for like $30 or $40 each. I was sheepish trying them on so I got one pair tailored to better fit my body while still being a wide pair of pants. I fell in love with the pants immediately. Now I’m a lot more comfortable in wider fitting pants and am excited to wear the wide pairs of pants that I have. So yeah, I found thrifting and diving into workwear as a super budget friendly way to get into the oversized/wide pants look without breaking the bank :) off the top of my head, getting into gorpcore or vintage/dad-core might also be a good way to get into the look if Carhartt isn’t your thing. I guess minimalism too, or skater even

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks! Nice find on the Carhartt pants, the double knees are some of the best ones for sure 🔥

[@shnikez]

@@ThisIsAntwon bro you’re so amazing it’s 12:32AM in Seattle rn but I love you sm fr 😭 my entry point into streetwear was techwear and you made me get into it all as a hobby, like fr. Because of you, I got my Nike prestos and dreamed of getting a pair of acronym trousers. I settled on a pair tech fleece joggers cause I can’t afford acronym but even so, I got into streetwear because of your videos. Ilysm fr 😭💕🙏🥺

[@susanwojcicki5714]

this is the best fashion channel i watch on youtube

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much!

[@aceshighh]

THE NEW AESTHETIC! virtual self vibes!

[@jamesgoesoff1992]

the best thing about the old school JNCO jeans was the embroidery on the massive back pockets or down the side of the leg.

[@tatwho]

I’ve been wearing baggy trousers since my new metal days from late 90s ha ha. Only advice I can give is be ready for those trouser dreads that tear at the bottom (are yoooou readyyyyyyy) 😂🎸

[@jasonvoorhees895]

Gigantic pants were popular with skaters in the 90's. Skinny dudes wearing size 50 pants, cinched at the waist with a belt. Looked ridiculous, but it was FUN

[@itsvick2416]

Snazzy new intro and graphics 😎

[@goldensloth7]

i was born in 85 and flared and wide pants were suuuper in when i was in high school so i loves this shit.

[@adamm2943]

I'd like to see a video about every bag you have(like the jacket one)

[@lyonowens]

Workwear cargo pants fit nicely with this theme. I like the ones from Duluth Trading.

[@electricvehiclehead]

Duluth is goat

[@surgezoom7079]

😯 that intro...

[@maxelling2739]

As a fairly slender guy, I tend to lean towards the “ultra wide, very dramatic” side of things when it comes to bottoms, even CP company’s straight fit tends to feel abit...constricting

[@NMN]

Not tech related at all but did you know the rail bridge you're goofing around there at 06:58 was the location of the (in)famous Great Train Robbery of 1963..? :)

[@deez5396]

Always been a fan of wide pants since I was a bit chunky growing up and I thought the skinny pant trend was kind of weird and sort of exposed

[@levanceland]

Zara wide leg pants and the Banana Republic Sirlo Pants are a great type of wide pant.

[@last_brewbender]

ok so I gotta ask, who is the fit pic from at 1:41? The pants look fire :O

[@wristygymnast1384]

Does this mean a return to the old skool 00s chunky cushion skate shoe, a la DCshoeco, to fit out the wider flow on the pants? 🤔

[@alexpunay3623]

hi man great vid, quick question tho, about shoes will something like Jordan 1s still work with wide pants?

[@ThisIsAntwon]

imo J1s look better with wide pants than skinny ones!

[@Jiixi]

new intro, woow !

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Ayy thanks!

[@drag0nboss2000]

Liking the new intro

[@ryansmith8]

Those orange wide leg cargos are such an 🎶❤️🌈oldschool rave 🌈❤️🎶 vibe. Those gigantic Kikwear phatties in that meme would have worked in that era as well. You'd also see a lot of UFO dance pants too. Adidas Originals or Reebok Classics shoes, Gazelles, SuperStars, and Club C's were pretty popular. A tee with a track jacket or hoodie, brands like Adidas, Stussy, Freshjive, Snug Industries, etc. Or a DIY tie dyed D.A.R.E. t-shirt from Value Village worn ironically. Cartoon graphic tee and tons of kandi (DIY plastic bead jewelry), and a pacifier on the necklace if you want to commit to the full kandi kid aesthetic. Bonus points for including at least a little bit of white in the outfit for the blacklight/uv reactivity.

[@TheHAMM14]

On the topic of oversized, Converse just added two new colorways to the Rick Owens TRBOWPN. If anyone has checked them out drop a reply, i've been trying to order some but my first order got cancelled.

[@mikef55]

Hey man, could you show us some summer fit ideas? Cos my fashion sense goes to absolute 0 in summer.. I'm just tryna not overheat & I sweat like a nonce in a cresh

[@Xyonon]

Do you have a link to the jacket at 7:00? :o looks great!

