It's official: wide-leg trousers are having a moment. That's right, it's time to retire your skinny jeans once and for all (if you haven't already) and go big or go home. There's a lot to love about the updated offering of this menswear classic. Looser silhouettes offer more room to breathe as the temperature rises, plus an opportunity to play with proportions. Try tucking in a button-down Oxford or Cuban-collar shirt and adding a thin leather belt and penny loafers for a timelessly elegant smart-casual look. Or keep things effortless with a simple tee and leather trainers.

Ready to loosen up? Scroll on for our pick of the best wide-leg trousers for men right now.

First up: these tailored wide-leg trousers from Closed, which boast a loose fit and low crotch, promising to add just the right amount of slouchiness to your ensemble. Style them with a tucked-in knitted polo shirt and chunky leather sandals for an appropriately louche summer look.

Straddling the spheres of business and pleasure, these pleated trousers from Wax London will keep you looking cool, no matter the occasion. The high waist and wide leg lend them a vintage-inspired feel that will stand the test of time in your wardrobe. Crafted from a sustainable cotton blend and featuring environmentally-friendly corozo buttons, they get bonus points for their eco creds.

CDLP's Home Trousers take loungewear to the next level. Cut from lustrous woven lyocell, an ultra-sustainable cellulose fabric from wood pulp, they boast a soft, silk-like feel. Style them with CDLP's matching Home Shirt for a luxurious take on lazy Sunday style, or take things up a notch and team them with slides and a crisp white tee for everyday elegance.

Swedish label A Day's March applies its distinctively minimalist design language to these perfectly-cut twill trousers – available in Olive or Khaki. Embrace the utilitarian aesthetic and style them with a classic cotton worker jacket.

Whether you're packing for your summer holidays or simply want to channel some poolside elegance in your everyday look, Ripa Ripa has you sorted. The label's Anacapri trousers are crafted in Naples from 100% Italian linen, which is designed to soften with wear. Their breezy feel and unparalleled comfort make them a no-brainer for hot summer nights. Throw on a loose linen shirt and a pair of espadrilles to complete the look.

If you merely want to dip a toe into the wide-leg trouser trend, these twill slacks from New York City-based brand Corridor are the perfect place to start. The workwear-inspired trousers teeter on the tapered side, so they won't make as bold a statement as some of the other wide-legged styles. Ethically crafted in India from sturdy but soft cotton, they're designed to see you stylishly through years of wear.

These wider-than-normal cotton chino trousers from Danish label Forét are an ultra-versatile staple that you'll reach for time and again. Wear them to work with an Oxford shirt and Derby shoes for a fail-safe business casual look, or keep your look low-key with a striped tee and canvas high-top trainers.

These wide-leg trousers from British brand Hamilton and Hare are some of the comfiest we've come across, thanks to their internal drawstring waistband and super-soft 100% linen construction. Take styling notes from the brand itself and team them with leather sandals and a matching linen shirt for effortless holiday elegance.

These loosely-fitting cotton-lyocell blend chinos from Arket are accentuated with double pleats, elevating them to new sartorial heights. Experiment with proportions and opt for a regular fitting tee up top, tucked in of course.

For more trouser styles, check out our pick of the best drawstring trousers for men.

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