The street-style set has said its final farewell to skinny, body-hugging trousers, instead looser fits and relaxed drapes are winning favour.
 
If Fashion Weeks around the world are anything to judge by, our legs are going to be enjoying a lot more freedom of movement in the months and years to come thanks to tapered trousers. And while the cut is anything but novel - it’s been a staple in tailoring for centuries - fashion has often favoured women’s trousers that hero silhouettes in the two extremes: either a dramatic wide-leg or a skinny, form-fitting one so this change of temperature is something to embrace. 
 

The beauty of tapered-leg trousers is that they find that elusive middle ground between the two, resulting in a flattering silhouette that doesn’t fit uncomfortably or hide your figure under mounds of excess fabric, either.


Given their year-round versatility, we could wax lyrical over the myriad reasons why your wardrobe needs a pair of tapered-leg trousers, but for the sake of this article (and conciseness), we’re narrowing it down to just four. 
 

1 | They Combine Loungewear-Level Comfort with Professionalism

Imagine the comfort of your go-to pair of WFH trousers - we all have that one pair and our Fluid Wide-Leg Tapered Trouser is exactly that but with office-ready credentials.

Falling to deep hems that are easy to lengthen or shorten, it’s suspended from a high-rise waistband that highlights the smallest part of your body and is detailed with pleats over the legs for definition. The result: fitted yet flattering - the goldilocks zone. Woven from a wool-blend fabric, it’s both lightweight and crease-resistant, keeping pace with the busiest days. It’s directional with a sporty twist, classic with a contemporary edge, and simple with a sophisticated appeal. In other words, sartorial bliss.

2 | They’re Great for Petites

The beauty of a tapered-leg pair combined with a cropped cut is that they don’t detract from the rest of your look or drown you in excess fabric. While petite style guides might usually err on the side of the neutral, colourful cropped tapered trousers prove that a bold, statement shade doesn’t have to command all your look’s attention or swamp your frame in the colour. The flattering cut skims your hips and thighs, narrowing at your ankles for a streamlined silhouette that fits in all the right places.

Some might be colour magpies and others champions of minimalism and a tonal palette, and our Luxe Slim Crop Trouser that falls to a slightly tapered-leg silhouette can find a home in both wardrobes. It’s doused in a fiery hue that introduces a shock of statement colour to your look while allowing you to keep your pared-down pieces on rotation too. The flattering silhouette also ensures the hue doesn’t overwhelm your look or take over from other pieces you’re wearing. 

3 | They’re Both Punk Rock and Polished

Swapping a wool-blend or lightweight cotton for a material familiar with the seat of a motorbike and a punk, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, our Leather Slim Tapered Trouser is crafted from by-product vegetable-tanned leather that is dyed with natural vegetable tannins for a rich patina. The result is the same polished aesthetic synonymous with tailored trousers, but with a soft hand feel and directional edge that champions assured confidence, whether you’re upping the ante with stark monochromatic pieces or softening your aesthetic with cosy knitwear.

4 | They Bridge Your Working Week and Weekend

High waist tapered trousers are a flattering style you’ll look for more reasons to slip on, even when a dress code doesn’t stipulate formalwear. Defined by crease-resistant tailoring, our Full-Length Tapered Trouser is trimmed with grosgrain side stripes that race from the high waistband to the deep cuffs lined in the same fabric to retain a streamlined finish when turned up. The result: a more casual, weekend-appropriate finish. Further refining the fit, the waistband is home to an adjustable tab at the back to cinch in the waist, eliminate gaping and tailor the fit to you time and time again.