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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Lucianne Tonti

Be picky with pockets and seek a silk saddle: how to find the perfect pair of trousers

A man in sunglasses, a white and black striped print pattern t-shirt, a black blazer jacket and pants, standing with a woman in a white and green checkered blazer jacket with matching wide-leg pants.
A good pair of pants should accentuate the length of your legs and sit neatly around the waist – but finding the perfect pair can be a challenge. Photograph: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Finding a good pair of trousers can transform the rest of your wardrobe. The right pair can be versatile enough to be worn for weekend and office outfits, can be mixed and matched with different looks, and be comfortable enough for days when you’d rather not leave the house.

A good pair of trousers should be able to forgive fluctuations in your weight and water retention over the course of a month. They should accentuate the length of your legs, create a smooth line through the hip and sit neatly around the waist.

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