As a dedicated wearer of dresses, it takes a lot for me to consider a pair of trousers – but when COS' barrel-leg cotton trousers came into my life, everything changed. The Swedish brand is behind some of our favourite street style moments; case in point, last summer's viral tank top dress or its sleek suede trainers. Now, its warm weather-ready barrel-leg cotton trousers have skyrocketed in popularity and landed right on the Lyst Index, as one of the hottest products of Q1. And for good reason.
What makes these trousers better than any currently in your wardrobe? Well, as the name suggests you're in for a trendy barrel-leg fit, giving structure at the knee with a folded detail before tapering in slightly at the ankles. Like any good pair of spring trousers, they're crafted from 100% cotton to keep you cool and come fully lined so you don't feel exposed. But what I appreciate most about this style is the elasticated waistband designed with internal drawstrings for a fitted waist that's simply comfortable to move around in.
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While cotton is lightweight and breathable, the white hue reflects sunlight away, making these trousers adept for the summer months. Baggy and undeniably cool, these viral trousers are already selling fast.
Striking the perfect balance between your comfortable joggers and trendy white jeans, COS' cotton trousers are available in wearable neutrals that slot neatly into your spring outfit rotation. You could wear yours with this season's viral ballet sneakers, suede loafers, a sleek tank top, an oversized bomber or even your favourite striped button-down if you're gearing up for a C-suite meeting.
Yes, they're trendy thanks to their horseshoe silhouette, but they're also just simply good trousers - the kind that you'll want to wear pretty for years to come. As much as we love our favourite blue jeans, for a £75 price tag, COS' barrel leg trousers are reigning supreme for stylish Londoners (including team Grazia) this spring.
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If you're worried about getting stains on the white trousers, opt for the beige iteration indeed which offers the same breezy vibe in a more formal shade. With many sizes currently out of stock, we'd recommend signing up for notifications as they're sure to be restocked soon.
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For a more striking pair of trousers, the deconstructed cotton style is available in a vibrant cobalt blue. Wear with a white graphic T-shirt and colourful trainers for a casual spin or with a striped shirt to the office.
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Crafted from soft cotton-blend denim with an elasticated waistband and baggy barre-leg fit, these trousers are as versatile as your favourite jeans but more comfortable. Nonchalant and incredibly cool, you'll be reaching for these on repeat all summer long.
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Imbued with a distinctly relaxed workwear edge, these subtle barrel-leg trousers are detailed with practical cargo pockets. Ideal styling definitely includes a utility chic blouson jacket for spring.
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Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.