How to Wear Sequin Pants

Choosing Sequin Pants

Choose black sequin leggings or skinny pants for versatility. Black offers the most flexibility in an outfit containing sequin. You can easily make a simple pair of black sequin leggings or skinny pants into a look that’s casual or dressy, depending on what you wear them with. Make sure your leggings or pants are form-fitting without being too tight, and that they come down to your ankles or slightly above them. Avoid wearing leggings or pants that are too long because they will bunch up at the bottom.

Go with gold or rainbow sequins for a classic holiday look. Gold or rainbow sequins tend to be worn most for holiday parties or extremely fancy, red-carpet type events. A nice thing about choosing sequin pants over a dress for the holidays is you’ll keep your legs warmer. Choose form-fitting or loose, flowing gold or rainbow sequin pants according to your preference, and pair them with a plain black blouse or sweater for the best effect.

Try silver sequin for a rock star effect. Silver sequin often reminds people of stage performers; probably because many musicians of the past have worn them. Try a pair of silver sequin skinny pants or bell bottoms for a look that’s all-glam. Wear these pants with a black rocker T-shirt and black heels or boots to finish off the look.

Keep it casual with ripped sequin denim. Sequin as a dressy-only option is a thing of the past; you can now find sequin on just about any clothing item, even jeans. Find a pair of denim jeans covered in or lined with sequin, with rips in the legs, for a sparkly twist on a classic casual item. Wear ripped sequin jeans with a plain white T-shirt and heels or sneakers for a go-anywhere look.

Try loose sequin joggers for a unique casual twist. Another current option for sequin in casual wear is on a pair of joggers. Find joggers with sequin of any color to go with your favorite baggy sweater or denim jacket. Make this outfit slightly dressier by wearing it with black heels for a great date outfit.

Assembling Outfits with Sequin Pants

Keep the rest of your outfit sequin-free. Wherever you wear sequins on your body, it tends to be the area that gets all the attention. So for sequin pants, you want to keep your top, shoes, and accessories sequin-free to avoid wearing a visually overwhelming outfit. The only exception to this tip is a holiday outfit; you can pull off tiny amounts of sequin, like a bit of sequin lining on a blouse or some heels, or a small sequin handbag, for a Christmas or New Year’s party.

Pair tight sequin pants with a flowing blouse and heels for the holidays. Find a pair of form-fitting black, gold, or rainbow sequin pants and wear them with a flowing black silk top for a sophisticated holiday outfit. Your top can be sleeveless or long-sleeved, just make sure it’s loose and made from flowing fabric. Finish this outfit off with a pair of your favorite black heels and a small black handbag.

Try flowing sequin pants with a T-shirt and sandals for spring. Pair your loose sequin pants of any color, especially bright or pastel colors, with a cotton T-shirt to look classy at any springtime event. Complete this look with a pair of strappy flat sandals that compliment your colors. Make this outfit a bit dressier by wearing a flowing light-colored button-down blouse instead of T-shirt.

Pair sequin leggings with an oversize sweater for casual daywear. Combine a solid dark color of sequin leggings with some flat sneakers to wear anywhere you like. Add an oversized sweater and a knit cap for the best effect. A soft sweater will create a nice textural contrast with your sequin pants. Complete this outfit with a pair sunglasses for a cool casual look. Instead of an oversized sweater, try a white T-shirt and bomber or denim jacket.

Accessorizing with Sequin Pants

Wear simple or no jewelry. When you wear sequin pants, allow them to get the attention they deserve; avoid lots of sparkly jewelry that draws attention away from them. Try to limit your jewelry to 1 or 2 carefully chosen items. For example, a simple long gold necklace over a plain black sweater with gold sequin pants would be plenty for the holidays. For jewelry with casual outfits, either avoid it or keep it fun and not sparkly: for example, bright plastic flower earrings with sequin jeans and a T-shirt and sneakers would complete a cute, casual look.

Keep your shoes plain. To avoid a visually overwhelming outfit, your safest bet with shoes is to keep them plain when you’re wearing sequin pants. Wear plain black heels or flats for dressier occasions, and plain sneakers or sandals in black or white for casual wear. Low-top, flat sneakers tend to look better with sequin pants than high-tops; try a simple, solid color low-top to finish off a casual outfit with sequin leggings, joggers, or jeans. Unless you’re dressing for the holidays, always avoid wearing sequin shoes when you’re wearing sequin pants. If you decide to add sequin shoes for the holidays, make them a different color sequin, for example black sequin shoes with gold sequin pants. Be sure not to include sequin anywhere else in your outfit.

Style your hair and makeup minimally. Try wearing long hair up in a simple bun or ponytail when you’re wearing sequin pants. For shorter hair, just your regular loose style without accessories or too much volume will complete your look nicely. Avoid piling on lots of sparkly makeup when you’re wearing sequin pants; keep it limited to some simple eyeliner or mascara and matte lip color. Body glitter is a definite no-no when you’re wearing sequin pants, unless it’s Halloween or you’re going to a costume party.

Avoid elaborate jackets or coats with sequin pants. With sequin, less is more. If you’re wearing sequin pants casually, a plain, solid-color denim or bomber jacket would look great; a sequin bomber jacket would be too much. If you’re dressing up, a simple black peacoat would be a stylish addition to keep you warm. Try a simple black faux-leather jacket with your sequin pants for a casual, glam-rocker look. Also avoid pairing your sequin pants with other attention-grabbing dressy materials, such as fur. The overall effect of sequin with fur would be quite overwhelming even for a dressy event.