March 28, 2024

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This spring, the best trousers for women are the ultimate style staple. Shop our edit, below. 

Black-to-Basics

If there’s one pair of trousers you invest in this spring, make it a foundational black pair. Like a white tee or even a worn-in denim delight, the range of stylistic opportunities knows no bounds. Should you choose Mango’s slim-leg style, play with proportions and pair it with a skin-tight tank or go with The Row’s pleated pants and style with an oversized button-up. 

The Row Marcellita pleated wide-leg pants

Wardrobe.NYC x Hailey Bieber cocoon trousers

Mango wide-leg pleated pants

Toteme wool-crepe straight-leg pants

Classically Khaki

Like the black trouser, a khaki pant is equally classic and, most importantly, chic. Toteme’s pair feels especially old-school, while By Malene Birger’s Cymbaria trouser is fabulously fresh. And when it comes to a statement straight-leg, Theory’s Admiral pants are a style staple for a reason.

By Malene Birger Cymbaria trousers

Everlane The Way-High Drape Pants

Theory Admiral straight-leg pants

Reformation Mason wide-leg pants

Cos pleated wide-leg utility pants

Toteme pleated wide-leg pants

Bright Whites

If there’s one way to usher in the spring season, it’s with a bright white trouser—see them as a blank canvas for all of your other spring wardrobe staples to shine. Go the classic route with Staud’s pleated pair, or instead, try on Loulou Studio’s daring boucle pair. Meanwhile, Alex Mill’s linen pants feel especially festive for the spring-to-summer transition. 

The Row Bufus pleated straight-leg pants

Frame Le High flare trousers

Loulou Studio boucle wide-leg pants

Câllas Milano Alex pleated pants

Alex Mill pleated linen tapered pants

Staud Luisa wide-leg pants

Leather Luxuries 

Whether it’s a leather jacket, midi skirt, or in this case, a tailored trouser, nothing is as luxe in a spring wardrobe as a soft-to-the-touch piece of leather. And while styles from Nili Lotan and Citizens of Humanity are significant in their splendor, options from Mother and Agolde are just as high-quality without the price tag. 

Mother Tunnel Vision pleated pants

The Frankie Shop Pernille pleated faux-leather trousers

Agolde leather-blend straight-leg pants

Anine Bing Koa faux-leather wide-leg pants

Citizens of Humanity Annina patent leather pants

Frame Le High ’N’ Tight leather-blend straight leg pants

Pinstriped Picks

A pinstriped pant is a style staple that is best borrowed from the boys. Go the classic route with navy and white pairs from Nili Lotan and Max Mara or with gray and white picks from H&M and Favorite Daughter. Meanwhile, off-white styles from Zara and Loulou Studio feel especially fitting for spring. 

Nili Lotan Corette pinstriped straight-leg pants

Max Mara Xavier pinstriped wide-leg pants

Favorite Daughter The Favorite pinstriped pants

H&M dressy wool-blend pants

Loulou Studio Nata pinstriped wide-leg pants

Slate Grays 

Call it the Miuccia-effect, but during Milan Fashion Week a slate gray trouser was the It item to style (and to shop!). Get the street-style approved look with pairs from Cos and Beare Park to Victoria Beckham and The Row. 

Beare Park wool straight-leg pants

The Row Pietrina straight-leg pants

Victoria Beckham pleated wide-leg trousers

Cos high-waisted tailored pants

The Frankie Shop Layton pleated wide-leg pants

The Garment Windsor wide-leg pants

Chic Cargos

While a utility pant doesn’t traditionally scream whimsical wardrobe essential, chic cargos from Reformation, Toteme, and Wardrobe.NYC make a strong case. Not to mention that utility was a top trend we saw take off on the spring runways (and now in our shopping carts.)  

The Frankie Shop Maesa pleated cargo pants

Reformation Jackson straight-leg cargo pants

Wardrobe.NYC cargo trousers

Paris Georgia Herb trousers

Checks & Plaids 

To flatter the preppier part of you, a plaid pant is the perfect pick. Prince of Wales checked trousers from Gucci and Alessandra Rich are classic, yet chic, while styles from Everlane and Cos are bold and beautiful. Atop, keep it simple and wear your new preppy pants with a plain white tee. 

Anine Bing Carrie high-rise plaid pants

Isabel Marant Étoile Olympe checked straight-leg pants

Gucci Prince of Wales wool pants

Alessandra Rich Prince of Wales checked pants

Everlane The Tencel Way-High Taper Pants

Cos wide-leg checked pants

Two-Toned Trousers

On the trendier side of things are two-toned trousers from The Row and Reformation to Zara and Victoria Beckham. The exposed waistbands are unexpected details that will be very welcome in your spring capsule wardrobes. 

Victoria Beckham straight-leg tuxedo pants

Zara menswear-style pants

Acne Studios contrast trousers

The Row Milla two-tone pleated pants

Trouser-Esque Leggings

Little is as crucial to a closet as a pair of basic black leggings. This season, styles from Mango to Toteme have the same versatility as a black or khaki pant with even less effort required. In our opinion, trouser-esque leggings are even elevated enough to wear on elegant evenings out. Just add in a sleek sandal and a dazzling pair of jewels. 

Toteme zipped-cuff leggings

Wardrobe.NYC high-waisted side-zip leggings

The Row Woolworth stretch-ponte leggings

Norma Kamali Spat flared leggings

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