Jeans are great and all, but there's nothing chicer than a great pair of trousers. I say this as someone who used to only wear jeans in the fall and winter. I've worked to diversify my wardrobe in recent years, and incorporating more trousers into my closet is one way I've done so. While there's no replacement for jeans, trousers will give your outfits a different, somewhat dressier vibe.
Now that fall is in full swing, I'm in a trouser-shopping mood, and I'm taking you along with me if you're also on the hunt for the best pairs. I scoured the internet for the best pairs in five essential categories: printed, pleated, skinny, wide leg, and leather. Keep scrolling to shop my carefully selected picks for each.
Printed
You can't talk about fall trousers without talking about leopard print.
Nothing says fall like a pair of plaid pants.
I'm not usually into camo pants, but these are quite chic.
I love a dark floral print.
I like how subtle and abstract this leopard print is.
Pleated
The color and the price are perfect.
Reformation made its most popular pants in satin, and I support this endeavor.
Our editors are obsessed with these Aritzia pants—as is everyone else.
I could use a bit of color in my closet.
This affordable Madewell style gets rave reviews.
For casual days when you want to look polished.
Skinny
I wear this particular pair constantly.
The hard part is choosing which color to order.
Simple and perfect.
Vince has always made excellent skinny pants.
This classic pair is never going out of style.
Well, these look comfortable.
Wide-Leg
These perfect-for-winter pants will 1000% sell out.
These are a longtime Everlane-shopper favorite.
I'm floored that these are only $34.
These would look so chic with an oversize sweater.
The widest of wide legs.
Everyone needs a chic pair of navy pants.
Leather
If it's Agolde, you know it's cool.
I love the fit of this faux-leather pair.
If trendy is your goal, these are for you.
Highly rated and on sale.
If it's Toteme, you know it's good.
Sorry, one pair of Reformation pants is not enough.
-
My Friend Gave Me a $625 Budget to Give Her Fall Wardrobe a Chic Update—8 Nordstrom Pieces I Sent Her WayEverything from elevated basics to gorgeous suede.
-
These Loafers Have Had a Cult Following for 70 Years, But in 2025, You'll Only See Them Styled Like ThisBella Hadid gets it.
-
I Finally Got My Hands on the Pants Every Cool New Yorker Wears Instead of JeansHere's my full review.
-
I'm Breaking Up With Black Trousers and Spending Fall in This Rich Pant Color Trend InsteadFashion people in Milan are too.
-
Step Away From the Leggings—This Is the Low-Key Pant Trend You'll See Everywhere This FallJennifer Lawrence knows best.
-
Cozy Cashmere! Sleek Suede! Dark Denim! 32 Affordable Fall Pieces You'd Find in a Wealthy Person's ClosetOh, did I mention they're under $250?
-
Ignore the Haters—I Still Love These Versatile and Comfy Pants and Bet You Do TooSee how fashion people from NYC to Paris to London wear them for fall.
-
Not Classic Ballet Flats, Not Loafers—Everyone With Cool Style Will Be Wearing These Shoes With Black Trousers in Fall 2025As seen on Katie Holmes.
