Types of clothing
Types of trousers
Chinos, cargo, wide-leg or tailored? The main kinds of trousers and how to wear them.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
Types of trousers
AI illustrationChinos
Lightweight cotton twill trousers, usually in stone, navy or olive.
Smart casual with shirts, knits and loafers.
AI illustrationTailored trousers
Smart trousers with a crease, in wool or a blend, often part of a suit.
Work and occasions, with shirts and blazers.
AI illustrationWide-leg trousers
Trousers that fall wide from the hip.
Elegant with fitted tops and heels or trainers.
AI illustrationCargo trousers
Casual trousers with large patch pockets on the legs.
Casual and outdoorsy, with trainers or boots.
AI illustrationJoggers
Soft trousers with an elastic waist and cuffed ankles.
Lounge, travel and the gym.
AI illustrationCorduroy trousers
Trousers in ribbed corduroy, warm and textured.
Autumn and winter, with knits and boots.
AI illustrationPleated trousers
Trousers with folds at the waist for extra room.
A relaxed, smart look with tucked-in tops.
AI illustrationCulottes
Cropped, wide trousers that end around the calf.
Summer, with sandals or loafers.
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