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The theme of weaving formal trousers into outfits that are not fortified by other white-collar staples can prove challenging. In light of this, we consulted MATCHESFASHION to run you through a selection of styling tips. As the line between casual and formalwear continues to blur, and mixtures of the two often serving to create a far more compelling outfit, now is as good a time as ever to welcome the formal pant into your future wardrobe.

Appreciating that most people will struggle to depart from the ease of trusted cuts in chino and denim, adding an edge of formality to your WFH outfits can help you avoid the staid state being inside often brings with it. Featuring a selection of brand favorites, MATCHESFASHION walks us through combining boots, sweaters, and jackets with the new-age formal trouser. And, in case you needed any more convincing, you can now enjoy 15% off your next purchase.

Scroll down below to shop a list of the best formal trousers for men now.

The Havana Cowboy

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Our LegacySoul Shirt Hippie Paisley-Print Cotton Shirt
$237
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Our LegacyBorrowed Wool Wide-Leg Trousers
$165
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Our LegacyCuban-Heel Suede Boots
$392
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This outfit is a solid mix of influences. On one hand, it draws parallels to the stylings of bygone cinema cowboys, while simultaneously riffing off the relaxed refinement one might expect to see around the streets of Havana. Our Legacy shows us how any and all formal connotations can be paired down to seem utterly casual.

Mod, but Make It Pop

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Acne StudiosKoray Intarsia-Raspberry Wool-Blend Sweater
$270
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Jil SanderLogo-Embroidered Cotton-Blend Roll-Neck Top
$170
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Acne StudiosJupiter Shoestring-Waist Flared Wool Trousers
$259
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GucciLeon Exaggerated-Sole Leather Chelsea Boots
$980
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Brought to you by the masters of Swedish refinement, these Flared Wool Trousers from Acne Studios pair well with a thick pair of Gucci boots, and a Jil Sander rollneck. The outfit‘s intarsia sweater helps add a hint of playfulness to this otherwise rigid outfit.

Hazy Summer Special

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BalenciagaLogo-Embroidered Checked Flannel Jacket
$1650
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BalenciagaCropped Twill Trousers
$695
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Martine RoseCurb-Chain Square-Toe Leather Mules
$490
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This outfit takes all convention and throws it out the window, proving that even the most formal of silhouettes (i.e. the Square Toe Martine Rose mules) can look great in a casual context. Styled here with a cropped pair of Balenciaga trousers, and a checked jacket, the ensemble is perfectly suited to the laidback stylings of hazy summer nights.

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