15 Best Wide-Leg Trousers To Add To Your Capsule Wardrobe 2026

How we tested the best wide-leg trousers

When it comes to trying the best wide-leg trousers, each of the Glamour editors picked their already favourite pairs, along with some that fashion insiders have been raving about on social media and wore them for a few weeks to see how they compared. Looking at quality of fabric, length (are they cropped, puddle or sit above your shoes?), price points and classic wide-leg details such as pleating, belt loops and creases to see how well they worked for everyday life, dressy nights out and even holidays. Because as I've been saying, when it comes to versatility, no pair of trousers will ever compare to the best wide-leg trousers.

Why you can trust us

Why? Becuase we're experts. While brands and website can claim to have the best wide-leg trousers, we're the ones who are actually putting them to the test – wearing them, washing them and seeing how often we wear them, we've got decades of experience when it comes to finding the best new season pieces that are worth your hard-earned cash. While I of course love to wear leggings, cargo trousers, culottes, straight leg trousers, wool blend pairs all all other forms of pants, I wear wide-leg trousers at least four times per week. My point is, you can trust me to know the wide leg pants that deserve to be in capsule wardrobes and the ones that don't make the cut.