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Finding the perfect pair of trousers is a tricky, but not insurmountable, task. Firstly, you have to find a fit that’s right for you, then there’s sizing variations, length, and of course, colour considerations. Our advice? Try before you buy and be flexible with your choices. Luckily, this season brands have been offering up their own iterations on the perfect pant. High street heroes, Arket, Cos and Me+Em, continue to dominate with smart tailoring, while tried-and-tested names, such as Joseph and The Frankie Shop, offer a shape and style for any occasion.
From wide-leg trousers that will see you from day to night, to the best leather trousers on offer, study Vogue’s guide to the best trousers to stock up on now.
Leaning on the smarter side, a straight-leg trouser paired with a slingback kitten heel or ballet pump is your answer to any office dressing conundrum.
Gucci Pleated Cotton And Wool-Blend Jacquard Straight-Leg Pants
Gucci is renowned for its chic, ’70s-inspired tailoring – cutting elegant, modernised shapes that stand out from the crowd. Featuring iconic horsebit detailing, these cotton and wool-blend trousers will elevate any look.
The Row Banew Cotton-Blend Twill Straight-Leg Trousers
The Row offers the perfect fail-safe trousers for every occasion. This ivory pair will take you from day to night with a simple shoe change. Pair with a ballet flat for day or a heeled pump for night.
Joseph Turnchapel Wool-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
Tailored from a wool and mohair blend, these Turnchapel trousers from Joseph offer both comfort and style.
M&S Belted Relaxed Straight Trousers
For a flattering, cinched-in silhouette, look to M&S’s relaxed fit, straight-leg trousers, which come in both black and white.
A good wide-leg trouser can add a lot to any outfit. A lightweight pair composed of linen or cotton is ideal for swanning across a beach, while a wide-leg trouser in a heavier fabric, like wool or cashmere, is a non-negotiable for any workwear wardrobe.
Partow Rhett Pleated Wool-Twill Wide-Leg Pants
Partow’s wide-leg trousers boast added drama. Featuring strong side pleats and a high waist, this pair will enhance every figure and elevate any plain T-shirt.
Khaite Teyana High-Rise Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
When it comes to sleek silhouettes, Khaite will always have your back. This pair, in the colour of clouds, will cinch the waist while skimming over the rest of the body and falling wide around the ankles to provide the most elegant of forms.
An every-day staple from Zara will never go-amiss in your wardrobe. This khaki pair are a stylish alternative to black trousers.
Free People Premium Tapered Trousers
Nodding to menswear, as a good basic tends to, this heather grey pair of trousers from Free People is designed with a mid-waistline to elongate the torso, while perfectly placed pleats allow the fabric to fall effortlessly around the legs. Pair with a “mismatched” shoe like a pointed kitten heel to make a statement, or with a trainer for the everyday.
The ultimate workwear staple, a black trouser pairs just as well with a well-tailored blazer and smart blouse, as it does with a vintage tee and trainers. Add one into your wardrobe rotation and you’ll be surprised how often you reach for it. Pair with a black cashmere jumper or cotton tee, and let your all-black ensemble do the talking.
Saint Laurent Straight-Leg Wool Trousers
The perfect black trouser is hard to come by, so when we see one from the tailoring gods of Saint Laurent, we listen. This pair is cut close to the skin in exactly the right places and features panels of exquisite satin at the sides. The investment piece we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived.
Arket Wool Blend Twill Trousers
A high-street find worth writing home about, Arket’s smart wool-blend trousers hang comfortably and move beautifully as you walk. Style with a sharp black blazer and a pair of slingback heels, or a vintage tee and white trainers.
Jigsaw Crepe Split Hem Jogger
Made from Italian soft crepe with an elastic waistband, these trousers offer maximum comfort, while the side-leg detail adds a stylish edge. Jigsaw has smartly added a split hem so the flattering long-leg won’t mean you have to sacrifice showing off your “shoe-du-jour.”
Zara Straight Fit Trousers With Belt
A great pair of trousers is closely followed by a great belt . This chic pair from Zara offers a two-in-one, setting you up nicely for the luxury of ease.
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You’d be hard pressed to find a single item of clothing that carries the same power as a good leather trouser. Capable of adding an edge to the most casual of outfits, leather trousers comes in any style and shape you could imagine, including cropped, cargo, flared and straight-leg.
Remain Birger Christensen Rosamunde Leather Wide-Leg Pants
A pair of leather trousers will always be found in Remain Birger Christensen’s timeless collections. This season’s chocolate brown pair ooze cool, featuring a wide-leg and butter-soft leather.
