Why Wide-leg Tailored Trousers Are a Wardrobe Staple in 2022

Black High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Tailored Trousers from Mango

High-waisted trousers have been popular for a while now, and making them wide-leg makes them more comfortable and versatile. These trousers, especially with a tailored finish can be easily dressed up or down, worn in all seasons, and make any outfit look effortlessly stylish.

In this article we will see how these trousers can be styled to make a chic and minimalist capsule wardrobe of 24 outfits, with 10 articles of clothing. A colour palette of burgundy and neutrals (white, black, pink, cream, beige, dark brown) has been chosen to mix and match the items effortlessly.

Articles of Clothing in the Capsule:
1. Dusty pink trench coat.
2. Beige belted straight coat.
3. Dark brown long overcoat.
4. Beige turtleneck chunky sweater.
5. Burgundy turtleneck chunky sweater.
6. Cream high neck striped top.
7. Black high neck fitted sweater.
8. Black high waisted cropped trousers.
9. Darl brown Chelsea boots.
10. White trainers.

Making the basic outfit:

The wide leg trousers can be paired with fitted tops as well as bulky sweaters to balance the propotions in any outfit, making them incredibly versatile.
Let's start by pairing these trousers with bulky (Beige and burgundy) and fitted jumpers (Black and cream). These give us the basic combinations.

Since the trousers are cropped, they draw attention to the footwear. Wear white trainers with no-show socks to add a freshness to the outfit, or dark brown Chelsea boots to keep the outfit looking classic.

Layering:

Since all items in the basic outfits are so structured, structured coats in neutral colours work well for layering. A dusty pink trench coat and beige belted straight coat, both of which end right above the knee, and a dark brown below-the-knee overcoat have been chosen. An important thing to remember when buying new coats is to buy them one size larger. Not only do they give you an effortlessly stylish oversized silhouette, but they also let you wear bulky sweaters and thermal clothing underneath without feeling stuffy.

The beige sweaters in the layered outfit can be replaced by any of the topwear in the capsule, giving you 24 sure-shot outfits.