Great Outfits in Fashion History: David Bowie's 1978 Billowing Balloon Trousers

There are perfectly good celebrity style moments, and then there are the looks that really stick with you, the ones you try desperately to recreate at home. In 'Great Outfits in Fashion History,' Fashionista editors are revisiting their all-time favorite lewks.

David Bowie's fashion legacy is perhaps most affiliated with his show-stopping Ziggy Stardust looks. And while the often brightly-colored, maximalists outfits are certainly some of his most memorable, his more toned-down ensembles deserve some attention, too. Many times, they were just as impactful — like in 1978, when he performed at New York City's Madison Square Garden in a vibrant yellow henley T-shirt and billowing wide-leg trousers.

The then-31-year-old's outfit was relatively effortless, but the oversized, puffy silhouette of his pants created a powerful image. Below, see our picks for the best Bowie-inspired billowy trousers on the market today.

Christopher John Rogers Pleated Silk-Taffeta Wide-Leg Pants, $1,925 $1,155, available here (sizes 0-10)

Comme Des Gar?ons Elasticated-Waistband Cropped Trousers, $413, available here (sizes XS-L)

Simone Rocha Wide-Leg Pleated Trousers, $970, available here (sizes 0-8)

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