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Beige Trousers That Punch Above Their Price DOBELL Beige Corduroy Casual Trousers Jump to section ↓

Black Trousers That Punch Above Their Price KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Large Polka Dot Wide Leg Trousers Black & Cream Jump to section ↓

$28.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

Check Trousers That Don't Try Too Hard WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Kannina EcoVero™ Printed Viscose Trousers Adriatic Blue Size Jump to section ↓

$31.50 WEIRD FISH

Cropped Trousers Worth the Closer Cut TRILOGY Bella Dahl - Easy Pocket Wide Leg Crop Trousers in Linen Sand Jump to section ↓

$89.99 TRILOGY

The High Waist Trousers Worth Knowing About SNEAKIN UK Trousers Brandit Security Ranger Jump to section ↓

$21.86 SNEAKIN UK

The Pinstripe Trousers Worth Knowing About HUNKEMOLLER_UK Hunkemöller Satin Pinstripe Trousers Purple Jump to section ↓

$12.50 HUNKEMOLLER_UK

Workwear Trousers You'll Be Glad You Found LA REDOUTE UK Striped Carpenter-Style Wide Leg Trousers Jump to section ↓

$29.24 LA REDOUTE UK

Beige Trousers That Punch Above Their Price

Beige trousers get undersold constantly and we think that's mostly down to men buying the wrong ones at the wrong price and writing off the whole colour. Done badly, beige reads as an afterthought. Done well, it is one of the most useful neutrals in a wardrobe, sitting comfortably under a navy blazer, a grey crewneck, or a white shirt with equal ease. The real issue has always been finding pairs that look considered rather than corporate, and that do not feel like a compromise the moment you get them home. We have been specifically looking at options that over deliver on fabric quality and cut for what they actually cost. Clean lines, a proper waistband, a length that works with both trainers and leather shoes. Nothing that needs apologising for. Beige done right earns its place in regular rotation and every pair in here is proof that the price point does not have to be the limiting factor.

DOBELL Beige Corduroy Casual Trousers $20.00 DOBELL

SNEAKIN UK Trousers Jack & Jones Marco Bowie $21.30 SNEAKIN UK

DAMART Damart Check Wide-leg Trousers $42.99 DAMART

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Mushroom Floaty Woven Double Pleat Wide Leg Trousers $24.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Beige Pinstripe Contrast Waistband Wide Leg Trousers $15.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SAVANNAHS_UK Cocoon beige trousers $346.00 SAVANNAHS_UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Rose-beige wide-leg trousers $237.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

FILA UK Beige Chiara Smart Straight Leg Trousers $38.50 FILA UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Doru Regular Wide Leg Trousers $67.15 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

OXYGEN_CLOTHING ZeeboD Trousers $44.55 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

THE_DOUBLE_F Beige Utility Parachute trousers $100.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

INSTOCK UK IM - Men's Beige Piece Tailored Fit Wedding Suit - " Jacket " Trousers $119.00 INSTOCK UK

Black Trousers That Punch Above Their Price

Black trousers are one of those purchases men put off far too long, usually because the decent ones feel like they should cost more than they want to spend. The problem is that a bad pair announces itself immediately. Wrong fabric, and they look cheap under office lighting. Wrong cut, and they read as costume rather than clothing. We've been looking specifically for options that get the tailoring right without asking you to spend like it's a suit from a proper tailor. The ones in here work with a leather shoe and a blazer without looking like separates that haven't met, and they're equally comfortable pulled back with a clean trainer. Fabric weight matters more than most men realise with black trousers. Too thin and the whole thing collapses. These sit properly, hold their shape through a full day, and photograph well without trying. Good black trousers make everything around them easier. These are the ones worth finding.

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Large Polka Dot Wide Leg Trousers Black & Cream $28.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

BLUE VANILLA Shirred Waistband Wide Leg Trousers - S BLACK $12.00 BLUE VANILLA

ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM Wide Fit Trousers - Soft Black $150.00 ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Black Pleated Faux Leather Trousers $11.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM Baggy Trousers - Washed Black Denim $75.00 ALFREDO AFFILIATE PROGRAM

THE_DOUBLE_F Black trousers in cotton $60.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

BLUE VANILLA Palm Print Trousers - S BLACK $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

LAVISH ALICE RETAIL LTD Lavish Alice MAXINE Tailored Fit & Flare Trousers in Black L $88.00 LAVISH ALICE RETAIL LTD

