Rachel Stevens Made M&S's £45 Pinstripe Trousers Look So Expensive

published 23 March 2024

In case you haven't heard, these's a new high-street cult buy on the rise, and one of my favourite celebrities has been the first to snap it up. Marks & Spencer has crafted an elegant pinstripe trouser in the trending olive green colour that my colleagues and I can't get enough of. With a wide-leg cut and smart front pleats—which further add to the tailored effect to the trousers and make them more comfortable to wear in the process—the trending pant has been quick to sell this season.

So, you can imagine my delight when I was scrolling Rachel Stevens's Instagram account and saw that she was wearing the very M&S pinstripe trousers I've had my eye on. Styling hers with a black leather blazer and casual white trainers, this is a look I know I can re-create with items in my wardrobe, which isn't always the way with a celebrity look. Relaxed and cool yet still polished, outfits like this always deserve to be spotlit.

Rachel Stevens styles M&amp;S olive green pinstripe trousers with a black leather blazer and white trainers.

What's more, both olive green and pinstripe trousers have seen an uptick in interest over the past few months, each appearing on the spring/summer 2024 and autumn/winter 2024 runways. Now, the trends are trickling onto the high street, with Marks & Spencer cleverly combining the two in an easy-to-style way.

Whilst I'll be taking inspiration from Steven's leather blazer pairing, the pinstripe pants look all the more elevated when styled with the matching vest and blazer. Scroll on to shop all three, and to browse more pinstripe trouser options on the market right now.

SHOP THE MARKS & SPENCER PINSTRIPE SET HERE:

Marks & Spencer

Pinstripe Pleat Front Wide Leg Trousers

Style with a white tee or wear with the matching vest and blazer.

Marks & Spencer

Relaxed Pinstripe Single Breasted Blazer

Wear over a cream blouse or with a lightweight knit.

Marks & Spencer

Tailored Pinstripe Waistcoat

The waistcoat trend is back for spring '24.

SHOP THE PINSTRIPE TROUSER TREND

Mango

Pinstripe Suit Trousers

Style with the matching blazer or wear with a relaxed grey knit.

Reformation

Freddie Pant

These also come in a deep black shade.

Fortela

Jem Pleated Pinstriped Wool Straight-Leg Pants

The soft wool composition will make these comfortable enough to style all day.

Zara

Pinstripe Trousers

Whilst pinstripe trousers are trending right now, this classic design will never go out of style.

COS

Straight-Leg Pinstriped Trousers

Style with a fresh white tee and come colourful trainers.

Leset

Arielle Pinstriped Crepe Wide-Leg Pants

Juxtapose the formal nature of these pinstripe trousers by styling with a chunky boot or white trainer.

Weekday

Keel Low Suiting Trousers

Weekday's trousers are a fashion person's favourite.

Massimo Dutti

Wide-Leg Pinstripe Trousers

The pleat detailing adds an elevated edge.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.