The trouser edit: 10+ investment-worthy styles to shop now

29 July 2026
By Natalia Didovich

From high-waisted to low-rise, to the relaxed wide leg and the tailored fit, your perfect pant is here.

Carven Pre-Fall '26. Credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.

A great pair of trousers has the power to transform a wardrobe. The right silhouette can take you from morning meetings to weekend plans and everything in between with minimal effort. Whether you’re drawn to sharp tailoring, relaxed wide-leg cuts, modern low-rise styles or softly structured classics, finding your perfect fit is less about following trends and more about discovering the shape that works for you. We’ve narrowed down the search, bringing together the standout pairs worth investing in now

Camilla and Marc ‘Maxim’ pant, $660.
Harris Tapper ‘Kennedy’ trouser, $599.
Moochi ‘Recede’ pant, $350.
Rebe cargo pants, $449.
Maggie Marilyn ‘Things Are Looking Up’ pant, $595.
Paloma Wool ‘no 2481 / Low Silk Archive’ pant, $765.

Styling tip: For an instant outfit upgrade, swap your usual jeans for a pair of wide-leg trousers in a neutral — the same top, the same shoes, a completely different result.

SIR. ‘Bastille’ trouser, $515.
St Agni pleat loop pant, $1050.
Kowtow ’Composition’ pant, $309.
Jacquemus ‘The Man’s’ pants, $1488.
Porter James 'Dart-Knee Pleated' Trousers, $259.
St. Agni wool tailored fisherman pants, $699.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s winter 2026 issue – on sale now! 

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