Designer Pants for Women

Tailored trousers and wide-leg pants

A pleated wool trouser and a fluid wide-leg pant cover the office, dinners and travel. Shop tailored trousers and wide-leg pants, and read what to wear with black trousers.

Jeans and leather pants

Straight, barrel and wide-leg jeans are the weekend staples, and a leather pant dresses them up for evening. Shop designer jeans and leather pants.

Satin, silk and relaxed pants

Satin and silk pants work for evening with a knit and a heel; sweatpants and leggings cover travel and the weekend. Read how to choose satin pants, and shop sweatpants and leggings.

Pants: FAQs

How should women’s trousers fit?

The waistband should sit flat without gaping, the seat should not pull, and the hem should just touch the top of your shoe for a full-length pair.

What length should wide-leg pants be?

Long enough to graze the floor in the shoes you will wear most, usually a heel; a cropped wide leg should end above the ankle.

What is the difference between trousers and pants?

Trousers is the British word and pants is the American word for the same garment; in the UK, pants also means underwear.

Which pants are most flattering?

A high-waisted straight and wide-leg pant suits most figures, because it lengthens the leg and skims the hips.

What shoes go with wide-leg trousers?

Heeled boots, pointed flats and platforms keep the hem off the floor; trainers work with a cropped wide leg.

How do you care for wool trousers?

Hang them by the hem to let creases drop, brush them after wearing, and dry clean only when needed.

Which designer brands make the best trousers?

Max Mara and The Row are known for tailoring, The Frankie Shop and Toteme for relaxed modern cuts, and Khaite for jeans.

Are leather pants good for winter?

Yes. Leather blocks wind and keeps warmth in; wear a thin layer underneath on very cold days.