From classic white cotton styles to trendy polka-dot iterations, I’ve practically lived in skirts this summer, whether it’s for work or an evening out. However, as we move past the middle of the season and further into autumn, I’m now starting to think about the trouser styles that I’ll be adding to my wardrobe for when the temperature drops.
I must admit, I tend to stick to a minimalist style of dressing, but for 2025, I’m on the hunt for those trouser styles that feel that little bit fresher and on trend for the season. For this reason, I decided to remind myself of the trouser trends spotted on the autumn/winter 2025 runways at Fashion Month in February earlier this year. And I managed to find seven trending styles that perfectly blend the line between being elevated, whilst still feeling wearable and timeless enough to last in my capsule wardrobe.
If you, too, are looking for trendy but classic trouser styles to wear from now and well into the new season, keep scrolling to discover the seven trousers trends I’ll be adding to my outfit rotations this autumn.
7 Trouser Trends That Will Dominate Autumn 2025
1. Animal Print
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Style Notes: As an editor with minimal taste, I used to be unconvinced that animal print could look elegant and polished. Now, I can’t get enough of it, investing in everything from a leopard print bag to a zebra print slip skirt. And for autumn 2025, animal-print trousers are at the forefront of this cool trend, with brands like Khaite showcasing chic iterations. Different enough to make an outfit look intentional but neutral enough to slot easily into your neutral palette, I’m predicting we’ll see animal-print trousers everywhere this autumn.
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Reformation
Petites Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
Trust me, these will go with everything.
Rotate
Printed Cotton Twill Cargo Pants
H&M
Wide Tailored Trousers
Snake-print isn’t often found in trousers iterations, so act fast.
2. Moss Green Leather
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Style Notes: It should be no suprise that leather trousers are back again for another year. However, unlike the classic black or rich chocolate brown shades we’ve spotted over the past few seasons, there’s a new colourway that designers such as Balmain and Christian Wijnants are coveting for autumn 2025—deep moss green. This elegant hue feels close enough to black to remain sophisticated but fresh enough to update all of your cold-weather outfits.
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ST. AGNI
Leather Tapered Pants
Yves Salomon
Leather Cargo Trousers
I want the matching jacket too.
Laagam
Ronnie Faux Leather Pants
This slightly lighter pair will work well with white, creams and butter yellow tones.
3. Corduroy
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Style Notes: Reminiscent of my childhood throughout the early 2000s, corduroy trousers are making a comeback for 2025. This retro style is not only incredibly versatile, easily slotting into an outfit that you’d usually wear your jeans, but the thicker material will also keep you warm throughout the chillier months.
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Miu Miu
Cotton Corduroy Wide-Leg Pants
Yes, to this entire outfit.
COS
Cropped Corduroy Trousers
You’ll reach for these from now until next spring.
Whistles
High Waist Cord Barrel Jean
I love this shape of these.
4. Oxblood
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Khaite
Callen Wool and Silk Straight Pants
The entire look is just so chic.
Reiss
High Rise Flared Trousers
If you’re feeling brave go for a monochrome look.
& Other Stories
Wide Press-Crease Trousers
Oxblood will pair well with browns, creams and even baby blue.
5. Ultra Wide-Leg Tailoring
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Style Note: Tailored trousers are one of those styles that can’t really be considered a trend due to how timeless it is. However, every year high-end deisgner manage to find subtle ways to tweak this classic style to make it feel fresh for the new season. For autumn, designers such as Carolina Herrera and Stella McCartney focused on ultra-wide-leg iterations that perfectly suit the more laid-back and ‘cool-girl’ nature of 2025 dressing.
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COS
Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers
MANGO
Wide-Leg Pleated Suit Trousers
Weekend Max Mara
Virgin Wool Wide-Leg Tailored Trousers
6. Velvet
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Style Notes: Texture plays a huge role in autumn dressing, from soft buttery suedes to supple leather separates, and this year it’s plush velvets that are taking centre stage in trouser form. Usually, this is a fabrication that I’d only really consider throughout party season; however, after seeing luxe velvet trousers from the likes of MaxMara and Roberto Cavalli, I’ve been convinced to add them into my outfit rotations as soon as the temperature drops.
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LORO PIANA
Goldie Velvet Wide-Leg Pants
Blazé Milano
Nana Cotton Velvet Straight Pants
Alaïa
Velvet Straight Pants
An investment you won’t regret.
7. Balloon
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Style Notes: After barrel jeans took off in the last few years. It’s no surprise that fashion people are turning to more dramatic silhouettes for autumn 2025. Enter the balloon trouser. This exaggerated style is set to be huge among both fashion people and Who What Wear editors alike.In fact, I’ve already invested in the exact Zara pair linked below.
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ZARA
Crop Balloon Trousers
I’m planning to style mine exactly like this.
Free People
The Rundown Balloon Pants
The khaki shade is a nice point of difference from black.
Loewe
Barrel Trousers in Cotton and Silk
A less dramatic silhouette for those of us who prefer a more pared-back style of dressing.
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