The classic patterns and structured tailoring of traditional menswear-inspired trousers have been taken up a notch.

Styled with elegant blouses, embellished cardigans, and high heeled platforms, this look is the epitome of all that is chic.


Women who wore them best: Victoria Beckham, Chloe Sevigny, and Beyonce Knowles.

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Classic Menswear Patterns

Mango Tweed Trouser US$34.31(sale), Hepburn's Houndstooth Trouser US$48


J Crew 1035 Glen Plaid Trouser US$99.99 (sale), Ann Taylor Curvy Herringbone Trouser US$19.88 (sale)

Mannish Tailoring

Marc by Marc Jacobs High Waisted Wide-Leg Trouser US$189 (sale), Rebecca Taylor High Waisted Wide-Leg Trouser US$295


Fin Oslo Boyfriend Trouser US$44.82 (sale), NW3 by Hobbs Holly High Waisted Cropped Trouser US$91.37

Are you wearing menswear-inspired trousers?  Or do you go for a girlier look?

by Oendrila Majumder