Sequins are life, not just for Christmas - that's no joke. Sequin trousers, like the sequin skirt, have become a year-round wear with them being the sparkle of choice for nights out, parties and festival season. What makes them work every season? It's all about the clever styling.
Just look at the recent fashion shows, where sequin trousers were a staple. Every catwalk show had FROW-ers wearing a pair, be it with a sweatshirt, a knit, an oversized shirt or even a matching sequin skirt.
They're versatile enough that you can dress them up, dress them down, and if you've got the right attitude you can ever wear them to the most casual of events. I'd not recommend for the school run or a countryside walk, but you get the gist. Come the 2024 summer festivals and you'll see them being worn whatever the festival vibe - I'd suggest if you want a pair for a festival, you buy them now and stash them till summer. Because as soon as the first festival is on, they start to sell out.
How I chose the best sequin trousers
- Variety: From skinny to wide-leg fit and plain to patterned, you’ll find a variety of styles in this collection.
- Inclusivity: All of the styles I’ve featured are available in a variety of sizing, from 4 to 24, as well as different lengths for tall, petite and regular.
- Price: This edit is strictly under £150 – you won’t find a pair of sequin trousers in this edit for over the £150 price point.
Whether you’re looking to buy skinny sequin party trousers, palazzo sequin pants or jeans with sequins, we’ve got you covered with the best sequin trousers on the high street. Who said you have to save your sequins for best or Christmas?
Shop our favourite sequin trousers
1/11
H&M Sequin Trousers
H&M Wide Leg Sequin Trousers
Sizes: XS - 4XL
Colours: Black, grey, dark red and silver
Shipping: Free delivery with a £30 spend
Returns: Free within 30 days of dispatch
A wide-leg design, H&M's trousers have a high-waist and elasticated waist for super comfort.
Editor's notes: "Okay, these are some serious trousers from H&M - not only have you got sequins, but an elasticated waist plus four colours to choose from. Adore."
2/11
Warehouse Sequin Trousers
Warehouse Flared Sequin Trousers
Sizes: 6-16
Colours: Silver, black
Shipping: Free delivery with a £50 spend.
Returns: Within 28 days
A kick flare and sequin embellished pants, these Warehouse trousers come in silver or black.
Editor's notes: "Warehouse have somehow designed a pair of sequin trousers that are sparkly without being OTT. I love the subtle kickflare and winter-white silver shade. I'd wear just like the model, with a boyfriend white shirt."
3/11
M&S Sequin Trousers
Live Unlimited Sequin Trousers
Sizes: 6-20
Colours: Black and green
Shipping: Free delivery with a £60 spend; or free next-day click and collect from M&S stores.
Returns: Within 35 days
Cut with a sleek, straight leg, these Live Unlimited sequin slacks have an elasticated waistband for the ultimate comfort.
Editor's note: "These look incredible for under £50. I love the sleek fit, such a classic look that is super flattering too. I'd wear with a crew-neck tee and heels for a night out with the girls."
4/11
& Other Stories Sequin Trousers
& Other Stories Sequin Trousers
Sizes: Eur 32-44
Colours: Black
Shipping: Free delivery with a £80 spend
Returns: Within 30 days
Slim fit trousers with an all over sequin finish, fastened with a zip fly.
Editor's notes: "There's something about these & Other Stories sequin trousers that are giving me liquid, molten embellishment vibes and I'm here for it. I love the super severe flare cut, too."
5/11
ASOS Sequin Trousers
Extro & Vert Flared Sequin Trousers at ASOS
Sizes: 6-16
Colours: Silver
Shipping: Free delivery with a £40 spend
Returns: Within 28 days
Extro & Vert's flared straight fit sequin trousers have a high-waist for comfort and are machine washable.
Editor's note: "These look so fun! The perfect pair to wear with a more casual sweatshirt or knit, or go full on glam with a cut-out top."
6/11
Sizes: S-XL
Colours: Gold, blue or pink animal print
Shipping: Free delivery with a £99 spend
Returns: Within 14 days
Jayley has created these animal print sequin trousers in pink sequins, gold or blue - and there's matching bralette and blazer too. With a gentle bootcut and silk-lined high waist, these are a cool buy from a British brand.
Editor's notes: "If I were to buy a pair of sequin trousers this season, it's these, with the animal print being an incredible sequin-designed look that is edgy and cool."
7/11
John Lewis Sequin Trousers
Soaked In Luxury Suse Sequin Trousers
Sizes: XS-XXL
Colours: Copper and black
Shipping: Free delivery with a £50 spend
Returns: Within 35 days
These stunning copper-hued sequin trousers feature a bootcut and all-over embellishment.
Editor's notes: "Copper is such a great alternative to black or silver, and Soaked In Luxury seem to have found the perfect shade to embellish these bootcut trousers in."
8/11
Boohoo Sequin Trousers
Boohoo High Waist Sequin Flare Trousers
Sizes: 6-16
Colours: Multicoloured
Shipping: From £3.99 for standard delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
These bell bottom shaped flares from Boohoo have a green and gold multicoloured finished and a high waist, perfect for pairing with crop tops, cami tops and waistcoats come festival season.
Editor's notes: "I'm calling these the festival sequin pants, with their big flare and high waist. And how cool is the multicoloured sequin shade?"
9/11
Phase Eight Sequin Trousers
Phase Eight Anusha Sequin Leggings
Sizes: 8-18
Colours: Black
Shipping: Free delivery with a £60 spend; or free next-day click and collect from M&S stores.
Returns: Within 35 days
Designed in black all-over sequins, these leggings are a pull on style for maximum comfort. Crafted from certified recycled polyester and recycled sequins, Phase Eight have designed this style to have as little material impact as possible.
Editor's notes: "Who said leggings can't be dressy? When you embellish them, they become made for every party you can think of! Wear these Phase Eight leggings with a voluminous top to balance the fit out."
10/11
Club L Sequin Trousers
Club L Heaven Sent Aztec Sequin Trousers
Sizes: 4-16
Colours: Aztec print
Shipping: From £2.99
Returns: Within 14 days
With a statement Aztec sequin print and cinching high waist, the flare shape of Club L London's Heaven Sent trousers is great for creating the illusion of longer legs.
Editor's notes: "Colourful and bright, what's not to love about Club L's fabulously patterned sequin trousers? Keep your top neutral and prepare to dazzle."
11/11
Crew Clothing Sequin Trousers
Crew Clothing Eve Sequin Trousers
Sizes: 6-18
Colours: Black and silver
Shipping: Free delivery with a £50 spend
Returns: Within 28 days
Embellished with sequins, Crew Clothing's trousers are fully lined, have an elasticated waistband and 94% cotton. Hand wash only.
Editor's notes: "They had me at pockets! Crew Clothing have kindly recognised us women like a trouser - even sequinned - with pockets, and I love that this pair look so easy to wear."
How to wear sequin trousers
Add a sweatshirt or classic crew neck knit, and those party pants are instantly transformed to daytime attire. Keep it casual with an oversized white shirt, half-tucked with sneakers for a leisurely look. A smarter occasion calls for more polished tops and heels. A boxy-cut T-shirt or slinky finish tee are ideal partners for sequin pants, or an oversized shirt artfully tucked in.
If it’s a dinner, wear a classic black or grey cashmere knit, or even a sweater vest, with yours. For a full-blown sequin ensemble, buy a coordinating sequin blazer to wear with your sequin trousers – a lightweight cami in silk or fine rib cotton underneath works, or button up the blazer with nothing underneath.
For a festival, crop tops and tanks look great with sequin trousers, as does a waistcoat and a pair of cowboy boots.
