Fit and flare: The best wide-leg trousers for easy weekday style
Get comfortable in breezy, languid styles this season
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Fashion trends come and go, but when a particular craze sees itself appearing over a few seasons, it proves to be a wardrobe staple. Wide-leg trousers have gained this status. Initially popular in the 1970s, this easy sartorial style has surpassed its skinny counterparts as a favourite among designers and celebrities alike of late.
Flattering and versatile, wide-leg trousers are simultaneously trendy and timeless. The combination of larger proportions, a draped and slouchy fit, and swathes of fabric keeping you warm mean you’ll look chic and put-together while being comfortable. Pair them with jumpers and oversized coats for a fresh-off-the-runway winter look or a bodysuit and blazer for an easy polished office outfit. An oversized button-down pairing makes for a great casual outfit while wide-leg trousers with a waistcoat or sparkly going-out top will make for elevated evening attire.
For AW25, designers have modified the classic silhouette for every occasion and style. The Row have put a flouncy, flirty spin on the silhouette perfect for the party season, The Elder Statesman has brought stripes into the equation and Etro means florals. Read on for the best wide-leg trousers to add to your wardrobe now.
Etro velvet wide-leg trousers
Add Etro’s trousers to your wardrobe for a knock-out design in all-over sumptuous navy blue velvet. A mid-rise, relaxed fit cut in a floor-grazing, wide-leg silhouette, wear to parties for chic style full of drama and flirtiness. Just add your favourite silk shirt and a killer pair of heels.
Dries Van Noten wide-leg trousers
Dries Van Noten’s exquisite focus on style shines through in these wool and mohair-blend trousers. Cut for a loose fit with a high-rise waist they’re the perfect balance of comfortable and smart. Make them your go-to for dressing up or down.
The Row Ardyn hammered-silk wide-leg trousers
The Row’s Ardyn trousers are a perfect example of the fashion house’s impeccable minimalist tailoring (it takes its name from London’s Savile Row). A streamlined wide-leg silhouette cut from hammered silk, they have a glorious, luxurious sheen to them. Wear with matching neutrals and heels for a fresh tonal look.
Max Mara Palude silk-blend wide-leg trousers
Add a pop of colour to your look with Max Mara’s Palude trousers, rendered in a deep terracotta and crafted from silk-blend crêpe. Wear this versatile pair from day to night, paired with the matching shirt for an elegant and co-ordinated look, or a simple white tee for more casual affairs.
The Elder Statesman Striped twill trousers
Channel a borrowed-from-the-boys look with The Elder Statesman’s wide-leg trousers, inspired by men’s slacks. Crafted from a wool and cashmere-blend twill with a smart striped pattern that helps elongate the legs, the flattering trousers work equally well with a jumper as they do an Oxford shirt.
Etro Floral silk trousers
Ditch the dresses for Etro’s vibrant floral trousers this party season. Made from pure silk, the soft sky blue palette is decorated in a pretty paisley print for a bold style. Match with an equally colourful top to make a beautiful statement or wear with something simple to let the trousers do the talking.
Tod's wool and cashmere wide-leg trousers
Indulge in warmth for winter with Tod’s wide-leg trousers. Tailored from soft grey wool and cashmere, they’re tailored for a high-rise, slightly loose fit. Pair with a chunky cardigan or jumper for a cosy brunch look or with a bodysuit and blazer for the office.
16 Arlington Brisbane wide-leg trousers
16 Arlington’s signature flirty feather trims add a playful touch to these Brisbane trousers. Crafted from an ivory crepe for a cropped fit, the trousers make for a great alternative bridal outfit with the matching shirt.
Frame Slice high-rise flared jeans
Frame’s jeans form the core of any cool-girl uniform. Crafted from the brand’s ‘Headliner’ blue denim, the jeans flare to a wide-leg silhouette for ultimate comfort and style. Wear with everything from a casual T-shirt to a chic jumper.
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