How to Wear Trousers Every Day This Fall
While it may still be August and we’re too busy sweating to even think about putting on warmer layers, September is mere weeks away—along with the dropping temperatures that come with it. So, when you’re starting to plan out your 40-degree ensembles, be sure to throw some fall trouser outfits in there, too.
If we’re being completely honest, there’s nothing like casting away our summer staples like denim shorts and swimsuits and trading them in for warm sweaters, jackets, and more. When you’re like you want to dress a little more fab than your standard jeans and T-shirt look, throw on a pair of trousers to up the anti. Warm and versatile, you can wear these pants for any occasion, whether it’s to the office or on the weekend. From classic black pants and crisp whites to funky prints, the right pair of trousers will give your autumn wardrobe a chic update. Shop our favorites on the market below.
For a chic and unexpected layering trick, wear a slip skirt over your trousers.
You can never go wrong with a sleek pantsuit to wear to the office or for special occasions.
Play with proportions and sport a tunic over your trouser pants for a chic fall ensemble.
Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Wear yours with a chunky knit sweater.
A pair of plaid trousers will catch anyone's eye. Wear yours with a fluffy bomber jacket for a stylish outfit for the cooler weather.
Pair your favorite graphic tee with colorful pants to brighten up your fall ensembles.
Swap out your jeans with a pair of trousers to instantly dress up any outfit. We love a chunky sweater with striped trousers for a polished outfit.
For an office-approved outfit, a pair of flared trousers with a chic tunic shirt will give you an elegant outfit.
Don't be afraid to wear your pajama pants out in public for a luxe (and comfortable) look. Pair it with a classic button-down shirt.
Fall is the perfect time to break out a metallic sweater. Wear yours with paper-bag trousers.
Tap into the '70s vibes with a cream turtleneck and velvet trousers for the fall.
A graphic blouse will look so good styled with a pair of bright pink trousers for a colorful office look.
If you love wearing cropped trousers, give your outfit some edge with a shearling biker jacket and heels.
You can't go wrong with styling your favorite checked trousers with a chic and polished sweater for the fall.
As you're transitioning from summer to fall, sport a pair of wide-leg trousers and a button-down shirt for a chic all-white outfit.
We love a good monochrome outfit as much as anything. Wear different tones of pink for more visual interest.
Without a doubt, you'll be wearing trousers every day this fall.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.