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A solid wardrobe should start from the bottom, up. When it’s too frigid for dresses but too cumbersome to layer tights under jeans, only a serious winter pant will do. But versatility is key. You need the kind of trousers that will carry you from icy commutes to overheated workplaces and packed-out bars and restaurants after-hours.
Whether it’s wool pants that are perfect for the office or lounge pants that you can wear out on the weekend, we’ve found the wardrobe essentials that will keep you cozy all winter long. Below, shop 30 of the best wool pants to slip on for your chicest winter yet.
Vogue’s Favorite Winter Pants:
Work-Ready Wools
Time to give your work dress pants a seasonal update. Trade chinos, khakis, and crepe pants for warm wool styles. Wide-leg or loose-fitting silhouettes are key to office dressing this winter, and come in stripes, a range of shades, and even a low-rise carpenter style. You can easily pair these styles with your go-to blouses, blazers, and work shoes during the work week, then slip into them once again for the weekend with hoodies and boxy white tees.
The Seasonal Check
Gingham may own summer, but for winter, it’s all about checks and plaids. The print feels perfectly seasonal and works seamlessly with the rest of the cold-weather wardrobe, lasting you from the first pumpkin spice latte of fall to the final snowfall of the season. Plaid pants can be dressed both up or down as well. Consider tucking a pair into heeled knee-high boots and topping it off with a turtleneck for a dinner out. Or bundle up in a parka, wooly socks, and a pair of snow boots for a wintry weekend getaway.
Durable Leathers
Nothing looks cooler or is more functional than a pair of hardwearing leather pants. Prevent cold air from getting through to your legs by layering tights underneath. Leather trousers are the season’s best kept secret when it comes to looking stylish, staying warm, and shielding yourself from the elements. Take the leather pant as your date for a night out this winter—you’ll be sure to turn heads at every soirée or dinner party.
Warm, Cozy Corduroys
When it’s too cold for stiff, non-insulated jeans, try a pair of reliably cozy corduroys. In multiple silhouettes for every body type and personal style, a corduroy trouser can be a simple swap for daily denim. A straight or flared pair would fit seamlessly into the modern wardrobe, while a slouchy wide-leg style feels perfectly on trend for the season.
Leggings and Loungewear
The winter season is full of a seemingly endless amount of traveling and eating. In the end, the key to great winter style is being comfortable. Luckily, this season’s evolution of slouchy, stretchy, and knit loungewear can actually be worn both in and out of the house. Cashmere or knit pants have the power to make traveling and running errands look effortlessly chic, while black leggings can be both a stylish layering piece or suitable option for staying cozy inside.