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Cuffed Trousers You'll Be Glad You Found THE_DOUBLE_F Camel-coloured cuffed trousers Jump to section ↓

Drawstring Trousers That Actually Earn Their Keep LA REDOUTE UK Pyjamas with Fleece Top and Flannel Trousers Jump to section ↓

$13.99 LA REDOUTE UK

Technical Trousers That Justify the Fuss THE_DOUBLE_F Ivory slim trousers in GORE Jump to section ↓

$385.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

The Cargo Trousers Worth Knowing About THE_DOUBLE_F Mick Stripes blue jogging trousers Jump to section ↓

$43.40 THE_DOUBLE_F

Trousers With a Elasticated Edge That Works STUARTS LONDON Solid Clothing Gutti Trousers - Black W" L" Jump to section ↓

$10.00 STUARTS LONDON

Trousers With Pull On Detail Done Properly PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black Stripe Low Rise Skinny Flare Trousers Jump to section ↓

$7.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

Utility Trousers That Quietly Get On With It MONSOON Lucy Regular Straight Leg Linen Trousers Natural Jump to section ↓

$45.50 MONSOON

Cuffed Trousers You'll Be Glad You Found

The cuff is a small detail that does a disproportionate amount of work. It anchors the trouser to the shoe, gives the leg a cleaner line, and adds a quiet formality that works just as well in a smart casual setting as it does in a tailored one. Most men either overlook it or assume it belongs only on full suit trousers. Both are mistakes. We've been paying close attention to how the best cuffed options are cut through the thigh and tapered through the knee, because a cuff on a poorly fitted trouser solves nothing. The ones we've pulled together here work across fabrics and weights, from heavier wool blends worth wearing to an office or a wedding, to lighter options that carry the same considered finish through spring and summer. A cuff signals that you thought about what you put on. That matters more than most men realise, and these are the trousers that make that point well.

THE_DOUBLE_F Camel-coloured cuffed trousers $178.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Taupe Woven Puffball Cuffed Trousers $11.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SNEAKIN UK Jogging Trousers Reebok Identity Small Logo $35.53 SNEAKIN UK

CIRCLE FASHION MONCLER ENFANT KIDS COTTON TROERS Size: Y, colour: BEIGE $300.00 CIRCLE FASHION

VIADUCT CLOTHING Champion Stretch Cotton Twill Cuffed Trousers - Black - M Black $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

VIADUCT CLOTHING Champion Stretch Cotton Twill Cuffed Trousers - Black - L Black $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

MONSOON Pippa Animal Print Harem Trousers Green $39.00 MONSOON

MONSOON Judy Tapered Trousers Natural $49.00 MONSOON

MONSOON Lillie Leaf Print Balloon Trousers Green $34.30 MONSOON

CIRCLE FASHION STONE ISLAND S CUFFED CARGO TROERS Size: , colour: BLACK $415.00 CIRCLE FASHION

LA REDOUTE UK Sports Trousers Essential Woven Cargo $34.44 LA REDOUTE UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING Champion Stretch Cotton Twill Cuffed Trousers $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

Drawstring Trousers That Actually Earn Their Keep

The drawstring trouser has a credibility problem and most of the market has done nothing to help. Too many options lean too far into the loungewear direction and end up looking like you lost confidence halfway through getting dressed. What we've been looking for is something different. Trousers with a drawstring waist that carry themselves properly in the real world, away from the sofa, where the fabric has enough structure to hold a shape and the cut is considered enough to work with a proper shoe or a clean trainer. Linen in summer. Heavier cotton or a wool blend when it cools down. The waistband detail stops being a compromise when the rest of the trouser is doing its job. These are not an afterthought or a concession to comfort at the expense of looking like you meant it. Every pair in here has passed the test of looking just as good standing up as it does sitting down.

