03 Jan The Perfect Staple Trousers You Need in Your Forever Wardrobe

From the divisive return of the low-rise waist and the parachute pant, through to razor sharp skinny trousers tucked into boots or pulled long over towering pointy heels, there is really a trouser trend for everyone this season. Maybe you can’t imagine squeezing into a skinny silhouette again following the freedom of trending looser styles. Or do cargo pants spark a traumatic flash back to “All Saints” tribute looks, no matter how tailored and chic they have become? If you fall into one of these categories, there is a tried and tested middle ground. When you’re looking for an easy to wear trouser that lends a polished and pulled together feel to all your outfits, the loose tailored trouser, or puddle pant, is the staple trouser style you can rely on in your forever wardrobe. This chic but comfortable trouser style is the workhorse pant that is going nowhere. Though they have recently had their moment in the fashion spotlight, these timeless trousers are beyond trend status. Whether high or low-waisted, wide or straight-leg, these tailored trousers easily add polish to your casual looks. Come evening, they are equally as ready to provide an effortless stand in for your jeans and a nice top outfit. Here are 20 pairs of perfect staple trousers that are ready to slip into your staple wardrobe rotation, and stay there.

The Reformation Mason pant has reached cult status for a reason. They are available in a plethora of colours, but the classic black and mushroom are our favourites. If they are good enough for Kaia Gerber….

Arket should be top of your list when on the hunt for affordable staples. Given the popularity of their beloved oversized wool hopsack blazer, it makes sense that the matching wool trousers are following suit. There is also a wider-leg version of the hopsack trouser available in brown and dark beige.

Cord is having a major moment and how good do these cream fine cord tapered trousers from Me + Em look? They also come in black, and either way, they hang so beautifully you are going to want to try them.

So dreamy. These supersoft wide-leg trousers with a high waist also come in a navy pinstripe, but I love the look of the faded grey. There is also a similarly gorgeous pair in plain black if you want to go ultra classic.

Raey do such good investment staples. The wide-leg version of these uniform wool blend trousers are also seriously worth a look. They are currently low in stock on some sizes, but coming soon, so keep yourself posted. Otherwise, these tapered trousers are a dream and we also love the Navy cotton and cashmere blend corduroy trousers.

As with every wardrobe staple, Frankie Shop do a great version. See these Gelso high-rise wide-leg pants for evidence.

If you’re more of a straight leg vibe, then you need to check out the Bea pants from Frankie Shop too.

If you have a little extra to invest, The Row’s quiet luxury staples are true keepers. The Marcellita wide-leg pair in “Ash” beige is also very expensive looking.

These also come in a very 00s minimalist feel grey, but I love the black with the matching cotton and wool blend belted blazer. Dreamy. If your budget is slightly smaller, do check out this pair of similarly sculpted pants from Arket.

Toteme also updated this classic trouser shape in cord for AW22. They look so good with heeled boots and a cable knit tucked in and are currently at 30% off.

You can’t beat COS for ultimate wardrobe staples on the high street. These staple trousers also come in a black version that’s equally as perfect.

These straight-leg black trousers from COS are tailored with a slanted, deconstructed waistband that hangs in such a cool way.

These long flowing trousers from Zara look like they live up to their description.

Zara’s budget-friendly full-length trousers come in this khaki shade, as well as classic black, and a grey pinstripe.

If you’re on a budget H&M trousers get great reviews for a reason. Go see for yourself….

This new arrival staple trouser in grey have a 90s Gwyneth Paltrow vibe.

Arket’s Hopsack Trousers also come with an elasticated waist, just FYI.

These Aligne dad trousers in grey pinstripe are so good. Not to mention the matching oversized blazer.

The paperbag fit waist detail on these trousers adds a twist to these classic black trousers. If you are after a high rise but in a slimmer fit, then check out this stretchy black pair also from & Other Stories.

A high waist and straight leg fit always works.

These staple trousers from & Other Stories look great with our favourite & Other Stories Knit. For more amazing & Other Stories knitwear, check out our round-up of the best pieces in store now.

Next up let us help you find the perfect coat to get you through AW22 and beyond…..

This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.