“A common mistake is wearing flats with any pant silhouette that flares at the bottom, e.g. wide-leg, bell-bottom, boot-cut, or cropped flare pants. This usually makes legs look shorter,” said Andrea Seemayer, stylist and founder of A.Lynn apparel.
She said she recommends wearing these types of pants with a heel, but if you don’t like heels you can also try wearing a platform shoe, or a low wedge that can add a hint of height without sacrificing comfort.