[@capitansangre]

I remember JNCO’s back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Everyone tripping over their giant hakama pants, good times

[@Lord_Mangoat]

I never understood the skinny pants look. Tried them on once. Was extremely uncomfortable in them.

[@haramlasagne6685]

can you recommend some pants like the acronym P30 or enfin leve Aldatze for like 300€ max ?

[@liiillllliiilllliilllliii9461]

As a 6’4 260 pound man I’m sticking to skinny/ tapered jeans as I don’t need to be looking bigger than I already do

[@Shrreder]

nice intro and video antwon

[@przemysawseredyszyn1405]

New intro!

[@KidCracken]

In my opinion chunky sneakers/boots look nicer with oversized pants. And if people like that early 2000s raver vibe, A Better Mistake make a pretty cool (more modern) take on it.

[@joachimmartinusschoeman532]

Loving wide pants and cargo’s at the moment… struggling to wear anything skinny… I have alot of ultraboost/sporty silhouette shoes that I struggle to pair with wide… any advice or profiles guys pulling it off?? 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nicolorenz4464]

The Air Force One Gore Tex are one of my favorite shoes atm. The bulky siluette of the AF1 goes with any wider pant, either jeans or cargos and the Gore Tex feature is amazing. With the main body of the shoe not being leather but textile it also prevents them from creasing and looking old as fast as a regular AF1.

[@nene3hunna]

Shorts prolly the best for slimmer shoes like ultraboost, i like wearing airmax 95 & 98 with straight fit trousers but thats cuz theyre a little chunkier than newer running shoes

[@joshbailey4962]

The brand Storymfg have mastered the art of baggy/wide pants, yes they’re pricey but I’d definitely argue it’s value for money.

[@lovemadeinjapan]

In my experience men styles default to wide everywhere, top to bottom. Whereas female styles go more after an A-line silhouette, which looks much better on men as well. If you have good thighs (cycling) and can keep your beer spoiler down and do go overboard on a quest for a nine-pack like Batman (ruining your waist silhouette), a ladies wide-leg can really make you shine as a man. As the butt and upperleg will look firm and well dressed, but you get more flow towards the ankles. they also have a higher waist, no more belt-stress to keep the pants on your butt. In a way, it is a bit like menswear in the 1920's, but without the pleads. Try a Lee Stella A-line or Levi's Ribcage and be amazed!

[@liljin3503]

Hi where are those black pants u ware from? 🙏

[@Rhawiel]

Yeah I'd like to see that 👍🏻

[@kennydean7872]

are there any stretchy techwear pants for martial arts

[@azvazch]

4:38 first fit slaps. what jacket is that?

[@jux8950]

Yo antwon quick question. I wanna buy the acronym prestos should I be worried of getting reps on stockX or Goat? which seller is more trustworthy cause this will be my first time buying on these apps. Thank You!

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I've actually never used either - I know StockX are in trouble ATM for selling fakes but hard to know how widespread the problem is

[@asco7243]

Can someone tell me how to find that sweatshirt?

[@chriskevini]

7:08 there's 0 chance you won't be laughing at this outfit within a couple of years

[@icchorist]

I have one pair of wide pants and I'd prefer wearing them with a tigher fitting or cropped top piece since wearing only loose stuff can mess up ur proportions and make u look shorter and awkward

[@cliveroberts8760]

Animorphs reference. Nice

[@traurigeswehrecords1791]

Can you do a Review of thé Demon Graelón

[@saint3211]

I always wore baggy jeans/trousers. Grew up emo, listening to a lot of Grunge music and it turns out that alternative fashion is expensive as shit so I just kind of fell into the box of wearing grunge fashion, when it comes to wearing baggy clothes there really aren't many (if any) rules as such, Just be comfy and if you like how it looks, it will show.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Being comfy is mega underrated

[@reyzephlyn105]

What's on the back of the shoes at 11:20?

[@captain_cheezus5186]

damn dude, being from the states i've just started dabbling in skinnier pants. look at us trying new things together.

[@_liquid_wolf_4280]

u think those are baggy jeans? remember JNCO jeans? (i think i spelled that right.) i never underatood those jeans. might as well been wearing a dress or long kilt

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Some of the pics were of JNCO jeans! Iconic but yeah pretty outrageous

[@eisenmann_d]

what i want are the pants Jotaro was rocking in both stardust crusaders and stone ocean

[@paperboy5622]

Need som JNCO form the 90s, lol my rave pants!

