Summer tends to be all about dresses, but this year we’ve noticed that trousers are holding strong even through these warmer months. It’s easy to understand the progression, as we’ve seen so many standout trouser trends already this year, from much-loved wide-leg tailoring to Y2K cargo pants and dreamy crochet co-ords.
Right now, linen trousers are a clear favourite, especially striped and colourful pairs, which may be due to the rise of the plain-top-and-fun-trouser trend, or maybe because they play into the pyjamas-as-outerwear movement. Either way, trousers are making their way into every fashion person’s wardrobe, and most prominent is one particular pair: Boden’s Highbury Linen Trousers.
We first spotted them in the striped colourway all over our Instagram feeds. Once we noticed a 160% increase in searches for Boden’s linen trousers, we soon discovered there were plenty more styles that were worth noting. It’s easy to see why these are so popular right now. Light and airy linen is a no-brainer in the summertime, whether you’re facing sweltering days or layering up on those cooler post-rain mornings. They feel put-together despite their comfortable nature and take little styling to make an impact.
Boden has a range of linen trousers, (which I’ll share below), but this particular striped pair is a real standout. Stripes have long been a feature of renowned capsule wardrobes, but rarely in this form. We tend to look to striped shirts, pinstripe tailoring or Breton jumpers as a way to play with the print, but this bolder style is an instant injection of fun. What’s more, striped trousers are surprisingly easy to style—just keep it simple. Chiara Perea (pictured) shows that a plain white tee and colourful shoes will make an easy-going yet considered ‘fit, whilst Kim Turkington (pictured below) carries on the ease with a simple button-down shirt and flip-flops.
Linen will forever be a summer staple, whether you opt for neutrals, bold hues or striking stripes. Keep scrolling to explore Boden’s linen trousers and shop more striped styles.
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