Bridging the gap between loungewear ease and sophisticated dressing, cashmere trousers pull off that rare sartorial trick. They feel like pyjamas but make you look instantly put-together with almost no effort whatsoever.
Right now, both the high street and luxury labels are awash with buttery-soft versions of this much-coveted premium basic. Marks & Spencer’s Pure Cashmere Wide-Leg Trousers gained cult status last winter, selling out in a flash. They’re back online now, though for how long is anyone’s guess. Arket, Intimissimi and Sweaty Betty currently offer designer-looking pairs at pleasingly gentle price points, while at the luxurious end of the spectrum, N.Peal’s honeycomb knits are pure decadence.
Wear them for anything and everything from brunch and airport runs to Netflix binges and office days with a blazer thrown on top. Or just waft around the house feeling elegant and rightly smug. Super soft to the touch, forgiving at the waist and endlessly wearable, cashmere trousers look incredibly chic – and feel like a warm hug.
Here are 15 cashmere trousers to cosy up in (before they sell out).