[@connoranderson3525]

Anyone know what sandals and shoes he's wearing at 0:41

[@esaedvik]

Drives me up the wall seeing the new "wideboi" pics from brands like Goopimade, when fashion is mainly only for the skinniest of people and finding clothes is next to impossible. And no sportswear brand gets shamed for moves like not making clothes for people who need exercise the most... Can't even find t-shirts from Nike, nearly everything stops at 2XL. It's so dumb.

[@Zeithri]

@@juhel5531 Never thought of it like that, that's very logical. Well put!

[@IhminenOfficial]

What’s wrong with big thighs lol? I am not comfortable wearing anything skinny because I prefer having blood flow in my legs. And I might or might not have large thighs

[@collidingwithmars]

new introooo

[@darkbanana4476]

new intro nice

[@ornleifs]

I have always hated slim fits or any tight clothing really - I basically want to wear pants the feel as if Im not wearing anything at all.

[@theewildrose]

I just wanna know how long before JNCO makes a full comeback.

[@Babelfish112]

Where's that lime jacket from in that Insta pic? They didn't mention the brand

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Looks like Prada to me

[@niaouw4596]

I'm the 1000th like hehe sry I'm proud

[@SAINTPONTIUS]

Anyone have wide pants recommendations?

[@Milkproof]

3:47 what's the bag?

[@mikusheep]

woah that intro

[@MW-ud8zp]

new intro :0

[@hov164]

I feel like my biggest problem with wide pants is finding a good pair to begin with that is ethical. Like I want to wear them so bad but I don't know where to look or where to start.

[@astral_plane_crash]

They're not techwear at all but I've been fucking with the Patagonia hemp pNtz recently. Pretty wide imo.

[@hov164]

@@astral_plane_crash I'll take s look I'm hoping for as many suggestions as possible, another issue I have is I'm 6'4 so stuff that looks wide on smaller Donnys look slimmer on ne

[@inisus]

great new intro

[@Durgenheim]

As someone who is very tall and has a thin/athletic build - I'll never be able to get into the wide-leg, baggy pants. Obviously not every body type looks the same in certain styles/sizes of clothing, and it's often a good bet to style your clothing in a way that fits well with or accentuates your own, unique physical features. Just because something is trending, it doesn't always mean it's right for you!

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Very true! And often there are ways of engaging in popular stuff/trends in a way that works for you rather than buying stuff blindly. That said I still think wider cuts work on tall slim people. I'm 187cm for reference so very much above average height

[@Letsfuckingoooooooo]

I'm gonna be honest I fundamentally disagree about the proportions thing. Its kinda contradictory tbh with the "he boot 2 big" thing which is the exact thing but giving emphasis on how big the shoes rather than the pants.

[@creativelab2694]

I got 1 dollar nike acg pant from vintage store in India it's looks almost new ..100℅ original ☺ ..

[@zephyrbrightmoon6962]

The other problem with wide pants is how it makes your body look. I used to be chonkier and I'm losing weight. If I put on wide pants, it makes me look like I put all that lost weight back on. Not a look I want to go for.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I don't necessarily think wider cuts make you look bigger than you are, particularly when paired up with some slimmer things or they have some shape down the leg. But I totally get that if you felt slim/tapered things weren't an option for you before you'd be more keen on opting for them now

[@zephyrbrightmoon6962]

@@ThisIsAntwon What do you recommend to help keep from looking chunky if you don’t already have a very slim frame to more easily pull off wide pants? Like the mid-sized/relaxed fit CP Company cargos?

[@TruthTriumphs786]

I thought of tapering my wide fit pants recently, but the moment I reached my tailor. He told me that the cuts and the quality of these pants are very rich and you won't get such quality textiles nowadays. He asked me I really want to taper it. I dropped the idea

[@moesalamander7012]

What pants were they

[@averagecatlover2902]

As a short guy there's no way I can rock any of those wide pants unless I want to look like a funko pop or something hahahah.

[@SolarPunk80]

What bugs me the most, in the USA, is that here the “skinny ankle” despite the looser pant, in men’s wear, was never quite “mastered” in the sense of being popularised. Then I see the kids just give up and go back to the 90s because it’s easier to find something oversized vs have something , yes, “looser” in some or most areas of the body but more form fitting where one desires. But that’s kind of going full circle as to why this bothers me. I can say that I was a “casualty” of the 90’s baggy pants in North America, and I will speak for myself but this often meant wearing something that had nothing to do with my body at all. Neither complimenting it or focusing attention away from it, simply no connection to it in any way. I will say, as someone who works as an art class model, that the first article of clothing we put on is our naked body. Everything that follows is an accessory.

[@jeoboden]

i need help styling margiela future highs

[@wangusTV]

5:38 ShotsFiredAtTheMetGala

[@T19R0N]

New intro?!