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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

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    Chinos

    Lightweight cotton twill trousers, usually in stone, navy or olive.

    Smart casual with shirts, knits and loafers.

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    Tailored trousers

    Smart trousers with a crease, in wool or a blend, often part of a suit.

    Work and occasions, with shirts and blazers.

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    Wide-leg trousers

    Trousers that fall wide from the hip.

    Elegant with fitted tops and heels or trainers.

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    Cargo trousers

    Casual trousers with large patch pockets on the legs.

    Casual and outdoorsy, with trainers or boots.

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    Joggers

    Soft trousers with an elastic waist and cuffed ankles.

    Lounge, travel and the gym.

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    Corduroy trousers

    Trousers in ribbed corduroy, warm and textured.

    Autumn and winter, with knits and boots.

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    Pleated trousers

    Trousers with folds at the waist for extra room.

    A relaxed, smart look with tucked-in tops.

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    Culottes

    Cropped, wide trousers that end around the calf.

    Summer, with sandals or loafers.

Questions

Chinos are a type of casual trouser in cotton twill; tailored trousers are smarter, often in wool.

Navy or stone chinos and black tailored trousers go with most tops.

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