Lately, I find myself checking my weather app every morning to see what the day entails. As we know, British weather can be unpredictable to say the least, changing from grey drizzle to blazing sunshine overnight. Next week, we're set to see the warm weather appear once again, so to ready my wardrobe, I've turned to the one reliable summer piece I style and re-style throughout the warmer months: linen trousers. Specifically, black linen trousers.
We all know just how versatile black is, but it isn't always the best colour to wear in warm weather, because depending on the fabric, dark items tend to absorb heat. Linen is a different story though, making for breezy, lightweight pieces, even in black. Relaxed black linen trousers can be styled in so many ways for different occasions, so I wanted to share some elegant summertime stylings with you today.
Taking your linen trousers from day to night simply calls for a few styling tweaks. These airy trousers manage to maintain a refined feel that makes them work for all occasions from work meetings to evenings out. Add a striped button-down for a smart office look or swap in a trending waistcoat for a sophisticated edge for al fresco drinks. For casual looks, turn to a trusted T-shirt with a smattering of accessories to add a chic finish. Come evening, relax in comfortable trousers and an elegant top with monochromatic accents to complete the refined look.
Keep scrolling to see the four ways I'll be styling black linen trousers for summer 2024.
1. Work Meeting
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3. Drinks Date
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