Sorry to the Dresses in My Wardrobe—These Trouser Trends Are Replacing You

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@annaaborisovna

Style Notes: While the fashion industry has spent time reminiscing the trends of the '70s and '90s over the past few seasons, there's a distinct '80s mood for 2023. And with that comes looser, taper-leg trouser styles that, yes, nod to hareems, but still distinctly more polished. 

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@smythsisters

Style Notes: Puddle pants—trousers that fall and rest on the floor—have been a major trend this year, with everyone from Kate Middleton to Sienna Miller giving them a go. Now, they keep cropping up in jean form and proving themselves a tonic from straight and skinny denim. 

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@monikh

Style Notes: Staying in your joggers all day has gone from being something of a sartorial taboo to a legitimate fashion choice, with many of us favouring comfort above all else. For the distinguished jogger wearer, there's now a crop of tailored styles to consider, which Monikh is spearheading with her Lacoste pair. 

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@greceghanem

Style Notes: Wide-leg trousers were one of the biggest trouser trends of the last year; if you invested in them, then you'll be pleased to hear they're going nowhere for 2023. In fact, the silhouette is set to become even more extreme. 

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@dinahansen

Style Notes: Pinstripes once held costumey connotations, having become the uniform of choice for bad gangster movies. Thankfully, fashion has reclaimed this classic motif and is backing it in a big way for 2023. Suitable for both serious workwear and for more relaxed everyday ‘fits, the pinstripe is a print that can adapt well to any occasion.

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@abimarvel

Style Notes: Y2K is still a major influence on the 2023 collections, but with it, designers have begun exploring more elevated interpretations of the aesthetic. Take cargoes, for example, which now come with refined pockets, tailored trousers, and in an array of expensive-looking fabrics. 

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@vikilefevre

Style Notes: Printed trousers haven't been as prevalent as they once were but that's all about to change, as bold trousers were key in countless 2023 designer collections. From florals to snake, no print is off-limits. 

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@venswifestyle

Style Notes: A close cousin of cargo trousers, I've noticed a slew of trousers with drawstring hems start to creep into new-in sections. This trouser looks its sleekest paired with heeled sandals, but I can see it working with trainers too for a more athleisure take.