{"id":705329,"date":"2025-11-18T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=705329"},"modified":"2025-11-18T07:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:00:03","slug":"the-best-black-trousers-according-to-vogue-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=705329","title":{"rendered":"The Best Black Trousers, According to Vogue Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Best Black Trousers, According to Vogue<\/em> Editors<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Minty Mellon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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A seasonless staple worth investing in? Black trousers. The quiet hero of every wardrobe\u2014they\u2019re an endlessly versatile piece that can fit into any scenario with ease. Dressed up or pared back, it\u2019s the item that deserves a little extra time and effort in the fitting room, because once you find the pair, they\u2019ll carry through years of crafting the perfect uniform.<\/p>\n

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Vogue<\/em> Editor’s Favorite Black Pants<\/h2>\n
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The Pleated Pick<\/span><\/p>\n
J.Crew pleated pants<\/div>\n

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$198<\/span><\/p>\n

J.CREW<\/p>\n

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The Silky Lace Trim<\/span><\/p>\n
Leset Barb lace-trimmed pants<\/div>\n

Jump to review<\/p><\/div>\n

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$355<\/span><\/p>\n

NET-A-PORTER<\/p>\n

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The Relaxed Wide Leg<\/span><\/p>\n
Uniqlo Smart wide pants<\/div>\n

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$50<\/span><\/p>\n

UNIQLO<\/p>\n

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The black trouser is one of those seemingly unassuming items that transforms with styling. And if the runways have taught us anything over the past few seasons, it\u2019s that hero items only become iconic when you make them your own. Wear it with a simple sweater for daily errands, or take it out for cocktails layered under an asymmetrical slip dress with a sharp blazer. However you style it, the black pant rises to the occasion.<\/p>\n

Which is precisely why Vogue<\/em> editors were quick to volunteer their favorites. From flared to tailored and cashmere to satin iterations, their picks span both heritage houses and high-street finds. Below, shop the best black trousers on the market\u2014according to Vogue<\/em> editors, and destined to become your new everyday hero.<\/p>\n

Chloe Malle, head of editorial content<\/h2>\n

\u201cHigh Sport pants are not traditional trousers (they are stretchy and cropped!) but they fill the role of black trousers in my life and I have to stop myself from wearing them several times a week. I also recently purchased these satin trousers from J. Crew which can go office to office party in a snap.\u201d<\/p>\n

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High Sport<\/p>\n

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Kick cropped flared pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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$860<\/span><\/p>\n

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J.Crew<\/p>\n

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pleated pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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$198<\/span><\/p>\n

J.CREW<\/p>\n

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Virginia Smith, global head of fashion network<\/h2>\n

\u201cUnlike my fabulous colleague, Irene Kim, I wear pants every day. Yes, these Phoebe Philo trousers are a serious investment\u2014and one I debated for a year. But the boyish cut really works for me and the quality is amazing. I wear the pieces I love for years so these will be in my closet for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Phoebe Philo<\/p>\n

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Boyish tailored trousers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$1,550<\/span><\/p>\n

PHOEBE PHILO<\/p>\n

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Naomi Eliz\u00e9e, fashion market director<\/h2>\n

\u201cMy go-to pair of black trousers are from Mango. I love them so much that I own two pairs so I always have one to reach for.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mango<\/p>\n

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pleated suit pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$100<\/span><\/p>\n

MANGO<\/p>\n

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Mai Morsch, fashion editor<\/h2>\n

\u201cI recently bought, and love, this pair of trousers from Cos. I sized up two sizes for a perfectly low rise, effortless fit. At 5\u20197″, they hit just right with either flats or a low-heeled boot. I also like the true straight leg cut, which has a classic \u201990s minimalist feel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cos<\/p>\n

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tailored slim-leg pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$169<\/span><\/p>\n

COS<\/p>\n

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Talia Abbas, shopping director<\/h2>\n

I am never not looking for the perfect pants\u2014at 5’1″, there is always something to fuss over. The search for a pleated black trouser continues (maybe 2026 will be my year?), but as far as silky pairs go, I found my platonic ideal in Leset\u2019s cropped Barb. I purchased them early in the fall when I couldn\u2019t find this drawstring version anywhere in my size; I\u2019ve lost track how often I\u2019ve worn them in the past few months. Relaxed yet refined, they have the perfect slouch and a delicate lace trim.<\/p>\n

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Leset<\/p>\n

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Barb lace-trimmed pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$355<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christian Allaire, senior fashion and style writer<\/h2>\n

\u201cI exclusively wear the Wrangler black dress jeans\u2014almost every single day. The trousers have the perfect flare to them, and fit my awkwardly long legs really nicely. They\u2019re a must for anyone whose style leans more \u201970s.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Wrancher dress jeans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Irene Kim, production and editorial associate<\/h2>\n

\u201cI honestly don\u2019t wear trousers often so I don\u2019t like spending too much money on them. Luckily Uniqlo always has a great pair of wide-legged trousers that are usually under $50. They fit well and they\u2019re comfortable and honestly look just as good as a more expensive pair.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Uniqlo<\/p>\n

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Smart wide pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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UNIQLO<\/p>\n

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Andrea Zendejas, shopping market editor<\/h2>\n

\u201cLeset\u2019s satin trousers are not your typical black pant but, but effortless and elegant alternative. I love that you can style them with everything from an oversized button down to chunky turtleneck knit. For a more classic approach, Anine Bing\u2019s wide-leg pleated trouser is a office ready option.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Leset<\/p>\n

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Barb pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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$260<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anine Bing<\/p>\n

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Trent trousers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer<\/h2>\n

\u201cBoth the fabrication and the fit of Reformation\u2019s Mason pants make them a dream to wear. They\u2019re extremely soft and lightweight, cinch perfectly at the waist, and drape with a wide-leg fit. At 5\u20193\u201d I opt for the petite sizing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Reformation<\/p>\n

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Petites Mason pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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$188<\/span><\/p>\n

REFORMATION<\/p>\n

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Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer<\/h2>\n

\u201cOn the higher end, The Row\u2019s wide-leg Gala pants have never done me wrong. They add an effortless, relaxed tone to any outfit I put together, even for late-nights. On the more affordable side, The Frankie Shop\u2019s Ripley pants, with its pleats and mid-rise, are a work staple that I can\u2019t live without.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ripley pleated pants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Minty Mellon, shopping market editor<\/h2>\n

\u201cI\u2019m always looking for that sweet spot where comfort meets tailoring\u2014and Guest in Residence\u2019s cashmere pants are the perfect balance. They\u2019ve been a personal favorite for years. I wear them for long travel days when I still want to feel elevated, weekend strolls, and even to the office\u2014with a crisp button-down, a slouchy V-neck sweater, and polished loafers. Consider them the rare staple that will make you forget you\u2019re in trousers and not sweatpants!\u201d<\/p>\n

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