If the spring/summer 2025 runways taught us anything at all, it's that suiting is going to be key next season. Smart, neatly tailored silhouettes were a resounding runway success, heralding the return of one of fashion's favourite trends.
Clearly, in tune with fashion's move towards timeless suiting, Kate Middleton stepped out this week wearing the specific trouser trend that's set to take off soon. Styling a chic take on suiting for an engagement at The National Portrait Gallery, Kate Middleton picked up a deep chocolate brown blazer, but instead of selecting an equally earthy shade of trousers, Middleton reached for the timeless pinstripe trouser trend to complete her smart look.
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Keeping her styling clean and polished, The Princess Of Wales paired her trousers with a slim-fitting turtleneck and pointed-toe heels. Adding dimension to her transeasonal look, without incorporating excess colour or texture, Middleton's chocolate brown blazer and black pinstripe trousers instilled an easy elegance and subtle wash of colour.
While pinstripe trousers are set to be a key trend for the warmer months, these smart trousers have a timeless energy that sees them style well throughout the year. Pairing chicly with a neat button-down for an office-ready look, this classic trend also works well with slouchy knits for a more low-key take.
Elongating the legs by means of the subtle vertical stripes that trace from the hips to the ankles, pinstripe trousers are a wearable investment you'll find you keep coming back to.
By no means a new trend, fashion people throughout Europe have been weaving these trousers into their wardrobe rotations for seasons. Translating the easy elegance that the European style set is known for, these trousers feel fuss-free and polished and can easily stand in for jeans if you want to elevate your style in an instant.
The Princess of Wales' endorsement is an clear tell that a trend is set to take off, and I'm getting ahead of the curve and shopping the trouser trend now. If you are too, then read on to discover our edit of the best pinstripe trousers below.
SHOP PINSTRIPE TROUSERS:
H&M
Wide Tailored Trousers
These classic trousers also come in six other shades.
Abercrombie
Sloane Low Rise Tailored Wide Leg Pant
Abercrombie's chic and comfortable trousers are a fashion person's favourites.
Reformation
Alex Mid Rise Pant
Style these with smart loafers or wear with casual white trainers.
COS
Straight-Leg Pinstriped Trousers
These classic trousers are so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Wardrobe.NYC
Pinstriped Wool-Twill Straight-Leg Pants
Wardrobe.NYC's capsule staples are some of my favourites.
Zara
Striped Drawstring Trousers
The drawstring detailing adds a casual edge to these inherently smart trousers.
Marks & Spencer
Wool Blend Pinstripe Tapered Trousers
These come in UK sizes 6—24.
Mango
Straight Striped Trousers
Style with the matching blouse or pair with a simple white tee.
Acne Studios
Pinstriped Crepe Straight-Leg Pants
Wear these with the matching blazer or dress it down with a logo vest.
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