SNEAKIN UK Jogging Trousers Kappa Kouros $29.66 SNEAKIN UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Jobman Service men's Trousers in Black $44.18 SPARTOO.CO.UK

FILA UK Kendrick Tipped Trousers $22.00 FILA UK

BLUE VANILLA Wide Leg Shirred Waist Wavy Trousers - SM BLACK $25.00 BLUE VANILLA

Check Trousers That Don't Try Too Hard

Most men avoid check trousers because they've seen them done badly. The oversized windowpane on someone who looks like they wandered off a golf course. The heritage plaid that tips into costume. We understand the hesitation. But a well chosen check trouser is actually one of the smarter moves in a wardrobe because the pattern does the work that a plain trouser cannot. It adds visual interest without requiring anything else to be interesting. What we've been looking for specifically are checks that read as considered rather than loud. Smaller scales. Muted palettes. Cuts that sit properly through the seat and taper without clenching. These are trousers that work with a simple crew neck as easily as they do with a blazer, which is exactly the kind of versatility a pattern piece needs to earn its place. Check trousers only fail when they try too hard. The ones here do not have that problem.

WEIRD FISH Weird Fish Kannina EcoVero™ Printed Viscose Trousers Adriatic Blue Size $31.50 WEIRD FISH

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Grey Check Drawcord Waist Tapered Trousers, Size: $20.00 BONMARCHE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Cotton Wide Leg Trousers, Length ." $16.20 LA REDOUTE UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Black trousers with Check pattern lapels $255.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

DOBELL Navy with Rust Check Suit Trousers $60.00 DOBELL

DOBELL Blue Bold Windowpane Check Suit Trousers $30.00 DOBELL

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Check Wide Leg Trousers With Side Stripe $24.00 BONMARCHE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Flared Trousers in Prince of Wales Check, Length ." $19.50 LA REDOUTE UK

SANTORO MILAN Ross Grey Check Trousers $72.50 SANTORO MILAN

DOBELL Light Grey Check Suit Trousers $30.00 DOBELL

DOBELL Light Blue Check Suit Trousers $30.00 DOBELL

BLUE VANILLA Animal Print Cropped Trousers - S NAVY $15.00 BLUE VANILLA

Cropped Trousers Worth the Closer Cut

The cropped trouser is one of those cuts that looks wrong on the hanger and right on the body, which is probably why a lot of men walk straight past it. Done badly it reads awkward, too short without reason, like something shrank in the wash. Done well it is one of the sharper silhouettes in a modern wardrobe. The break sits above the ankle, the shoe gets to do its job, and the whole thing has a considered quality that full length trousers rarely achieve at the same level of effort. We have been specifically interested in versions that work without a show pony shoe to justify them. Trousers that stand up in a loafer, a clean trainer, or a sock free leather shoe without looking like they need the help. Fabric weight matters here too. Something with enough structure to hold the line through a full day. These are the ones that make the case properly.

TRILOGY Bella Dahl - Easy Pocket Wide Leg Crop Trousers in Linen Sand $89.99 TRILOGY

MADE IN PARADIS UK Casual Trousers Casual Friday Pepe $26.83 MADE IN PARADIS UK

NATURAL COLLECTION Lily & Me Sail Trousers $45.50 NATURAL COLLECTION

SNEAKIN UK Trousers TBS Fuppacou $44.27 SNEAKIN UK

RAFFYA Ellana Wide Leg Floral Printed Trousers In Multi $30.00 RAFFYA

LA REDOUTE UK Ankle Grazer Straight Trousers in Faux Leather with Elasticated Waistband $20.24 LA REDOUTE UK

SNEAKIN UK Trousers fransa Twill Hanna $17.62 SNEAKIN UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Trent cropped trousers in light grey fabric $234.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

DAMART Damart Crop Cotton Rich Pull-on Trousers $24.99 DAMART

INSTOCK UK Ribbed Contrast Wide Leg Flared Trousers And Top Loungewear TRS Cropped Set - Khaki One Size $29.94 INSTOCK UK

LA REDOUTE UK LinenViscose Ankle Grazer Cigarette Trousers $33.99 LA REDOUTE UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Chartreuse Twist Detail Trousers $19.60 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The High Waist Trousers Worth Knowing About

The rise point on a trouser does more work than most men realise. Get it wrong and everything looks slightly off. The proportions feel awkward, the shirt bunches, and even a decent jacket struggles to save it. Get it right and the whole silhouette falls into place with very little effort. High waisted trousers have been central to the best dressed men for the better part of a century, and the current interest in them is not a trend so much as a correction. We have been looking specifically at cuts that sit at the natural waist without veering into costume territory, in fabrics that drape properly rather than pulling across the seat. These work with a tucked shirt and braces for something properly considered, or with a fine knit for a more relaxed take that still looks put together. The proportions do the heavy lifting. Your job is just to pick the right pair.

