Jeans have come a long way since the digging waistband of the Topshop Joni's and the skin-tight jeggings. Once a uniform of restriction, jeans have only become comfier and slouchier — and it's a change we welcome with open arms. Wide-leg jeans, in particular, are the easiest way to maintain the polished look while still being able to breathe at mealtimes, and a pair that comes fashion crowd-approved? The Wide-Leg Drawstring Denim Trousers from COS, which are essentially joggers — but in denim form.
Made from organic cotton, these jeans successfully strike the perfect balance between style and comfort. The relaxed shape makes the COS jeans look effortlessly cool, while the drawstring waist eschews the rigidity of buttons and zips, and offers a more customisable fit that nods to the loungewear influences that have now seeped into everyday dressing.
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COS' Drawstring Denim Trousers combine all the elements we love about our favourite pair of jeans - the wide-leg fit, comfortable organic cotton denim and five pocket design, and add a handy drawstring at the waist to create a band that's as loose or as cinched as you like.
The beauty of the COS Wide-Leg Drawstring Denim Trousers has to lie in their versatility. Although most jeans can be paired with pretty much anything you already own, this COS pair possesses a quality that will elevate even the most basic outfits. Style the drawstring trousers with an oversized blazer and black turtleneck for that Phoebe Philo-era Céline look, or pair with an equally slouchy striped long sleeve top and leather loafers. Plus, because of its deep inky denim wash, the jeans lend themselves to tonal dressing with navy, rich chocolate browns and textural creams.
The COS Drawstring Denim Trousers prove that comfort and style can in fact coexist and, if there's one piece of fashion wisdom worth heeding, it's that investing in a good pair of drawstring jeans is the ultimate dressing hack - it'll always make you look put together, no matter how little effort you actually make.
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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look - yes, she can tell you exactly where a specific coat is from. When not writing, shopping or scrolling Instagram (find hers here), Gemma will likely be dreaming up her next holiday (and what she's going to wear).