LA REDOUTE UK Pyjamas with Fleece Top and Flannel Trousers $13.99 LA REDOUTE UK

PAOLITA Underwater Dreamer Pigalle Silk Trousers $125.00 PAOLITA

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Light Brown Striped Wide Leg Drawstring Trousers $13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Cream Stripe Low Rise Wide Leg Drawstring Trousers $17.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Light pink pajama trousers $199.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Plus Cream Textured Satin Lace Trim Trousers $15.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Wrinkled effect trousers with pockets Project X Paris $31.18 MADE IN PARADIS UK

LA REDOUTE UK Baby's Fleece Sweatshirt and Trousers Set $11.49 LA REDOUTE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Tie Waist Linen Cropped Trousers $18.00 BONMARCHE UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black cotton ripstop parachute trousers $400.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

INSTOCK UK Batwing Top and Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers Co-ord Set - Orange ML $22.94 INSTOCK UK

INSTOCK UK Batwing Top and Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers Co-ord Set - Navy ML $22.94 INSTOCK UK

Technical Trousers That Justify the Fuss

Most technical trousers fail the same test. They perform well enough when you're moving but the moment you're standing still, sitting across from someone at lunch, or doing anything that requires looking like you made an effort, they give the game away. The fabric looks cheap. The cut is wrong. They read as sportswear that wandered too far from the gym. The ones we've pulled together here are different in ways that actually matter. We're talking about trousers that move with you on a long travel day or a weekend that asks a lot, but clean up well enough that you're not explaining yourself when you arrive. The technical details, articulated knees, stretch waistbands, water resistance, are there because they earn their place, not because they're listed on a hangtag. We've been looking specifically for cuts that sit in the right place and fabrics that hold a shape. These are the ones worth the premium.

THE_DOUBLE_F Ivory slim trousers in GORE $385.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Pinola-atelier pleated fabric ivory trousers $154.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL PALM ANGELS trousers in technical fabric $312.75 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

SPARTOO.CO.UK Jack Pyke Technical men's Trousers in Green $36.90 SPARTOO.CO.UK

STANDOUT Challenger Pro Trousers $69.95 STANDOUT

MADE IN PARADIS UK Trousers Service Works Drill Part Timer $65.52 MADE IN PARADIS UK

STUARTS LONDON YMC Alva Skate Trousers $230.00 STUARTS LONDON

MADE IN PARADIS UK -pocket Trousers Helly Hansen Holmen . $61.32 MADE IN PARADIS UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black jogging trousers $62.40 THE_DOUBLE_F

STUARTS LONDON YMC Alva Skate Trousers - Stone $230.00 STUARTS LONDON

THE_DOUBLE_F Black slim trousers in GORE $385.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

DOROTHY PERKINS UK House Of Holland Metallic Rainbow Cargo Trousers $43.21 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

The Cargo Trousers Worth Knowing About

Cargo trousers spent a long time in the wilderness and most of that was deserved. The oversized, pocket heavy silhouettes that defined them for years were not doing anyone any favours. But the category has been quietly rebuilding its case and there are now options worth paying proper attention to. What separates the ones we rate from the ones we ignore is mostly about proportion and restraint. The pockets should be functional without dominating the leg. The fabric should have some weight to it. The fit should sit closer to a tailored trouser than a workwear relic. We have been particularly interested in styles that work with a clean trainer or a suede chukka, because that middle ground between casual and considered is where cargo trousers are most useful and most often got wrong. These are not statement pieces. They are wardrobe workhorses that reward a bit of thought about how you put them together.

THE_DOUBLE_F Mick Stripes blue jogging trousers $43.40 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Mocha Lightweight Pocket Cargo Trousers $11.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Silver Metallic Faux Leather Wide Leg Cargo Trousers $27.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

GHOSTBIKES.COM Spada Nodachi CE WP Trousers Short Leg Black - L SHORT $209.99 GHOSTBIKES.COM

SPARTOO.CO.UK Tommy Jeans TJM RYAN CARGO men's Trousers in Marine $62.40 SPARTOO.CO.UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Dark Brown Stretch Woven Straight Leg Trousers $7.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Trousers Alpha Industries Lieutenant $47.29 MADE IN PARADIS UK

GHOSTBIKES.COM Spada Duel Cargo CE Trousers Short Leg Black $149.99 GHOSTBIKES.COM

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Finery London Sara High-Rise Cargo Trousers In Stone $19.50 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

GHOSTBIKES.COM Spada Duel Cargo CE Trousers Black $149.99 GHOSTBIKES.COM

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Klass. Cargo Trousers In Khaki $22.10 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

BLACKS Mens Cambrian Trousers $119.99 BLACKS

Trousers With a Elasticated Edge That Works

Elasticated waistbands have a trust problem and we understand why. For a long time they meant one thing: trousers that had given up. The kind that came free with something else. But the category has been doing serious work recently and there are now options that look properly considered, sit well on the body, and still give you the comfort that a rigid waistband never quite manages after a long lunch or a full day of travel. The key is how the elastication is handled. A fully elasticated waist done badly looks like leisurewear that wandered off. Done well, with the right fabric weight and a clean front face, it looks like a deliberate design choice. Which it is. We have been looking specifically for trousers where the waist detail is either hidden, minimal, or executed with enough care that it reads as a feature rather than a compromise. These are the ones that have got it right.

