"You Look So Classy" Is What People Will Say When You Wear 2025's Most Sophisticated Trouser Trend
The silk trouser trend is taking off this summer, and editors and influencers can't get enough. Scroll down to shop my edit of the best styles on the market.


As we move into high summer, I've been on the hunt for some wardrobe staples that can help me achieve a refined and elegant look, whilst providing comfort at the same time. In particular, I'm turning my attention towards the trouser department. Linen trousers are never a bad idea, however due to it's fabrication it can be difficult to keep them looking neat and polished. For those hot days when I want to look slightly more formal, I'm calling on the silk trouser trend to see me through the season.
Composed of a supple, luxurious fabric, silk trousers will naturally impart a sophisticated edge to a look, whilst retaining a relaxed and casual silhouette. Innately more elegant than its linen or cotton counter parts, silk trousers have become a go to way for me to add some dimension to my summer wardrobe.
Balancing out the weight of a boxy tee or cardigan, and matching the lightness of a silky blouse or light shirt, the silk trouser trend is more versatile than you might have imagined. For an evening event, there's no combination more luxurious than a button-up-shirt-and-silk-trouser pairing, but as we move towards high summer, you can style them with a vest top and heeled sandals to feel good all night long.
With a silk composition these trousers come with a steeper price tag than a cotton or linen pair, however, we've done the research and found some chic high-street pairs that match up on quality without the designer-adjacent cost. I've also thrown in several elegant satin pairs that will help you achieve the elevated look and a more agreeable price.
From Reformation to Toteme, read on to discover our favourite silk trousers to shop right now.
Shop the Best Silk and Satin Trousers:

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.
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