These "old money" style trousers are a men's hit of summer 2025. They lengthen the legs brilliantly

Although the style of sophisticated, rebellious dandies was born over two hundred years ago, its spirit is still alive – especially today, when fashion, after years of fascination with sporty cuts, once again reaches for the elegance hidden in the folds and pleats of wide trousers.

For men, who have a much narrower range of accessories and means of expression than women, trousers are becoming one of the most important elements of the wardrobe. The limited number of accessories means that it is the cut, details and fabric of the trousers that attract attention and - when properly selected - emphasize a conscious choice of style. And when it comes to style, well, no jeans can replace THAT cut that David Bowie himself once promoted.

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Wide fit trousers - iconic trousers are coming back into fashion

Of course, I'm talking about wide-fit trousers, a phenomenon of the 20s and 30s, and later the 80s. These are high-waisted suit trousers with wide legs that give the silhouette an elegant, balanced shape. These types of models provide greater freedom of movement, but also subtly accentuate the waist, optically lengthen the legs and make the silhouette take on interesting proportions. Another thing is that they are also extremely comfortable.

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The most important element of wide fit trousers is not the long legs or the wider cut, but the pleats, which in each model are located right at the waist. A small detail discreetly adds volume and influences the final character of the styling. It works like an accessory that enriches the trousers and, depending on the circumstances, adds a bit of casualness or, on the contrary, emphasizes formal elegance.

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Interestingly, the pleats are a kind of identifying mark. Their arrangement can reveal inspiration from Italian or British cuts. How can you tell them apart? You can recognize the Italian version by the pleats pointing outwards, while the British version by the pleats pointing inwards. The first version is seen as more extravagant (by definition attributed to dandies), and the second as classic. However, this does not matter much, especially today.

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The masters of designing wide-fit suit trousers are luxury brands known for their old-money aesthetic , particularly those from Italy and the UK (the distinction of the pleats alone indicates this).

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You can look for inspiration in the catalogues of Loro Piana, Prada, Burberry, Marni or Bottega Veneta (especially those pairs that contain a wool blend).

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In terms of cut and fit, surprisingly good models can also be found in more affordable brands, such as Uniqlo. The Japanese brand collects a lot of enthusiastic opinions on Instagram - some even claim that their wide-fit trousers have completely changed their style, and they buy their favorite models in stock.

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In search of cheaper designs, it is also worth taking a look at trousers from COS. The brand is known for its minimalist styles, and their quality rarely disappoints.