What's more polished than your favorite pair of jeans but just as comfortable? Wool trousers; no joke. Our most stylish muses across the pond are already well aware. Lately, we've spotted folks wearing gray wool trousers throughout Europe, particularly in the fashionable cities of Paris, Lisbon, and Copenhagen.
Whether you plan on wearing them with flats, boots, or pumps, trousers look especially polished when tailored to fit. And, as an added benefit, wool is much warmer than denim, making it a perfect choice for the blustery winter weather right around the corner. But the key to making wool trousers work for your wardrobe is choosing the most versatile color, which, in our opinion, is gray. Smoky charcoal, slate, or stone, several shades can be seamlessly integrated into a weekly rotation.
Keep scrolling to see how to style the classy trouser trend, then shop for the perfect pair of pants or two to try out this winter. Pick a pull-on style, or choose a pair that is part of a suit set. Either way, adding a belt is optional.
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Shop Gray Wool Trousers
There's no suit jacket required with these versatile gray trousers.
Zoom in to see the subtle herringbone pattern on these pants.
Get the the look of wool without the weight (or itch, if that's a concern).
As cinched as a waist can be in a pair of pants.
Lightweight flannel sounds so cozy and looks impressively stylish.
Elastic waist? You know it.
Adjust the cuffs so these trousers hit just right with stilettos or sneakers.
High rise, wide leg, can't lose.
Front creases look cool even outside of an office setting.
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