STUARTS LONDON Solid Clothing Gutti Trousers - Black W" L" $10.00 STUARTS LONDON

LOUCHE Melvin Velvet Wide Leg Trousers $42.00 LOUCHE

JOSEPH Dijon Silk Satin Trousers $475.00 JOSEPH

STUARTS LONDON YMC Alva Seersucker Skate Trousers - Green $73.50 STUARTS LONDON

INSTOCK UK Tilde Sustainable Satin Back Crepe Wide Leg Trousers - Forest Green - Forest Green $45.50 INSTOCK UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Tie Waist Wide Leg Trousers $11.20 BONMARCHE UK

INSTOCK UK Clothide Pleated Wide Leg Trousers - Sage $59.00 INSTOCK UK

DAMART Damart Pull-on Lightweight Trousers $27.99 DAMART

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Black Odette Cropped Trousers, Size: $18.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Black Tapered Leg Plain Ponte Elasticated Trousers, Size: $20.00 BONMARCHE UK

BLUE VANILLA Multi Stretch Side Stripe Deep Waistband Trousers - L DENIM $35.00 BLUE VANILLA

JOSEPH Pat Comfort Cady Trousers $475.00 JOSEPH

Trousers With Pull On Detail Done Properly

The pull on trouser has been fighting a perception problem for years and most of that fight has been lost on cheap elasticated waistbands that looked like an afterthought. We get it. Done badly, the whole thing reads as comfort dressing with the effort taken out. Done properly though, it is something else entirely. A well constructed pull on trouser in a quality fabric, with a waistband that sits cleanly and a cut that holds its shape through the day, competes with anything that requires a belt. We have been specifically looking at options where the elasticated or drawstring detail is integrated into the design rather than bolted on as a concession to ease. Tailored fabrics, clean front faces, a leg that tapes correctly. These are trousers that work for smart casual dressing without the compromise that phrase usually implies. The ease is real. So is the look. That combination is rarer than it should be.

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Black Stripe Low Rise Skinny Flare Trousers $7.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

GHOSTBIKES.COM Black Spectre Waterproof Over Trousers - Black " M $9.99 GHOSTBIKES.COM

MONSOON Plain Cuffed Trousers Blue $15.00 MONSOON

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Chocolate Stripe Heavy Cotton Wide Leg Trousers $13.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

MONSOON Pull-On Cuffed Trousers Natural $16.80 MONSOON

LA REDOUTE UK Straight Pull-On Trousers with Elasticated Waist, Length ." $21.99 LA REDOUTE UK

GHOSTBIKES.COM Black Spectre Waterproof Over Trousers - Black " L $9.99 GHOSTBIKES.COM

MADE IN PARADIS UK Linen Trousers Revolution $55.65 MADE IN PARADIS UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Ladies Black Comfort Waist Straight Leg Trousers, Size: $16.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Plain Straight Leg Pull On Trousers - Grey, Size: $16.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Ladies Grey Straight Leg Pull- On Trousers, Size: $16.00 BONMARCHE UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Plain Straight Leg Pull On Trousers - Black, Size: $16.00 BONMARCHE UK

Utility Trousers That Quietly Get On With It

The problem with most utility trousers is that they can't decide what they are. Too many pockets and you look like you're about to defuse something. Too fashion-forward and the whole point of them disappears. The ones worth owning sit somewhere more useful than either of those places. They look considered without shouting about it, and they work on a weekend without demanding a specific kind of weekend. We've been paying attention to cut more than anything else. A utility trouser that tapers properly, sits at the right height, and uses its pockets as a design detail rather than a statement is a genuinely different thing from the cargo trousers that gave the category its reputation problem. Fabric matters too. Cotton ripstop and brushed cotton twill both hold their shape and age well rather than going baggy at the knee after three wears. These are the ones that earn their place and then just get on with it.

MONSOON Lucy Regular Straight Leg Linen Trousers Natural $45.50 MONSOON