sailor pants

Wide-legged naval attire

Sailor pants are wide-legged trousers with a high waist and a flap front that buttons on both sides, modeled on traditional naval uniforms.

The distinctive front panel opens downward rather than with a conventional fly.

Once standard issue for sailors, the style became fashionable civilian wear, especially for women: She paired vintage sailor pants with a striped top.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G