Best trouser leggings 2022: Women's jeggings and treggings

2022-05-07 00:56:13 By : Ms. Anbby Zhang

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These are the comfiest trews you will ever own

We know, trouser leggings seem like a bit of a contradiction. A cross between cigarette pants (Audrey Hepburn’s famously favourite staple) and your oh-so-comfy jersey leggings doesn’t quite seem possible – but trust us when we say, it works. So, if you’ve not stumbled upon a pair yet, we’re here to enlighten you with an edit of the chicest styles that look as good as they feel.

Don’t get us wrong, there’s definitely a place for structured trousers in your wardrobe. But for the days where you don’t want to compromise comfort for style, trouser leggings will be your go-to. Due to their high elastane content, they’re especially handy if you struggle with sizing and help to side-step that all-too-common waistband gape. And, thanks to their simple construction, you can say bye bye to seams digging in and buttons leaving impressions on your skin.

Now you are suitably convinced, let us show you how to incorporate a pair into your capsule wardrobe. First up, we recommend neutral colours: if you buy these babies in beige, navy, cream or black, you’ll find yourself reaching for them over and over again, from season to season. In fact, the right pair – by which we mean something truly smart/casual – will work for the office, relaxed days at home, weekend errands and even low-key party looks.

So, without further ado, let us introduce you to the most versatile pair of trews in your wardrobe. Here’s Good Housekeeping’s edit of the 10 best trouser leggings to buy in 2022.

Boden’s Hampshire trousers are a great look-a-like for Hepburn’s chicer-than-chic cigarette pants. They’re made from a dense, stretchy jersey but, thanks to the perma creases, zipped waistband and welt pockets, look like more structured trousers. You can pick between three lengths – petite, regular and long – to really nail that coveted cropped look.

Marks and Spencer’s high-rise trousers leggings have waist-defining darts instead of a band – so no bulky belt loops – to create a seamless silhouette. We love how the beige colourway could pass for chinos, but there are also six other colours to choose from.

H&M always comes through with well-priced, easy-to-wear basics. This ankle-length pair from the brand has formal sewn-in creases for a formal feel, but still has that all-important elasticated waist for comfort. Wear with a floaty blouse for Monday to Friday, and a longline Breton top for the weekend.

& Other Stories’ trouser leggings are woven rather than knitted (like many of the styles in this edit) and pressed through the front, which gives them a more formal feel. So they’re definitely appropriate for evening soirées, but you’ll be thankful for that hefty elastane percentage when it comes to dining out – or hitting the dancefloor. We like how you can unzip this pair at the ankle to create an on-trend flared hem.

Swap out your stiff denim for Uniqlo’s jeggings. These trouser leggings have flat seams, belt loops and pockets just like jeans, but the high elastane content and slip-on waistband mean they're so much comfier. Uniqlo’s sizing range has impressed us: choose from a range of XXS to XXL in this style.

Our second pick from M&S, these pull-on trousers are easy-to-wear yet are still smart enough for work. The houndstooth pattern and perma-creases feel office appropriate, while the super-soft jersey keeps things comfy. You can pick between three lengths – petite, regular and long – to customise the fit.

Arket’s trouser leggings are more structured than the jersey styles in this edit. Made from woven cotton with a light touch of elastic, they have sewn-in creases and a concealed zip rather than a slip-on waistband. We like the how the split hem creates an on-trend flared silhouette.

If you've steered clear of genuine leather trousers due to their uncomfortable reputation, Mango’s pull-on vegan pair will make you rethink your preconceptions. Temper this edgy design with a feminine floral blouse, or lean into the look with some chunky biker boots.

You heard it here first: stirrup leggings are back. You might be clinging to some bad memories of these trousers from the ‘80s, but the 2022 version is grown up and oh-so-chic – especially if you stick to black and style yours with an oversized blazer (rather than leg warmers). But if you couldn’t care less about trends and just want a pair of leggings that won’t ride up under your wellingtons or knee-high boots, these are ideal.

Our pick from Whistles is a clean-cut trouser legging, made from stretch-crepe, that is sure to become a staple in your casual wardrobe. Wear yours with a fresh pair of trainers and an oversized jumper at the weekend.