They’re great for teaming with this season’s penny loafer, or the Western boot too - and flexible enough that they work with anything from a crisp shirt to a cosy knit or a slogan sweat. We’ve rounded up 12 pairs from this season to try this winter – from 70s inspired wide-leg jeans to 80s-influenced tailored numbers.
Cos
Wide Leg Wool Trouser, £89
This wool twill pair from COS are a workwear staple. With flattering central seam and high-waist, wear with a silk blouse or skinny knit if you’re back in the office this winter. Buy them.
Me + Em
Sporty Pointe Track Pant, £165
In emerald green – one of this season’s hottest hues – these luxe track pants with side stripe from Me + Em are perfect with trainers and a chunky knit for a cosy weekend look. Buy them.
Hush
Cecilly Satin Wide Leg Pants, £79
If you want to swerve the dress and go for some sharp tailoring this party season, this satin pair of wide-legged pants from Hush have a Parisienne feel. Team with sequins, a block heel and a swipe of seasonal red lipstick to be party-ready. Buy them.
Zara
Cargo Trousers, £59
Y2K style cargo pants are firmly back on the rails this season and in a range of volumes from wide-leg to parachute. This pair from Zara strikes the balance somewhere in the middle, in a versatile wool-blend khaki. Buy them.
Mint Velvet
Grey Velvet Wide Leg Trouser, £69
Another great trouser option to see you through the party season, this crushed velvet pair in pewter are perfect with a simple black shirt or knit. All the comfort, with just a hint of sparkle. Buy them.
M&S
Crepe Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers, £30
Available in five shades, these colour-block wide-leg trousers from M&S in a lightweight crepe are a useful alternative to jeans when you want to inject a shot of colour into a grey winter day. Buy them.
Everlane
The Baggy Jean, £123
Balance out these wide-leg jeans from Everlane with a cropped knit or tuck in a shirt, cinch with a belt and pop on a tailored blazer for a 90s feel. Buy them.
& Other Stories
Wool Blend Pleated Trousers, £95
These pleated camel trousers from & Other Stories have a straight wide leg, making them perfect for wearing over heeled boots. Team with winter whites and tonal neutrals for a luxe seasonal look. Buy them.
Arket
Knitted Wool Trousers, £89
This monochrome, wool-blend pair from Arket are a cosy knit design – an upgrade from loungewear this winter. Buy them.
Wrap London
Wide Leg Jeans, £119
In a timeless dark indigo wash with bronze stitching detail and flattering diagonal seam, this high-waisted pair from Wrap London will segue instantly into your wash, wear, repeat wardrobe. Buy them.
By Lydia Mansi
November 2022
