If You're Bored of Jeans—These are the 5 Trouser Colour Trends to Wear in Summer 2025 Instead
For around 80 per cent of the year, if you spot me out and about, chances are I’ll be wearing jeans. This steadfast uniform only wavers during summer’s hottest spells, when denim starts to feel more stifling than stylish. As someone who’s never quite felt their best in dresses or skirts, I naturally pivot to lightweight, breathable trousers to carry me through the balmy season in comfort.
While my winter trouser collection tends to stick to a strict rota of navy, black and grey, my summer edit tells a different story. With brighter days comes a lighter, more playful palette—one that reflects the optimism in the air. Inspired by the fresh shades emerging for the season ahead, I’ve taken it upon myself to pinpoint the trouser colour trends that are set to shape summer 2025.
Below, discover the standout summer trouser colour trends I’m already bookmarking for the months ahead.
5 Summer Trouser Colours Trends to Try in 2025
1. Butter Yellow Trousers
Style Notes: It won’t come as a surprise to hear that butter yellow is having a moment. The softly-spoken shade is cropping up everywhere—including on trousers—and offers a gentle way to introduce colour without overwhelming your outfit. Sitting somewhere between cream and sunshine yellow, it feels instantly uplifting and is remarkably easy to style. I particularly love pairing it with soft greys, crisp whites, chocolate browns or even a blush pink.
Shop Butter Yellow Trousers:
Reformation
Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
The satin trouser trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
ASOS
Linen Blend Barrel Leg Trouser
The linen composition ensures a light and breathable finish.
H&M
Wide Tailored Trousers
Style these with a leather mule for a very summer 2025 ensemble.
2. Red Trousers
Style Notes: The red colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down, and the form of leg-grazing trousers is my favourite way to wear the trend. I like to keep things grounded with a white tee or a black layer on top—simple styling choices that allow the colour to shine without feeling over the top.
Shop Red Trousers:
Mango
Drawstring Straight Trousers
Add a pop of colour to your summer rotation.
Nobodys Child
Red Linen-Blend Shona Trousers
While I love these in the red, they also come in eight other shades.
& Other Stories
Relaxed Drawstring Trousers
The drawstring detailing gives then a relaxed and casual energy that makes them perfect for daily summer styling.
3. Cobalt Blue Trousers
Style Notes: Cobalt blue is already being forecast as one of next year’s defining colours, but it’s making an early appearance this summer. While it might seem bold at first glance, I’ve found that cobalt actually plays nicely with other brights—think lemon yellow or candy pink—for a dopamine-dressing effect. If you’re feeling less adventurous, white or navy will tone it down without diluting its impact.
Shop Cobalt Blue Trousers:
COS
Deconstructed Cotton Barrel-Leg Trousers
The sculptural finish of these barrel-leg trousers will lend your look a dramatic silhouette.
Topshop
Linen Balloon Trouser
Wear these with mary janes, or dress them down with a casual trainer.
Style with the matching blouse or wear with a simple white tee.
4. Chocolate Brown Trousers
Style Notes: In my book, chocolate brown is an underrated neutral—rich, refined, and just as wearable in summer as it is in winter. This season, I’m considering swapping out my black trousers for deep, cocoa-toned pairs from the likes of COS, With Nothing Underneath and Massimo Dutti. In warmer months, they bring a softer edge to outfits while maintaining the polish of a darker hue.
