If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Fashion Clothing Jeans & Pants Nicole Kidman Just Showcased the Stylish New Way to Wear Wide-Leg Bottoms — and They’re Helpful for Hot Flashes We found the best split-hem pants to shop now By Alyssa Grabinski Alyssa Grabinski Alyssa Grabinski is a celebrity shopping writer for PEOPLE. She’s an expert at finding affordable lookalikes for celebrity-worn styles seen on Oprah Winfrey, Katie Holmes, and Kate Middleton. She also rounds up can’t-miss sales, the best weekend deals, and top-notch beauty buys celebrities are currently using. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 11, 2024 12:30PM EDT Photo: DAMEBK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece. I’m sad that my summer shorts are, officially, well beyond the point of wear. But on The Upside, it’s now my favorite season for fashion, sappy movies and shows, and even a little bit of both. Needless to say, things are exceptionally better when Nicole Kidman has a hand in both, so I’m already penciling in a solo date to watch Just Go with It and try on the beneficial bottoms she just had on: On October 5, the actress was spotted in New York City wearing a pair of split-hem wide-leg trousers, which, for me, were a major green flag. As someone who can’t handle claustrophobic and constraining clothing, the little slits would allow a tiny section of air to pass through, so there’s cool air to combat hot flashes and more room to move freely. Also, any pair of shoes will be more visible — if I buy new fall boots, I don’t want them to be hidden away by long pants. The Hapa Blonde/GC; DAMEBK/Bauer-Griffin/GC And according to other A-Listers, her black turtleneck and comfy loafers weren’t too shabby either. Her Big Little Lies co-star also just wore the same top style, and Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes, and more have, at one point, all switched over to the preppy flats. Nicole Kidman’s Outfit Blueprint Pants: Bmjl Pleated Wide-Leg Pants, $20; amazon.com Topshop Slit-Hem Straight-Leg Pants, $60; nordstrom.com Cicy Bell Side Split Wide-Leg Trousers, $40; amazon.com NBD Kloe Pants, $205 (orig. $218); revolve.com Tops: Trendy Queen Thermal Turtleneck, $20 (orig. $26); amazon.com T Tahari Turtleneck Sweater, $20 (orig. $78); nordstromrack.com Lillusory Oversized Turtleneck Sweater, $27 with coupon (orig. $38); amazon.com Shoes: Franco Sarto Alora Penny Loafer, $60 (orig. $120); nordstromrack.com Maeve Classic Loafers, $150; anthropologie.com Dream Pairs Penny Loafers, $40; amazon.com Anne Hathaway Made This Martha Stewart-Worn Uniform Even More Fall-Friendly by Pairing It with a Denim Jacket Bmjl Pleated Wide-Leg Pants Amazon $20 at Amazon I used to have a pair of jeans with similar slits, and they were one of the most complimented items of clothing I’ve ever owned. This Amazon pair doesn’t have too many ratings, but it does look like the quintessential wide-leg styles that are trumping over others, and for that, I’m impressed. The front seam is also a big thing I’ve been seeing for fall. T Tahari Turtleneck Sweater Nordstrom Rack $78 $20 at Nordstromrack.com Because I would likely still wear a blazer or some sort of outerwear over a turtleneck, I don’t want to spend much on one. This one caught my eye because it’s marked down to just $20. That’s also the same price as this one from Amazon which was “thicker” than one shopper expected, “but in a good way.” TL;DR: I feel good about both of these options. Franco Sarto Alora Penny Loafer Nordstrom Rack $120 $60 at Nordstromrack.com Katie Holmes recently repped a pair of Franco Sarto Mary Janes, and I personally have experience with shoes from the brand. I’ve found that they’re always sound quality, and I’d venture that these are, too. I’m also a sucker for anything shiny, so I can’t help my infatuation with the sleek finish on these. Keep scrolling to shop more split-hem pants, turtlenecks, and loafers inspired by Nicole Kidman now. Topshop Slit-Hem Straight-Leg Pants Nordstrom $60 at Nordstrom Cicy Bell Side Split Wide-Leg Trousers Amazon $40 at Amazon NBD Kloe Pants Revolve $218 $205 at Revolve Lululemon Stretch Woven High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Pant lululemon $148 $99 at Lululemon Trendy Queen Thermal Turtleneck Amazon $26 $20 at Amazon Lillusory Oversized Turtleneck Sweater, $27 with coupon Amazon $38 $27 at Amazon Dream Pairs Penny Loafers Amazon $40 at Amazon Maeve Classic Loafers Anthropologie $150 at Anthropologie See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8