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How to Style Coloured Pants: Four Ways to Wear the Trend

From khaki to chocolate to denim, coloured trousers are one of the easiest ways to update a wardrobe without starting from scratch. Here are four ways to wear them, from the classic to the unexpected.

Coloured trousers work hardest when the rest of the outfit is considered around them, not competing with them. At Riada Concept, this season’s edit spans four distinct palettes, olive, ivory, caramel and denim blue, each styled with print, texture and the kind of considered layering that makes a single pair of trousers work far beyond one outfit.

Look One

Olive, Layered Three Ways

HIGH’s Method cropped straight-leg pants in Khaki Stripe, a low-rise, straight fit finished with an artisanal garment-dyed stripe, are layered under the Raise Up sleeveless jacket in Light Green, a belted, utility-inspired piece in the same tonal family. The Pierre-Louis Mascia CIALDA Ventaglio di Muschio silk jacket, a floral and paisley print in ivory, olive green and warm earth tones, tops the look. The Henry Beguelin Bolla Bassa shoulder bag in Oliva grounds it, proof that tonal layering does not need to mean matching exactly, just staying within the same family of colour.

Look Two

Ivory, Kept Tonal

FRAME’s Bow Cargo high-rise barrel jeans in Flax, a soft neutral wash with a sculpted curved leg and utility patch pockets, sit beneath the Pierre-Louis Mascia RANAT Origami di Basalto turtleneck, a close-fitting velvet layer in a geometric print of basalt, gold and muted earth tones, finished with the Forte Forte Samarcanda jacket in Opale, a hand-embroidered glass bead jacquard in cream and gold. An Ulla Johnson Adria tote in olive suede breaks the tonal palette with a single considered pop of colour.

Look Three

Caramel, Dressed Up

FRAME’s Le Slim Palazzo in Ledger, a high-rise, wide-leg denim in a warm caramel wash with utility harbour pockets, is styled with the Alberta Ferretti sleeveless ruffled linen blouse in ivory, its softly tailored, vest-inspired silhouette adding a romantic contrast to the denim. The Pierre-Louis Mascia CIALDA Filo di Cipria silk jacket, a baroque-inspired print in gold, blush and earthy tones, finishes the look, along with the Henry Beguelin Pizzicato woven leather tote in Brandy. It is the most considered of the four looks, proof that coloured trousers hold their own in eveningwear as easily as daytime.

Look Four

Denim, Made Unexpected

Forte Forte’s Cavalry Denim embroidered wide-leg jeans in Indigo, a low-waist, wide-leg silhouette in soft Italian denim finished with geometric embroidery, prove that even a familiar colour can read as the coloured-trouser trend when the wash carries an unexpected pattern. They are paired with a Pierre-Louis Mascia ALORHI Reticolo di Lino shirt in soft washed blue with a bird-motif chest pocket, an oversized Essentiel Antwerp Jomber cardigan in Lemon Squeeze, and Henry Beguelin Olivia shearling-lined loafers in black.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I style coloured trousers without overdoing it?

Keep the rest of the outfit tonal or neutral, and let the trousers lead. A single considered accent, in a bag, a print or a knit, is usually enough to elevate the look without competing with the colour underfoot.

What colours of trousers are trending this season?

Olive, ivory, caramel and printed denim are all strong this season, each easy to build a considered wardrobe around at Riada Concept.

Can coloured trousers work for eveningwear?

Yes. A wide-leg trouser in a rich tone such as caramel, paired with a ruffled blouse and a printed silk jacket, moves easily from daytime into evening.

Where can I shop designer coloured trousers in Australia?

Riada Concept stocks a curated range of designer trousers from labels including Frame, HIGH and Forte Forte, available in-store at the Woollahra boutique and online.

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