Loro Piana Leather Straight-Leg Trousers
For those dedicated to the straight-leg trouser, but keen to venture into different fabrics and styles, Loro Piana’s offering are ultra-flattering, sitting high on the waist and falling to ankle height.
Free People Jodie Straight-Leg Pants
For the days when you wake up with a pep in your step and want to let the world know, these joyful metallic leather trousers from Free People are your answer. Surprisingly easy to style with a sweater or T-shirt, these are bound to become your most surprising wardrobe staple.
H&M Leather Trousers
If you want to keep it simple, H&M’s leather trousers are the one-stop solution. The perfect entry-point into leather trousers.
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High-waisted trousers are a wardrobe’s secret weapon. So comfortable you’ll be happy to wear them from dawn ’till dusk, they’ll pair perfectly with a simple tank, but dress up easily with a matching blazer or billowy blouse.
The Frankie Shop Gelso Pleated Straight-Leg Pants
High-rise with a slouchy fit, these might become the only trousers you ever want to wear. Made with Tencel with hints of wool, these pants are comfortably lightweight and look great with a simple tank or tee.
H&M Linen-Blend Tailored Trousers
Add a pop of colour to your summer capsule with H&M’s high-waisted linen-blend trousers in powder blue.
Me + Em Italian Flannel High-Waisted Wide-Leg Trouser
Me + Em has become synonymous with good trouser designs. This pair has a relaxed shape with gorgeous draping detail that will make each movement feel like a dance.
High-rise and ankle-grazing, these trousers pair well with a chunky loafer and matching blazer for a coordinated look drenched in cool.
If you’ve not yet reacquainted yourself with flares, now is the time. This season’s flares are a wardrobe staple, adding inches to your legs and polish to your outfit.
Chloe Silk And Wool-Blend Flared Pants
Chloe’s silk and wool-blend trousers are cut with the utmost attention to detail to create an elongated, elegant figure. They are mid-waisted and form-fitting until the bottom, where they flare out and skim the floor, creating the illusion of sky-high legs.
Ultra flattering, a good pair of flares will never let you down. Style with anything from a simple tank or tee, to a cashmere jumper or smart blouse.
Nili Lotan Kick Flared Wool-Blend Gabardine Trousers
Plucked from our ’70s mood-board, a kick-flare adds a playful twist to the most formal of looks. Style with a heel and frills for a souped-up take on office dressing.
Acne Pinna Flared Suit Trousers
Acne’s flared trousers welcome in the autumn months with a rich brown hue. The small but mighty additions of turned-up cuffs and stitched creases make for a polished look.
A smart cropped trouser is the elevated basic your wardrobe is missing. Pair with this season’s minimalist ballet flats for a polished feminine look, or style with combat boots and lean into grown-up grunge.
With a slim fit and and playful crop, Arket’s stretch-cotton trousers are as comfortable as they are stylish. Style with a chunky boot or high-top trainer to dress them down.
Wales Bonner Power Geometric-Jacquard Track Pants
Wales Bonner has succeeded in spinning a pair of cropped trousers that are exceptional in both comfort and style. The modern-retro colour pairings and patterns are pleasing to the eye, while the wide waistband and casual cut allows for all errands to be run in style.
Toteme Pleated Woven Blend Tailored Trousers
The ultimate everyday trouser from Toteme is made from a blend of wool and recycled fibres. Wonderfully tailored to cut off at just the right point, they can be worn with all other wardrobe staples.
Me+Em Heavy Cotton Crop Cargo Trouser
In the height of “workwear,” Me + Em has released a timeless pair of cargo trousers from a satisfyingly heavy-weight cotton. Style with a heeled boot for an elevated look or throw on a sweater to make good use of them on a Sunday.
No workwear wardrobe is complete without the perfect pair of slim-fit trousers. The styling options are truly endless, but we find these trousers pair wonderfully with an oversized shirt and a great pair of loafers. Alternatively, opt for a coordinating blazer for a confidence-boosting power suit.
The Row Wool-Blend Crepe Slim-Leg Trousers
Experts in precise tailoring, The Row’s slim-leg trousers embody the refined styling that sets the brand apart. Composed of virgin wool-blend crepe with topstitched front seams, the smart trouser pairs well with a chunky boot or ballet flats.
Alexandre Vauthier High-Rise Wool Trousers
Alexandre Vauthier has made these trousers with just the right amount of stretch, so that they frame the silhouette in all the desired areas.
Vince Navy Slim-Leg Stretch-Cotton Trousers
Made from a stretch-cotton, these versatile trousers from Vince can be worn many different ways.
Nothing looks chicer than well-tailored white trousers on a hot summer’s day. Arkis’s slim-leg trousers are cut from a cotton-blend with a touch of stretch for a comfortable fit.
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