I've Tried On So Many COS Trousers—From Wide-Leg to Barrel, These Are the Very Best

Ask any one of our editors, or really any fashion person, who does the best trousers on the high street and they're likely to agree that it's COS. The brand is known for excelling in staple styles, with an attention to detail that makes every piece, despite the affordable price tag, look and feel like a designer buy. There's a consideration to the design process that sets its pieces apart, but is particularly prevalent in the precise cuts and perfectly placed pleats of its trousers. As an editor who has tried on a whole range of COS trousers, I thought I'd take the time to share the very best with you.

Style Notes: I always spot so many influencers in COS trousers as well.

When it comes to my personal style, I'm known for almost always sticking to trousers or jeans. Dresses and skirts may appear from time to time in the warmest months, but the versatility and relaxed elegance of a great pair of trousers always draw me back in. Over the years, I've put a whole host of trousers to the test, from designer buys to affordable finds, and COS is the one brand I always end up coming back to. All that to say. I'm quite discerning when it comes to tailored trousers, but I'm yet to find a COS pair that I don't adore.

By now, the brand should be well aware of its design prowess in this category. It's had best-selling styles for years, like the fashion editor- and influencer-loved Relaxed Twill Wide-Leg Trousers that are consistently in motion between sold out and restocked. With each new season, the brand continues to offer its classics (that's the kind of confidence I like from a brand), as well as complementing them with trending styles. Whether that be a cargo or perhaps a barrel-leg shape, or simply some different fabrications, from wool and corduroy to denim and linen for spring/summer.

Whether it's classics that you're drawn to or the more unique styles, the high street brand has a way of making each design a long-term addition to your wardrobe. For those searching for timeless tailoring there's a selection of perfectly draped straight, slim or wide-legs to choose from, whilst those looking for more adventurous options have utility details, wrap-front waistbands and super-wide barrel-legs on offer this season.

In terms of fit, I've always found COS styles to fit true to size, though it really depends on the style you're opting for. Those with a more exaggerated, looser design often (unsurprisingly) fit bigger, allowing you to size down for a more traditional fit or up for a more editorial look. If you're between sizes, fluctuate often or like to experiment with with styling your looks, keep your eyes out for pairs of COS trousers that have the adjustable tabs inside the waistband. A handy feature I really wish more brands would commit to!

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