Although this summer is brimming with a wide range of fresh trouser trends, this week I spotted both Daisy Edgar-Jones and Kaia Gerber casting back to a Y2K staple that's simple, chic, and under the radar right now.
Styling a pair of jet-black boot-cut trousers, Edgar-Jones revived what many would call the "dated" silhouette to craft a simple ensemble with an undeniably elegant edge. With a pretty lace top pairing, the actor elevated her look with refined, yet playful accessories including a statement pendant necklace and chunky gold hoops. Pairing her flared trousers with a black heeled shoe, the actor added height to her look while complementing the subtle flare of the longline trousers.
Reaching for the same trouser trend, model Kaia Gerber styled a pair of mid-rise boot-cut trousers in New York this week. Crafting a more casual silhouette, the model paired her chic trousers with a cropped navy T-shirt, smartening her style with black heeled ballet pumps.
Once a mainstay in every '00s girl's wardrobe (and most likely purchased from Topshop), boot-cut trousers were often styled with frilly blouses, cute baby tees, and bandeau tops. Wearing well with tall heels, the trouser trend was also a red carpet regular across the decade—as well as a basic in the workwear wardrobes of every fashion person. Offering a higher-level finish than casual jeans, it's easy to see why these were considered to be the "nice" trousers of choice for so long.
Brittany Murphy wore boot-cut trousers to the 2001 premiere of Sidewalks of New York.
With a sleek silhouette that skims the legs before subtly flaring out from the knee, the trouser trend offers a smart outfit base that can be styled in a range of ways.
Set for a 2024 revival, read on to discover the emerging trouser trend that fashion people have fallen back in love with this summer.
Shop Our Edit of the Best Boot-Cut Trousers
Style with ballet flats or wear with loafers.
I always come back to Me+Em for its elegant wardrobe basics.
These sleek black trousers are such an easy way to elevate your style.
Shop these staple trousers while they're on sale.
These come in regular and short lengths.
These also come in a light mushroom shade.
These are designed to sit at the waist for a comfortable finish.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.
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