Like so many of the chicest dressers, Victoria Beckham relies on a capsule wardrobe to ensure consistently stylish looks. Whilst I’ve often seen her lean on glossy vinyl shoes or her rotation of perfect black dresses, I’ve come to realise her true wardrobe hero is, in fact, her collection of puddle pants.
Far sleeker than jeans, this trouser trend skims the figure before flowing past the ankle to pool elegantly at the hem—hence the name. The result is an elongated silhouette that conceals the shoe, and when styled with heels (as VB so often does), creates a leg-lengthening effect that makes it a go-to for petite women.
Wearing hers in a low-key yet polished manner, Victoria styled her floor-grazing trousers with a matching single-breasted blazer—a subtle nod to the outerwear trend dominating this autumn—and oversized black sunglasses. The look delivered pared-back Parisian elegance, holding its own against the city’s most sophisticated settings.
Clearly a cornerstone of her seasonal wardrobe, Victoria returned to the very same silhouette this morning as she stepped out ahead of her eponymous label’s Paris runway show on Friday this week. This time, however, she swapped classic black for a cool slate grey pair. Slightly softer but just as versatile, the lighter shade offers a fresh, wearable twist that feels perfectly attuned to these crisp early-autumn days.
If a trend is chic enough to anchor VB's Paris wardrobe not once but twice in a single week, it deserves a place in mine too. Read on to shop my edit of the best puddle pants to invest in now.
Shop Puddle Pants:
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
Style these with trainers or pair them with your tallest heels.
Honestly, these look much more expensive than they actually are.
With Nothing Underneath's Rampling Trousers are a fashion person's favourites.
Reformation's Mason Pants are a best-seller for a reason.
These slouchy trousers are perfect for daily styling.
The velvet composition makes these perfect for autumn/winter styling.
Style these with a single-breasted blazer and a fresh white tee to get Beckham's look.
These come in five lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
These also come in four other shades.
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