Faith Nketsi Just Made Wide-Leg Trousers Look Seriously Chic

Faith Nketsi has made a case for wide-leg trousers in a look that balances a voluminous bottom half with a fitted cropped top.

The South African media personality wore high-waisted, wide-leg trousers in a deep chocolate-brown shade. The trousers feature pleats at the waist and fall loosely through the legs, creating a long, relaxed shape. Their high waist also sits neatly against the cropped top.

Photo: Instagram/@Faith Nketsi

She paired the trousers with a black sleeveless crop top featuring a high, folded neckline. The top is fitted through the upper body and ends above the waist, leaving a narrow section of midriff exposed. The combination of the cropped length and high-waisted trousers gives the outfit a clear break between the two pieces.

Photo: Instagram/@Faith Nketsi

Nketsi kept her accessories simple. She carried a small black quilted handbag with a short handle and gold chain detail, while black strappy heeled sandals completed the outfit. Slim bracelets and small earrings added jewellery without taking attention away from the clothes.

Her beauty look was just as pared back. Nketsi wore her dark hair pulled into a neat bun, while narrow black sunglasses framed her face. Her makeup featured defined brows, subtle eye makeup and a neutral lip.

Photo: Instagram/@Faith Nketsi

The outfit works because the wide trousers are balanced by the cropped, fitted top. The brown and black combination also keeps the look restrained, allowing the shape of the trousers and the neckline of the top to stand out.

The look fits comfortably with Nketsi’s approach to fashion, where fitted pieces, tailored separates and statement shapes regularly feature. She has also worn coordinated sets and wide-leg styles before, making this latest outfit another example of her preference for trousers that give a polished finish without relying on a dress.