These 6 Winter Trouser Trends Will Have You Saying See You Later to Jeans

While trusty jeans often steal the spotlight with new cuts and colours—hello, barrel-leg silhouettes, black hues and, yes, the return of the skinny—and skirts dominate our seasonal moodboards, trousers don’t always get the love they deserve. Their failsafe practicality and endless styling potential are often overlooked in favour of pieces that rapidly switch with each fashion show or celebrity sighting. But trousers, too, fall into less obvious yet still very much there trend cycles—and this season, there’s no shortage of inspiration to take note of.

Take the luxurious leather trouser styles—equal parts cosy and chic—that sauntered down the runways of Chloé, Proenza Schouler and Isabel Marant. Or perhaps the more dramatic, extra-wide-leg shapes now available in almost every colour, with Khaite making a particularly strong case for beige. Even the classic cream shades, set to replace beloved winter whites as showcased by Zimmermann, deserve a mention. And let's not forget the attention-grabbing red, herringbone patterns or sporty stripe styles for a more focal point fashion find.

Really, the overall trouser look this season is elevated and elegant, no matter which category you choose to turn to. So, it might just be time to retire your well-worn black slim-fit pair in favour of something a little more fresh. Below, the six trending trouser styles to start weaving into your wardrobe. Stat.

6 Winter Trouser Trends to Note Now:

1. Cosy Creams

Style Notes: Winter whites are popular for good reason—effortlessly polished and endlessly easy to style—but cream does all of the above while feeling just that little bit warmer. Take Zimmermann’s all-cream Autumn/Winter 2025 look as key inspiration, made even more striking with the addition of rich chocolate-brown leather accessories.

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COS

Pleated Modal Wide-Leg Trousers

To recreate the wide-leg cream trouser look from the Zimmermann catwalk, try this pleated pair from Cos.

JOSEPH

Mawn Plissé-Jacquard Wide-Leg Pants

These floaty trousers will add a softer touch to any outfit.

& Other Stories

Wide Press-Crease Trousers

The sharp front crease in these & Other Stories trousers creates a more formal feel.

2. Herringbone

Style Notes: Any avid Who What Wear reader will know that tailoring is trending—it was one of my key minimalist takeaways from the most recent runways, after all—and herringbone trousers sit perfectly within this category. Whether styled with a crisp shirt and blazer or a chunky knit, the subtle pattern offers a refined alternative to classic block-coloured trousers, no matter the shade.

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The soft herringbone pattern on this H&M pair is understated yet adds just the right amount of interest to your block-coloured staples.

TOAST

Wool Broken Herringbone Pleat Front Trousers

These wool trousers will be particularly toasty (see what I did there?).

With Nothing Underneath

Rampling Trouser: Wool, Dark Brown Herringbone

You might know With Nothing Underneath for its effortlessly chic shirts, but the London-based brand has recently expanded its offering to include the rest of your wardrobe, too.

3. Leather Loving

Style Notes: When the temperature starts to drop, there’s one warming fashion favourite we all reach for as few materials feel quite as cosy or timeless as leather. This sturdy fabric was spotted across several Autumn/Winter 2025 catwalks, including Chloé’s, proving its enduring appeal once again. Plus, invest in a quality pair and they’ll last you for years to come—the two in my own wardrobe are nearing a decade old.

SHOP THE TREND:

CHLOÉ

Textured-Leather Flared Pants

This is the exact pair that walked the Chloé catwalk.

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY

Ayla Baggy Recycled-Leather Wide-Leg Pants

While burgundy shades are particularly popular this season, classic black is always a wise choice.

ZARA

Faux Leather Mini Flare Leggings

If you aren't too keen on real leather, faux styles offer an easy solution.

4. Sporty Stripes

Style Notes: As the lines between what we wear to the gym and out and about continue to blur (Alo luxury handbags, I’m looking at you), our love for all things sporty only continues to grow. This season’s effortless athleisure fix? Side-striped trousers, which offer a subtle styling tweak that instantly lends a laid-back edge to any outfit—whether paired with a rugby shirt à la Tory Burch or a cosy cashmere knit.