What Shoes To Wear With Trousers (Not Jeans)

How to tackle the minefield of what shoes to wear with trousers, because it never seems to look right.

Trousers Shoes

by Lillian Sesiguzel |
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One of the most annoying fashion dilemmas ever: how to wear your trousers with the right footwear? And yes we do mean trousers. We're ruling jeans out of the equation (technically not a trouser anyway), and the same goes for heels – not everyone can withstand them like VB.

It's a constant battle, from cigarette to wide leg trousers. The list of things to think about is endless: the shape, the length, the fabric, the way they sit, and there seems to be no saviour in the mirror... The more you look at the flare you've paired with a trainer, the more you feel uncertain about the whole outfit all together, and then comes the panic wardrobe tantrum.

So to avoid this kind of meltdown, we've made a list of some lustworthy pairings, and because we’re so good to you, where to buy it all now.

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SHOP: The Perfect Pairs

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Converse

Cargo pants and Converses, a winning combination for a more relaxed look.

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Converse £55

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Weekday £45

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Birkenstocks

Try corduroy trousers with your Birkenstocks, for your ultimate bohemian mix.

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Birkenstock £95

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Mango £39.99

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Smart Flats

Power suits don't have to be paired with a killer heel. Try a leather loafer to keep it chic.

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Everlane £136

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Marella £160

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Trainers

Keep it casual with a leather trouser and your favourite throw-on trainers. Skinny or baggy, long or cropped, either will work.

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Sketchers £70

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Arket £250

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Vans

A little hack for when you're stressing about trouser lengths, shapes, cuts and your shoes, opt for a jumpsuit.

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Vans £75

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Monsoon £60

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Brogues

Keep it chic with a skinny pair of trousers, preferably cropped, and brogues.

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Church's £495

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Topshop £36

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