7 Chic Anti-Jeans Outfits I've Saved Down for Spring

Trousers are a year-round staple, this we know, but the time they prove themselves to be most useful, in my humble opinion, is in spring. During the winter, black tights, skirts and knee boots serve as my go-to, while summer is all about lightweight dresses in linen and cotton. For spring, with its inconsistent temperatures and forecast that can change in a second (as I type this its sunny and blue skies but, give it an hour, and we could find ourselves in a downpour), its trousers I find myself reaching for the most. Of course jeans also fall into this category but, recently, I've found myself less reliant on them. Instead, I've been exploring different trouser looks and, I have to say, I've found myself feeling chicer in the process.
Still, I could always use some fresh inspiration when it comes to styling my trousers; while a plain white tee will always serves me well, I don't want to become wholly dependant on them. So. whether you too have an appreciation for trousers of every sort—tailored, cargo, linen, the works!—or are keen to start wearing them more, below, I've scouted seven chic and timeless spring trouser outfits to model your own looks on this season. Featuring everything from grey wide-legs to breezy fabrics in pretty colours, there's a trouser outfit for every spring outing you can think of. Scroll on to see them.
7 SPRING TROUSER OUTFITS TO TRY
1. CLASSIC STRIPES
Style Notes: If in doubt, just add stripes! A Breton-stripe top is an easy option that works with just about any trouser style going, including a colourful wide-leg. Shoe-wise anything goes, too. Why not try a cute socks-and-sandals pairing until temperatures peak.
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The ultimate Parisian-inspired staple. Breton stripes never go out of style.
Comfort meets polish in these effortlessly chic wide-leg trousers.
A timeless, Grecian-inspired flat that’s made for sun-soaked days.
2. SILKY CO-ORD
Style Notes: Take all of the effort out of styling your spring trouser outfit by investing in an elegant co-ord which does all of the hard work for you. Add a leather jacket for a foolproof cover-up solution.
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A cool-girl essential—throw it on and instantly elevate your look.
Small but mighty, this structured beauty is pure modern sophistication.
A sleek take on pyjama dressing that works far beyond bedtime.
3. WHITE ON WHITE
Style Notes: There's just something about spring that makes me want to wear white 24/7. Break the look up and ground it with strong black accessories. That or tick off another core 2025 trend with a chocolate brown bag and shoe combo.
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A sculptural take on Western boots—sophisticated yet undeniably cool.
4. FRESH TAILORING
Style Notes: Take the modern approach to tailoring with a cool longline waistcoat, pairing it with trousers that don't perfectly match. Just add ballet flats and this look can carry you just about anywhere this spring.
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Iconic split-toe detailing makes these ballet flats anything but basic.
5. REFINED CARGO
Style Notes: Cargo trousers are still a major trend this spring. Given them a grown-up feel by styling them with a striped Oxford shirt and some It arm candy. Still, Marina Torres's bandeau top is a great suggestion is you want to lean into the Y2K vibes.
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A strapless essential that’s perfect for layering or wearing solo.
The definition of understated luxury, with a soft, gathered finish.
6. RELAXED LINEN
Style Notes: The only thing I love more than linen trousers? Wearing them with something equally breezy up top. Not only is Monikh Dale's texture pairing on point, but this colour combination is nothing short of perfect.
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A lightweight knit with effortless throw-on appeal.
A woven beauty that brings a chic, artisanal touch to any look.
A minimalist sandal that pairs with absolutely everything.
7. MONOBLOCKING
Style Notes: If wearing top-to-toe white gives you the fear you'll spill something down yourself, apply the same monoblocking logic with a shade that's more forgiving. Even as we approach spring, I'm still seeing lots of all-grey outfits on my IG feed.
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Quiet luxury at its finest—this sleek black bag is pure investment dressing.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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