Sorry, Jeans—New York's Most Stylish Are Wearing This Trouser Trend With Boots Instead
Yes, jeans are chic, but the coolest dressers in New York are wearing this trend with boots right now.
This is coming from someone who wears jeans at least five times a week, but I think I’ve finally found a trouser pairing that rivals denim’s chicness. Courtesy of the ever-stylish Zoë Kravitz, the actor just stepped out in New York wearing a cool-girl shoe-and-trouser combination I’ll be recreating myself this week.
Skipping the stovepipe jeans that so many in her industry are backing right now, Zoë instead leaned into an even more timeless alt. She chose a pair of sleek black tailored trousers, cut with a subtle bootcut silhouette that gave the outfit a refined, elongating finish. Picking the perfect pairing, the actor styled a shoe that easily balanced the gentle flare of her trousers. Rather than opting for ballet flats—which would have been lost beneath the hem—or slim trainers that might have diluted the elegance, Zoë chose a structured pair of boots with a sharp square-toe finish.
Keeping the look poised and polished, the square-toe boots added dimension to her tailored trousers without disrupting their streamlined feel. Building on the refined base, Zoë layered a crisp white cotton shirt into the mix, which, when styled with the sleek trousers, created an outfit that felt pulled-together, intentional, and perfectly suited to the workweek.
For a lightweight outer layer, she shrugged on a classic beige trench coat and accessorised with an equally timeless black leather handbag. Meanwhile, her oversized sunglasses nodded to the emerging accessory trends gaining traction this season, lending the look a distinctly 2026 feel.
Elegant yet pared-back, Zoë’s anti-jeans outfit delivers sleek spring styling inspiration in droves. If you’re as convinced as I am, keep scrolling to discover and shop the chicest bootcut trousers and square-toe boots below.
Shop Bootcut Trousers and Square-Toe Boots:
These are new-in, but I can't see them staying in stock for long.
Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.
These come in sizes 4—22 as well as 4 different shades.
The sock boot trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Style with a tonal jacket or wear with a long-line trench.
These also come in two other colours.
I have these myself, and they're some of my most-worn trousers.
Style with tailored trousers or style with your favourite jeans.
Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of sleek tailored trousers.
These also come in five other colours including burgundy and leopard print.