SNEAKIN UK Trousers Brandit Security Ranger $21.86 SNEAKIN UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Wide white Billie trousers $64.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL EMPORIO ARMANI Trousers in Crêpe $389.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

SNEAKIN UK Trousers Slope Kenwood $103.02 SNEAKIN UK

BLACKS Men's Chockstone trousers $59.97 BLACKS

THE_DOUBLE_F Beatty striped cotton trousers $66.25 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Black Le Sleek Straight trousers $96.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

MADE IN PARADIS UK Trousers Blend Natan $36.77 MADE IN PARADIS UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Tomo light blue trousers in silk and linen $432.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

JOSEPH Alana Tailoring Wool Stretch Trousers $267.00 JOSEPH

MADE IN PARADIS UK Floral trousers Project X Paris Kalash $21.64 MADE IN PARADIS UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK chocolate Woven Tailored Straight Leg Trousers $10.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

The Pinstripe Trousers Worth Knowing About

Pinstripe trousers have a reputation for being difficult, and most men treat them accordingly, leaving them to the suit wardrobe and nothing else. That's the wrong call. Worn separately, a well cut pinstripe trouser is one of the more interesting things you can put on from the waist down. The stripe adds visual structure without shouting about it, and the right pair works harder than most men expect: with a plain knit, a white shirt, a clean leather shoe. The key is fit and stripe weight. A stripe that's too bold reads fancy dress. Too close to the base cloth and you lose the point entirely. We've been looking specifically at trousers that sit correctly at the waist without needing a belt to hold them there, and that have enough cloth quality to drape rather than cling. These are the pinstripes that belong outside the boardroom as much as in it.

HUNKEMOLLER_UK Hunkemöller Satin Pinstripe Trousers Purple $12.50 HUNKEMOLLER_UK

TIES_PLANET Businessman Caught With Trousers Down Novelty Tie $36.30 TIES_PLANET

THE_DOUBLE_F Black pinstriped wool trousers $117.25 THE_DOUBLE_F

DAMART Damart Wide-leg Pinstripe Trousers $18.99 DAMART

THE_DOUBLE_F Black pinstriped Inno trousers in viscose blend $126.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Pale Blue Linen Look Pinstripe Wide Leg Trousers $6.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Wide-leg pinstripe wool trousers $471.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

BLUE VANILLA Tie Waist Stripe Wide Leg Trousers - M CHOCOLATE $20.00 BLUE VANILLA

BLUE VANILLA Tie Waist Stripe Wide Leg Trousers - S CHOCOLATE $20.00 BLUE VANILLA

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Striped Wide Leg Trousers Red & White $28.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

BLUE VANILLA Tie Waist Stripe Wide Leg Trousers - M DENIM $20.00 BLUE VANILLA

BLUE VANILLA Tie Waist Stripe Wide Leg Trousers - L DENIM $20.00 BLUE VANILLA

Workwear Trousers You'll Be Glad You Found

Most men settle for trousers that fit badly in the office and look wrong everywhere else. The problem is usually that workwear trousers get treated as an afterthought, bought in a rush, worn until they bag at the knee, and replaced with exactly the same mistake. We've been looking specifically at trousers that solve the actual problems: a cut that works seated for eight hours without pulling across the thighs, a fabric weight that resists creasing on a commute, and a leg opening that sits properly over a dress shoe without looking like tailoring from a decade ago. Some of these are traditional in construction. Some sit closer to a smart chino in feel but carry themselves well enough for a formal environment. What they share is that none of them will embarrass you in a meeting or bore you by Friday. The trousers you wear to work deserve the same attention as everything else. These ones reward it.

LA REDOUTE UK Striped Carpenter-Style Wide Leg Trousers $29.24 LA REDOUTE UK