Building the foundation of a chic summer wardrobe will always rely on a few-but-boring basics: a fresh white T-shirt paired with slouchy shorts and a high skirt, premium sandals that can withstand your daily 10k steps without compromising style and now, a pair of silk taffeta trousers. At least, that’s what the best dressers in fashion capitals like London, Paris and New York are proving, with this specific trend dominating the city’s best-dressed circles.
For the uninitiated, silk taffeta trousers can be recognized by their high-end, high-octane and crisp finish. A staple in the balmy collections of luxury designers like Prada, Alaïa and Khaite, this silhouette is marked by its trademark rugged presence, architectural shape and slightly glossy finish, making it an excellent choice for those looking for an alternative to timeless straight leg jeans and satin trousers. Like the rise in opera jackets, tassel accessories and silk scarves, the rise of silk taffeta trousers reflects this shift towards everyday opulence.
Since the material is commonly used to construct cocktail dresses and stately gowns, wearing a pair of silk taffeta trousers will instantly add a sophisticated sensibility to your outfit, even if you’re just wearing them with a black tank top and a pair of flip-flops for a low-key outing. This is what has made them so compelling.
As a season, summer is the season that really prioritizes effortless elegance, and courtesy of the distinctive shine and light-capturing properties inherent in the fabric, silk taffeta trousers will do all the hard work for you in making you look more discreet. As a result, they’ve become a prime choice for both minimalists and maximalists alike, as the pair’s versatility truly enables you to dress them up and down as you wish.
Plus, silk taffeta trousers are far more harmonious for day-to-night attire than any pair of wide-leg trousers or stiff denim jeans. They’re incredibly breathable despite their rugged appearance, and fairly wrinkle-free, so you can be confident that they’ll be suitable for all sorts of occasions, making them perfect for those cool days when slow, dull mornings turn into blissful, sun-kissed evenings.
The key to perfecting a chic outfit built around a pair of silk taffeta trousers is to really allow these pants to serve as the hero piece in your look. Thankfully, there are plenty of spotlight-stealing options currently available from elevated wardrobe-essential brands like Doni and more. Improvement, which means you don’t have to look far for the options you’d like to be shown immediately. To make this goal a little easier, I’ve compiled a list of lust-worthy silk taffeta trousers that are already touching my heart. Elegant, romantic and extremely sophisticated, these are styles you will be dying to own.
Shop the silk taffeta trouser trend:
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Olina Cropped Pants
This pair from Reformation is the most accessible option as it’s well-stocked in a wide size range and well priced considering the premium fabric.
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Sophia Silk-Taffeta Wide-Leg Pant
Combining two of the season’s biggest trends, silk-taffeta and balloon shapes.
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Alera Silk-Twill Wide-Leg Pant
This red shade is designed to stop traffic.
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Monogram Silk Wide-Leg Pajama Pant
Effortless and pretty, this entire outfit will fetch you tons of compliments.
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Gail Satin Mid Rise Long Pant
One of Reformation’s best-selling silk styles.
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satin trousers with drawstring
A more affordable alternative to expensive-looking high-street favorites courtesy of Zara.
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satin wide leg trousers
Many fashion editors hail these COS satin trousers as the foundation of a simple and dressy outfit.
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Silk Taffeta Cargo Pants
That crunchy texture is so good.
A great pair that won’t break the bank.
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Olina Cropped Pants
Invest now and you’ll treasure them for years to come.
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Olina Cropped Pants
Even better, they come in lots of adorable colors.
