The wide-leg silhouette is the trouser trend that simply refuses to quit – and we're totally on board. Laid-back and elegant, the fluid leg shape is the ideal choice if you're after a sense of comfort.
The relaxed fit has risen up the ranks, even surpassing jeans as the ultimate casual go-to trouser in the eyes of some fashion fanatics.
But the beauty of this particular style is that is can also be worn for dressier occasions – think luxe silk and plush velvet…
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How we chose:
- Style and fit: All our trouser picks feature a flattering wide-leg silhouette. When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, we made sure that each of our picks felt elegant, flattering and timeless for maximum wearability.
- Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a pair of wide-leg trousers in your price range. We've selected this season's best, ranging from high-street brands to luxe designer labels.
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Hello! Fashion shares our favourite ways to style wide-leg trousers:
For the pyjama partygoer...
The 'pyjamas as partywear' trend has been doing the rounds for the past few seasons, but to me, this silk co-ord by Toteme feels fresh and timeless. The gold-adjacent khaki hue works beautifully alongside Bally's chunky T-bar chain and I think the fluidity of the fabric would be shown off best by a wedge. Reiss' two-tone 'Cora' heels feel classic and cool.
Toteme Embroidered Silk-twill Shirt, £540.00, Net-A-Porter; Toteme Embroidered Silk-twill Wide-leg Pants, £510.00, Net-A-Porter; Chain Choker In Hammered Gold, £370.00 £222.00, Bally; Cora Leather Strappy Wedge Heels, £198.00, Reiss
For everyday classics...
Fans of the capsule wardrobe will have no qualms replicating this look using what they already own. With red as its focal point, this look combines the tomato punchiness of the Adidas Gazelles with a slick of satin lipstick. The black polo neck creates instant polish, as does the subtly textured Ralph Lauren belt, and I love the creamy hue of Jigsaw's wide-leg jeans – no need to save them for summer.
Balfour Long Wide Leg Jean, £95.00, Jigsaw; Lauren Leather Belt, £59.00 £41.00, Ralph Lauren; Essential Polo Neck, £55.00 £45.00, Whistles; Adidas Gazelle Indoor Scarlet, From £95.00, Laced; Maquis de Nuit Lipstick, £17.00, & Other Stories
For the disco magpie...
Lean into the silver trouser trend with Mint Velvet's luxe leather pair, featuring central seam detailing for a sense of structure. If you're looking to fully commit to the disco energy, Isabel Marant's crystal-adorned top is the ideal standout party piece. Finish the look with Roseings' plush Sloane-esque velvet hairband and Khaite's fashion editor-adored flats.
Silver Leather Wide Trousers, £299.00 £179.00, Mint Velvet; Khaite Marcy Crystal-Embellished Satin Ballet Flats, £980.00, Net-A-Porter; Isabel Marant Todiz Crystal-embellished Tulle Top, £1,490.00, Net-A-Porter; Scott Headband, £78.00, Roseings London
For cool-girl casual...
Certified cool girls have been wearing a variation on this outfit for what feels like an age, but we're not ready to say goodbye to the failsafe combo just yet. Infused with lycra for a flattering fit, Next's Hourglass jeans would look great with a luxe knit, and Bernadette's playful off-the-shoulder cardigan has caught our eye. Team them with a vibrant flat-sole trainer – vegan label Saye is excellent if you're looking to swerve the more ubiquitous brands – and Anisa Sojka's elegant silver claw clip for a clean-girl updo.
Hourglass Wide Leg Jeans, £48.00, Next; Bernadette Sylvia off-the-shoulder embellished alpaca-blend cardigan, £670.00, Net-A-Porter; Silver Metal Hair Claw Clip, £29.00, Anisa Sojka; Modelo '70, £134.00, Saye
For evening glamour...
For a dressier occasion, velvet can always be relied upon for evening elegance. With a high-rise waist and an unfussy silhouette, Serena Bute's plush red pair would look great with vertiginous metallic platforms and a puff-sleeve blouse - Zimmermann's wrap tie version gives this look an airy femininity. Enlist Oliver Bonas' twisted pearl earrings (which appear far more luxe than their modest price point) to provide the finishing touch.
Velvet Flare Trousers, £425.00 £320.00, Serena Bute; Zimmermann Silk-satin Wrap Top, £375.00, Net-A-Porter; Aquazzura Sundance 140 Metallic Leather Platform Sandals, £715.00, Net-A-Porter; Dovie Textured Loop & Pearl Stud Earrings, £18.00, Oliver Bonas
Why you should trust me:
Orin Carlin is Hello! Fashion’s SEO Content Writer. Promising to leave no stone unturned in the name of fashion and beauty journalism, she is the proud creator of our ‘Try The Trend’ series. With a particular interest in formula innovation, microtrends, royal and bridal beauty, perfume, rituals, treatments, fashion history and vintage icons, she can either be found interviewing major industry names (previous subjects include Georgia May Jagger, Mary Greenwell and Sam McKnight) or scouring the internet for must-have pieces. It's not just a job; it's a personal quest to unearth noteworthy pieces that resonate with style enthusiasts.
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