If I’m not wearing jeans, I’m wearing a pair of the best wide-leg trousers. I don’t throw the phrase ‘hero piece’ around lightly but no capsule wardrobe is complete without them, and after years of trying on every trouser style under the sun, nothing else compares.
Yes they’re inherently more relaxed than tapered or straight leg styles and therefore seen as something casual – they’re the sartorial equivalent to a pair of joggers, which is probably why they’re so popular – but add a blazer and a pair of kitten heels and tell me you don’t feel polished and ready to take on the world…I’ll wait.
The spring/summer 2025 runways are brimming with them, too. From the low-rise iterations at Victoria Beckham, to the belted Hemès styles and classic pinstripes at Stella McCartney, wide-leg trousers are holding their own this season; modernising the workwear lookwhile they’re at it.
How do you style wide-leg trousers in 2025?
Beyond being a simple solution for office dressing, eveningwear and any weekend wardrobe, wide-leg pants are the perfect match for updating all the pieces in your wardrobe. Not unlike wide-leg jeans or even barrel leg jeans, they pair well with spring knits and outerwear favourites like blazers, trench coats and denim jackets for the ultimate cool girl look, or white T-shirts and shirts as it continues to warm up towards summer. See how three GLAMOUR editors style them below for inspo.
- Most versatile: Deconstructed Cotton Barrel-Leg Trousers, £85, COS
- Best black: Wide Tailored Trousers, £29.99, H&M
- Best for all heights: Clara Wool Belted Wide-Leg Trousers, WERE £198 NOW £118, Reiss
So, if you’re thinking about building a killer minimalist collection or investing in a new champion piece worth the money, trust me, a pair of the best wide-leg trousers is it. They’re not just a trend; they’re the forever pieces that will effortlessly elevate your style game.
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