I love the fact that black trousers are getting plenty of airtime this season, and while it’s hardly an item of clothing that could ever be considered ‘in’ or ‘out’, it’s still gratifying to see fashion folk gravitate towards something that is so definitively timeless. If you find the perfect pair of black trousers, you know that you’ll be wearing them for many many years to come.
I was recently looking for a more slouchy, wide-leg pair, and found my holy grail in the men’s section of a vintage store—I just needed to take the waistband in a little. I’ve already lost count of the number of times I’ve worn them: They’ve come with me to fashion week, styled with a colourful jumper and fringed jacket, they’ve looked great with a simple white tee, and I’ve also paired them with a matching black blazer for dinners. Talk about versatile.
It’s clear that I’m not alone in my love for a black trouser, and you can’t scroll through Instagram without stumbling across a pair, whether it’s wide-legs, split hem styles or a classic straight silhouette. To prove the adaptable powers of this wardrobe staple, I’ve rounded-up 5 outfits that are centred around black trousers. From puffer jacket pairings to elevated printed tops, scroll down to see how the fashion crowd are wearing theirs this season.
I love the proportions that Blanca Miro creates with this boxy-jacket-and-black-trousers ensemble. Just add a colour-clashing base-layer and knotted scarf and you’re good to go.
Such a fun shade.
Layer under a colour clash jacket.
The perfect slim-fit trouser.
I’ll be wearing these all spring.
Black trousers are the perfect base on which to add more statement-making pieces. Case in point: Abi Marvel’s dramatic swirl print mesh top instantly add interest to her split hem trousers.
This top would look so good with jeans.
A jewellery hero.
A great wardrobe staple from Mango.
Comfy AND chic.
Brighten-up your black trousers with a colour-pop blazer, a la Najma Ahmed. This lime green number fits the bill nicely.
Such a fab vintage find.
I’ve got this in black and white.
Yes please.
Perfect for April showers.
For a classic ensemble, you can’t go wrong with a Breton jumper, wide leg black trousers and black accessories. This is an outfit that won’t age.
Arket’s cult jumper is back in stock.
Such a great logo belt.
I love the silhouette of these trousers.
I swear by & Other Stories’ boots.
If you prefer a more casual finish, make like Linda Tol and style a pair of slouchy black trousers with a cropped puffer jacket. Perfect for that in-between seasons weather.
Wear with both denim and dresses.
A versatile base layer.
These will go with everything in your wardrobe.
I love the angled heel on these boots.
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