Trust Me, The Row’s Wide-Leg Trousers Are a Wardrobe Staple You’ll Never Regret
If you're a minimalist, a fan of extremely luxurious clothing or a Mary-Kate-and-Ashley-Olsen obsessive, chances are you're familiar with The Row, the designer brand spearheaded by the two stylish, celebrity twins. Over the years, The Row has garnered a cult following amongst celebrities and fashion people alike, thanks to its understated but always elevated designs.
Crafted from only the very best fabrics, the designs often come with hefty price tags, despite sometimes appearing to be quite simple, but that's the beauty of The Row. The epitome of quiet luxury, the brand is for those who don't want to attract too much attention, but want to invest wisely in quality, anti-trend items that will never date—pieces they can actually wear on repeat to look classic and polished in everyday life.
The Row's boots, sandals and handbags have all reached cult status amongst "in the know" circles, as well as its impeccable coats and, of course, its wide-leg trousers. It all started with the beige Phoebe trousers from the S/S 21 collection, worn by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and even the Haim sisters on the red carpet. This is a pair of trousers so perfect they launched a trend that has now infiltrated every corner of the high street and luxury market.
Simple they may be, but with the Phoebe pants The Row proved that a pair of wide-leg trousers (designer or not) was the item we were all missing in our wardrobes to create pulled-together looks.
Kendall Jenner in The Row's Phoebe trousers.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has a few different pairs of the Row's wide-leg trousers, in beige and classic black.
Since then, the Olsens have made wide-leg trousers a mainstay in their The Row collections, and there's now a number of styles available to suit your every need—satin versions for dressing up, cotton versions for more relaxed outings, drawstring-waists for ultimate comfort and wool styles that will be the linchpin of your working wardrobe. Whether you can ever find any of them in stock is another question.
Whilst there are now so many brilliant, more affordable options on the market (COS, Uniqlo and Massimo Dutti are my favourites for designs that still hold up in quality),The Row's wide-leg trousers remain the ultimate version to own—the OG, if you will. It's undeniable that if you're looking to invest in a pair of impeccably tailored, superior-quality trousers that will last in your wardrobe forever, then it's absolutely worth considering an option from The Row.
It's easy to see how they can instantly make a simple outfit look elegant.
Neelam tries on The Row's more relaxed Bufus trousers.
Keep scrolling to see my roundup of the best The Row wide-leg trousers for 2023. And if you're not quite ready to make the financial commitment yet, I've added in links to my favourite more affordable pairs below, too.
Shop The Row's Best Wide Leg Trousers:
This cotton pair is great for more relaxed looks.
The satin fabric makes these feel a little more dressy for evenings and events.
Shop More Affordable Wide-Leg Trousers:
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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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