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Striped trousers are summer’s must-have style: 9 pairs to shop now
By Kitty McGee
1 year ago
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Playful and chic, striped trousers work for just about any occasion. Here are nine of our favourites.
Spring is here, and suddenly our monochrome wardrobe feels decidedly dull and heavy. The chicest looks on the spring/summer catwalks were loose-fitting, lightweight separates – as seen at The Row, Valentino, Tove and Proenza Schouler – worn with oversized bags, flat leather shoes and statement eyewear.
We often look to fashion influencers to inspire our outfits, and Monikh’s elevated everyday looks are always among our favourites. Creating seemingly effortless everyday looks, she can be counted on for clever clothing pairings, summer style and highlighting key pieces that will update your existing wardrobe foundations for the new season.
So, when we spotted her in a pair of striped trousers by contemporary label Aligne, we knew we wanted to find a way for the style to work in a wide range of settings.
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Offering a more playful option to block-coloured linen trousers while adding an element of interest to workwear staples, striped trousers work for almost any occasion. And with slouchy shapes, wide-leg cuts and more formal fits all available, there are options that will satisfy a range of tastes.
Wide-leg tailored styles look great with matching or clashing striped shirts, or a collared knit. Lightweight, roomy cotton styles are excellent for holidays with an oversized cotton shirt or at the weekend with a sleeveless vest. Bright, bold striped trousers and jeans are perfect with colour block knits and retro trainers.
If you’re wearing striped trousers in the city, take cues from the catwalks and wear them with slightly oversized blazers, technical jackets in pastel or navy tones, or tunic-style tops. For the beach, try wearing them with slip-on leather flats, an oversized woven bag or a neat crossbody.
Wherever and however you’re wearing them, they’re sure to look stylish. We’ve found nine options for you to shop now.
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Aligne Marlene striped trousers
These smart wide-leg blue trousers from Aligne are great for a relaxed office or weekend look. Wear them with fisherman sandals and a crochet knit.
Frame Le Easy Flare in clear blue stripe
The Frame designers really know how to have fun with denim, and their collections span striped, pastel, 90s and flared styles with a focus on brilliant fit. Wear these striped jeans with an oversized T-shirt and retro trainers.
Free People striped parachute pants
No one does high summer holiday separates quite like boho favourites Free People. These cotton trousers are playful and perfect for holidays or weekends spent chilling in the city. Wear them with an oversized white cotton shirt and backless clogs.
Nobody’s Child Fearne Cotton green stripe wide-leg trousers
A smart tailored option, these green-striped trousers are an effortless choice for summer. Wear them with a simple fitted T-shirt or a bold colour block knit.
Rhode Jonas trousers
Rhode’s cabana stripes feature on mini dresses, maxi dresses and these statement trousers. They are all pure joy in clothing form. Wear these with sleeveless knit, oversized woven bag and chunky leather sandals all summer long.
White Stuff Lisette stripe culotte
Smart but lightweight, these neutral striped culottes will work with a lot of your existing wardrobe – from navy knits to T-shirts, tanks and denim shirts.
Yaitte Janeiro trousers
These elevated pyjama-style trousers from fashion insider favourite Yaitte are a little luxury worth investing in. Wear them with the matching shirt for a smart lunch in the city, over a ribbed white vest for an easy high-summer look or with an oversized white cotton shirt and sandals for a smart weekend look.
M&S Collection printed wide-leg trousers
These monochrome printed trousers are a great everyday option. Smarten them up with a fitted black ribbed knit and leather flats or wear them on the beach with a simple black bikini and leather flip-flops.
Boden Westbourne Linen Trousers
A smart high summer option, these tailored linen trousers will look great with a collared knit and Birkenstocks in summer or with a ribbed cotton vest and flip-flops on holiday.
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