A trendy pair of trousers, without necessarily being the star of your outfit, will undeniably be an essential part of your look. What makes a pair of trousers on-trend? What criteria should guide your choice? How do you wear them? What do you pair them with? In this article you’ll find everything you need to know to wear trendy trousers well and carry off a fashionable pair with style and ease.

What makes a pair of trousers on-trend?

Which cut for a man’s trendy trousers?

Trendy trousers are simply trousers in step with the times. Think of jeans, joggers, but also city trousers or suit trousers, as well as the chino - all of which have established themselves over recent decades as essentials of the male wardrobe. Seen everywhere, trendy trousers deserve to be chosen with care and styled thoughtfully for a successful look. As Gabrielle Chanel so aptly put it, « fashions fade, style is eternal ». Whatever the occasion and whatever the trousers, it’s best to go for an impeccable staple that flatters you and suits your style. To find the comfortable, elegant pair that adds a little something to your outfit, several factors are worth considering - and we’ll go through them in this article.

A cut suited to your figure

Your trendy trousers should have a flawless cut. While this matters a little less for joggers, which are fairly shapeless, the cut is crucial for other types of trousers. With jeans, anything goes: you can opt for a slim or a straight fit, even a skinny if that’s your thing. With chinos or suit trousers, an on-trend look calls for a fitted cut - though it can still be more or less roomy to taste, and the leg more or less long as you prefer. All these adjustments to the cut should be made according to your taste, of course, but also to your build and figure.

For its trendy trousers - chinos as well as smart trousers - LE CHEMISEUR® offers three fit options to match your figure perfectly and three style options to match your taste and mood.

Three options for trendy trousers that flatter your figure

Standard build: the classic cut that suits the greatest number is made for those who fall within the average in terms of weight / height / age ratio.

Athletic build: the cut with a waist taken in by 1 cm while leaving a certain roominess is made for men with a V-shaped silhouette.

Comfort build: the cut that lowers the waist slightly and allows a little more room at both the waist and the legs suits fuller figures.

Three options for trendy trousers that match your taste perfectly

Smart Casual style: standard leg length and width for this cut which, without being original, is no less on-trend.

Slim style: shorter, narrower leg for this very on-trend cut that reveals the ankle and slims the leg in a dandy-chic spirit.

Formal style: shorter, narrower leg for this cut, not necessarily the trendiest but sure to appeal to the more classic dressers who want to wear their trousers in formal settings.

Which fabric for a man’s trendy trousers?

Beware of fast-fashion trendy trousers - very handsome in photos but unpleasant to the touch, and either too shiny or too dull. These cheap trendy trousers are often made from all-synthetic fabrics that are neither attractive, comfortable, nor pleasant.

Always favour trendy trousers in fine cloths, made from natural fibres such as cotton, wool, linen and the like. That said, these noble materials are often blended with a synthetic one for greater practicality and comfort. At LE CHEMISEUR®, for instance, the city trousers are mainly made of wool - which has antibacterial properties - with polyester added to boost the fabric’s strength and durability, plus lycra to make it more elastic and comfortable. The LE CHEMISEUR® chino is made of 98 % cotton, which is breathable, and 2 % elastane for its stretch, making it a particularly comfortable pair to wear day to day.

The chino remains one of the most sought-after trousers in the male wardrobe - and to really set it off, everything comes down to the shirt you wear with it. Discover our made-to-measure shirts and complete the look.

Which finishes for a man’s trendy trousers?

A man’s trendy trousers should be a little more than a fashionable pair you’ll tire of by the end of the season. They should be in a fairly neutral colour so you can pair them easily with almost everything in your wardrobe, or in a bolder colour - provided it’s one you like and wear because you love it, not because it’s trendy. To be worn year after year, your trousers should be sturdy and elegant. Don’t neglect either their robustness or their comfort. Many details reveal the quality of a pair of trousers and its durability. Pay particular attention to the finishes: fly, buttons, pockets, turn-ups, and so on. The seams should be flawless and the quality evident. In tailoring or made-to-measure, small details set a premium pair apart: the heel tape that prevents wear where it meets the shoe, the non-slip band inside the waistband that keeps your shirt tucked in, the notch at the back of the waistband for extra ease, the extra piece of fabric sewn at the crotch to stop friction wearing the cloth, and so on. All these details, marks of quality, are found across the LE CHEMISEUR® trouser range.

To create the trendy trousers that are truly you and that you’ll enjoy wearing for years, LE CHEMISEUR® lets you personalise, down to the finest detail, the menswear essentials that are the chino and the city trouser. You can choose the fabric of your trousers yourself (as well as the lining fabric for the chino range), the buttons (material and colour), the waistband details (a plain waist or side adjusters for the smart trouser, a plain waist for the chino), whether or not to have turn-ups, and have your initials embroidered on your trousers if you wish. A sure way to own quality trousers, thought through in every detail to stay with you for years.

Trousers, the centrepiece of a trendy outfit

Trendy trousers can undoubtedly take centre stage in a fashionable outfit, whatever the occasion and the look you’re after. They adapt to all your outfits to create a fashionable silhouette that’s you and in which you feel at ease.

Trendy casual outfit

You can put together a casual, trendy outfit by pairing your trousers with a polo or a T-shirt - whether jeans, joggers, a chino, or even city trousers. In winter, throw on a leather jacket or a wool overcoat; in mid-season, a fine cashmere jumper or a denim jacket. As for accessories, white sneakers make any look trendy. Retro sunglasses remain a good option.

Sophisticated, fashion-forward look

City trousers or chinos in a fitted cut with a short leg that reveals the ankle let you show off a trendy pair of shoes: a luxe version with patent-leather loafers, Berluti-style, or a more streetstyle version with statement sneakers, Vans-style.

Up top, take your pick between a classic fitted shirt or a polo buttoned to the top. In winter, a shearling aviator jacket is a good option. In mid-season, a ribbed-knit jacket will warm up your look. Depending on the season and the weather, you can also add a pair of futuristic sunglasses or a wool beanie to bring a touch of sophistication to your outfit.

Trendy formal outfit

For big occasions or formal office wear, the chino and the city trouser pair with a fine white shirt or a blue one, plain or striped. For the jacket, you can opt for a navy blazer with a beige chino and, with your city trousers, a jacket in the same colour.

As for shoes, smooth-leather derbies or Oxfords are safe bets. If you like, a little originality can come through the accessories: socks matched to your tie, statement cufflinks - it’s up to you.

Great trousers deserve the right shirt: discover our shirts and build the outfit that’s truly you.