Fashion People Know This Pretty Shoe Trend Makes Black Trousers Look So Chic
Whilst simple and practical, black trousers aren't always the most interesting. Daisy Edgar-Jones has found the shoe solution that makes them look chic every time.


Whilst black trousers are a wardrobe pillar akin to a great pair of jeans or a fresh white T-shirt, making them look and feel exciting isn't always easy.
So simple and sleek, the qualities that make them so appealing can occasionally backfire, holding your look back with a boring quality that, without the right styling, can be hard to shake. In my experience, the difference between a black-trouser outfit that feels dynamic vs. one that falls flat lies in the shoe trends you choose to wear with it.
Trainers can sometimes veer too casual, but tall heels feel impractical for daily styling. In Daisy Edgar-Jones's latest outfit, I've found the styling middle ground that makes these ordinary trousers feel chic every time. Stepping out for a walk in New York, the actor wore her black trousers with a preppy pair of leather Mary Jane flats, elevating her look whilst retaining the effortless energy her style has become synonymous with.
Choosing a low-slung pair that hugged her at the hips before skimming the legs, Edgar-Jones's trousers fell past her ankle, blending into the rich leather Mary Janes that cushioned her step. Completing her outfit with a beige sleeveless top, she then reached for Mango's contrasting knit top (£50), to keep her colour palette pared-back and elegant and easy to emulate.
The flat shoes ensure a comfortable stride whilst the black trousers—already a mainstay in so many capsule wardrobes—add a soft structure to the ensemble that works so well with the smart flats. A styling fail-safe that fashion people reach for across the year, this in-between period when the spring blends into summer is the perfect time of year to step into the not-too-hot, not-too-cold combination.
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Natalie Munro isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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