If there’s one spring trend our WWW editors are 100% behind (and absolutely love wearing), it’s loose and relaxed tailored trousers. The effortlessly elegant style was seen all over the S/S 22 runways and just recently made a major appearance on the F/W 22 runways—proving that the fresh silhouette is here to stay.
So who better to get style inspiration from on how to wear this season’s biggest trouser trend than fashion-forward Parisians, who are renowned for their effortlessly chic ensembles. We’ve spotted stylish French women wearing the trend with everything from polished oversize bomber jackets to classic stripes and sleek belts—exuding a simple yet striking look that we can’t wait to try for ourselves. Keep scrolling to shop the elevated staples to style with relaxed, wide-leg pants, and shop our favorite pairs out there.
1. Stripes
No one does stripes quite like the French. Keep the look cohesive, and style your monochromatic cardigan, cropped jacket, or knit sweater with black or white loose tailored pants.
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2. Belts
Stylish Parisians rely on one subtle yet important accessory to pull their outfit together—a chic and polished belt. Opt for a classic black or tan belt to add definition to the relaxed silhouette.
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3. Sneakers
Fashion-forward French women love contrasting loose tailoring with casual sneakers. From retro kicks to classic white sneaks, this is a go-to look on the streets of Paris right now.
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4. Trench Coat/Longline Coat
Nothing says French-girl chic quite like a trench or longline coat. Styling it over long, flowy pants creates an elegantly elongated silhouette that looks relaxed yet polished.
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5. Cropped Top
This spring, we've been spotting French girl–style relaxed trousers with casual cropped tops such as tees, knits, and sweatshirts—giving the polished pants are more low-key look. Wear with high-waisted pants and a belt to keep the look refined.
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6. Oversize Bomber Jacket
One of the freshest ways we're seeing French women style their wide-leg trousers is with trending oversize bomber jackets, from leather styles to nylon fabrics in versatile colors.
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7. Tailored Separates
For a more dressed-up look, French girls style the trouser trend with other loose tailored pieces—a matching vest or oversize blazer always looks impeccably chic.
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8. Button-Downs
Classic and cool, a button-down is always a great match with relaxed pants. While a classic oversize Oxford looks seriously chic, you can also try playing with different hues and elevated details.
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