2022 is already proving to be the year of the trouser. Tailored and slouchy, cargo, low-rise, leather— you name it, people want to wear it. But one shape in particular is pulling ahead as the most popular trouser trend, and it’s unsurprising really. Wide leg trousers are the smart yet relaxed staple everyone from celebrities to our favourite influencers are wearing right now, and when you consider they’re comfy, chic and a really easy way to make an outfit look polished— it totally makes sense.
They’ve quickly become one of our most-wanted categories on Who What Wear, and all our friends— fashion or not— are asking us where to find the best ones. It helps that they’re extremely versatile. Trainers, boots, loafers— they all go with wide-legs, and since they’re inherently smart, you can pair them with any of the above and they work for the office, running errands, fancy dinners, casual drinks and even weddings if you can find a matching jacket.
This black pair are a year-round wardrobe staple.
The whole WWWUK team has been converted, and we’re constantly on the lookout for amazing pairs worth sharing with you. It may have all started with The Row’s Phoebe trousers, but the latest pair we’ve become obsessed with are a little bit more humble— and you’ll find them at good old Marks and Spencer. By now you probably know we love turning to M&S for our elevated capsule basics— mainly for the guaranteed quality and great value— and their latest winning style is no exception to that rule.
I love the white pair for spring and summer, day to night.
The Crepe Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers have 215 reviews on site (and counting), most often quoting things like ‘perfect!’, ‘well made, comfortable and stylish’,‘heavy material, hangs well and perfect to dress up or down’ and ‘great value for money’. So, obviously, now we all want to try them. They come in five colours— the black, khaki and navy are wardrobe classics you’ll rely on year round but the pink and white feel so fresh for spring— and coming in at under £30, they’re hard to argue with. If it helps with sizing, we’ve scrolled through all the reviews and it sounds like they come up a little smaller around the waist so take a size up if you’re between sizes, and longer in the leg length— luckily M&S has three length options in most of its trousers so you can really tailor them to suit you.
Sold? Us too. Keep scrolling to shop these trousers, and I’ve also added in more of my favourite M&S wide-legs on site right now as well…
Look how chic they are?!
The white looks so nice with sandals.
Khaki is basically a neutral for spring.
This pink jumper instantly brings the navy trousers into spring.
If you prefer a more tailored wide-leg, these are so classic and don’t have a stretch waist.
Comfy and chic.
This is about to be my spring weekend uniform with a light chore jacket.
These are the same crepe material as the drawstring trousers which hangs nicely and makes them feel so expensive.
These would look great with a blazer.
I’ve tried these in store and they fit really nicely.
This whole look is a winner for me.
A charcoal grey pair makes for an excellent work option.
I’ve also tried these in store and they look like denim but feel really light for spring.
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